Join us on 20 May for two expert panels exploring the impact of geopolitics on global trade and practical strategies for navigating today’s regulatory and economic complexities.
In this time of shifting alliances and rising trade tensions, we will bring together experts from the public and private sectors to reflect on the outlook for global trade, and explore how companies can practically navigate current uncertainties.
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The program features two dynamic panel sessions:
Panel 1 | Global Trade in Transition
Focus: Macro-economic outlook and the impact of geopolitical shifts on global trade flows in key sectors (agriculture, energy, logistics).
Confirmed speakers:
- Otto Raspe, Chief Economist, Rabobank
- Daan Vriens, Chief Executive Officer, Cefetra Group
- Coby van der Linde, Senior Fellow, Center for International Energy Policy (‘CIEP’)
- Andrew Wilson, Deputy Secretary General —International Chamber of Commerce
- Dirk Klaassen, Deputy Director Trade Policy and Economic Governance Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Panel 2 | Navigating Complexity: A Business View
Practical strategies for businesses to manage trade risks and regulatory uncertainties, with perspectives from corporates, banks, and trade law.
Confirmed speakers:
- Esther Berkelaar, Head Trade & Commodity Finance Lending Europe, Asia, and Africa, Rabobank
- Rogier Schellaars, Partner, Van Doorne
- Rico Luman, Senior Sector Economist (Transport, Logistics, Automotive), ING
- Marhijn Visser, Deputy Director International Affairs, VNO-NCW
- Adriaan van Dorp, Managing Director Security & Integrity Management, ABN AMRO
Moderator: Jasper van Schaik
Timeline
15:30 Welcome and registration
16:00 General Assembly ICC NL (members only)
16:30 Panel 1: Global Trade in Transition
17:15 Panel 2: Navigating Complexity
18:00 Networking reception
Please note: Due to the limited number of seats, ICC members will be given priority access, followed by a first come, first served basis.
This event is intended for business professionals from the corporate, legal, financial, and public-private sectors.
View full list in the programme section
| Venue | Rabobank, Croeselaan 18, 3521 CB Utrecht, Netherlands |
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For more information, please contact
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Laure Jacquier |
Secretary General, ICC Netherlands |
Organisers
