Welcome,

The Netherlands Economic Network of India recently concluded 3 market studies on the following sectors:
1.    Smart and Sustainable Port Developments; 
2.    Offshore Wind Energy; 
3.    Green Hydrogen.

For whom?

This event is intended for Dutch companies and stakeholders interested in the findings and implications of the three market studies on smart and sustainable port development, offshore wind energy, and green hydrogen in India. It is particularly relevant for Dutch organizations seeking to better understand the Indian market landscape, identify emerging opportunities, and explore possibilities for international business and collaboration. The programme will include presentations and interactive discussions on each report, providing participants with valuable insights to support their strategic decision-making and international business development. Consequently, this event provides an excellent networking opportunity to engage with fellow industry professionals and companies based in the Netherlands with a focus on the respective sectors in India. 

The Netherlands Enterprise Agency is organizing this event in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Dutch embassy network in India and Maritime & Offshore NL .

Date: March 25, 2026
Time: 09.30- 13.30
Location: ZIINN, Muzenstraat 120, 2511 WB, The Hague

 

09.30- 10.00     Walk in and registration

10.00- 10.05    Brief welcome by the host Harrie de Leijer, Partner at NESTRA. 
10.05- 10.20    Official opening by Brigit Gijsbers, Deputy Director General – Maritime Affairs Ministry of Infrastructure and Water        Management
10.20- 10.35    Presentation rapport 1: Market Study on Indian Ports: Enabling Smart and Sustainable Port Development
                            Guest speaker: Ankush Saxena, Associate Partner at KPMG India
10.35- 10.50    Presentation rapport 2: Market study on Indo-Dutch cooperation in offshore wind energy
                            Guest speaker: Saumya Bansal 
10.50- 11.05    Presentation rapport 3:  Strategic Directions for Netherlands–India Joint Initiatives on Green Hydrogen Technologies 
                            Guest speaker: Tijmen Steensma, Consultant Business Model at TNO Vector
11.10-11.15    A brief introduction what to expect in the second part with the break- out sessions.  

11.15-11.45    Short break and change to break-out sessions

11.45-12.30    Break-out session: Smart and Sustainable Port Developments  
                           Guest speaker: Ankush Saxena, Associate Partner at KPMG India
                           Moderator: Harrie de Leijer, Partner at NESTRA
11.45-12.30    Break-out session: Market study on Indo-Dutch cooperation in offshore wind energy  
                           Guest speaker: Saumya Bansal  
                           Moderator: Henk van Elburg, Senior project officer at the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (t.b.c.)
11.45-12.30    Break-out session: Strategic Directions for Netherlands–India Joint Initiatives on Green Hydrogen Technologies 
                           Guest speaker: Tijmen Steensma, Consultant Business Model at TNO Vector
                           Moderator: Jörg Gigler, Programme Director Industry Team | Energy Innovation NL (Topsector Energie) 
12.30-13.30    Networklunch