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Incoming trade mission for South African companies
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Trade mission to the Netherlands
South African companies and organisations have the opportunity to visit the Netherlands from 12 untill 19 October to expire a fascinating week full of network moments. During your visit you will be able to participate at the 'Bedrijven Kontaktdagen' exhibition in Maastricht.
Bedrijven Kontakt dagen in Maastricht on 13 and 14 October 
On 13 and 14 October you will be our guest at the first South Africa forum at the Bedrijven Kontakt Dagen in Maastricht. A yearly exhibition with over 6000 visitors divided over the two exhibition days. Maastricht is located in the south of the Netherlands, surrounded by Belgium and Germany and close to France. Maastricht has a more southern relaxed atmosphere than other parts of The Netherlands, and attracts many international tourists not only for its rich history (founded by the Romans) but also for its beauty. he city center is split in two by the river Maas, with the train station located in the smaller part of the centre. The most famous square is the Vrijthof near the St. Servatius church which is named after the sacred St. Servatius, the saint of Catholic Maastricht. The current image of Maastricht is being a gastronomic city. The history of Maastricht goes back to 50 B.C., when then Romans built a se
ttlement by the main road, near a ford in the river. This makes Maastricht the oldest city of the Netherlands. The city’s name is derived from the Latin “Mosae Trajectum”, the site where the river Maas could be crossed. Maastricht, quality and diversity of surroundings. Thus, for years now, Maastricht has been home for conventions and business meetings. It isn’t a coincidence that the unification of Europe was sealed here with the Treaty of Maastricht. Many international institutes and companies have found their way to Maastricht. They operate in various fields and many institutes are connected to the Maastricht University or the Maastricht School of Management. During the BKD days you will be able to meet various companies in the South African pavilion stand arranged by OAVM. On the morning of the first exhibition day you will be able to participate at the exiting program 'De economie draait door' at the Auditorium in the MECC hosted by the famous Dutch talk host Mathijs van Nieuwkerk. Look here for more information about the BKD days.
Concept program and costs
Sunday 11 October - Late flight Johannesburg/Cape Town - Amsterdam
Monday 12 October - Arrival Amsterdam Airport - transfer per train to Maastricht Randwyck station and check in Hotel of your choice
Tuesday 13 October - Participation BKD days at the MECC congress centre in Maastricht
Wednesday 14 October - Participation BKD days at the MECC 2nd day
Thursday 15 October - Leisure day at Maastricht - guided tour - evening program
Friday 16 October - Opportunity to participate at a trade seminar about doing business in South Africa including a cocktail network event.
Saturday 17 October - Checking out in Hotel Maastricht and leave for Amsterdam by train - Leisure day in Amsterdam
Sunday 18 October - Checking out and transfer to Schiphol airport by train - flight Amsterdam - Johannesburg/ Cape Town - Arriving late in Johannesburg/Cape Town
The costs are € 500 exclusive flight and hotel arrangements and your personal expenses.
includes:
- exhibition space in stand of OAVM during BKD days in Maastricht
- matchmaking sessions during the BKD days
- guided tour in Maastricht
- trade seminar including network cocktail
Hotels
Ofcourse we would be happy to assist you with your hotel arrangements in Maastricht. We already made reservations in a hotel on walking distance from the MECC. The rates are € 92,50 per person per night including breakfast.
If you are interested in this trade mission please fill out our contact form or send us an email at info@oavm.nl.