On Thursday, September 18, 2025, NUTIP hosted a vibrant networking evening, bringing together professionals from Agriculture, Transport & Logistics, Finance & Consulting, Tourism & Education, and Energy & Sustainable Construction. The event provided an excellent platform to foster collaboration, explore business growth opportunities, and strengthen partnerships within our dynamic community.
The evening officially opened with Board Chair Martijn Harlaar’s remarks, followed by the launch of the Day of the Entrepreneur Campaign Awards, kicking off nominations for Best Newcomer, Lifetime Achievement, and Sustainability & Innovation. Congratulations to all the nominees! We celebrate your outstanding contributions to entrepreneurial excellence across sectors.
The event was honored by Her Excellency Frederieke Quispel, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, who introduced Bouwe-Jan Smeding, the new Deputy Ambassador of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Their presence provided attendees a unique opportunity to connect and strengthen ties between NUTIP members and the Netherlands.
Attendees engaged in dynamic conversations, exchanged ideas, and explored potential collaborations aimed at driving innovation and growth across the represented sectors.
Special thanks to Sjaak de Bloois for his moderation and invaluable contributions, which made the evening both memorable and inspiring.
We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Uganda, Corinne Abbas, Andrew Byaruhanga, the NUTIP Board, Martijn Harlaar, Sjaak de Bloois, Anna Grodzki, and Tinah Namatovu for their commitment and hard work, which greatly contributed to the overall success of the event.
We look forward to welcoming you to our upcoming events as we continue to foster a thriving Dutch-Ugandan business community.
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