Dutch-Nordic battery webinar and online matchmaking
The Embassy of the Netherlands in Finland in collaboration with the Nordic Battery Collaboration is glad to invite you to a Dutch-Nordic battery webinar and online matchmaking event taking place on March 24, 2026.
Event website and registration
The aim of the webinar and matchmaking event is to bring together Dutch and Nordic players in the battery value chains, to explore opportunities to cooperate and do business together.
Our speakers from the Nordic Battery Collaboration and the Dutch Battery Competence Cluster will present the expertise found in these regions and reflect on opportunities for cooperation. Ilka von Dalwigk from RECHARGE, the European Association of the Advanced Rechargeable & Lithium Batteries Value Chain, will in turn present the European context to competitiveness in the battery sector.
The program will reflect the following key questions:
- What are the Nordics’ and the Netherlands’ strong suits when it comes to battery value chains?
- What kind of complementarities and trade opportunities exist between the Netherlands and the Nordics?
- What role do battery innovations and next-generation batteries play in Europe’s competitiveness?
Program (CET / EET):9.15 / 10.15 Welcome words:
- Simon van der Burg, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Finland
- Ilkka Homanen, Head of Program, Business Finland / Nordic Battery Collaboration
9.25 / 10.25 Introduction to the Dutch battery industry
- Netherlands Battery Competence Cluster / RAI Automotive
9.40 / 10.40 Nordic Battery Collaboration & value chain
- Nordic Battery Collaboration
10.00 / 11.00 Next-generation batteries and European competitiveness
- Ilka von Dalwigk, Director General, RECHARGE (European Association of the Advanced Rechargeable & Lithium Batteries Value Chain)
10.15 / 11.15 Q&A
10.30-12.30 / 11.30-13.30 Online networking – Pre-booked slots on the matchmaking platform.
Practical information:
- Registration is free of charge and open – feel free to forward the invite to colleagues
- The event is addressed to Dutch and Nordic battery companies and other interested participants
- The matchmaking process is organized through the event registration and involves arranging 1-on-1 online meetings with other registered participants through the event platform ahead of time.
- Once you register, your profile will be visible to other registered participants
We look forward to seeing you at the webinar and matchmaking!