Annual Luncheon & Awards Ceremony 2026

Get ready for Canadian-Dutch networking followed by a lovely lunch and awards ceremony where we celebrate our amazing members! Welcome to our Annual Luncheon & Awards Ceremony! Annual Luncheon & Awards Ceremony We warmly invite you to seek new business opportunities, expand your network and meet with fellow-members and guests, while enjoying a wonderful lunch. Chat with members of the Board and Canadian Embassy staff including Ambassador Adsett and the new Trade Commissioner, Simon Pomel. Awards The NCCC Business of the Year Award and Long Standing Member Awards will be presented by Ambassador Adsett during the luncheon. Sales Canadian goodies will be available to purchase - just in time for Christmas gifts. Members & Guests of Gowling WLG The luncheon is free of charge to members of the Netherlands-Canada Chamber of Commerce and guests of Gowling WLG. When registering, please apply the discount code (sent to you by separate email) in order not to be charged. Do not proceed with the registration if you don't have the code - otherwise you will be charged. If you have not received the code, please check your spam folder or contact the office. Guests The Annual Luncheon is also an excellent event to bring valued clients, potential connections or staff members to. We have negotiated a very reasonable price for guests of €69 including soft drinks, wine and coffee. In this way, we hope to attract more new faces and expand the networking opportunities for everyone. Not only will it enhance the opportunity to cultivate contacts for all, but guests may also deduct the cost for the luncheon - in the amount of €69 - from their membership fee for 2027 if they sign up to become a member at the event or before the end of the year. Date: December 7, 2026 Time: 12.00 noon Luncheon 12:00-12:30 Arrival & coffee 12:30-12.40 Welcome - NCCC Chair Melanie ter Meulen and Canadian Ambassador Hugh Adsett 12.40-14:45 Luncheon & Awards Place of venue : 133 Voorweg, Zoetermeer, ZH, 2716 NH Parking: Free of charge - at the side of the restaurant Dress code: Business Attire Transport For those taking public transport, the bus stop is at the end of the street. Please contact the office and we will see if we can arrange car sharing if needed. We look forward to welcoming you!