Texas is building momentum
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Hi y'all!
We’ve kicked off 2026 at full speed. Ambassador Tazelaar’s visit to Austin, San Antonio and Houston set the tone for the year, bringing together our vibrant Dutch-Texan community during a memorable New Year’s reception. We then welcomed ScaleNL to Austin to explore new opportunities for Dutch startups and now are ready to join the global innovation crowd at SXSW in March. At the same time, we proudly present our Annual Report 2025, now available as a free download for everyone.
With 2026 being the year of the FIFA World Cup™, and the Netherlands playing in both Dallas and Houston this Summer, there’s fantastic momentum for even more connections and collaboration. And this is only the beginning! Scroll down for more and keep an eye on our website and socials so you don’t miss out.
Happy reading!
Warm regards,
Bee Kothuis, Chief Representative
Stef van de Vijver, Economic Officer
Anne Sophie Pijnacker, Deputy Representative
| | | | A look back at a year full of trade missions, soft landings, partnerships, and the many Dutch companies, stakeholders, and valued partners across Texas we had the privilege to work with and support. | | News from the NBSO Office | | | | Ambassadorial Visit Strengthens Dutch-Texas Economic Ties | The Dutch Ambassador visited Austin, San Antonio, and Houston to advance cooperation in tech, energy, life sciences, flood resilience, and sports, kicking off a strong 2026 for Dutch–Texas partnerships | | | | NBSO Texas visits Sugar Land, TX | NBSO Texas met with Sugar Land’s Office of Economic Development to explore collaboration on international business, innovation, and FIFA World Cup 2026™ opportunities. | | | | ScaleNL Explores Austin for Dutch Startups | Together with ScaleNL, NBSO Texas scouted Austin’s innovation ecosystem, highlighting soft-landing support, investor access, and strong opportunities for Dutch tech startups entering the U.S. market. | | Upcoming NBSO Texas Events | | | | Dutch Meet Up and Welcome Drinks @SXSW in Austin | |
March 12, 2026
Kick off your SXSW experience with the Dutch community in Austin! Join fellow entrepreneurs, creatives, innovators and friends for an informal evening full of good vibes, great conversations and new connections.
| | | | PIB Flood Resilience – Houston & San Antonio | |
April 16 and 17, 2026
On April 16 in Houston and April 17 in San Antonio, the PIB cluster of Dutch Flood Resilience Solutions will present live demos and showcases of innovative, ready-to-deploy flood resilience products and expertise. Keep an eye out for details on our website.
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March 12-18, 2026
SXSW is a premier global convergence of tech, music, film and innovation communities, drawing startups and tech investors worldwide.
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March 23-27, 2026
CERAWeek by S&P Global is the world’s leading energy conference, bringing together global industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators in Houston to shape the future of energy. L
| | | | Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2026 | |
March 2-22, 2026
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the largest rodeo in the world, combining rodeo competitions, livestock shows and a festival atmosphere with live music, carnival rides and Texan culture at its finest.
| | | | Neele-Vat is a full-service global logistics provider offering end-to-end supply-chain solutions, from ocean and air freight to warehousing, transport, and customs, to support international trade and U.S. market operations. | | |
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