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Hi NBSO,
The end of 2024 has been a busy time for NBSO Texas! From exploring Austin’s vibrant start-up scene to diving into Texas’ water management ambitions, we’ve had inspiring months. We love to let you know more about our learnings from NBSO colleagues worldwide, discovering innovative uses of pumps and pipes, and visiting Dutch company PVE in Baytown. Read about the upcoming events in the first months of 2025: expo’s and conferences on Floating Wind, Water for Texas, Hydrogen, Physical Therapy, the AGORA at CERA Week, and SXSW!
And save the date: January 22 is our NBSO-NAF-NL Consulate hosted New Year’s Events in Houston.
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Enjoy reading!
Bee Kothuis, Chief Representative NBSO Texas
Stef van de Vijver, Economic Officer NBSO Texas
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Discover Austin’s Innovation Powerhouse
What makes Austin a magnet for startups and scaleups? We visited Capital Factory to find out! From venture capital connections to defense sector opportunities and even secret meeting rooms, this hub is where big ideas come to life.
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Inspiring ASCE-EWRI Water Conference | ASCE Environmental & Water Resources Institute (EWRI) Houston Chapter event showcased an impressive array of flood control and resilience projects currently underway in Texas highlighting the strong collaboration between engineering companies, government agencies, and universities at all levels. | | |
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NBSO Global Days in Utrecht | Once a year, the NBSOs gather regionally or globally to exchange best practices, share insights on successes and challenges, and engage with key stakeholders to execute their support for Dutch businesses even better. This year, we gathered in The Netherlands: | | |
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Pumps & Pipes: Medical – Aerospace - Energy! | What do a heart surgeon, a rocket scientist, and an oilfield engineer have in common? Yes, you guessed it: At their core, their work revolves around pumps and pipes. This and a lot more, NBSO learned at the P&P Annual event: | | |
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NBSO New Years Update & Reception, Houston | |
22 January 2025
Join the Netherlands Business Support Office (NBSO), the Netherland America Foundation (NAF), and the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Miami for our New Year’s events.
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Floating Wind Solutions, Houston | |
15-17 January 2025
Conference and exhibition with expert presentations, discussion panels, and networking opportunities for the delegates from Developer and Supply Chain companies leading the industry.
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Water for Texas Conference, Austin | |
27-29 January 2025
Texas industry experts, innovators, influencers, and leaders discuss: Water science and technology, Drought and flood, Innovative solutions to water challenges, Texas water policy, Funding strategies.
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5th American Hydrogen Forum, Houston | |
12-13 February 2025
‘High end’ conference for energy executives and government officials to advance the hydrogen industry and support the USA’s transition to meet 2030 and 2050 climate targets.
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American Physical Therapy Association Conference, Houston | |
13-15 February 2025
APTA Combined Sections Meeting Conference is the largest physical therapy conference in the USA! Connect with thousands of PTs, PTAs, and students on cutting-edge research to breakthrough treatments.
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CERAweek Innovation Agora, Houston | |
10-14 March 2025
The Innovation Agora at CERAweek focuses on emerging, innovative technologies in the energy space. Themes: AI and Digital; Power, Grid and Electrification; Hydrogen and Low-Carbon Fuels; Technology and Innovation; Managing Emissions; The Capital Transition; Mobility and Transportation.
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South by Southwest SXSW, Austin | |
7-15 March 2025
This mind-boggling event encompasses 23 conference tracks that explore the latest developments across various industries, including Artificial Intelligence, Climate & Sustainability, Health & MedTech, Design, and more. Highlighted themes: human connection, technological innovation, and societal impact.
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NBSO-Texas visited PVE USA, part of the Dutch Dieseko Group, and explored how their innovative variable moment vibratory hammer is revolutionizing foundation work!
Click here to learn more about our visit and their advice to you:
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