On 25 June, IHK will organise the Aussenwirtschaftstag with the theme 'Netherlands' at the Borussia-Park Mönchengladbach. The event is mainly aimed at German entrepreneurs who want to do business in the Netherlands, but there is also a focus on Dutch entrepreneurs who want to do business in Germany.
The IHK Aussenwirtschaftstag 2025 (Foreign Trade Day) is the largest conference in North Rhine-Westphalia for companies on international business. On 25 June 2025, the Chambers of Commerce and Industry of North Rhine-Westphalia invite you to the Borussia Park in Mönchengladbach. This Foreign Trade Day consists of a varied programme with leading keynote speakers, practical thematic panels, a trade fair and individual country advice from the German Chambers of Commerce abroad. Take advantage of the many networking opportunities. A German-Dutch cooperation exchange offers an excellent opportunity to establish business contacts between German and Dutch entrepreneurs. You can count on top-class experts as top speakers. An overview of all speakers and moderators can be found on the website: Aussenwirtschaftstag NRW.
There is also the opportunity to participate in a B2B matchmaking during AWT 2025.
Platform for contacts and cooperation
Since the first event in 1999, the AWT has brought together hundreds of exhibitors and partners from the consulting and service sector with decision-makers from internationally operating companies. The IHK Foreign Trade Day NRW is organised every two years by the IHK NRW, in 2025 under the leadership of the IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein. Take advantage of the numerous presence of experts from the German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs) and book up to five individual country consultations. The AHKs are represented in more than 150 locations worldwide.
Well-timed breaks in the programme give you the opportunity to network extensively. Interested in German-Dutch business contacts?
More information can be read at: Aussenwirtschaftstag NRW
German-Dutch matchmaking at AWT 2025
After you register for the AWT, you will receive a link allowing you to register for networking, indicating your company profile and the type of contacts you want to make. After registration, you can select desired partners from the registered companies for networking. At the same time, you can be selected by other companies as dialogue partners. To participate in matchmaking, you must have pre-registered and purchased a ticket for the AWT. The networking language is English.
For more information on the B2B matchmaking, see: German-Dutch Matchmaking
