A Strong Start to 2026: New Year’s Reception in Paris

We began 2026 on a high note with our New Year’s Reception, co-organised with the Atelier Néerlandais and held in the heart of Paris’s 1st arrondissement. The evening brought together a dynamic mix of Dutch and French artists, business leaders and institutional partners, creating an inspiring setting to exchange ideas and share perspectives for the year ahead.

The reception was marked by engaging conversations, familiar faces and many new connection, so much so that discussions continued well beyond the planned closing time. We extend our sincere thanks to Lilian Widdershoven, Gerco de Vroeg and the entire Atelier Néerlandais team for their generous hospitality and flawless organisation.

We are also grateful to all our members who joined us, including those who travelled from the Netherlands. Your continued involvement and enthusiasm are what make these moments so valuable.

The evening was further enriched by the presence of Elisa van Maanen-Gentzsch from The Hague & Partners, who attended as part of the GMEP trade mission alongside a delegation of Dutch companies exploring opportunities in the French market.

We look forward to building on these connections and continuing to strengthen Franco-Dutch business relations throughout the year.