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The Netherlands France Chamber of Commerce will participate in ChangeNOW 2025.

Our Business Director, Mascha Wismans, joined the Global Market Entry Podcast to discuss the opportunities and challenges of expanding into France. Listen on Spotify for insights and practical advice, and contact NFCC for support with your business expansion.

We are honoured to have our mission highlighted by Mr. Willem-Hein Couwenberg, Honorary Consul and NFCC Board Member, as part of the DNC Business Network in the South of France.

The NFCC recently hosted a successful networking event at the Atelier Néerlandais in Paris, bringing together Dutch and French professionals. Special thanks to Lilian Widdershoven for organising the evening.

The NFCC, in partnership with Booking.com, hosted the "State of Women in Business" event featuring leaders who shared insights on advancing gender equality in the workplace. The discussions highlighted practical strategies, global trends, and the importance of female entrepreneurship as a driver of business success. The event was supported by Fire_side and organised by a dedicated team.

The NFCC, alongside Ghalia Zebiri and Noor Kleijweg, hosted a session on international business culture with Avans Hogeschool students, highlighting key differences between French and Dutch business practices. Schools interested in similar sessions are invited to contact NFCC.

Throughout the Franco-Dutch Economic Year 2025, the Dutch Embassy in Paris, along with the Netherlands France Chamber of Commerce (NFCC) and other key partners, will host high-level meetings, trade missions, and networking events.

We welcome Trayler as a silver member of the Netherlands France Chamber of Commerce.

Following recent AI-focused events, NFCC member CM.com has launched HALO, a no-code AI platform enabling businesses to automate processes such as customer service with GDPR-compliant security. This innovation exemplifies the practical applications of AI discussed at the AI Action Summit. For more information, visit CM.com or contact NFCC.

The NFCC, in collaboration with CCI France Pays-Bas and CM.com, hosted an exclusive event addressing AI adoption challenges and compliance with the AI Act. Key insights included leveraging modular and low-code solutions, focusing on customer needs, and ensuring regulatory alignment. The event featured expert speakers and concluded with a networking session.

Successfully engaging French prospects requires a strategic branding approach that differs from the Dutch market, focusing on relationship-building, trust, and aligning brand identity with local expectations. Organisations expanding into France should revisit their brand story, values, and visuals accordingly.

We are honoured to recognise our Gold Member, Dopper, for becoming a member of 1% for the Planet.