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Are you seeking opportunities in the Colombian water sector?

Is your company or organisation ready to tackle water security challenges in Colombia? Or would you like to share your insights and experiences in overcoming these challenges? Join us at the Water Platform Meeting Colombia on 28 January in The Hague!

The Water Platform Meeting Colombia aims to facilitate the exchange of ideas, experiences and insights on collaborations between the Netherlands and Colombia in water management. The agenda includes presentations on current and upcoming projects, events and opportunities for business and subsidies. At the end of the event there are networking drinks to meet fellow professionals that are active or are interested to work in the Dutch-Colombian water sector.

Register

For whom?

Registration is open to all organisations and individuals that operate in the water sector and are active or are interested in expanding their activities to Colombia.

When & where

Babylon The Hague, 28 January 2025
You are welcome at the venue from 13:30 onwards. The presentations and discussions are scheduled from 14:00 – 16:30 and the programme ends with networking drinks until 17:30.

Programme

Walk in

13:30 – 14:00

Welcome and introduction

14.00 – 14.15

Introductory remarks by Meike van Ginneken, Water Envoy for the Kingdom of the Netherlands

14:04 – 14:12

Topics:
• COP Biodiversity
• Position Colombia as part of bilateral priorities on water and climate adaptation
• Water action, concrete actions, visible results
• We need private sector and knowledge organisations as partners
• Our focus is partnering with the national government, focusing on implementation, climate action in Cartagena, more focus on water and biodiversity
• What is your focus, which we should take into account in NL-COL relationship?

Introductory remarks by Carolina Olarte Bácares, Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia to the Netherlands

14:12 – 14:20

Topics:
• What are opportunities in water, climate and biodiversity action in Colombia now and in the coming years?
• What should be the focus of the NL water sector to become active and successful in Colombia?

Presentation by Robert Proos

14:20 – 14:25

Brief overview of the activities, projects and upcoming opportunities that are part of the bilateral cooperation through the Partners for Water programme.

Presentation by Robert Proos, Senior Program Advisor at Partners for Water and Water as Leverage – Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Panel discussion

14:35 – 15:00

During this panel discussion we will explore new opportunities from delta collaboration and the Dutch water sector’s active role in Colombia, offering practical insights and strategies for entering the Colombian market. Panelists from four organisations will share their experiences in executing sustainable water projects in Colombia, highlighting key opportunities, challenges, and notable results.

Panel:
1. Jeroen Klooster, Senior Economist at Arcadis
2. Evelyn Aparicio Medrano, Water Management and Information Systems Expert at Future Water
3. Eduardo Marín, Researcher and Project Leader at Felixx Landscape Architects and Planners
4. Betsy Romero, Advisor / Researcher Hydrogeology at Deltares

Panel is led by Robert Proos

Coffee break

15:05 – 15:25

Presentation by Hugo de Vries

15:25 – 15:35

Introducing innovative solutions to improve water conditions abroad, in collaboration with local partners, can be challenging. A subsidy can provide support to overcome these obstacles. will share valuable insights on how the Partners for Water subsidy has helped others to demonstrate innovative solutions and how it can assist you.

Presentation by Hugo de Vries, Project Advisor at Partners for Water, Netherlands Enterprise Agency

Break-out sessions

15:35 – 16:20

Short pitch at each working table, indicating an example of past work and a lesson-learned.Pitches by Arcadis, Future Water, Felixx and Deltares

Wrap-up and closing

16:20 – 16:30

Networking drinks

16:30 – 17:30

Looking for ways to get involved?

Are you currently working on water projects in Colombia or exploring how to do so? Or just curious about participating in the Partners for Water initiatives? Here are ways for you to get involved:

  • Apply for our tenders focused on innovative solutions in delta countries like Colombia.
  • Join our annual Colombia platform meeting or one of the other Partners for Water events.
  • Follow us on LinkedIn and subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on our tenders, activities, events and projects.
  • Apply for the Partners for Water subsidy, and explore whether you are eligible.
  • Get in touch with our Project Advisor for Colombia: Robert Proos
Join the Platform meeting on 28 January 2025