Join us from May 17–25, 2025, for an exclusive journey into the heart of sustainable innovation. This week-long immersive business tour offers professionals a unique opportunity to explore the Netherlands' cutting-edge sustainable fashion ecosystem.

Highlights Include:

• Learn from industry leaders through workshops, panel discussions, and site visits.
• Foster meaningful connections with Dutch businesses and stakeholders.
• Explore avenues for partnerships and expansion within the Netherlands market.
• Behind-the-scenes access to sustainability-focused brands and organizations.
• Exclusive networking opportunities with local innovators, designers, and business professionals.
• Experience Dutch culture and hospitality with curated cultural activities.

Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and grow in one of the world’s leading hubs for sustainability. Secure your spot today!

Departure from Atlanta:  Travel from Atlanta to Amsterdam..overnight flight.

a. Arrival Amsterdam Schiphol airport 6 or 8 am

b. Lunch on your own

c. Free time in the afternoon

d. Canal boat tour

Note:  Itinerary might change

a.  Round table lunch with ecosystem (AmsterdamInbusiness, advisors, brancheorganisations, etc.)
b.  Thematic workshop session with FDI /trade/legal/logistics experts on e.g.:Starting your business in the NLs
c.  Tax/VAT/customs/VISA implications
d.  Labor law
e.  Pitching sessions with Dutch fashion peers
f.   Network reception with US Consul (TBC)
g.  Dinner with EACC Netherlands (board) members + invitees

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1. Day trip to Arnhem/ Ede (Breakfast in the Bus)
2. Visit Fabriek Fris in Ede https://www.fabriekfris.nl
3. Introductory presentation to circulair textile ecosystem in East Netherlands, provided by OOST NL, lunch provided.
4. On hour guided tour in Modekwartier Arnhem https://www.modekwartier.nl
5. Visit to Hul le Kes flagship store and presentation by Hul le Kes  https://hullekes.com/ or Erred Recondition https://erren.com
6. Network reception at the House of Province in Arnhem, welcome by provincial minister (TBC) attended by o

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a. Breakfast at hotel

b. Visit Designers in Amsterdam

c. Lunch on your own

d. Amsterdam Fashion Academy

e. Evening at leisure

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1. Day trip to Overijssel
2. Breakfast in the bus
3. Overijssel
   1. Local is the new Global: Ragnarøk clothing in Zwolle 
   2. Worn to Reborn: Blueloop in Goor 
   3. Ten Cate in Nijverdal 
   4. Keep our world spinning: Spinning Jenny in Nijverdal
   5. The World’s first circular sock: Interloop in Nijverdal 
   6. Joline Jolink in Welsum 
   7. Combined visit to Enschede Textielstad en Textielsorteercentrum Twente: weaving of cloth made from sustainable materials + textile sorting center situated in the same building

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1. Breakfast at hotel
2. Day trip to Rotterdam
3. Visit Blue City (Fruit Leather)
4. Lunch provided
5. Group Dinner
6. Drive back to Amsterdam

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1. Breakfast at hotel
2. Visit additional local sustainable fashion spots in Amsterdam (Amber Ambrose, LENA library, The swap shop, 9 straatjes ) AND/OR visit the biggest vintage/ flea market IJHALLEN
3. Farewell dinner at a sustainable restaurant (deKAS)

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a. Breakfast at hotel

b. Transfer to airport

c. Departure for Atlanta

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