The Netherlands: Prime Minister Rutte to Visit Silicon Valley January 31 through February 2

Dutch PM Mark Rutte

Prime Minister Mark Rutte will travel to California January 31 through February 2 with Special Envoy for StartupDelta Neelie Kroes to meet major tech companies, startup entrepreneurs, and knowledge institutes in and around Silicon Valley.

The Netherlands and the US are front-runners of innovation. With its large tech companies, startups, and leading universities, Silicon Valley is the most innovative region in the world. Collaborating with companies and knowledge institutes in Silicon Valley creates great opportunities for the Netherlands.

Many companies in Silicon Valley have located a part of their European activities in the Netherlands. Also, an increasing number of Dutch companies are active in Silicon Valley. The Netherlands and California are already working closely together as they target climate change, agriculture, and the global promotion of clean and smart transportation.

For additional details on the trip contact: Ilse van Overveld, 202-274-2630, or Carla Bundy, 202-274-2632, in Washington, DC,

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