NCCA Events
A year-round calendar of business and cultural events — connecting and strengthening the Dutch–Australian business community.
These events are hosted by NCCA partner organisations — not the NCCA directly. Contact the organiser for tickets and enquiries.
Sport & Smart Cities | Networking Breakfast
This event is exclusively available to invited guests. If you have received an invitation, please register using the link below. If you wish to attend, please send an expression of interest to Fleur Dekker: fleur.dekker@ncca.com.au
The Netherlands Chamber of Commerce Australia (NCCA) and Invest Victoria, in collaboration with the Dutch Sport & Smart Cities PIB delegation, are pleased to host a networking breakfast bringing together Dutch and Australian stakeholders from the sport, technology, innovation and urban development sectors.
The breakfast is organised as part of the Dutch Government's Partners for International Business (PIB) programme, which supports Dutch companies and knowledge institutions in developing international markets and building long-term partnerships.
The event will provide an opportunity to connect the Dutch delegation with Victoria's sport, innovation and business ecosystem, exchange knowledge and explore opportunities for future collaboration and partnerships.
We see this breakfast as the starting point for a broader and longer-term dialogue between the Netherlands and Victoria.
“Building healthier communities and future cities through sport, creativity and innovation”
The Netherlands is positioning itself towards Brisbane 2032 as a creative and innovative partner, working alongside Australia to develop healthier, more inclusive and future-ready sport and living environments. The ambition is not simply to contribute to the delivery of a successful sporting event, but to use Brisbane 2032 as a catalyst for long-term collaboration, innovation and societal impact. The PIB brings together Dutch expertise in areas such as human-centred sport innovation, data and AI, preventive health, sustainable urban development and public-private collaboration, alongside Australia’s strong sporting culture, international event experience, scale and local expertise.
Event Programme: 7:30 - 9:30 AM
Gönül Serbest: Commissioner for Victoria to Europe, Middle East, Türkiye and Africa
Gönül will provide a Victorian perspective on the state’s ambitions, international engagement and the support available to businesses looking to connect with Victoria.Dr Martin Schlegel: Australian Sports Technologies Network
Martin will share his perspective on Australia’s sports technology ecosystem, innovation and commercialisation, and opportunities for international collaboration. His work with ASTN focuses on start-up programmes, global partnerships and export growth.Camil Smeulders: Orange Sports Forum
Camil will introduce the Dutch Sport & Smart Cities PIB delegation, its participating organisations and its ambitions for collaboration in Australia.Eelco Lijding: Netherlands Chamber of Commerce Australia
Eelco Lijding is President of the NCCA, connecting Dutch and Australian business communities and supporting stronger commercial and professional ties between the two countries.
Discussion and networking will follow, with breakfast provided. This event is complimentary.
The Netherlands Chamber of Commerce Australia (NCCA) would like to express its sincere thank you to our partners for their valuable support and collaboration, including the PIB Delegation, the Consulate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Netherlands Business Support Office (NBSO) Melbourne, Global Victoria & Invest Victoria.
Register via the button below. Spaces are limited, please register by Wednesday, 2 September
Danish-Dutch Business Beer
Join the NCCA and the Danish Chamber of Commerce Australia for an informal Dutch–Danish Business Beer Networking event at Denmark House.
This is an opportunity to bring together Dutch, Danish and Australian professionals for an afternoon of relaxed networking, good conversations and a shared appreciation for hygge and gezelligheid.
Whether you are already doing business across the Netherlands, Denmark and Australia or simply looking to expand your network, this event is a great way to meet new people and exchange ideas.
What to expect
Business & Beer: Meet professionals from the Dutch, Danish and Australian business communities.
Dutch meets Danish: Discover new connections, shared opportunities and perhaps a few cultural similarities along the way.
Hygge meets gezelligheid: A relaxed, social atmosphere focused on good company and meaningful conversations.
Open networking: No presentations or formal programme, just drinks, conversations and connections.
NCCA Member Tickets:
Your ticket includes one complimentary drink and a selection of canapes. Please note that friends and members of the Danish Chamber of Commerce are welcome to register for the Member Ticket as well.
Early Bird NCCA Member $25.00 (till Sunday 6th of September)
Regular NCCA Member $35.00 (from Monday 7th of September)
Non NCCA Member Tickets:
Your ticket includes one complimentary drink and a selection of canapes.
Early Bird NON Member $45.00 (till Sunday 6th of September)
Regular NON Member $55.00 (from Monday 7th of September)
Join the NCCA
If you have been considering joining the NCCA, this event is a great opportunity to do so. Members enjoy discounted access to this and all our events throughout the year, along with exclusive benefits across our network. Membership starts from just $50 per year.
Your participation helps shape the future of the NCCA and supports a strong, connected Dutch-Australian business community. We look forward to seeing you there and starting the year together.
EURO CONNECT
Join us at the upcoming Euro Connect Melbourne Networking Event - bringing together Europeans who live and work in Melbourne.. A relaxed evening of business networking bringing together the European business community in Melbourne.
The event is proudly brought to you by The Polish Australian Chamber of Commerce, Swiss Festival Inc, NETWORK EUROPE and for this special edition also by The Netherlands Chamber of Commerce Australia.
Join professionals from across Europe and the broader international business community for drinks, conversation and connection in the heart of the CBD. Whether you are looking to build new relationships, explore collaborations or simply enjoy good company, this is an evening worth attending.
What to expect The evening includes a welcome drink on arrival, a door prize, and the opportunity to showcase your business to the room. Food and drinks are available to order at restaurant prices throughout the night.
NCCA members receive a $10 discount on tickets. Log in to your member account to access your exclusive discount code before registering.
Tickets & Registration
REFUNDS POLICY: Refunds are available up to 18th of August 2026 COB . Booking fees are non-refundable.
PLEASE NOTE: By attending the event you agree to have your photo taken and shared on social media. If you do not want your photos taken, please let the photographer know.
Already Using It: AI in Your Work & Life
Join us on July 22 for an evening of practical insights, live demonstrations, and great conversations. Come and see what AI actually looks like when real people use it, at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
This event is hosted by Konica Minolta, a global organisation specialising in business and medical technology, and one of the world's oldest technology companies, founded in 1873. Special thanks to Michael Uwland, a longstanding NCCA member, for sponsoring this event.
Featured Speaker: Peter van Lunteren
Most AI conversations these days are about the workplace, productivity tools, automation, ChatGPT.
Peter van Lunteren, Founder of Addax Data Science, is going to take us somewhere most AI conversations never go, out of the office and into the wild! He will be sharing how AI is being used to help protect wildlife right here in Australia.
He is a Dutch ecologist who once backpacked through Australia, and now uses AI to help protect its wildlife. The event showcases a rare combination, AI in a traditional work setting, and AI out in the wild, and it's exactly the kind of contrast that makes this evening different.
How the evening runs
Peers, not promoters: All speakers are drawn from within the NCCA community. The insights shared come from professional peers navigating the same landscape, not from vendors with something to sell.
One tool, one workflow: Members have each picked one workflow that changed the way they do something, something concrete and immediately applicable.
Rotating speaker lineup: Fresh stories each time. The format stays the same; the content never repeats. You move around the room in small groups, spending time at each station, asking questions as you go.
Afterwards, we invite you to stay and connect with fellow members to share experiences, explore new ideas, or meet others navigating the same professional landscape. You are likely to leave with at least one practical insight you can apply the next day.
New: All Along
NCCA introduces All Along, a tool that helps you meet your best matches at the event. Instead of hoping you bump into the right person, you'll get your top matches to seek out, and each with a reason on why it's a good fit! All you do is share what you're looking for and what you can offer. Prior to the event, you'll receive 1-3 suggestions. You decide which ones to follow up on, and meet on your own terms.
Sign up here: https://all-along.com/register/ncca-ai. It takes only 3 minutes and there's no app to download or password to remember.
NCCA Member Tickets:
Your ticket includes complimentary drink, nibbles, and a chance to win a door prize! All kindly sponsored by Konica Minolta.
Regular Pricing - $35 (incl. GST)
Non NCCA Member Tickets:
Your ticket includes complimentary drink, nibbles, and a chance to win a door prize! All kindly sponsored by Konica Minolta.
Regular Pricing - $55 (incl. GST)
Get Involved: Have you changed the way you work because of AI?
We're looking for 2–3 practitioners from the NCCA member base who would like to share one story about AI in their work. Not a polished product demo, just a real before-and-after moment that changed something.
Maybe it's a workflow that used to eat your week. A client report that now takes 20 minutes. A pattern in your data you'd never have found manually. Whatever it is, if it changed how you work, we would love to hear it and share it with the NCCA community!
We would love to hear from you if you have a story worth sharing. PLEASE EMAIL TO: fleur.dekker@ncca.com.au
SPONSORED BY KONICA MINOLTA
Special thank you to Konica Minolta and Michael Uwland for sponsoring this event!
Payday Super webinar
Payday Super lands 1 July 2026. NCCA Vice-President Hans van Daatselaar walks employers through what changes and what to do. Free for members.
World Cup: LIVE NL match screenings
The Dutch Club Melbourne “Abel Tasman”
will be hosting multiple events throughout the World Cup, including screenings of all NL matches, selected group stage games, and every game from the Round of 32 onwards.
What to expect Expect an electric matchday atmosphere filled with passionate football fans, great food, cold drinks, and plenty of Oranje spirit. Whether you’re cheering in orange or simply love the excitement of World Cup football, this is the perfect place to experience the game together.
The event includes a free burger, free pint of beer or free flow of barista made coffee or soft drinks.
This event is hosted by Dutch Club Melbourne “Abel Tasman”.
NCCA members receive a $5 discount on tickets. Log in to your member account to access your exclusive discount code before registering.
Networking Drinks
Join us for an evening of connection and community at MOKUM, the only Dutch café, bar & eatery in Australia. The NCCA Networking Drinks bring together Dutch-Australian professionals and friends of the community for a relaxed night of mingling, meaningful conversations, and new introductions.
Your ticket includes a complimentary drink on arrival and a selection of canapés throughout the evening. This is a great opportunity to meet new and existing members, welcome our newest community members, and share what you do in a friendly, informal setting.
Come along, connect, and enjoy a true “gezellig” evening with the NCCA community.
Euro Connect - Melbourne Networking Event
A relaxed evening of business networking bringing together the European business community in Melbourne — hosted by Network Europe, the Polish-Australian Chamber of Commerce, and Swiss festival Inc.
Join professionals from across Europe and the broader international business community for drinks, conversation and connection in the heart of the CBD. Whether you are looking to build new relationships, explore collaborations or simply enjoy good company, this is an evening worth attending.
What to expect The evening includes a welcome drink on arrival, tastings and product showcases, and the exclusive opportunity to showcase your business and services to the room, and much more….
NCCA members receive a $10 discount on tickets. Log in to your member account to access your exclusive discount code before registering.
This event is hosted by Network Europe, the Polish-Australian Chamber of Commerce, and Swiss Festival Inc.
MCG Sustainability Experience
This event is a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of business, sustainability, and large-scale event management, while connecting with like-minded professionals from the Dutch-Australian business community.
European Business Networking Evening - Network Europe
A relaxed evening of business networking bringing together the European business community in Melbourne — hosted by Network Europe and the German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
Join professionals from across Europe and the broader international business community for drinks, conversation and connection in the heart of the CBD. Whether you are looking to build new relationships, explore collaborations or simply enjoy good company, this is an evening worth attending.
What to expect The evening includes a welcome drink on arrival, a door prize, and the opportunity to showcase your business to the room. Food and drinks are available to order at restaurant prices throughout the night.
NCCA members receive a $10 discount on tickets. Log in to your member account to access your exclusive discount code before registering.
This event is hosted by Network Europe and the German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
Kings' Day Business Breakfast
Celebrate Kings Day with an inspiring Business Breakfast at KPMG Melbourne. Join the NCCA on Monday 27 April for a morning of networking, breakfast and a panel discussion with leading Dutch-Australian business professionals on innovation, sustainability and growth. Featuring Tim Ferraro (Land Life), Emmy Heikamp (Dutch Cargo Bike) and Paul Kanters (Vopak Victoria Energy Terminal), moderated by Dai Forterre (NBSO Australia).
Koningsnacht Party — Dutch Club Melbourne
Kick off King's Day weekend the Dutch way. The Dutch Club Melbourne hosts their annual Koningsnacht Party on the eve of Koningsdag, a night of orange, music, Dutch food and pure gezelligheid.
Expect a Dutch DJ, a buzzing dance floor, and classic Dutch snacks including kroketten, bitterballen and frikandellen. Your ticket includes your first drink (beer, wine or soft drink) on arrival.
This event is open to everyone: whether you're Dutch, have Dutch roots, or simply want to celebrate one of the Netherlands' best-loved national traditions right here in Melbourne.
Koningsdag Family Fun Day — Sunday 26 April, 10:30 am – 5:00 pm The celebration continues the following day with a free, family-friendly event at the same venue. Traditional Dutch kids' games, food, a flea market, stalls and entertainment throughout the day. No ticket required for Sunday.
Dress in orange and bring your friends.
This event is hosted by the Dutch Club Melbourne. Tickets and enquiries via Eventbrite.
European Film Festival: Dutch Film Screening "Reedland"
Join us for an exclusive film screening of Reedland on 11 March as part of the Europa! Europa Film Festival in Melbourne.
Exclusive Member- Only Offer: Garage Tour & 1-Day Park Pass for Melbourne Racing Weekend
Exclusive Members-Only Offer: Get up close with Championship-winning Supercars Walkinshaw TWG Racing Team with a Garage Tour and Park Pass to Australian Grand Prix
Members Only: Australia - Europe Free Trade Agreement Webinar
The Australia–Europe Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is almost finalised and is expected to have a major impact on trade between Australia and Europe. Join us for an exclusive members-only webinar with the Dutch Consulate and other Dutch Chambers in Australia.
New Years Drinks with sports coach Afke van de Wouw
We invite you to join us for the NCCA Nieuwjaarsborrel, our annual New Year’s Drinks for the Dutch-Australian business community, on Thursday 15 January at Karstens, our Royal Orange Member venue in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD.
NCCA Padel Tournament
Join us for our first-ever NCCA Padel Tournament at Game4Padel Docklands, bringing together the Dutch-Australian business community for an evening of sport, networking and fun. Open to all levels, the event includes an instruction session, friendly matches, and post-game drinks, with all equipment provided.
Infrastructure Briefing with Jeroen Weimar
In partnership with the Australian British Chamber of Commerce, the NCCA is pleased to present an event with Jeroen Weimar, Secretary of Victoria’s Department of Transport and Planning, for an afternoon briefing on the state’s major priorities for transport and infrastructure as he leads the implementation of the Government’s Strategic Plan 2024-2028. Drawing on his extensive experience in transport and infrastructure in both the UK and Australia, Secretary Weimar will provide insights into major transport projects and the integration of transport, land, and planning.
Circular Economy Lecture by Professor Jaqueline Cramer
We invite you to register for an exclusive evening lecture with international expert Professor Jacqueline Cramer, a recognised global leader in circular economy collaboration and innovation.