Viewing party TEDxBinnenhof in Ho Chi Minh City

News article | June 20, 2012

On the 25th of June the TEDxBinnenhof event will take place in the Netherlands. Ten inspiring innovators will present their groundbreaking ideas and these presentations will be live streamed. The Consulate General of the Netherlands in Ho Chi Minh City will also host an innovative viewing party for Vietnamese and Dutch participants, from CEO's to experts and Holland alumni. The selected guests will share the newest innovative Dutch know-how with special focus on the sectors water, chemical industry and energy. Invitees will have the unique opportunity to absorb all ground breaking ideas and discuss it with experts.

TEDsBinnenhof The Hague is organized by several Dutch Ministries such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation. The TEDx talks will help us to realise breakthroughs in solving global challenges such as: pollution, hunger, disease or climate change. Ideas worth spreading that incite action, evoke awe and pride, and point the way to a better future. Amongst the audience of 450 people, Dutch VIP’s will watch the speeches, from Crown Prince of Orange and Princess Maxima to business, academia, politics and media.

Approximately 40 Netherlands Embassies and Consulate Generals around the world, from New York to Abu Dhabi, will organize their own activity around this one in The Hague, through live streaming.

The Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City organises this event with support of the Dutch Business Association Vietnam, Royal Haskoning, Tebodin and Intercontinental Asiana Saigon. It will take place at Intercontinental Asiana Saigon, 25th June, 5.30-9.30 pm

 For more information: hcm@minbuza.nl