Energy Executives Training Programme (EET)

What is the Energy Executives Training programme?

The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) wants to create long-term business relationships through the Energy Executives Training (EET) knowledge and network programme. In particular, the programme connects foreign businesses with potential partners within the Dutch business community and knowledge institutions. 

The EET programme centres around high-potential markets in offshore wind energy and hydrogen. We collaborate closely with sector associations, businesses, knowledge institutions, port industries, public sector partners and our network of Dutch embassies.

EET allows international senior managers, CEOs and business representatives to:

• meet with the Dutch offshore wind energy sector and hydrogen sector;
• meet with the Dutch business community and knowledge institutions;
• get insight into the Dutch and European (public sector) approach;
• gain new knowledge and insights, and build significant networks.

We additionally offer a multi-day programme with:

• knowledge and expert sessions;
• conference visits;
• networking opportunities;
• individual matchmaking;
• visits to businesses and sites in the Netherlands.

The Energy Executives Training programme is part of the International Clean Energy Partnership (ICEP).

For whom?

The EET programme focuses on international senior managers, CEOs from large companies and representatives from sector associations.

Why take part?

Participating in the Energy Executives Training programme will give you access to the economic departments at Dutch embassies and consulates. You will also gain entry to many network events, trade fairs, and conferences. Additionally, EET organises one-on-one meetings with the Dutch business communities, where decision-makers are in direct contact.

EET invites its participants to visit the Netherlands. During your visit, you will get information on:

• useful hydrogen implementations;
• sustainable energy projects in the Netherlands;
• rules and regulations on sustainable energy projects and the Dutch government's role;
• innovative implementations within the Dutch sustainable energy sector;
• doing business with Dutch entrepreneurs.

High-potential countries

The Energy Executives Training programme focuses on countries with business opportunities for Netherlands-based companies. Additionally, we look for countries where the Netherlands can create a stronger relationship. 

Events

RVO organises many exciting events on sustainable energy. We are present in our booths at important exhibitions. Visit our events page (in Dutch) for the latest overview.

The World Hydrogen Summit (WHS) and Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference (OEEC) are the most significant events for EET.

Partners

EET cooperates with the following partners:

• Dutch trade organisations;
• Trade advisors at the Dutch embassies and consulates;
• Advisors from other RVO programmes;
• Dutch business community.

We have direct connections with foreign authorities to boost international trade cooperation.

ICEP

Through RVO's International Clean Energy Partnership (ICEP) programme, the government of the Netherlands supports entrepreneurs from the sustainable energy sector in doing business abroad. ICEP organises activities such as trade missions and other events to support the sector. The programme consists of the following themes:

• Offshore Wind International
• Sustainable Mobility International
• Solar Energy International
• Bioenergy International
• Hydrogen International
• Energy Executives Training Programme (EET)