Brainport International Barbecue

On Thursday June 23 Brainport is organizing a barbecue for the international community of Eindhoven. This is the second time for Brainport to organize such an event. November last year there was an international weekend that included a party in Dynamo, which attracted some 500 visitors.

The event on Thursday June 23 will be attended by Mayor Rob van Gijzel, who will deliver a welcoming speech. The full program is shown below. The barbecue and drinks will be paid for by Brainport until 22.00 hours.

Program
17.00 Arrival and networking drinks
18.00 Welcome by Yvonne van Hest, program manager BIC
18.05 The International Community by Madhi Triki, Senior Scientist at Philips Research
18.15 Keynotes by Mr. Rob van Gijzel, Mayor of Eindhoven and Chairman of the
Brainport Foundation
18.45 Networking drinks
19.15 Barbecue and International Quiz
21.00 Awards International Quiz
22.00 Afterparty
00.30 End

Location
Beach Club Sunrise, Ekkersweijer 3, Best

What is Brainport?
Brainport Development works on enhancing the top technology Brainport region. It is a pillar of the Dutch economy with the spearhead sectors High Tech Systems & Materials, Food, Automotive, Lifetec and Design. Brainport Development stimulates and develops regional and (inter)national projects and programs, promotes the Brainport region at home and abroad and facilitates the regional business community inter alia through corporate advice and financing, starters' facilities, industrial accommodation and commercial centers.

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