US expansion in turbulent times

Expanding into the United States has never been more complex, yet the opportunities are still plenty. Economic and geopolitical uncertainty, shifting regulations, and an increasingly competitive talent market are forcing companies to rethink how they grow across the Atlantic.

In this session, we bring together four experts who operate at the intersection of strategy, structure, and people:

🎤 Jan Joosten – is an experienced corporate lawyer based in New York City with 28+ years of experience in representing Dutch companies that do business in the U.S. Originally from the Netherlands, Jan has law degrees from the Netherlands (Leiden University) and the U.S. (Harvard Law School). He is a member of the New York bar.

🎤 Hilde Cevaal –immigration law expert and Founder of VisaVersa, specializing in global visa solutions. Hilde will address US visa strategies and give update on current situation.

🎤 Florence van den Bergh - Executive Search expert, specialized in finding U.S. Executives for Dutch companies expanding to the U.S., Florence will address the do’s and don’ts of hiring people in the U.S.

🎤 Annette van der Feltz - is the founder of Dutch American Connection,  helping Dutch entrepreneurs succeed in the U.S. faster and more effectively by bridging cultural differences. She will share how differences in business practices, communication, decision-making, and collaboration can be translated into practical, actionable insights to accelerate your US expansion.

Whether you are planning your first steps into the U.S. or reassessing your existing footprint, this conversation will help you navigate growth when conditions are anything but stable.