World Expo, Osaka, Japan Welcome and opening remarks by Ina Adema, King’s Commissioner | North Brabant
Speakers
Ina Adema, King’s Commissioner of Noord-Brabant
Province of Noord-Brabant
About the speaker
Ina Adema
Ina Adema, King’s Commissioner of Noord-Brabant, will officially open the Brabant Innovation Spotlight. Located in the south of the Netherlands, the province of Noord-Brabant is one of Europe’s leading high-tech and innovative regions. Home to global players like ASML, Philips, and VDL, Brabant thrives at the intersection of technology, design, and entrepreneurship. The region is a fertile ground for groundbreaking developments in AI, robotics, sustainable food systems, and the energy transition. With over 54% of Dutch patents originating here, Brabant is a true engine of innovation. Its open innovation campuses and strong triple helix collaboration model—uniting government, academia, and industry—make it a magnet for talent and investment from around the world.
Ina Adema, King’s Commissioner of Noord-Brabant
Province of Noord-Brabant
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