The U.S. Embassies in the Netherlands, Belgium, and France are excited to host Building Bridges to the USA, an event designed for European companies looking to expand to the United States. Scheduled from November 16 - 20, 2026, European participants can attend in either the Netherlands, Belgium, or France.
Building Bridges to the USA offers a dynamic mix of educational programming and networking opportunities, featuring expert speakers and engaging panel discussions relevant to national companies aiming to expand in the USA.
We are excited to announce that 19 U.S. States will participate in this event. All States will have a table top booth during the reception and you can pre-schedule meetings. An overview of participating will be shared closer to the event date.
Don’t miss this opportunity to successfully expand your company to the United States. 
Building Bridges 2026 will feature business events in the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. Click on the links below to learn more about programming in each city.
November 16 Rotterdam, the Netherlands
November 17 Brussels, Belgium
November 18 Paris, France
November 19 Rennes, France
November 20 Nantes, France






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