Networking Event: #HirePeopleNotPaper
Schedule
Thu Mar 26 2026 at 03:30 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
De Avenue - Dinnershows, Bruiloften, Feesten & Vergaderen | Breda, NB
About this Event
Mark your calendars for March 26th!
We will host a talent and recruitment event, #HirePeopleNotPaper, showcasing international talent, the cooperation between government and local employers, and the impact they can make together!
The Story of Internationalisation in Breda
Breda is transforming itself into an international hotspot for applied technology and creativity—a forward-looking city where innovation, talent, and inclusivity form the pillars of economic and social resilience. Its ambition is clear: to become a thriving global hub that attracts and retains creative, highly educated professionals and entrepreneurs from around the world.
This evolving innovation economy is supported by a targeted labour strategy that will need international talent to succeed. With a strong commitment to urban development, talent attraction, and retention, Breda is a city that's not just a place to work, but a place to live, grow, and belong.
#HirePeopleNotPaper will be part of the story to connect regional employers to the international talent needed to meet Breda's ambitious transformation.
Agenda
15:30 – Walk-in | Registration
16:00 – Welcome by Expat Spouses Initiative & Breda Internationals
16:10 – Breda in Action: A Q&A session with Carla Kranenborg - van Eerd, Deputy Mayor of Breda
16:25 – Keynote: Reimagining Work & Education in an AI-powered Future
- Roberta Jablonskyte, Senior Project Manager, BUas
- Courtney Robinson, AI Curriculum Designer, BUas
16:55 – Video Talent Pitches
17:10 – Employers on Stage
- Orffa
- Scooperz
17:25 – Meet & Greet
18:00 – Drinks & Snacks
19:00 – End
This agenda is subject to change.
Why Attend?
The event will provide an excellent opportunity to engage with highly skilled international talent, along with meaningful conversations about inclusion, HR innovation, talent acquisition, family-friendly retention strategies, and more.
This event is for everyone, especially international job seekers and HR professionals looking for talent in the West-Brabant region!
REGISTER NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
TICKET CATEGORIES
Talent, Ambassadors, Team: For the current Women for Women Talents, Ambassadors, and the organisational team (ESI and partners).
Companies: For company representatives.
Guests: For all others, including international talents who are not part of Women for Women.
ABOUT HIRE PEOPLE NOT PAPER
Hire People Not Paper poses the question: “why?” This simple question challenges the status quo in the fields of recruitment and talent acquisition and their reliance on outdated talent strategies. Repeating the same methods over and over will not fix the talent shortage. Instead, we ask recruitment to think creatively with us, and take a more proactive role that looks beyond the CV to see all Talent for their limitless potential.
OUR PARTNERS
Women for Women Breda Edition III is a collaboration between Breda Internationals, Gemeente Breda, and the Expat Spouses Initiative.
Registration details will be shared with the organising parties mentioned above.
Agenda
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Walk-in & Registration
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:10 PM
Welcome by Expat Spouses Initiative & Breda Internationals
🕑: 04:10 PM - 04:25 PM
Breda in Action
Host: Carla Kranenborg - van Eerd
Info: A Q & A session with Carla Kranenborg - van Eerd, the Deputy Mayor of Breda, about the government’s role in advancing Breda’s economic ambitions through innovation and international talent.
🕑: 04:25 PM - 04:55 PM
Keynote: Reimagining Work & Education in an AI-powered Future
Host: Roberta Jablonskyte
🕑: 04:55 PM - 05:10 PM
Video Talent Spotlights
🕑: 05:10 PM - 05:25 PM
Employers on Stage
Info: Representatives from Abbott Logistics, Wypoon Technology, and Orffa will take the stage to discuss their companies, their values, and the ways international talent contributes to their success.
🕑: 05:25 PM - 06:00 PM
Meet & Greet
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Drinks & Networking
Where is it happening?
De Avenue - Dinnershows, Bruiloften, Feesten & Vergaderen, 5 Waterstraat, Breda, NetherlandsEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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