Join us for our regular monthly meeting – it’s online this month!
Date: Thursday 27 August 2026 Location: ONLINE via Zoom – the link to join will be sent before the meeting via email
Agenda: 19:30 Welcome, say Hi to each other! 19:35 Introduction 19:45 Member Highlight, one of our members will introduce her business 19:55 Virtual session with our speaker begins 20:30 Q&A 20:45 Networking via breakout sessions for those who want to connect! 20:55 Share our thoughts 21:00 End
Our topic this month: A Guide to AI: Top Tips on bias and gender
As women building our own businesses, we deserve technology that reflects our voices and values.
This session shines a light on gender bias in AI and offers practical, accessible ways to navigate it.
Together, we’ll explore how to use AI with better awareness of gender outputs , creatively, and confidently — so every woman in the room can better use these tools without losing her power or perspective.
About our speaker:
Digital Liz is dedicated to helping people have more control over the technology they use so that we can navigate digital environments. The aim is to make better informed choices of how to use or not use the technology.
Our topic this month: Broodfonds and some information on the proposed legislation on the BAZ (Basic Insurance for Disability for the Self-Employed)
In this online meeting you’ll discover how a Broodfonds works, how it fits into the Dutch social security system, and what upcoming legislation means for you as a ZZP’er.
In just 15–20 minutes, you’ll gain practical insights to make smarter decisions about your financial safety net.
Date: Thursday 25 June 2026 Location: ONLINE via Zoom – the link to join will be sent before the meeting via email
Agenda: 19:30 Welcome, say Hi to each other! 19:35 Introduction 19:45 Member Highlight, one of our members will introduce her business 19:55 Virtual session with our speaker begins 20:30 Q&A 20:45 Networking via breakout sessions for those who want to connect! 20:55 Share our thoughts 21:00 End
About our speaker: Dymphna Elsink
Former vice-chair of the WBII, and formerly known as Jouw Assistente, Dymphna Elsink is now co-partner at De Sprank. A steward owned company providing Waldorf childcare for children from 2 years old up to primary school.
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept. It is already transforming the way we work, the skills we need, and the opportunities available to us. Automation, generative AI, decision support systems and robotics are making an impact across nearly every industry.
But what does this actually mean for your career?
In this meetup, we’ll move beyond the headlines and explore the real implications of AI for the job market. Rather than focusing on fear or hype, we’ll take a grounded, practical look at how roles are evolving, which new opportunities are emerging, and how you can position yourself to benefit from these changes.
We’ll discuss questions like:
Which jobs are most likely to change and how?
What new roles are being created because of AI?
What skills are becoming more valuable in an AI-driven world?
How can non-technical professionals stay relevant?
What does “working with AI” actually look like in practice?
This event is open to students, working professionals, and anyone who is curious or interested in how AI is transforming the job market. This session will give you a clearer picture of where things are heading and where you might fit in.
Where: The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Johanna Westerdijkplein 75, 2521 EN Den Haag
When: ⏱️ 17:30 – 20:00
Agenda
17:30: Doors open. Pie, dinner & refreshments served in the restaurant area.
18:30: Participants move to the “Speakers Corner”. Opening presentation by Vikram.
Renée Tentori: is a lecturer in Professional Skills and Internship Coordinator for Applied Computer Science at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, where she supports students in navigating the impact of AI on work and careers. She is also the Community Manager of the university’s AI Hub Community of Practice. She focuses on AI literacy, with a particular interest in the connection and collaboration between humans and technology. Renée brings a strong emphasis on inclusion into her work, such as though her volunteer role as Education Ambassador for the Neurodiversity Foundation. With decades of experience in communication, entrepreneurship, and community building, she helps people learn more about and engage with AI in practical, human-centred ways.
Rick Vink: is a Machine Learning Engineer currently working at Metriek and an AI Trainer, and founder of AI-Codex; an education and consulting platform for hands-on ML. With 8+ years of experience building end-to-end AI systems and teaching over 1,000 students across 8+ courses, he specializes in NLP, LLMs, and agentic AI engineering.
Alison Mooney : is a Senior Data Scientist based in Amsterdam with 6 years of experience building AI and ML products across e-commerce, pharma, and telecoms. Currently at ASICS, she leads end-to-end AI initiatives from discovery to deployment while mentoring data scientists and working cross-functionally with product, engineering, and design teams. She’s passionate about bridging the gap between technical complexity and business impact, and is currently focused on growing into people leadership.
As part of the “TASCA – Authentic Portuguese Restaurant” project, promoted by AHRESP – Portuguese Hospitality and Restaurant Association in partnership with Visit Portugal, another international initiative celebrating Portuguese gastronomy will take place in the Netherlands on 11 and 12 June.
Following activations held throughout 2026 in Japan, Spain, and Germany, the project now arrives in The Hague with the Portugal Food Festival – Taste the Tasca, hosted at Leo’s International Flavors restaurant.
Over the course of two evenings, guests can experience a menu of authentic Portuguese flavours created by Portuguese Chef Rui Lima Santos, from the restaurant Deselegante in Santarém. Inspired by comida de tacho – traditional, hearty, and flavourful dishes commonly served in Portuguese tascas – the menu celebrates the essence of Portugal’s traditional cuisine.
Coinciding with Portugal’s popular summer festivities, the activation will also recreate the informal and convivial atmosphere typically associated with these celebrations, offering visitors an immersive cultural and gastronomic experience.
The “TASCA – Authentic Portuguese Restaurant” project will introduce international audiences to the Portuguese tasca, as an authentic representation of the country’s gastronomy and an expression of identity and culture. The initiative will reinforce Portugal’s reputation as a world-class gastronomic destination while simultaneously promoting regional diversity, local products and Portuguese culinary traditions.
The tasca goes beyond a restaurant concept, it is a symbol of Portuguese culture: a place of gathering, sharing and community, where simplicity becomes authenticity and where gastronomy intersects with hospitality and social connection. The project also aims to recognise tascas as living spaces of culture and sociability, fostering closer relationships between producers, chefs, local communities and visitors.
“More than a place to eat, the tasca is a meeting point for the community, a stage for the authentic flavours of our cuisine, and a distinctive element in the global tourism landscape,” says AHRESP.
“By promoting tascas, traditional flavours and local gastronomic culture, this project contributes to strengthening Portugal’s international culinary identity, highlighting gastronomy as a decisive factor in differentiating and positioning the destination,” adds Visit Portugal.
During the festival, a curated list of Portuguese Tascas will also be unveiled, inviting the Dutch public to discover these authentic culinary destinations across Portugal.
The Portugal Food Festival – Taste the Tasca is presented by the Embassy of Portugal in The Hague and Visit Portugal, in collaboration with AHRESP.
Click here to make a booking and find out more about the menu
Images: Visit Portugal – The Netherlands & Belgium
Joe Eagan Comedy Productions brings stand-up comedians to The Hague, guesting Branoul approximately 10 times per year with shows entirely in ENGLISH. Always a fun mix of pro headliner comics, local talents, stars of tomorrow and stars of yesterday. Note: Each show has approx 3-4 different comedians and a lovely MC host from Canada, Ireland or the UK guiding you through the evening. The line-up per show is published on our Facebook events page.
Dates: Sat Feb 21, Fri March 13, Sat March 28, Sat April 18, Sat May 23, Sat June 13
Time: Two showtimes to choose from each date at 19,00 & 21,00
Entry to the theatre is at 18.55 or 20,55 respectively.
Either show is sold out? At least 5 drop-in tickets are available for each show on a first come basis @29eur
Good News Alert!!! Branoul now runs the eatery next door! Enjoy drinks and a pre-show dinner in a lovely setting – veggie or black angus beef burger plate with onions, bacon, cheese, pickles, tomato & their very own scrumptious homemade buns. Open from 17.30. Reserve a table via: bistro@branoul.nl
*************************** BOOK COMEDIANS OR QUIZMASTERS FOR EVENTS/PARTIES!
–>You can book 1-3 Comedians to perform Stand-up Comedy for 25 – 60 minutes. Or a Quizmaster for a Quiz & Games lasting 1 – 2.5 hours as you compete in teams against colleagues & friends to win prizes.
Welcome to Joe Eagan Comedy Productions – providing entertainment solutions for corporate events/parties, conferences, kick-offs, weddings & more!
Our history and motto: Established in Nov of 2015, The Hague English Comedy Nights has called the lovely Branoul Theatre its home from day one. The shows are all about enjoying great stand-up comedy in English in a lovely setting great for meeting expats and internationally-minded social Dutch natives! Who knows what’ll happen! Each show has a fun mix of at least one pro headline comedian flown in with support acts made up of stars of tomorrow, semi-pros, rookies & stars of yesterday 🙂 + an MC host guiding you through the evening from Canada, Ireland or the UK!
The third edition of the Sun Splash Reggae Festival, in the charming Zuiderpark in The Hague, promises to be an unforgettable day for reggae enthusiasts on 5 July, 2026. Featuring three dynamic stages, Reggae, Dancehall and World Music the festival aims to showcases a diverse range of reggae music styles.
This years the headliners are Steel Pulse and Popcaan.
At Sun Splash, family is at the heart of the experience. As an all ages festival in the heart of The Hague, Sun Splash is a place where the whole family can enjoy reggae roots, dancehall energy, Caribbean and World Music vibes all together. Sun Splash is more than just a festival; it’s where reggae and dancehall lovers come together to celebrate their community, culture, and unforgettable live music.
Sun Splash Reggae Festival – 5 July 2026 Zuiderpark, The Hague
