Events Calendar
This calendar lists committee events, as well as other events related to Baltimore, Maryland and Rotterdam, the Netherlands,
and other events of interest.
Oct 2023 - Jan 2024Rotterdam |
Morgan architecture student internship in RotterdamRicard Charles, graduate student of architecture, was chosen as the first intern for the new Ghana-to-the-Netherlands internship program initiated by Morgan State University School of Architecture + Planning (SA+P). The program aims to provide the students with a unique opportunity to spend up to three months living in each foreign country and working with a renowned architecture firm. Thanks to Joseph Osae-Addo, Architect and Chairman of ArchiAfrika, Nanne De Ru, Founder at Powerhouse Company, and Morgan SA+P Professor coleman a. jordan for their vision and efforts to make the internship program a reality. Ricard began his internship experience in July 2023, in Accra, Ghana, with Key Architectural Group, thanks to Hussein Fakhry, Principal Architect and CEO. Ricard concludes his internship in January 2024, with Powerhouse Company in the Netherlands, thanks to Nanne De Ru, Founder. More information in this press release Ricard Charles’ first visit to Rotterdam was as a participant in the March 2023 student trip to Rotterdam organized by Morgan SA+P Professor Cristina Cassandra Murphy - this trip included a site visit to Powerhouse Company in their Floating Office Rotterdam. |
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Feb 3Baltimore |
Baltimore Architecture Foundation’s Groundhog Day PartyJoin Baltimore Architecture Foundation (BAF) for Party @ the Pavilion, an evening of music, dancing, and drinks as they take over a portion of the Light Street Pavilion at Harborplace in downtown Baltimore. Groundhog Day is BAF’s annual fundraising event to support outreach efforts. The Baltimore Architecture Foundation celebrates design and the built environment. Stop by the Morgan SA+P student/faculty table at the party to find out more about their upcoming trip to Rotterdam and to learn about ways you can support their exchange trip. A big thanks to Baltimore Architecture Foundation for inviting the students to this event! |
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Feb 10College Park |
Schaatsen - Koek & ZopieDC Dutch organiseert weer een schaatsmiddag voor jong en oud! |
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Feb 12
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Maryland Innovation Lab application deadlineAre you a small company with big ideas? Some of Maryland’s biggest names in businesses are asking startups from across the globe to bring them innovative solutions for the food sector. The Maryland Innovation Lab is leading the matchmaking and providing guidance along the way. Participants will gain exposure in the U.S. for their business, while receiving mentorship from the corporate partner they are matched with. Deadline to apply is February 12. |
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MarchRotterdam |
Baltimore-Rotterdam Architecture Exchange 2024 — Part 1Students and faculty from Morgan State University School of Architecture + Planning (SA+P) and design professionals will travel to Baltimore’s sister city of Rotterdam in the Netherlands in March 2024. Students will participate in design workshops that are intended to provide input to the International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam (IABR). The trip also includes visits to design firms and architecture schools, architecture tours, lectures, and more. Community-centered design and environmental sustainability is the focus for this exchange. Professor Cristina Murphy (Morgan State) and Thijs van Spaandonk (Bright) are the lead organizers/curators for this exchange. |
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Apr 3-4Baltimore |
Mid-Atlantic Utility Annual ConferenceHosted by the Chesapeake section of the American Water Works Associaton in collaboration with the Chesapeake Water Environment Association. |
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May 13-17Munich |
IFAT Trade FairIFAT Munich is the largest trade fair for the water, wastewater, recycling and municipal technology sectors. The Maryland Department of Commerce plans to bring a delegation of Maryland environmental technology companies to exhibit at the show. There will also be companies from the Netherlands at the show. |
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May 15DC |
Washington D.C. Ambassadors’ Awards DinnerAn annual event to celebrate Dutch-American heritage and friendship, with a presentation of awards to honor individuals committed to Dutch-American relations. Hosted by Netherlannd-America Foundation in collaboration with Holland on the Hill. |
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June 4-6london |
Infosec EuropeInfosecurity Europe (June 4-6) is the largest cybersecurity event in Europe, providing a chance to meet up with all the key players in the cyber industry, seize fresh commercial opportunities, present expertise and innovations to the world, and form business partnerships. Maryland Department of Commerce is planning to bring a delegation to the conference, and will offer a series of activities in Europe during the event. |
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June 5-8Baltimore |
International Placemaking WeekJoin public space leaders from around the world for a week of experiential learning, networking, and inspiration! This year it takes place in Baltimore. Join Project for Public Spaces’ 4th International Placemaking Week conference on June 5–8, 2024, in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, co-hosted by the Neighborhood Design Center. A multi-day, global gathering of over 400 public space leaders that emphasizes hands-on learning, off-site exploration, and innovative social events, all while leaving behind a public space legacy in host cities. |
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June 5-8DC |
AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2024The American Institute of Architects (AIA) hosts the 2024 edition of their annual conference and expo in Washington, DC this year. Registration opens on February 28. |
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Sept 27 - Nov 30Baltimore |
Walk On By - Artists Exhibition & Exchange — Part 1Works by Black artists from Baltimore & RotterdamExhibition will be at the Creative Alliance in Baltimore in Fall 2024; participating Rotterdam artists to travel to Baltimore for the opening reception on Sept 27 and participate in community engagement programs. It will be followed by a reciprocal artists’ exhibition and exchange at TENT in Rotterdam in 2025, when the Baltimore artists travel to Rotterdam. Baltimore-Rotterdam Sister City Committee is collaborating with Creative Alliance and TENT Rotterdam to plan and fundraise for this impactful traveling exhibition and the artists’ exchange. This project is curated and led by Joy Davis, a Baltimore-based curator. Stay tuned for more information to come! For more information or to contribute funding support, contact us. |
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Oct 2 – 6
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Cybersecurity Week in The HagueInnovationQuarter (the economic development agency for The Hague / Rotterdam region) invites Maryland cyber companies to participate in Cybersecurity Week in The Hague. Take advantage of this great opportunity to network, meet key players, discuss the latest developments, share knowledge, and create awareness. InnovationQuarter will organize matchmaking, professional development and networking events for the incoming companies and delegations. |
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Fall 2024Baltimore |
Baltimore-Rotterdam Architecture Exchange 2024 — Part 2Professionals and researchers from Rotterdam and Amsterdam, along with faculty and students from the Rotterdam Academy of Architecture and Urban Design (RAvB) will reciprocate the exchange by coming to Baltimore in Fall 2024. They will participate in design workshops and learn about methodologies and local initiatives for community-based urban development in Baltimore. Professor Cristina Murphy (Morgan State) and Thijs van Spaandonk (Bright) are the lead organizers/curators for this exchange. |
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Oct 6-9DC |
American Society of Landscape Architects Annual Conference The conference takes place in Washington, DC this year. |
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Oct 23-27Baltimore |
NOMA Annual Conference & ExpoThe National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA)’s national conference takes place in Baltimore this year. |
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Spring 2025Rotterdam |
Walk On By - Artists Exhibition & Exchange — Part 2Works by Black artists from Baltimore & RotterdamFollowing the 2024 exhibiton and exchange at Creative Alliance, there is an reciprocal artists’ exhibition and exchange in 2025 at TENT in Rotterdam, when the participating Baltimore artists travel to Rotterdam. Baltimore-Rotterdam Sister City Committee is collaborating with Creative Alliance and TENT Rotterdam to plan and fundraise for this impactful traveling exhibit and the artists’ exchange. This project is curated and led by Joy Davis, a Baltimore-based curator. Stay tuned for more information to come! For more information or to contribute funding support, contact us. |
For Dutch cultural events in the USA, visit dutchcultureusa.com and www.dcdutch.org
