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03-25-2026 18:00:00
03-25-2026 21:00:00
Europe/Amsterdam
Global Networking Night: Amsterdam
View more info at https://alumni.harvard.edu/programs-events/gnn/amsterdam
Please be sure to register if you haven't already. House of Watt,
View more info at https://alumni.harvard.edu/programs-events/gnn/amsterdam
Please be sure to register if you haven't already. House of Watt,
James Wattstraat 73,
Amsterdam,
1097 DL,
Netherlands
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Date
March 25, 2026
Time
6:00-9:00 p.m. CET
Event Type
In-person
Calling all alumni in Amsterdam, Netherlands!
Harvard alumni are coming together in cities around the world for a night of connection and community. Register now to reconnect with friends and classmates and expand your Harvard network. Connect your social media accounts to the guest list to more easily connect with other attendees before, during, and after the event.
Who's Coming (50 + guests)
Junfeng Liang
’25
Harvard University Extension School
Enterprise Data & Sustainability Executive
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Looking forward to meeting people and exchanging perspectives on data, AI, sustainability, energy transition, and finance.
Noah Zavolas
’18
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Real Estate
Christopher Williams
’02
Harvard Business School
Managing DirectorCustament Partners Consultancy BV
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
Advisor
Executive Mentor
Keynore Speaker
Board Director
Author C.O.U.R.A.G.E. 7 Choices for Living a Life Without Regret
https://www.christopherowilliams.com/
Michelle Kissenkoetter
’11
Harvard Kennedy School
Career/field of interest:
Criminal Justice
I'm relatively new to The Netherlands (moved here in 2025 from Panama), and am looking to connect with interesting and like-minded people. In addition to my personal interests in law, politics, food, and culture, I would love to also connect with folks in the field of sustanability / circular economy.
Thomas Smits
’23
Harvard Medical School
PhD CandidateRadboudumc
Career/field of interest:
Research
Ela Serdaroglu
’99
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Urban Resilience LeadIFRC
Career/field of interest:
Non Profits
Richard Delval
’90
Harvard College
ArchitectOracle Corporation
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Luis Usier
’15
Harvard College
Head of TradingKalshi
Career/field of interest:
Finance
Giuseppe Ricciardi
’22
Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
PublisherSpringer Nature
Career/field of interest:
Writing/Publishing/Journalism
Yang Wang
’09
Harvard Kennedy School
directorDruid Europe BV
Career/field of interest:
Digital
Mathilde Tans
’24
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
PhD StudentAmsterdam UMC
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Marc Bentinck
’81
Harvard Law School
Retired diplomat
Career/field of interest:
International Affairs
Just meeting interesting and nice people
Jil Ebanoidze
’24
Harvard Business School
CEO/FounderFinBigTech Lab
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
arjan overwater
’03
Harvard Business School
CEOSoup-Tech Holding B.V.
Career/field of interest:
Investments
Dood and agri investments
Juan Malagon
’18
Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Senior Data ScientistRabobank
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Naz Beykan
’13
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
Alana Gonçalves
’23
Harvard University Extension School
Career/field of interest:
Law
My name is Alana Gonçalves I am a brazilian qualified lawyer living in the Netherlands, with a masters in law and a masters in government from HES. I am currently an LL.M. student at Leiden University studying law and technology and would love to connect to people in cybersecurity fields or data protection.
Katharina Maass
’99
Harvard Law School
Managing DirectorAchmea Innovation Fund
Career/field of interest:
Venture Capital
Catching up/ meeting people
Filip Wodnicki
’25
Harvard University Extension School
Data ScienceFLYR
Career/field of interest:
Transportation
Is there any better place to be than Amsterdam in the spring? Looking forward to a gezellig evening of sharing stories and maybe a laugh or a two. I'm a recovering data nerd looking to make a pivot to an impact-based career path. Your advice about that is welcome, and generally want to learn what inspires you lately. In terms of hobbies, I love nature based travel, and I'm actively looking for Catan buddies!
Juan Yrausquin
’17
Other Affiliate
CFORenewable Transport Fuel Services LTD
Career/field of interest:
Finance
Cinthya Sanz
’25
Harvard University Extension School
Graduate StudentLeiden University
Career/field of interest:
International Affairs
Celia Patoux
’25
Harvard University Extension School
Climate Strategy & Decarbonization ConsultantSustainably Consulting
Career/field of interest:
Environment
Pau Alonso
’18
Harvard Kennedy School
Special Advisor to the COOMultilateral organisation
Career/field of interest:
Public Policy
Olga Postova
’23
Harvard Business School
CHRODP World Multimodal Solutions
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
networking
Dominic Ferrante
’15
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Art
Jayshlyn Acevedo
’14
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Social Entrepreneurship
Will have just recently moved to the Netherlands, excited to meet other alums
Maja Groff
’01
Harvard College
Executive DirectorClimate Governance Commission
Career/field of interest:
International Affairs
International Law & Governance, International Affairs
Brad Koerner
’01
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Creative DirectorKoerner Design
Career/field of interest:
Architecture and Design
Interested in the AMS scene - startups in retail, construction, robotics, etc.
Ramon Budik
Other Affiliate
LawyerHalsten Legal
Career/field of interest:
Law
Ramon Budik, 20+ years corporate law & M&A specialist, Cambridge (UK) LLM graduate. Senior Legal Counsel at Halsten Legal. In that capacity, I am advising (international) clients across sectors. Currently seconded to Perpetual Next, advising on renewable energy transactions. At this event, I am looking to connect with businesses and entrepreneurs who require legal counsel to navigate complex transactions, partnerships, and growth strategies. Together we can explore how legal expertise may unlock commercial opportunities.
Ajay Sharma
’10
Harvard Business School
CeoASR ventures
Career/field of interest:
Business
Gilmar Ferreira da Cruz Catarrinho
’16
Harvard Business School
Financial managerHolland Integrity Group
Career/field of interest:
Business
As our company will close, looking for future job opportunities
Martijn Arlman
’17
Harvard Business School
FounderSacaba Capital & Advisory
Career/field of interest:
Business
Gabriel Mayrink
Harvard Business School
Career/field of interest:
Business
Elsbeth Kroeze
’04
Harvard Law School
Senior Legal CounselABN AMRO Bank NV
Career/field of interest:
Law
Just having a good time, meeting new people and old friends. Exchanging experiences and getting inspired. Om
Joep van Thiel
’92
Harvard Business School
OwnerMarblehead Executive
Career/field of interest:
management
Carol Tarr
’95
Harvard Divinity School
Partner Non-Extractive Capital
Career/field of interest:
Investments
Guido van Garderen
’13
Harvard Kennedy School
Senior Marketing Lecturer / Brand Strategy DirectorLondon School of Economics (LSE)
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
David Wood
’88
Harvard College
DirecteurKomputinda
Career/field of interest:
Software
Amil Bera
’05
Harvard Kennedy School
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
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