Sigrid Kaag is a diplomat, humanitarian and former politician whose academic and professional path bridges international relations, global development, and high-level diplomacy. 

Kaag studied Arabic at Utrecht University, earned a B.A. in Middle East Studies from the American University in Cairo. She went on to obtain an M.Phil. in International Relations (St. Antony's College, University of Oxford) and an M.A. in Middle East Studies (University of Exeter).

Her early career included work at Royal Dutch Shell and in the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs in its UN political affairs section. This was followed by a career with the United Nations (UN) holding multiple senior roles over the years.

Kaag moved into Dutch politics in 2017 with Democrats 66 (D66), holding multiple ministerial posts including First Deputy Prime Minister. She left national politics in January 2024 to resume her career in multilateral diplomacy. 

She most recently held two senior UN positions as the Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza and the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process ad interim, roles from which she stepped down in 2025.

Agenda

6:30pm-7.30 - Networking and Opening Drinks

7:30-10:30 - Three-course meal including a special wine arrangement; Keynote Speech and Extended Q&A with Sigrid Kaag

10:30: Carriages Await

Optional after party/post-dinner drinks. For those of you who would like to carry on the evening, we will lead a group to a venue to continue conversations and drinks.