Are you looking for an inspiring destination to organise your scientific convention or corporate event? In the heart of Western Europe and the Netherlands, Utrecht Region offers you endless possibilities to welcome your delegates. It is home to a wide variety of venues and hotels, located either in the city or in nature. Many congress and event planners have organised their events here with great success. Will you be next?
Monique André de la Porte – Account Manager:
“When event organisers consider Utrecht Region as a possible destination, the Utrecht Convention Bureau is there to help them with discovering all the possibilities, and we operate as a one-stop-shop.”
Niels Fundter – Operations Director:
“We are wholeheartedly committed to organising memorable meetings for professionals. To do so, we work closely together with our clients – scientists, professors and associations – and connect them to scientific institutions in the designated city or region.”
Ariane den Daas – Business Manager:
“In my experience, Utrecht Region is very suitable for hosting scientific meetings, because it has very good facilities for all kinds of events; from conference to dinner, large to small, to every taste and wishes.”
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Utrecht Region is the beating heart of the Netherlands. Here you find…
There are plenty of reasons why many event organisers choose to plan an event in Utrecht Region. Scroll down for just a few.
Utrecht Region is the most central and well-connected region in the Netherlands – enabling the region to compete on a global level. Besides having the country’s largest train station where trains from all over Europe arrive daily, it is also just 30 minutes away from Amsterdam and Schiphol International Airport, with more than international 327 destinations worldwide.
Acting as your trusted, independent and experienced advisor, the Utrecht Convention Bureau happily helps you to make your event a success. Our services are free of charge and include, among other services, help finding a suitable venue and accommodation, organising site inspections, advice on funding, assisting in bid procedures, marketing & promotion and putting together a social programme.
Utrecht Region is all about healthy people and a sustainable environment. As the region and its cities are compact, it is easy to move around on foot or by bicycle. The region even has cycle highways! Do you want to be even closer to nature? Transport your guests by boat over one of the many canals and rivers. Of course, you can always use the modern public transport facilities. To do so, the Utrecht Region Pass might be a great solution.
Utrecht Region offers an extensive and diverse array of hotels and locations. From modern and contemporary to historic and monumental, the possibilities are endless. Plus, there are quite a few country estates and national heritage sites in the immediate vicinity. In our venue finder, you can find all our recommended venues.
The Utrecht Convention Bureau can connect you with experienced and reliable partners. Whether you are looking for f.e. a Professional Conference Organizer (PCO), venues, hotels, or mobility providers, we are happy to find the right partners fitting to your needs. Furthermore, Utrecht's extensive network of knowledge-intensive businesses and institutions make the city and region exceptionally suited to organising academic conferences.
There is a special incentive fund available for congress organisers of non-profit organisations who want to organise their (international) multi-day conference in Utrecht Region. This fund has been made available by the Economic Board Utrecht in cooperation with the Province of Utrecht. Would you want to know if you are eligible for this fund? We are happy to help and give you advice.
Would you like to learn more about the opportunities in Utrecht Region? Check out the website of the Utrecht Convention Bureau for more information about the different venues, services and partner networks. If you think Utrecht Region might be the right destination for your next convention
