Thousands of hectares of pristine sandy plains, ancient forests and oxygen-rich air; the Veluwe, the Arnhem region and Rijk van Nijmegen are teeming with places that allow undisturbed brainstorming and collaborating with colleagues and business relations. In addition to the beautiful nature and rich history, the area is buzzing with innovative developments in Energy & Environmental Technology, Health & High Tech, and Food. There is no shortage of inspiration here!
Nature has free rein in this huge nature reserve; sand drifts, forests and heathlands—there is no shortage of space here. The sprawling expanse of wild nature does something to you. Along with peace and quiet, there are special venues for your event in and around the Veluwe, and development is ongoing.
The area around Wageningen and Ede is internationally renowned as an agri-food knowledge region. Wageningen UR and other knowledge institutions work closely with the business community in research and innovation around the theme of nutrition.
At the heart of the Veluwe lies the perfect conference city: Apeldoorn. Hospitable, centrally located and lively. Apeldoorn not only offers a wide variety of conference locations, but it also has high-quality accommodation for overnight stays and plenty of entertainment.
Creative, sporty and enterprising—that is Arnhem, in a nutshell. With beautiful nature on its doorstep, great accessibility and a large number of authentic locations, Arnhem ticks a lot of boxes on the wish lists of meeting and event planners.
Arnhem is a hub for Energy and Environmental Technology (EET), a centre of innovation in the field of energy and the energy transition, hydrogen and cleantech. It is home to big names such as KEMA, BASF, AKZO Nobel and Nuon. All of those companies, knowledge and knowhow make the Arnhem the perfect place for an EET conference or event.
Experience the wealth of a vibrant history, surrounded by wonderful nature, in Rijk van Nijmegen. Nijmegen is inextricably linked to the Roman Empire. The Romans settled here nearly two thousand years ago, in a place of strategic significance to them.
Today, Nijmegen is home to the largest innovation network in Life Sciences & Health. Companies, care facilities, knowledge institutions and government authorities meet, connect and reinforce each other through the Health Valley network organisation.