Organise your congress or business event in Rotterdam

Planning to organise a congress, business event or trade show in a strategically located city in Europe? Rotterdam, the innovative city of entrepreneurs and frontrunners, is the place to be. And we, Rotterdam Partners, the official Destination Management Organisation and Convention Bureau (CVB) are here to assist you every step of the way. We are an independent organisation offering a wide range of complementary professional services.

Why organise your congress or business event in Rotterdam:

City of innovation and unmatched possibilities
Future-oriented city with a welcoming, dynamic and inclusive vibe
Refreshingly Dutch and remarkably original

Rotterdam’s strategic location in Western Europe, its smart port (Europe’s largest one) and nearby airport make it an easily accessible city by air, road, sea and rail. Rotterdam effortlessly accommodates large congresses and events for the MICE industry.  Whether you are organising a congress, exhibition, meeting or a business event, our city offers state of the art venues and the latest digital and technical infrastructure and innovations to guarantee you optimal results.

#1

connected city in Europe

2

international airports within 30'of city centre

3

top universities in the greater Rotterdam region

16,500+

hotel rooms within easy access

Our city's key industries

Rotterdam focuses on innovation, sustainability, inclusivity and transitioning to become the most resilient city in Europe. With over 170 nationalities living together we are also a very diverse and cosmopolitan city, with a unique vibe. Rotterdam is home to several thriving industries, which is reflected in the many congresses and business events our city hosts. Click the industry you’re interested in to find out more:

Maritime

IT & Tech

Energy

Life Sciences & Health

Agri & Food

Transport & Logistics

Year in review 2021 MICE - Tackling challenges the Rotterdam Way

2021, what a year this has been! Challenging and transformative, to use but two words. But certainly not all negative. In our ‘year in review MICE’, we highlight some of the exciting developments, special events and innovations from Rotterdam in 2021.

Congresses & events agenda

20 January 2023 - 22 January 2023 AC Forum 2023 De Doelen ICC

14 March 2023 - 16 March 2023 LogiChem EU 2023 Postillion Hotel & Convention Centre WTC Rotterdam

21 March 2023 - 23 March 2023 ASIS Europe 2023 Postillion Hotel & Convention Centre WTC Rotterdam

Our Convention Bureau will guide you

Rotterdam Partners is the official Convention Bureau of Rotterdam and your gateway to our international, bold and innovative city. We assist destination management companies (DMCs), professional congress organisers (PCOs), ensuring your event runs smoothly while you experience the best of our city and make an impact. Whether it’s a congress or a business event that you want to organise, Rotterdam Partners is your starting point.  We will share our broad expertise and network, dedicated guidance and up-to-date knowledge of Rotterdam.