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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.

Rotterdam focuses on innovation, sustainability, inclusivity and transitioning to the most resilient city in Europe. We are home to over 170 nationalities and the leading clusters in IT & Tech, Maritime, Life Science & Health, Transport & Logistics, Energy, and Agri & Food and several internationally acclaimed knowledge and research institutions.

Strategically located, accessible city

Rotterdam’s strategic location in Western Europe, its 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 innovations to guarantee you optimal results.

Why organise your congress or business event in Rotterdam

Renowned knowledge institutes, state of the art conference venues
Future-oriented city with a welcoming, dynamic and inclusive vibe
Ultimate connectivity and accessibility

Maritime

IT & Tech

Energy

Life Sciences & Health

Agri & Food

Transport & Logistics

Our city's key industries

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.

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.

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.