It was announced today that Koninklijke Jaarbeurs and the Municipality of Utrecht have been chosen as the host city and location for the international congress on greening cities, Future Green City, in 2024. From 23 to 26 September 2024, professionals from the Netherlands and abroad will exchange knowledge on the liveable green city of the future at the Beatrix Theatre. The international congress is organised by Koninklijke Vereniging Stadswerk Nederland (Stadswerk) and Koninklijke Vereniging van Hoveniers en Groenvoorzieners (VHG).
Jaarbeurs and Municipality of Utrecht
Jaarbeurs together with Gemeente Utrecht won the bid for this important green congress.
"Jaarbeurs is a proud and committed resident of Utrecht. We are committed to our city and are happy to help create a place where healthy urban living is the foundation. The Future Green Cities congress is fully in line with our own sustainability ambitions, where we want to host the most important events and congresses in the field of sustainability. We are therefore very proud to welcome this beautiful congress to our Beatrix Theatre in 2024!", said Niek Krebbers, Manager Sales Guest Events at Jaarbeurs.
Alderman Voortman (Green): "We are honoured that Utrecht has been chosen. Utrecht has been working consistently for years on greening in a densifying city. This is sorely needed with all the challenges currently in play around, for example, the climate. Peer knowledge and experiences from other cities are indispensable for dealing smartly with the challenges of our time. We are looking forward to all the inspiration and good ideas from all over the world that we will get soon."
Substantive programme
A great substantive programme with interesting speakers and workshops awaits participants who will also experience in the city of Utrecht and beyond how the Netherlands is becoming increasingly greener. Moreover, the conference coincides with the Public Space Trade Fair in Jaarbeurs, so that our guests can also gain knowledge there.
