Jaarbeurs - de duurzame grote evenementenlocatie en organisator in Utrecht

Welcome to Royal Jaarbeurs

The heart of the Netherlands

Conveniently located within walking distance of Utrecht Central Station and only 30 minutes from Schiphol Airport.

Sustainable and innovative

We believe that there has to be a place where people can truly meet each other. Meet each other to grow.

More than a century of expertise

Established to promote trade and industry and to stimulate prosperity, this ideal still forms our foundation.

Personalised service

We help you achieve your goals and provide personalized professional service.

Welcome to Royal Jaarbeurs

For over 100 years, Royal Jaarbeurs organises and facilitates trade fairs, conferences, events and other meetings. Live and online.

We believe there should be a place where you can really meet each other. To connect and to grow.
At Jaarbeurs, we offer and create the space to accelerate growth: as people, as an organisation and as an industry.
In a sustainable, friendly and innovative way. Live and online. In the centre of the country, in the heart of the city of Utrecht, with you as our main focus.

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Practical information

Jaarbeurs is conveniently located in the centre of The Netherlands, only 30 minutes from Schiphol Airport, and is easily accessible by public transport or by car. Jaarbeurs is located within walking distance from Utrecht Central Station and offers ample parking. We hope to see you soon.

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More than just a venue

Why should you organize your event at Jaarbeurs?

Royal Jaarbeurs in Utrecht is much more than just a venue. With our years of experience and expertise, we can anticipate and respond to your wishes and needs for any type of event. We are your partners and think along about the layout and execution and offer everything you need: delicious catering and restaurants, good technology and a personal account manager. Organising events is in our DNA!

We were awarded by the public as the Congress Venue of the Year 2022, a wonderful recognition from our customers and visitors! For us, a business event is only successful when the organiser and all visitors are satisfied. How can we help you?

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Sustainability pledge Jaarbeurs VSK
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Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs introduces Sustainability Pledge

Utrecht, 9 February 2024 - Royal Jaarbeurs is taking an ambitious step towards becoming Europe's most sustainable event organiser and facilitator by 2030. An ambition that can only be realised if forces are combined. This is why Jaarbeurs is introducing the Sustainability Pledge. By signing this Pledge, Jaarbeurs and its exhibitors promise to take their responsibility and make every effort to organise trade fairs as sustainably as possible. Today, the first exhibitors signed the Pledge during the biennial trade fair VSK 2024. Jaarbeurs is launching trade fairs in the construction and installation sector with the ambition of a circular BouwBeurs in 2027 and a circular VSK in 2028.
Beste Congreslocatie 2023
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Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs wins gold award for Best Congress Venue for second time in a row

Utrecht, 5 February 2024 - Royal Jaarbeurs today won the national gold award for 'Best Congress Venue of the Year 2023' for the second time in a row. Initiator of the award is the trade magazine for business event venues MEETINGS. Herman Mantel, CCO Jaarbeurs: "I am extremely proud and honoured to receive the award for Best Congress Venue again. This award inspires us to keep striving for innovation, top quality service and sustainability. Thank you to everyone who contributes every day to the success of our conference venue."
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Royal Jaarbeurs sells its share in VNU Exhibitions Asia Ltd in China to Advent International

Utrecht, 1 February 2024 –Royal Jaarbeurs operates outside of Europe in countries as diverse as Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the UAE and Rwanda with renowned international events such as VIV, ILDEX and HORTI AGRI NEXT. The company has until now also been active in China via its shares in VNU Exhibitions Asia Ltd (VNU EA). Now, following a strategic reorientation, Jaarbeurs has sold its 70% share in VNU EA in China to Advent International, a major player in the global private equity sector, on 1 February. Royal Jaarbeurs will continue to develop, organise and facilitate national and international events from Utrecht and via VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific in Bangkok.
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Royal Jaarbeurs welcomes Herman Mantel as new Chief Commercial Officer

UTRECHT, 23 October 2023 - Royal Jaarbeurs has announced the appointment of Herman Mantel as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective 1 December 2023. He will succeed Heiko M. Stutzinger who is to become the new Managing Director of Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH. Mantel is currently active as the general director of energy platform Connecthing, having previously worked as Digital & Data consultant at Station10 and CCO at Telegraaf Media Group.
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Returning deposit bottles and cans at Royal Jaarbeurs

Utrecht, 2 October 2023 – Popular locations such as garden centres, airports and schools are increasingly deciding to be a collection point for deposit bottles and cans. The list now includes Royal Jaarbeurs in Utrecht where reverse vending machines give people the choice of transferring the deposit money to their own account or donating to the Princess Máxima Centre for paediatric oncology via the Tikkie online payment app.
 Koninklijke Jaarbeurs lanceert Health and Innovation Asia 2024
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Royal Jaarbeurs launches Health and Innovation Asia 2024

Utrecht, 14 September 2023 – VNU Asia Pacific, a daughter company of Royal Jaarbeurs, has launched the Health and Innovation Asia 2024 trade show in Thailand. This brand-new health-tech event will be held in Bangkok from 11 to 13 September and is set to become a key meeting place for thousands of Asian care professionals. Its primary focus will be on the digital transformation of the care sector with the goal of contributing to sustainable and future-proof health care in Asia.