Rotterdam Knowledge Ambassadors network
Rotterdam Partners believes in the power of collaboration to achieve a resilient future. To promote Rotterdam as a congress city and to strengthen the image of Rotterdam as a robust knowledge hub we work closely with our Rotterdam Knowledge Ambassadors (RKA). This valuable network consists of scientists, researchers, and experts from various knowledge institutes, such as Erasmus MC, Erasmus University Rotterdam and the TU Delft which are closest to Rotterdam, but also other institutes throughout the Netherlands.
Thanks to the support of our Rotterdam Knowledge Ambassadors, Rotterdam has held the position of 2nd congress city of the Netherlands for more than fifteen years, as reported annually by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). Together, we ensure that Rotterdam has an increasingly positive international profile, while also ensuring that congresses leave a positive impact on the city.
2024 Rotterdam Knowledge Ambassadors event
Rotterdam: total convention package
Rotterdam boasts great infrastructure, making it well equipped to attract larger congresses. The number of hotel rooms has been steadily increasing, and the city offers three purpose built and state-of-the-art convention centres. The completion of the new Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre in 2021 launched Rotterdam into a different category, making it possible to attract larger and more complex congresses in the future. Services such as the Rotterdam Hotel Label and our legacy framework Rotterdam Collaboration for Change complete Rotterdam’s total convention package.
Team Convention Bureau
Want to organise congress or a business event? Rotterdam Partners, our city's official Convention Bureau, is your starting point. We will share our broad expertise and network, dedicated guidance and up-to-date knowledge of Rotterdam. Get in touch with us:

Eveline van der Pluijm
Manager Convention Bureau

Catherine Kalamidas
Business Development Manager - Life Sciences & Health / IT & Tech / Agri & Food

Maaike Hamann
Business Development Manager - Life Sciences & Health

Vincent Giljam
Business Development Manager – IT & Tech / Urban Planning




