Extending our heartfelt wishes for the New Year
Dear all, on behalf of the Leiden Convention Bureau, we extend our heartfelt wishes for the New Year. May 2025 bring you a year filled with success, inspiration, and unforgettable moments, both professionally and personally.
Why choose Leiden as your congress location?
1. The internationally renowned Leiden University is celebrating its 450th anniversary this year, on February 8, 2025, and is the oldest university in the Netherlands.
2. Leiden Bio Science Park is the largest life sciences cluster in the Netherlands.
3. The city is just 15 minutes away from Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport.
4. It is the fourth most cultural city in the Netherlands, with 4 national museums and a total of 13 museums spread throughout the city.
5. Leiden has unique conference venues.
6. The city is compact, virtually everything is within walking distance.
7. The cities, Amsterdam, The Hague, and Rotterdam are all within a 45-minute train ride.
8. Leiden has a historic city centre with over 28 kilometers of canals.
9. It is located right next to the North Sea coast.
10. The city has an edge when it comes to sustainability.
How can Leiden Convention Bureau assist you?
We offer a wide range of neutral and free services to support the planning of your event. These include expert advice on selecting the ideal congress venues and locations, as well as recommendations for hotel accommodations that best suit your needs. We also provide guidance in choosing a Professional Congress Organizer (PCO) to ensure your event runs smoothly. Additionally, we offer suggestions for engaging social programs in Leiden and the surrounding region, and can help organize site inspections to give you a closer look at potential venues. Our services also include drafting and designing your bid book, as well as providing access to a variety of promotional materials and our extensive digital image bank. To further support your event, we also promote it through our online channels, helping to maximize visibility and attendance.
Contact us
For more information or assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at info@leidenconventionbureau.nl. Our team is always ready to provide you with personalised support and answer any questions you may have regarding your event planning. Additionally, if you are looking to submit a request for proposal (RFP), you can easily do so through our website.
We are committed to helping you create a successful and memorable event, and our dedicated team will guide you through every step of the process.