CREA TING CONG RESS HIST ORY

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1 CREA TING CONG RESS HIST ORY

2 Innovation plays a major role in today s world. To Delft, it s nothing new, though. This historic Dutch town has seen the creative forces of innovation at work for centuries. Delft potters were already successfully manufacturing Chinese porcelain 400 years ago. The unique Delftware has been the city s most important export since the 16th century. Delft s own Johannes Vermeer was the first painter to use the camera obscura and Anthoni van Leeuwenhoek invented the microscope in Delft. The spirit of innovation has been alive in Delft since that time. Delft has its sights firmly set on the future. Making history the Delft way means pushing the envelope, technologically and culturally. Delft boasts leading knowledge institutions, well-known museums and interesting galleries. There are also the muchloved back streets and the intimate, tree-lined squares with their lively terraces bursting with atmosphere, making Delft s historic city center a favorite haunt of international congress participants. DELFT: SUPERIOR ACHIEVE MENTS THROUH OUT THE CENTURIES Being located centrally in the heart of Holland between Rotterdam and The Hague, Delft represents Europe at its best, with fast connections to anywhere in the world. Schiphol and Rotterdam- The Hague airports are in close proximity and countless international railway connections are available. Historical Delft offers an impressive array of conference and meeting venues, that can be as distinctive as any special occasion requires. The city s unique combination of historic buildings, industrial heritage and modern venues is its strength as conference destination up to 600 delegates. Delft is old, yet at the cutting edge of future developments. That makes it the perfect place for attaining the highest (conference) achievements. Time for you to come create your history?

3 7 REASONS TO CHOOSE DELFT We are happy to give you the reasons why to choose Delft as your next destination: 1. Famous international University for engineering & technology 1st Technical University of The Netherlands 19th on the world s top universities for engineering and technology on the QS Ranking Various renowned scientific (research) institutes and corporations such as: IHE Unesco Deltares Foundation TNO innovation for life, connecting people and knowledge 3M DSM 3. In between two easy accessible airports Schiphol International Airport (53 km) Rotterdam-The Hague Airport (10 km) 4. Compact historical city centre with canals and lots of cultural sights ranking 3rd in the most attractive cities to visit in The Netherlands 5. All Major Dutch cities within an one hour drive The Hague 15 minutes Rotterdam 15 minutes Leiden 30 minutes Amsterdam 45 minutes Utrecht 45 minutes 6. Surprising locations and a variety of hotels thus offering a splendid congress infrastructure for middle-sized events upto 600 delegates 7. An eager Destination Team consisting of Municipality, CongresService Delft and all partners!

4 Delft is easy to reach. It takes just 40 minutes (train) or 50 minutes (car) to reach Delft from the Schiphol Airport and areach Delft quickly and easily from over 40 European cities is Delft quickly and easily to reach via Rotterdam The Hague Airport (15 minutes from the airport to Delft). DIS TANCE TO DELFT From Delft you can travel easily by tram to The Hague (beach) and by train you arrive in Rotterdam in 15 minutes. ROTTERDAM

5 FACTS & FIGURES Just over inhabitants Almost TU students 137 restaurants 49 bars & cafes 15 hotels 27 guesthouses & B&B s Some 1000 hotelrooms Over 20 congress & event venues 17 Sights of interest such as museums and churches 8 shopping areas 14 canals in the city centre 1500 monuments CONGRES SERVICE DELFT We will be happy to advise and provide you with support you will need for organising an unforgettable congress in Delft guidance on international proposals for congresses by, among other things, delivering customised bid books; organisation of site inspections; advice on and introduction to locations, hotels and other conference services; assistance in identifying and coordinating availability; advice on extraordinary social programs; support in the realization of communication and marketing resources; promotional material; use of the Delft imagebank; other conference services in consultation

6 MEET THE PART NERS >

7 ROYAL DELFT Rent one of our beautiful rooms which perfectly fit for meetings, lunches, workshops and other activities. After closing hours the Museum room with its life-sized Delft Blue Nightwatch is available for reception or dinner. Its maximum capacity is 100 persons. It is also possible to combine your event with a visit to the Royal Delft Experience. WEBSITES: royal-delftkoninklijke-porceleyne-fles-30 CONTACT DETAILS: Ms E. ter Reehorst Rotterdamseweg AR Delft, the Netherlands Tel arrangementen@royaldelft.com

8 MUSEUM PRINSEN HOF DELFT An event, conference or festivity in the heart of centrally located Delft? Or meeting with a group in an environment of Dutch cultural heritage, Delft Blue and Masters in Innovation? This is possible in the atmospheric halls of Museum Prinsenhof Delft. It is a unique and inspiring location for small and larger groups and is centrally located in the historical inner-city of Delft. The architectural Van der Mandele Hall: capacity max. 400 persons (theatre-reception) the historical Walloon Church: capacity max 150 persons (theatre) the stylish Chamber of Charity: capacity max 70 persons (theatre-reception) the Museum Basement with its extraordinary courtyard: capacity persons (receptiondinner) WEBSITES: museum-prinsenhof-delft-23 CONTACT DETAILS: Mrs. L. Heemskerk Schoolstraat HS Delft, the Netherlands Tel lheemskerk@delft.nl

9 LIJM & CULTUUR From 5 people in one of the meetingrooms, conferences upto 400 participants with various breakout sessions to large events upto visitors. Lijm & Cultuur is a large complex with an event site and a variety of monumental industrial halls. The historical buildings of this former glue factory offer room in order to create optimal space for creativity, innovation and colour. Boiler: capacity persons (theatreparty) Centrale: capacity (theatreparty) Chemie : capacity (theatreparty) Chaos: capacity (theatreparty) Experiment: capacity (theatrereception) WEBSITES: lijm-cultuur-51 CONTACT DETAILS: Ms. A. Wijffels Rotterdamseweg AT Delft, the Netherlands Tel info@lijmencultuur.nl

10 HORECA DELFT WESTCORD HOTEL DELFT Delft offers a wide and attractive range of accommodations in every price class: cosy family hotels, international chains, boutique hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs in beautiful areas but still within walking distance from the city centre. Furthermore Delft is overloaded with a variety of restaurants, bars and cafés to ensure a vivid time out at night after your event. Number of hotel rooms in Delft: 1000 Number of restaurants in Delft: 137 Number of cafés in Delft: 49 CONTACT DETAILS: Mr E. Hoogendijk Tel ontdekculinairnederland@gmail.com