Conference venue
In the heart of Rotterdam, just a stone’s throw from Rotterdam Central Station, stands De Doelen—one of the city’s most iconic buildings. For over half a century, De Doelen has been a renowned concert hall, pop venue, festival hub, conference center, and event location, welcoming people from Rotterdam and beyond.
De Doelen
‘Willem Burger’ entrance
Kruisplein 40
3012 CC Rotterdam
Getting there
By car
De Doelen is located in the heart of Rotterdam and easily accessible by car. Due to congestion in the city center and environmental concerns, we recommend using public transportation.
There are several parking garages within walking distance of de Doelen, including:
If you park at Q-Park Weena, we have a special offer: you'll receive between 20% and 40% discount if you reserve your parking spot in advance. This way, you're guaranteed a parking space and you'll save a few euros right away.
Address
Karel Doormanstraat 10
3012 GJ Rotterdam
Address
Schouwburgplein 22
3012 CL Rotterdam
By public transport
De Doelen is a 5-min walk from Rotterdam Central Station.
For a detailed itinerary from your front door to the entrance of de Doelen, please visit 9292.nl.
Accommodation
Rotterdam is a hub for numerous businesses and institutions. As a result, there are plenty of hotels available nearby.
Conference guests can also choose from the selection of hotels below, some of them offering special discount, all conveniently located near the venue and easily accessible by public transport.
All attendees are responsible for booking and paying for their own accommodation directly with the hotel through the booking links below.
Novotel Brainpark is across the road of the campus of Erasmus University Rotterdam. With public transport nearby, you can be at the conference location in 30 min. Or you can rent a Novotel bike and cycle in 20 min to De Doelen.
Address
K.P. Van Der Mandelelaan 150
3062 MB Rotterdam
Discount: 20%
Discount webpage: Use this link to book your stay
Client code: SCP4636128
Access code: EV429NL281
The Hilton is a stone’s throw away from Rotterdam Central and De Doelen, both within a 7-min walk from each other.
Address
Weena 10
3012 CM Rotterdam
The Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam is just a short walk (5min) from Rotterdam Central Station and De Doelen, with both locations situated within approximately seven minutes of each other.
Address
Weena 121
3012 CK Rotterdam
Located directly opposite the Rotterdam Central Station and next to De Doelen Convention Centre, the Rotterdam Marriott Hotel is easily accessible and perfectly positioned at the heart of the city.
Address
Weena 686
3012 CN Rotterdam
Please note: The hotel offers are subject to availability and may be limited based on current booking capacity. Rooms are not being held on hold.
Visit Rotterdam
Want to know all the hotspots in Rotterdam and discover it’s gems, we recommend to visit the Rotterdam Tourist Information located at Rotterdam Central Station.
We recommend having a look at the presentation from Rotterdam Partners, just scroll through and be encouraged to explore Rotterdam (see navigation at bottom of the page). Their Welkom to Rotterdam website is also a source of inspiration to get to know our wonderful city.
We have made a deliberate decision to offer this event free of charge so that anyone can join. To help keep attendance free, lunch will not be provided. Participants will have access to a range of food options available for purchase during the lunch break.
Contact
- Email address
- ai.hhh@eur.nl