Our network & credentials

Recognised. Connected. Established.

Royal Jaarbeurs is part of a broad international network of industry organisations, partners and institutions — and works according to independently verified standards.

Below you’ll find an overview of the networks, platforms and credentials that define how events are hosted, supported and recognised at Jaarbeurs.

Jaarbeurs is actively connected to leading international event and meeting networks, including:

MPI — Meeting Professionals International
ICCA — International Congress and Convention Association
IMEX — global trade shows and hosted buyer programmes
Cvent — international venue and sourcing platform
UFI — Global Association of the Exhibition Industry

These networks connect Jaarbeurs to international organisers, associations and industry developments worldwide.

Events at Jaarbeurs are supported by strong destination‑level collaboration.

Jaarbeurs works closely with:

NBTC — Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions
Utrecht Convention Bureau (UCB)
Utrecht & Partners
Municipality of Utrecht
Province of Utrecht

This ensures alignment with city infrastructure, hospitality, accessibility and international positioning.

Jaarbeurs is embedded in Utrecht’s academic and healthcare ecosystem.

Key partners include:

Utrecht University (UU)
UMC Utrecht (UMCU)

These connections support knowledge‑driven events, medical and Life Sciences congresses, and academic collaboration.

Jaarbeurs is connected to relevant national industry bodies, including:

CLC Vecta
PMC

These organisations represent the professional event, exhibition and meeting sector in the Netherlands.

Jaarbeurs operates according to independently verified standards and certifications, including:

Green Key Gold
ISO 27001
YOIN Excellent Meeting Places
Green Healthcare Compliant Venue

In addition, Jaarbeurs has received international industry recognition, including UFI awards.

A professional framework for international events

Together, these networks, partners and credentials form the professional framework within which events are organised at Jaarbeurs — locally, nationally and internationally.

Through the Utrecht Congress Alliance, venues, hotels, knowledge partners and city stakeholders work together to support international organisers.

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