This monument of trade from 1903 is a venue where history can be felt in every detail. It is distinguished by its high level of hospitality, service and quality for its guests. A total surface area of 5,500 m2, 25 halls, ample parking space and many hotel rooms in the area make Amsterdam Conference Center Beurs van Berlage the most attractive location for events and conferences of up to 1,300 people.
The Grote Zaal
The Grote Zaal (“great hall”) originally housed the Commodity Exchange, one of the four exchanges that were housed in the Beurs van Berlage. The Commodity Exchange was the trading place where goods were traded such as pepper, coffee, cocoa, sugar and oil. The Commodity Exchange departed and was replaced by the Insurance Exchange where insurance policies were sold until 1982. Today, the Grote Zaal serves as a unique event venue for conferences and events.
De Graanbeurszaal
Corn Traders traded large quantities of corn that was imported from far away. To be able to sell this in the Netherlands, they needed a fair where they could negotiate: the Graanbeurszaal (Corn Exchange Hall). After World War II, with the arrival of telex and telephones, the corn traders no longer needed the Exchange for their transactions. The Food Fair with its canned vegetables was therefore added to the Graanbeurszaal until 1960. The Graanbeurszaal housed a permanent exhibition for industrial design until 1976, after which the first options exchange in the world was established here. From 1987 to 2014, the Graanbeurszaal was used for rehearsals of the Chamber Orchestra of the Dutch Philharmonic Orchestra.
Effectenbeurszaal
In 1903, the Stock Market took the Effectenbeurszaal (Stock market hall) in use. From that moment on, stocks and bonds were traded here daily. Until 1912, when the Exchange received its own building next to the Beurs van Berlage at Beursplein 5. After the departure of the Stock Exchange, the Effectenbeurszaal served as currency exchange and transfer office in Amsterdam. In 1985 the Dutch Philharmonic Orchestra (NedPhO) started using both the Graanbeurszaal and the Effectenbeurszaal. The Effectenbeurszaal was converted into a concert hall and acoustically improved to an excellent concert experience. In 2012 NedPhO moved to Majella Church in Amsterdam East. The stage was removed, but the hall retained its improved acoustics.
Top-level services
Bike rental
To make renting a bike as easy as possible, the Beurs van Berlage has partnered with Yellow Bike, a partner ready to serve all visitors to the Beurs with light and well-maintained bikes.
Read moreInternet infrastructure
Amsterdam Conference Centre Beurs van Berlage has an internet infrastructure that can be used for events for guests. The future of IT already available today: new, reliable and fully implemented with 105 WiFi 6 Access points with MultiGig connections on the event floor.
Read moreVentilation
Fresh air and good ventilation is very important to stay sharp during a meeting, especially in the current Corona era. In the Beurs van Berlage we ensure that all our rooms are amply supplied with fresh air.
Read moreCatering
We realize that tasty and good food is an important part of your event, a meeting will be much more fun and effective when you can enjoy good drinks and good food. Our chef is aware of this and knows better than anyone how food can make a positive contribution to your event
Read moreConference and hotel service
Our hotel service ensures that during your congress sufficient hotel rooms are available for your guests, within walking distance of the Beurs van Berlage. We can even develop a website for you, where guests can book a room directly online from a selection of hotels.
Read moreAudiovisual and technological support
The innovative audiovisual solutions of our in-house technology specialists ensure an unforgettable event. If your wishes in the field of technology are very specific, we will work with Faber Audiovisuals and Ampco Flashlight Rental.
Read moreHotspot since 1903
Since the year 1903 the Beurs van Berlage has been a charming international hotspot. A building with grandeur and the place to be in the soul of Amsterdam where special things happen every day. Events, fairs, exhibitions and prestigious conferences.
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