The Grote Zaal, which translates as the Grand Hall, is not only the largest hall of the Beurs van Berlage, but also that of entire city centre of Amsterdam. The room is ideal for organizing meetings such as conferences, dinners, symposia, product presentations, exclusive fairs or fantastic parties. The Grand hall was used for the royal wedding of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima.
Versatility and space
With an area of 1,570 square meters, the Grote Zaal (Great Hall) lives up to its name. This spacious venue has hosted a wide variety of events in the past. Dinners, panel discussions, lectures, product presentations, parties, eSports, anniversary ceremonies, film premieres, product launches, classical concerts – no setup is unthinkable in this space, even with the current measures.
Naturally, this room is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, so that your presentation is always of the best quality. Even for a total light show, we don’t turn our backs.
Specifications Grote Zaal
Hall specifications
Dimensions in m: 37 m x 45 m
Dimensions in ft: 121 ft 5in x 147 ft 8in
Total capacity: 1,570 m² / 16,900 ft²
Setting – No of persons
Theatre: 1,300
Cabaret: 600
School: 600
Square: 200
U-shape: 170
Reception & party: 1,600
Dinner: 1,100
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History
In 1903, trade in products such as pepper, coffee, cocoa, sugar and oil took place in the large Commodity Exchange Hall (now called the Grote Zaal).
From five to nine, when the ‘Beursbengel’ struck to open the stock exchange, it was allowed to buy and sell. Until at half past two the bell rang again to close the trading day. At that time, the ‘Till’ determined the price of the products and the trading day officially came to an end.
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Internet 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 moreHybrid events
Hybrid events form a new chapter in the history of the Beurs. Our history demonstrates the power of physical gatherings, but we understand the need for a virtual option. The Beurs combines history with modern technology.
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.
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