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Rai Amsterdam

is an international exhibition and conference organisation; is at the service of organisers and provides everything needed to facilitate successful events; has a range of its own public and trade events and organises them on-site as well as in other cities outside of Europe; conducts its business in a socially responsible manner; aims to redevelop the RAI premises, improve connections to the city centre and make the logistical process involved in the build-up and breakdown of events more sustainable; stimulates the sustainable development of people, markets and the local neighbourhood via its business activities, creating value for the city and its stakeholders.

Events

RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre

Our venue on the Europaplein square in Amsterdam hosts around 500 events every year and welcomes an average of some 1 5 million visitors From trade shows and congresses that ll the RAI with 50,000 people to meetings of ten, from entirely virtual to fully physical, everything is taken care of down to the smallest detail as the RAI guarantees a hospitable reception. All the multifunctional facilities one could need are available and we continuously strive to increase sustainability and enhance our business operations, products and service provision

Our convention centre is located at the edge of the city centre, next to the A10 ring road The Amsterdam RAI train/metro station and Europaplein metro station are adjacent. It takes just ten minutes to get to the central hall of Schiphol Airport and even less to the heart of the Dutch capital. At just four kilometres, the distance from the RAI to the heart of the city centre is very short and visitors can easily combine their business trip with a pleasant urban stay in Amsterdam

> For organisers and exhibitors

> For visitors

RAI events in the Netherlands and abroad

RAI Amsterdam has a portfolio of its own events that are organised in Amsterdam and in other convention centres outside of Europe. We are active in various key sectors including professional cleaning, remanufacturing, trac technology, maritime, water technology and horticulture. These events all contribute to the realisation of the United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDGs)

We also have our own national events, including trade exhibitions such as Horecava (food service and hospitality) and consumer events like the Huishoudbeurs (lifestyle). All in all, the RAI has a well-rounded portfolio of titles which generate turnover, protect our market share and facilitate knowledge sharing, network expansion and business in the relevant sectors

> For visitors

Stimulating the economy, complementing a city

The (international) meetings we organise and the networks created as a result are very important for the exchange of knowledge, information and capital They stimulate the economy in Amsterdam and the wider region Hotels, restaurants, museums, transport operators and suppliers all benet from the exhibitors and visitors who come to the city for the (often international) exhibitions, conventions and events in RAI Amsterdam Business visitors who stay for a few days are also good for the city and the wider region, contributing more to the local economy, on average, than tourists. The added value of exhibitions and conferences to the capital was measured on behalf of the city council to help determine the RAI’s economic signicance for Amsterdam. According to the most recent research report from 2020, the RAI provides an added value of 580 million euros and the equivalent of 6,300 FTEs On average, one euro of turnover for the RAI equals seven euros for the region

> For neighbourhood, city and society

CSR is integral to the way we think and act

We aim to stimulate the sustainable development of people, markets and the society at large, with a constant focus on our ecological footprint and social environment Any (in)direct damage created by our activities is reduced or prevented as much as possible At the same time, we are continually looking for ways to increase our contribution to society, for instance by working with local suppliers and social partners, and by helping organisers develop a sustainable and responsible event. We also increase the sustainability of our operational processes and stimulating eco-friendly innovations at our own events In doing so we contribute to new ideas and greater sustainability in a range of sectors

> For neighbourhood, city and society

RAI Amsterdam brings people together, connects and inspires by organising and facilitating meaningful meetings. These business activities help stimulate the sustainable development of people, markets and our neighbourhood, creating value for the city and our stakeholders

RAI employees: a warm welcome

Our employees are proud of being able to oer a wide range of services which guarantee a hospitable reception At the end of 2021, RAI Amsterdam had 327 employees (304 FTE). It is energising for employees to work in teams to set up events and quickly switch from one event to the next Working at the RAI is always a challenge We are also proud of our sta members and the volunteers who help us with our various donation programmes, and the many students who come to us to learn (and from whom we learn in turn). Every day brings something new at the RAI!

> For our employees

Our shareholders

RAI Holding BV has two shareholders: the RAI Association and the City of Amsterdam. The RAI Association is a trade association which owns 75% of the shares The remaining 25% of shares are owned by the City of Amsterdam

> For our shareholders and nancers

RAI Amsterdam was hit hard by the COVID crisis While 2020 and 2021 had promised to be exceptional years, these prospects were dashed by the pandemic A wide range of measures aimed at preventing hospital admissions in the Netherlands applied between March 2020 and February 2022, with events being cancelled for long periods. RAI Amsterdam made an active eort to open in a safe and responsible way and searched for alternative sources of income in the meantime We were also forced to implement signicant cost savings and a reorganisation was implemented in 2020 to structurally lower cost levels. The COVID pandemic obviously also led to a much lower number of events taking place than normal. The impact of the above have not been taken into consideration in RAI Amsterdam’s prole