Dear client, On May the 27th 1903, the new trade building, designed by Hendrik P. Berlage, was opened by Queen Wilhelmina. Ever since, the national monument has been an inspiration to many an architect and artist. Mr. Berlage designed the building for trade purposes, but also saw his own design as a palace where meetings could take place. After the exchange moved to another site, Beurs van Berlage was reorganised to meet this vision. Beurs van Berlage has proven itself to be the ultimate meeting place in the centre of Amsterdam. Whether it is for purposes regarding work, entertainment, knowledge exchange or business, Beurs van Berlage offers all the room one might need: authentic, inspiring and very hospitable. The stories about the architecture, trade, history and the countless events are unique and inspire the current users. Due to the various events and programming, new stories are added to the Beurs' its chronicles every day. To give you an impression of the options and the methodology of Beurs van Berlage, you can find our information brochure in the next few pages. This will help you organise your event and make it even more successful. All that we offer comes with the authenticity and history of our location, combined with the latest technology within the event and congress industry to facilitate your every requirement. We are looking forward to adding your story to the rich history of our monument. Kind regards,
Marcel C.B. Schonenberg General Director
Use of the information brochure In order to properly inform you about Beurs van Berlage and about organising an event in Beurs van Berlage, we have diligently composed this information brochure for you. The information brochure includes information about the building, our organisation and our working method, and gives you handholds for the organisation of your event. The information brochure is a tool that you as our client can use for the preparation of your event. Furthermore, your personal Event Manager always helps you think about the final structure of your event, whereby you can count on their devotion, creativity and flexibility. Information Brochure Structure
The Organisation Location & Accessibility Regulations & Safety Full Service Venue Entertainment Hall details
Terminology and abbreviations Client:
Event organiser
Contractor:
Beurs van Berlage
Contract:
The agreement between the client and the contractor
Event:
Congress, meeting, symposium, party, dinner, product presentation, consultation
History Beurs van Berlage was first called the ‘Koopmansbeurs van Amsterdam en Nederland’ between 1898 and 1902 and was officially opened on the 27th of May 1903 by Queen Wilhelmina. This trade centre was designed by the architect Hendrik Petrus Berlage, in cooperation with famous artists such as Albert Verweij, Jan Toorop, Mendes DaCosta, Antoon Derkinderen and Lambertus Zijl. In the Koopmansbeurs the Stock-, Grain-, Goods- and Nautical exchange found their home. Moreover, the building houses the Chamber of Commerce, various offices, safe rooms and a sailor's cafe on the Damrak. In 1912, the stock exchange moved to the adjacent Beursplein 5, in 1978 the last exchange moved out of Beurs van Berlage, causing the building to lose its original function. The municipal government owned the building and started using it for cultural initiatives, such as the Dutch Philharmonic Orchestra, which would reside in the building for 25 years. Smaller events and expositions were also organised in the building. However, to preserve the building for the future and to make it profitable for the future, changes were going to have to be made. In 2008, the organisation was restructured. Beurs van Berlage became a limited partnership with four equal stakeholders, namely the Amsterdam municipal government, De Key, Amvest and the MAB Construction Fund. From that moment on, the entire building had one organisation and clearly set objectives.
Open and accessible Conservation and expansion of the societal function A competitive profit Preservation of the monument for the generations to come
Mission and vision In order to achieve the earlier named objectives, Beurs van Berlage offers a platform for meetings. In an historical ambiance in the absolute centre of the city, surrounded by stories of trade, entrepreneurship and architecture, Beurs van Berlage offers possibilities to both the professional and the private visitor. In view of this, the following vision has been formed; “In an ever more rapid world, there is a growing need for physical meetings. Meetings are intense and rich, especially when the environment is just that.” Beurs van Berlage distinguishes itself from others by; The authentic and unique stories; Its high level of hospitality, service and quality that it extends to customers and guests; The various departments that support each other By "opening" the building and offering its visitors and users a unique experience, a healthy profit is attained and the monument is preserved for future generations. The following mission stems from this; “Beurs van Berlage is the most inspiring meeting place of Amsterdam.”
The team Beurs van Berlage consists of several departments, supervised by department chefs, who together form the management team. This in turn is led by General Director Marcel C.B. Schonenberg. Beurs van Berlage consists of the following departments.
Board of directors and management support (Managing Director: Marcel C.B. Schonenberg) The board of directors is responsible for the the general management. The secretariat and the associated reception as a front office, is included in the responsibility of the management support. Phone number: 020 531 33 41 Email: info@beursvanberlage.nl
Commerce (Manager: Michiel Lindenbergh) This includes sales and account management and the marketing/PR department. This department as a whole is responsible for the acquisition and supervising of new customers, and the maintaining of existing customer relations by converting the customer wishes into an optimal use of the event spaces in the building. Phone number: 020 531 33 55 Email: events@beursvanberlage.nl
Production (Manager: Lydia Baloe) The production department is led by four Event Managers are responsible for the preparation and execution of the events. After signing the contract, you will be assigned a personal Event Manager. Phone number: 020 531 41 40 Email: the email address of your personal Event Manager.
Finance & Administration (Manager: Hakima Nouzi) This department ensures the correct administrative and financial processing of all activities in Beurs van Berlage. Phone number: 020 531 33 21 Email: finance@beursvanberlage.nl
Building management and maintenance (Manager: Edwin Breedijk) The department management and maintenance looks after Beurs van Berlage's real estate. Phone number: 020 531 33 50 Email: info@Beursvanberlage.nl
Working method In order to guarantee an optimal service, the activities have been logically organised to fit the organisation process of your event. This means that the qualities of every department are optimally used, and you can count on a good, fast and clear service. The Account Managers are the first employees you talk to when you are interested in working with Beurs van Berlage. They will inform you about the options of your event and would love to show you around in Beurs van Berlage and discuss with you the best way to fit your event into our various event spaces. Based on your wishes, they will make a suitable bid for you. If you have come to an agreement with your personal Account Manager and you wish to confirm this with us he/she will draft the contract for you with the agreements made thus far. After signing the contract, the Account Manager transfers responsibility of the event to one of our Event Managers. These will immediately contact you and take care of the structure of your event and the execution of the event on the day itself. Your event manager is your contact on the day of the event itself. The phone number of your Event Manager during the event: +31 6 109 19 070 After the event, your Account Manager will contact you to review the event with you. Meeting place for all Beurs van Berlage contains various company departments and activities, the largest of which is the congress and event centre. Moreover, Beurs van Berlage contains the following activities; Restaurants Beurs van Berlage Grand CafĂŠ New York Film Academy Two permanent exposition rooms On the north side and the south side Flexible workspaces and meeting spaces Berlage Meet & Workspace Office spaces About forty-five companies of various sizes and industries have their office in Beurs van Berlage. General contact information Beurs van Berlage C.V. Beurs van Berlage C.V. Damrak 243 1012 ZJ Amsterdam General phone number: General email address: Website:
020 530 41 41 info@beursvanberlage.nl www.beursvanberlage.nl
Location Beurs van Berlage The Beurs van Berlage is located in the centre of Amsterdam, on the Damrak, Oude Brugsteeg and Beursstraat, directly facing the central station, at a short distance of highways and Schiphol airport. The Damrak forms part of a route that gives a visitor to the city a first impression, after leaving the central station. This route, which is called 'the Red Carpet', goes from the Central Station along the Rokin, the Muntplein, the Vijzelstraat/-gracht to the Weteringcircuit.
Public transportation When you arrive at Amsterdam Centraal Station by train or by tram, Beurs van Berlage is 300 metres away, about a five minute walk. You can see Beurs van Berlage on the Damrak in front of you when you leave the Central Station along the Stationsplein (Station square) and head out towards the Dam from there. Tram Stop Dam/Bijenkorf (warehouse) Dam (in front of the Magnaplaza)
Bus Stop Amsterdam Dam (opposite the Bijenkorf) Dam/Raadhuisstraat
Trams 4,9,16,24,25 10,13,14,17
Bus 355, 357, 359, 361, 363 170, 170, 174, 272, 352, 354, 358, N70
Walking distance to Beurs van Berlage (minutes) 1 minute 5 minutes
Walking distance to Beurs van Berlage (minutes) 1 minute 5 minutes
For an up-to-date timetable, go to www.gvb.nl Taxi There are taxi stops right next to Beurs van Berlage, at the Oudebrugsteeg. You can order a cab at the Taxi Centrale Amsterdam, 020 - 777 77 77 or by calling one of our receptionists. Boat It is possible to travel to Beurs van Berlage by boat. The nearest berth is at Oude Kerk on the Oudezijdsvoorburgwal. From there it is only a 5 minute walk to Beurs van Berlage. On demand, we can connect you to one of our partners in the boat industry in Amsterdam. Please contact your Account Manager for more information. Private transportation Route to the Beurs van Berlage Bijenkorf carpark: Ring A10 Amsterdam; exit Volendam (S116, Centrum); follow signs to Centrum; go straight ahead after the IJtunnel; follow signs to Muziektheater, drive down the Valkenburgerstraat and the Amstelstraat; immediately after Muziektheater go right over the Blauwebrug, you will now cross the Amstel river; on the Muntplein square go right to the Rokin; along the Rokin you follow the Dam to the Damrak, where the Bijenkorf carpark is located, and Beurs van Berlage is just down the street. Route to Beurs van Berlage Oosterdok carpark: Ring A10 Amsterdam; exit S114, at the end of the exit take go left (Zuiderzeeweg). Drive down the Piet Heintunnel. At the end of the tunnel, go right (S100). Drive along the Piet Heinkade (quay). At the fourth traffic light (after passing the Muziekgebouw aan het IJ) go right. The road backtracks along the IJ and goes right underneath the motorway. After the train bridge, go right. You will find the carpark entrance to the right. P+R stands for Parkeren+Reizen ('Parking' and 'Travelling'). The ideal way to reach the city centre of Amsterdam. You park your car at a P+R-locatie at the edge of the city, and use public transportation the rest of the way. If you come from the northeast, east or southeast of the Netherlands, it is best to use the P+R Zeeburg. Accessible via Ring A10, exit S114. If you come from the northwest or west of the Netherlands, it is best to park at P+R Sloterdijk. Accessible via Ring A10, exit S103. Parking Cars: In the immediate surroundings of Beurs van Berlage, there are a large number of carparks. In the event of a congress or event, it is possible to order various types of exit tickets for your guests, in the Q-park carpark of the Bijenkorf and the Oosterdok carpark. 5 days before the start of your event at the latest, you can notify us of the number of exit tickets you wish to order.
TIP: Carpark Oosterdok Oosterdokstraat 150, 1011 DK Amsterdam, located at just 10 minutes walking distance from Beurs van Berlage and very accessible from the ring A10. 1700 parking spaces, maximum clearance height 2,10 meters, accessible 24/7 Fees: 20 minutes: € 1,50 and 5 to 24 hours: € 10,00 Carpark De Bijenkorf Beursplein 15, 1012 JW Amsterdam, right next to Beurs van Berlage 487 parking spaces, maximum clearance height 1,80 meter, accessible 24/7 Fees: 21 minutes: € 2,00 and maximum daily fee: € 52,00 Carpark P1 Amsterdam Centrum Prins Hendrikkade 20a, 1012 TL Amsterdam, at 5 minutes walking distance, 475 parking spaces, maximum clearance 1,90 meters, accessible 24/7 Fees: hourly: € 5,00 and maximum daily fee: € 55,00 Day tickets for 24 hour parking can be ordered with license plate recognition. When the guests approach, the boom gate opens after the license plate is recognized. A short welcome text appears on the display (e.g. “Welcome, mrs. Brown”). It works the same when guests leave. Buses/coaches: For buses and coaches, there are various stops for your guests around Beurs van Berlage. The nearest sport is at the Prins Hendrikkade 59-72 opposite the Barbizon Hotel. From there, Beurs van Berlage is easily accessible on foot and Beurs van Berlage likes to engage hostesses to properly and pleasantly guide your guests there. Buses and coaches (up to 21 meters) can park at the Prins Hendrikkade, opposite no. 120 on the corner of the Oosterdokkade. You can park 24 hours a day here. Toilets and phones are also present here. For coaches, no permit can be requested. The parking space Prins Hendrikkade is the location nearest to Beurs van Berlage. For up-to-date information on routes, stops and parking spaces for buses and coaches, please visit: www.amsterdam.nl/touringcar . You will also find links to up-to-date information on roadworks, detours, events and the towing of coaches. Valet parking: The Valet Parking Service offers a care-free reception of your guests. Your guests are welcomed by a host/hostess. The vehicle is taken over by one of the valet parkers and is parked safely at a suitable parking space nearby. The guest does not have to worry about a parking space and does not have to cross a great distance between the parking space and Beurs van Berlage. For more information, contact the Beurs van Berlage account manager. Schiphol Amsterdam From Schiphol Airport, you can reach Beurs van Berlage by train or taxi. If you are travelling by train, you can buy a ticket to Amsterdam Centraal in the Arrivals Hall of Schiphol. The trains go four times every hour and the journey takes about fifteen minutes. If you take a taxi, you can state "Beurs van Berlage" as your destination. The address is: Damrak 243. The drive takes about twenty-five minutes. The disabled and the elderly Beurs van Berlage is largely accessible for disabled people. Unfortunately, Beurs van Berlage has no special disabled parking spaces. However, there is a Bijenkorf carpark right next to Beurs van Berlage. The main entrance Damrak 243 has an elevator. If you enter the building through the main entrance, you will reach the Grote Zaal (Great Hall), the Beursfoyer (Lobby), the Effectenbeurszaal (Stock-exchange Hall) and the Graanbeurszaal (Grain-exchange Hall). The rooms on the 2nd and 3d floor can be accessed by elevator. Beurs van Berlage Café and the exposition room in the basement can only be accessed by stairs. This goes for the Toren (Tower) as well. Thus, these spaces are not accessible for disabled people, we're sorry to say.
Services nearby At close proximity of Beurs van Berlage, there are various facilities that can prove useful to you and your guests. ATM HEMA
Adress Nieuwendijk 174-176
Walking distance 3 minutes
Rabobank
Dam 16
5 minutes
ABM AMRO
Singel 429
13 minutes
VVV VVV Amsterdam
Stationsplein 10
6 minutes
Sunro Change BV
Damrak 17
3 minutes
GWK Travelex Amsterdam Damrak
Hotel Damrak, Damrak
6 minutes
Oude Kerk
Oudekerksplein 23
5 minutes
Madame Tussauds Nieuwe Kerk
Dam 20 Dam
5 minutes 6 minutes
Paleis op de Dam
Dam
6 minutes
Rembrandthuis
Jodenbreestraat 4
12 minutes
Anne Frank Huis
Prinsengracht 263-267
14 minutes
Eye Film Instituut Nederland
IJpromenade 1
14 (excl. ferry ride)
Scheepvaartmuseum
Kattenburgerplein 1
15 minutes
FOAM, Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam NEMO, science center
Keizersgracht 609
17 minutes
Oosterdok 2
18 minutes
Hermitage Amsterdam
Amstel 51
20 minutes
Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam
Plantage Kerklaan 61A
24 minutes
Artis
Plantage Kerklaan 38-40
25 minutes
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
Museumstraat 1
25 minutes
Heineken Experience
Stadhouderskade 78
26 minutes
Van Gogh Museum
Paulus Potterstraat 7
31 minutes
Rederij P. Kooij Canal Company
Rokin 125 Prins Henderikkade 33
5 minutes 6 minutes
Recommended restaurants Restaurant ANNA Haesje Claes Loetje aan het IJ
Warmoesstraat 111 Spuistraat 275 Werfkade 14
5 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes (using the ferry)
Wisselkantoren
Musea
Rondvaartboten
Loading & Unloading Loading and unloading takes place at the special service entrances at the Beursstraat, Oude Brugsteeg and Beursplein. To reach these, first drive to the Bijenkorf carpark, and when you reach the turn to this carpark, you take the parallel road and then go left, into the Beursstraat. We would like to remind you that it is forbidden to drive into the Beursstraat with trucks weighing more than seven metric tonnes. However, you can request a special dispensation for this. In order to let the construction and deconstruction of events go smoothly, our event manager would like to help you draft a loading and unloading schedule within the specified timeframes. You can request a permit from the municipal government, whereupon permission to use the loading bays is granted, as well as the parking spaces, if the permit is granted. We would like to assist you in requesting this permit. There are three large loading bays around our building of various sizes. You can find the specifications in the table below: Elevator location
Timetable
Elevator
Beursstraat opposite no. 33
Grote Zaal (Great Hall)
07.00 AM to 11.00 PM
- Max. 1000 kg - 2,65 x 2,50 meters
Beursstraat opposite no. 11
Effectenbeurszaal
07.00 AM to 11.00 PM
- Max. 750 kg - 1,80 x 2,50 x 2,20 meters
South-side Beursplein 1-3
Beurs van Berlage CafĂŠ
11.00 PM 07.00 AM
No direct elevator. Nearest elevator: 0,90 x 1,34 m. ATTENTION: door leading to the elevator: 0,85
Unloading goods If necessary, you can deposit goods at our location before your event. We will store the goods in one of our depots. If you wish to send us materials, then the following procedures apply Easily transportable packages can be sent three days in advance between 9.00 AM and 05.00 PM to: Beurs van Berlage addressed to [name and date of the event] Damrak 243 1012 ZJ Amsterdam Large packages can be sent one day in advance between 9.00 AM and 04.00 PM to: Beurs van Berlage addressed to [name and date of the event] Beursstraat opposite no. 11 at the blue doors or Beursstraat opposite no. 33 (ask your Event Manager) 1012 JT Amsterdam We kindly request you to state the name and date of the event clearly on every component of the shipment. You can check in with one of our front office employees if you wish to collect the items. Materials should be collected within two work days after the event. Participants or exhibitors can contact the Event Manager of the event for the depositing of goods. Agreements are made for every event about the shipment and storage. Beurs van Berlage cannot be held responsible for goods that are brought in earlier and/or goods that are left behind after the official end date.
Safety policy Beurs van Berlage holds safety in high regard. Several guidelines have been formed to make sure that the safety of you, your guests and our employees is guaranteed at all times. We request that you follow these guidelines. Furthermore, Beurs van Berlage possesses a high-tech electronic locking system. This is an extensive system which allows us to program everything for both the staff and the offices' tenants, so that all users of the building can only reach those areas that are necessary. House rules In order to make the building as pleasant as possible for you and your guests, we have formed some house rules. - All the usual daily societal values also apply in Beurs van Berlage. - All directives coming from Beurs van Berlage's employees regarding these house rules are to be followed immediately: complaints can be addressed to the event manager. - It is mandatory to comply in the event of weapon and drugs search. - No alcoholic beverages are served to guests younger than the age of 18; in case of doubt, guests will be asked to show their identification. - Lost and found objects should be handed over to the nearest Beurs van Berlage employee. - The board of directors and employees of Beurs van Berlage, cannot be held responsible for any injuries and/or damage sustained during the stay in and around Beurs van Berlage, unless there is proof of gross negligence. It is forbidden to: - Possess, use or deal drugs, - possess weapons or other objects that can be used as a weapon; - commit theft or property destruction; - use violence or threaten to use violence; - make discriminating comments; - verbally or physically sexually intimidate or harass someone; - slander another person's good name and reputation. It is not allowed to: - Bring your own beverages or foods; - take glass etc. outside of the building; - drink excessively; - cause noise disturbances in the immediate environment.
You may be denied access if you: - do not meet the dress code requirements; - are intoxicated or drunk; - you have been denied access previously. In the event that you commit a felony: - you will be detained and all relevant goods (drugs, weapons, etc.) are impounded - you are immediately handed over to the police - we will file a report or a complaint. If you do not follow our house rules: - you will be removed from Beurs van Berlage and you will be denied access to Beurs van Berlage - the police will be informed in the event that you disturb the peace House rules exhibitors Since Beurs van Berlage often deals with exhibitors on exhibitions and congresses, we have made some house rules for the parties involved, in order for the exhibitions to go smoothly. The constructing, supplying and sending of materials (see chapter 2 Location & Accessibility) - Construction can take place on the days that have been coordinated with the Event Manager. - If you own a stand in the Grote Zaal ('Great Hall') or Graanbeurs ('Grain Exchange'), then you can enter the building at the loading and unloading bays up to number 33 at the Beursstraat, in consultation with the Event Manager. - If you own a stand in the Effectenbeurs ('Stock Exchange') hall, then you can enter the building at the loading and unloading bays up to no. 11 at the Beursstraat, in consultation with the Event Manager. - We advise you to park in the car park next to the Bijenkorf (for more information: www.q-park.nl). Larger vehicles can make use of the P&R parking lots outside of the city centre. - There are loading and unloading bays in the Beursstraat. However, these bays are not exclusively intended for Beurs van Berlage. Making use of our building -
drilling into the building is forbidden at all times. In the rented or provided space(s), nothing can be posted or fixed to the walls, windows and doors, without the express written permission of Beurs van Berlage, which has approved beforehand of the materials which are to be posted; - the building's emergency exit cannot be blocked and the fire extinguishers should remain visible and accessible at all times; - bringing fireworks, gas canisters, confetti, balloons, rice and other spreading materials is forbidden at all times; - the use of naked flames (candles, tea lights, etc.), smoke machines and other smoke effects, tape and other adhesives is forbidden, unless Beurs van Berlage gives its express written permission. - Regarding noise or music, the rule applies that no noise or music louder than 60 D(B)a (at the source) can be produced in the building between 00:00 AM and 05:00 PM. Between 05:00 PM and 00:00 AM no noise or music louder than 90 D(B)a (at the source) can be produced. Deconstruction -
deconstruction takes place in consultation with the Event Manager. you should bring all your (folder) materials etc. with you after the event, and not leave it behind in Beurs van Berlage. If you have rented materials from us, you can leave these at your stand.
Smoking policy Smoking in the rented space and/or in the building is not permitted.
Alcohol policy No alcoholic beverages are served to guests younger than the age of 18; in case of doubt, guests will be asked to show their identification. Fire emergency regulations If you suspect that there is a fire, you should report this to our Event Manager, on phone number 06 10 91 90 70. He/she will then inform the security and the company's emergency service staff. You can also report matters to our reception, at the main entrance. They have an emergency phone. Then, closely follow the instructions of our emergency service staff and the fire brigade. Emergency service staff An employer is obligated by the law to organise emergency service, so that in the event of any emergency at the workplace injury and damage to the employees and visitors is prevented as much as possible. All Event Managers and nearly all other employees of Beurs van Berlage are certified emergency service staff (BHVs). The BHV team acts in case of an emergency. Security Alliance Security & Risk Control Beurs van Berlage has a very reliable partner in the field of security. Alliance security shares the mission and vision of Beurs van Berlage and their staff is fully adapted to the ambiance of the location and the events therein. Always hospitable and service-oriented, our porters always strive to create a sincere and casual atmosphere. Alliance is experienced in public events, congresses and high-risk events with government and business officials. They take both their security task and the hospitality very seriously and they all possess the required First-Aid certificates First-Aid First-Aid can be important and vital to an event. In Beurs van Berlage 5 AEDs are present and emergency posts are positioned near the main exits. Beurs van Berlage can engage First-Aid personnel on an event, these are contracted by our partner Alliance Security & Risk Control. (see chapter Full Service Venue) Photography, video recording and audio recording The client is not allowed to make film recordings, TV recordings or any other recordings in the building without the express written permission from Beurs van Berlage. Events permit Beurs van Berlage possesses a permanent events permit. However, the building is restricted by certain timeframes. Namely: Mondays to Fridays: Available until 04:00 AM. Saturdays and Sundays: Available until 05:00 AM. Insurance Beurs van Berlage is a member of the VECTA Garantiefonds ('Guarantee fund'). This fund offers insurance for risks that can occur during any event. The basis of the coverage is an extensive event insurance, which of course includes situations that may hinder the regular progress of the event. E.g. the unavailability or inaccessibility of the event location and the cancellation due to national mourning, a pandemic/an epidemic and extreme weather conditions. Another important coverage aspect in which the VECTA Garantiefonds particularly distinguishes itself is the nonappearance coverage. The VECTA Garantiefonds guarantees coverage for the cancellation of artists/speakers but also that of other important persons. If you are interested in the insurance of your event, please contact your Account Manager.
Beurs van Berlage is a full service venue, which means that we provide all the necessary facilities you can think of for your congress or event. Due to the monumental nature of the building and the intensive logistics involved with our productions, we have selected permanent cooperation partners in the field of audio-visual technology, lighting and catering. That way, Beurs van Berlage guarantees high quality and competitive (price) arrangements. These companies are completely integrated in Beurs van Berlage servicing. That way, we work together as one single team to make your event as successful as possible. It is not allowed to engage any other company specialised in these matters than our own cooperation partners. The selected partners of Beurs van Berlage are: Audio-visual technology: RUAD Audiovisual Solutions Lighting & Rigging: Aukes Theater Techniek External catering: Maison van den Boer Not only do we work with selected partners for lighting, audio-visual technology and catering, but we also cooperate with a number of companies that are suitable for emphasising the character of your event and Beurs van Berlage. These companies have been selected because they deliver the highest quality and the best service. Staff engagement Beurs van Berlage makes sure your event is adequately staffed. Depending on the nature and the size of your event, Beurs van Berlage engages sufficient personnel for your event to run smoothly. The staff that we engage is: - Event Manager - Hall Manager - Security (porters and supervisors) - Technical Support - Catering and cloakroom staff - Toilet staff - Hostesses (on demand) - Cleaning staff Reception The reception is located at the main entrance and is always open on workdays between 8.30 AM and 17.30 PM. The reception has a general information purpose for all visitors of the building and interested callers. The receptionists know all departments and employees within the organisation and can put you through to the right person. Furthermore, all small packages are deposited and received here. At the reception, visitors are also received who have an appointment with a Beurs van Berlage employee or with one of the other companies situated in the building. The receptionists would love to contribute to making your stay in Beurs van Berlage as pleasant as possible.
Lighting Every hall in Beurs van Berlage has a standard light equipment set with fixed white spots and white hall lighting. Aside from these basic lights, our various halls have many options for installing extra lights. Beurs van Berlage takes care of this in cooperation with our standard partner Aukes Theater Techniek. Aukes Theater Techniek Verhuur B.V. Aukes Theater Techniek has many years of experience in supplying lighting to congresses and events of various shapes and sizes. The right lighting and the appropriate accents have a huge effect on the experience of an event and should therefore not be underestimated during the organisation of an event. In order to make this easier for you, Beurs van Berlage together with Aukes has compiled standard lighting packages for various situations in the hall. These are displayed below. If you have any other specific needs, then we would gladly make an appointment with you and Aukes to draft a lighting plan into detail. Lighting package A This lighting package is very suitable for a dinner or a congress without entertainment. The pillars are illuminated with a colour of your choosing, and the spots can be used to illuminate the stage, the buffet or another place of your choosing.
Materials: 14 uplights 12 spots The uplights work best on the pillars and columns in the halls. They will be divided equally over the hall. The spots can be used to illuminate a stage or a buffet. These spots can be used freely in all of the halls.
Addition to lighting package A: 6 moving spots Extra lighting of galleries or walls. The moving light can be used in all of the halls. Normally, 4 spots are used on the stage. The other 2 moving spots can be used to amplify the effect elsewhere in the hall.
Lighting package B This lighting package has been compiled to give the hall an extra ambient atmosphere and a very special effect. This lighting package is suitable for dinners and congresses with entertainment. The pillars are illuminated with a colour of your choosing. Furthermore, this set also includes a moving light for the stage and in the hall.
Materials: 14 Uplights 10 units of moving light with extra stage light The uplights work best on the pillars and columns in the halls. They will be divided equally over the hall. The moving spots can be used freely in the halls. We advise you to use 6 spots for the stage and 4 in the hall. This option includes staffing. It also includes a fog machine, which has a very neat effect.
Lighting package B addition: Illuminating scene decoration and or buffets 12 spots Illuminating 1st gallery or walls The 12 spots can be used freely in all of the halls. In the Grote Zaal (Great Hall) and the Graanbeurszaal (Grain Exchange Hall) the galleries can also be illuminated. This emphasises the huge space of the hall.
Lighting package C This lighting package has been compiled for events with a lot of entertainment and show. Package C is fairly extensive and can in consultation be used in various ways, depending on the type of event.
Materials: 26 Uplights 22 Moving spots with extra stage light. With this amount of uplights, all pillars in the hall can be illuminated. Furthermore, both sides of the stage can also be illuminated. The moving spots can be placed at the stage, and there are also extra moving spots for in the hall, to really get people in the party mood. The fog machine can be used to create impressive effects.
Addition to lighting package C: Illuminating scene decoration and or buffets with 24 spots. With these spots, the galleries and/or the walls can be illuminated. These can be used freely in all of the halls. Based on your wishes, a tailor-made lighting plan is drafted.
In every hall of Beurs van Berlage, a standard sound set has been installed. This set can be used for presentations, speeches and background music. In the larger halls, a projector and a screen are present, which are suitable large to match the dimensions of the hall. Aside from this standard equipment, the halls have been organised in such a way that this setup can easily be adapted to your wishes. A larger screen, camera registration, live streaming or extra sound equipment for a band or DJ: we can take care of everything. For this purpose, Beurs van Berlage cooperates with the standard partner RUAD Audiovisual Solutions. RUAD Audiovisual Solutions RUAD Audiovisual Solutions is a professional company that specialises in audio-visual service. Since many years, RUAD Audiovisual Solutions has been a standard partner of Beurs van Berlage. RUAD Audiovisual Solutions is very familiar with the acoustic values and qualities of Beurs van Berlage and the possibilities of the various halls. Aside from the standard equipment, Beurs van Berlage together with RUAD has compiled standard sound equipment packages. These sets will give you a sense of the various audio-visual possibilities we offer. If you have any specific needs or want a more extensive package, then we would gladly make an appointment with you and RUAD to draft a tailor-made audio-visual plan. Various video options Aside from a standard screen, you can also select various other screen sizes for your event. For instance, if you want a speaker to be clearly visible, then we advise you to work with a picture in picture system (PiP), which allows you to display a Powerpoint presentation and the speaker at the same time on the screen. But the size of the screen can for instance also be changed into an extra wide screen. Examples:
9 meter screen with 2x PiP This widescreen works beautifully in the Effectenbeurszaal (Stock Exchange Hall). This setup allows you to place a personalised background behind a Powerpoint presentation. That way, the screen works as scene decoration. Furthermore, a properly setup Powerpoint can also be showed filling a screen, so that the detailed slides can be read all the way from the back of the hall. For this option, it is practical to also include camera registration, so that the speaker can also be displayed on the screen.
10 meter screen with 2x PiP This screen has a screen ratio of 16:9 and is very suitable for the Grote Zaal (Great Hall). This setup allows you to place a personalised background behind a Powerpoint presentation. That way, the screen works as scene decoration. Furthermore, a properly setup Powerpoint can also be showed filling a screen, so that the detailed slides can be read all the way from the back of the hall. For this option, it is practical to also include camera registration, so that the speaker can also be displayed on the screen. 12 meter wide screen with 3x PiP This screen is perfectly suitable for the Great Hall, in the event of a wide setup. 2x projection A Dual Projection System consists of two separate screens in a 16:9 screen ratio. It looks very nice when you install it to the centre right and left of the stage or of the screen.
Camera recording It is often necessary to show the speaker on the stage or to even record and/or livestream the entire presentation. We can provide all of these and take great care in ensuring an effective cooperation between lighting, audio and camera, in order to make an outstanding recording. There are various options and sets for every event. A few examples: Camera 1x This set includes a high-quality camera that shoots the speaker and the presentations from one vantage point (the center of the hall). This set is suitable for recording a speaker behind a lectern who will not move around on stage. This set includes a cameraman/woman. Camera 2x This set is very suitable for a good camera registration from two vantage points and includes 2 camera operators, a vision mixer and a video engineer. Camera 3x This set includes 3 camera operators, a vision mixer and a video engineer. This set also includes a 40x lens with a stabiliser. This allows you to make a stable close up from the far side of the hall. This entire set is very suitable for an excellent camera registration during an active program. Editing device The editing device is used to properly mix camera footage (with a digital mixer) and record it on an SSD drive. After the event, these are converted into one or several digital files, which are then placed on a hard disk, so that you can immediately take it with you. In this set, an operator is included who will supervise the recording the entire day.
Sound system Beurs van Berlage possesses an excellent sound system for speeches and background music in all halls. In addition, extra sound equipment can be provided for a band, DJ or other audio needs. Because of the monumental nature of the building, the acoustics in our halls have a certain character. RUAD has years of experience in working with this and knows exactly how the sound should be fine-tuned in every hall. The extra audio depends on the band size and the band's rider specifying the specific technical requirements. RUAD always likes to receive this rider in order to be able to optimally cater to the requirements of the band/DJ. Line Array In the Great Hall, Beurs van Berlage possesses a Meyer Sound sound system, a high quality setup. The sound system is a Line Array, which provides a perfectly equal sound dispersion. This sound system includes two modules that can be used for various purposes. Module 1 is used if more audio than just speech is required, for instance music or video. Module 1 is supplemented with Module 2 if the complete Line Array is necessary, for instance if a band or DJ performs. DJ set A complete DJ set consists of the latest CDJ players and the latest SJM mixer. The existing audio setup in the respective hall is supplemented with extra speakers to optimise the experience. Band Module 1 & 2 are always used for a band in the Great Hall. Furthermore, a band is always to send a rider so that we can base a specific bid on it.
Interpreter booths In the event of an international congress or an international event, interpreters are often employed to make sure that visitors of various nationalities can understand the lectures or presentations. Good interpreter booths are vital for this purpose. RUAD is highly skilled in the supplying of these booths in Beurs van Berlage. These booths are normally supplied with 100 receivers. Of course, we can expand this number.
Extra’s Aside from the standard video and audio options, there are nowadays also many other wishes that congress organisers and event organisers may have regarding audio-visual technology. A few examples are: Laser The laser can add a special extra dimension to a congress. The laser can be used for logo's and the names of speakers. The laser set also includes the programming of the laser and an operator for the entire day. Livestreaming It often proves necessary for presentations to be streamed live on the internet as well. For this purpose, it is necessary to have a livestream video. This grants you access to the web stream using a custom web portal with a company logo and a personal login. This is exceptionally suitable for making a live event accessible to people who cannot be present in person. Twitterfountain This allows you to display the Twitter messages of your event in a layout of your choosing on a screen. The messages are screened before they are displayed. The set includes an operator for the screening.
Beurs van Berlage holds hospitality and quality in the highest regard. A successful congress, reception or meeting is not a complete success unless the catering fully meets the requirements and demands of you and your visitors. Aside from our partner, Maison van den Boer, we offer you a wide range of products from our own cuisine. Our detailed knowledge of the building and our intensive cooperation with various leading catering suppliers, allows us to offer you a surprisingly varied catering selection, which fully matches Beurs van Berlage's ambience. That way, we contribute to the success of your event. Congress arrangements For a congress, we have compiled two separate congress arrangements, based on the character of Beurs van Berlage. These arrangements consist of a reception, a morning and afternoon break of 30 minutes, a 1 hour lunch and an optional drink of 1 hour. Of course, we can adapt the timetable to your program, and it is also possible to expand the catering selection. For instance, we can provide breakfast for the reception, hot snacks in the afternoon or a more lengthy drink. Additional catering selection Aside from the congress arrangements, we have various culinary divisions to customise your own package, based on your specific requirements and demands. In this brochure, you will find many options and ideas to optimally match the catering with your event. Lunch & dinner buffets Our lunch and dinner buffets have been carefully prepared by our Master Chef Angela Benjamin and her team. The story of Beurs van Berlage has inspired our team to base our cuisine on the Dutch and French classics, and to make our own modern interpretation of these. We hope that you will be inspired and that you will consider working with us to make your event an unforgettable experience.
All prices exclude VAT, including staff costs and our basic dishes, buffet materials, buffets and standing tables.
Reception (30 minutes) Coffee and tea, orange juice, apple juice, still or sparkling mineral water Danish pastry Morning break (30 minutes) Coffee and tea, orange juice, apple juice, still or sparkling mineral water Luxurious chocolate lolly pops with various flavours Lunch (60 minutes) Freshly baked sandwiches, topped with: Goat's cheese, rocket and honey mustard sauce French brie, fig compote and walnuts Smoked beef rib-eye with truffle mayonnaise Tuna salad with cherry tomato, vitelotte, haricots verts, olives, bell pepper and a vinaigrette Green salad with tomato, boiled egg, grilled bell pepper, scallion, green peas and a fresh dressing Pasta penne with chicken fillet, wild mushrooms and spring onions Tagliatelle with grilled vegetables, fresh basil and goat's cheese Belgian chocolate mousse Berliner Pfannkuchen with chocolate and fruit Fresh fruit salad Coffee and tea, orange juice, apple juice, still or sparkling mineral water Afternoon break (30 minutes) Coffee and tea, orange juice, apple juice, still or sparkling mineral water (soft drinks on demand) Home-made granola bars Drinks gathering, snacks included (60 minutes) Beer, red wine, white wine, soft drinks, still and sparkling mineral water are all served at the bar Luxurious mixed nuts, mixed salty crackers, marinated olives and cruditĂŠs, sliced cruditĂŠs with a fresh dip sauce Your guests will be served the following: Steak tartare of tuna with soy dressing Crostini containing smoked salmon, morbier cheese and smoked beef sirloin Black Angus bitterbal with coarsely ground mustard Old cheese bitterbal with violet mustard Bitterbal of lobster with Dijon mustard
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Reception (30 minutes) Coffee and tea, orange juice, apple juice, still or sparkling mineral water Selection of macarons Morning break (30 minutes) Coffee and tea, fresh fruit juices (including orange juice, orange-strawberry juice) Freshly made smoothies (including. passion fruit-mango-pineapple-orange and strawberry-raspberry-orange) Lunch (60 minutes) Salad of cucumber, zucchini, bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese and vinaigrette made from nuts Salad caprese of buffalo mozarella, pomodori tomato, basil and balsamic vinegar dressing Waldorf salad of chicken fillet, celery, walnut and pineapple Mediterranean fish dish in saffron sauce Slowly cooked veal shoulder steak in its own gravy Oven-roasted pommes parisiennes with rosemary Grilled vegetables with olive oil Glazed carrot in orange-butter sauce Steamed white rice Selection of bread types, butter, olive oil and sea salt Petit fours Françaises Mini cheesecakes Small glasses of curd cheese with a fresh fruit coulis Coffee and tea, orange juice, apple juice, still or sparkling mineral water Afternoon break (30 minutes) Coffee and tea, orange juice, apple juice, still or sparkling mineral water Selection of daily varying pastries Drinks gathering, snacks included (60 minutes) Beer, red wine, white wine, soft drinks, still and sparkling mineral water are all served at the bar Luxurious mixed nuts, mixed salty crackers, marinated olives and crudités, sliced crudités with a fresh dip sauce A selection of Dutch cheeses and sausage from the Amsterdam sausage makers Brandt & Levie. Your guests will be served the following: Green pea soup with mint A spoon of beef carpaccio with truffle mayonnaise A small glass of salmon tartare with wakame and wasabi mayonnaise A croquette of Iberico ham with mustard Old cheese bitterbal All prices exclude VAT, including staff costs and our basic dishes, buffet materials, buffets and standing tables.
Coffee A fresh cup of coffee is a very important ingredient for a successful congress. When you enter Beurs van Berlage, you can already smell the freshly ground coffee beans. Coffee has been an important trade product, which has contributed to the success of Beurs van Berlage in its historic days. We have various options for you that can offer your event the finest solution. WMF Bistro WMF stands for quality. These semi-automatic machines can easily make 200 cups of coffee per hour. A delicious cup of coffee for all of your guests. The options: Espresso, Doppio, Coffee, Cappuccino, Latte macchiato and of course Tea. The espresso beans are freshly ground for every cup and the cappuccino is prepared with fresh organic milk.
Mobile coffee bar Our mobile coffee bar is compact and flexible and offers the best expresso machine there is. It can also be provided in a warm wood-coloured version. Both bars can be outfitted with your logo. Naturally, your guests are served by professional baristas.
Koffie cargo bike The cargo bike is a fun playful element during your event. Authentically Dutch and very fitting in the Berlage theme. The cargo bike contains a super professional espresso machine, which is operated by our barista.
Piaggio Classico Authentic, with an Italian touch. You can feel like you are on the Palio in Sienna and sense the romance of La Dolce Vita. In Sienna, Berlage was inspired for the design of his Beurs in Amsterdam. This Itallian Piaggio is outfitted with the Rolls Royce among the espresso machines. A motivated barista will give it the finishing touch.
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Breakfast An early start of your congress? Receive your guests with a delicious breakfast and make it as extensive as you want. Croissants with home-made jam and butter Various bread types, round toast and crackers Bagels with cream cheese and salmon A selection of cheese and meat products Coffee rolls, roombroodjes (Dutch bread rolls with a creamy filling) and muffins Scrambled eggs and boiled eggs Bacon and sausages Pancakes with maple syrup Yogurt met açaà berries Freshly cut fruit Smoothies Orange juice Mineral water Coffee and tea
Packed lunch Aside from the buffet lunch in the congress arrangement, lunch packages are also available. If, for instance, you go into the city with your guests, or the continuation of the event takes place elsewhere, this can prove an ideal solution. Basic lunch package Sandwiches with Gouda cheese Sandwich with gammon Bottled mineral water Fresh fruits Candy bar Classic lunch package Submarine sandwich Tomato wrap chicken-cajun Candy bar Fresh fruits Fruit yogurt Bottled fresh orange juice Luxurious lunch package Sandwich caprese Bagel with yogurt cream cheese, carrot and rocket Berry & Nuts Health bar Fresh fruits Bottled fresh orange and banana juice Vanilla muffin
Sweets from Metropolitan Metropolitan; a chocolate Valhalla, ice-cream parlour, espresso bar, dessert parlour. The go-to place for the real pure chocolate (80%) lovers and the tastiest ice-cream, in a sparkling locale in the very heart of Amsterdam. Here, everything is artfully prepared, with fresh and organic ingredients. Here you can hear the machines spin and smell the roasted cocoa beans and freshly baked products, drawing you inside. All of this is done under the inspired leadership of the Dutch chocolate pioneer Kees Raat. Let yourself be surprised and enrich your event with a fine selection of homemade bonbons, milk chocolate truffles with yogurt and apple syrup or mini cannoli with a soft ricotta filling. All prices exclude VAT, including staff costs and our basic dishes, buffet materials, buffets and standing tables.
Sweets from Patisserie Holtkamp Since 1969 pâtisserie Holtkamp is located on the Vijzelgracht in Amsterdam. In that year, Cees and Petra Holtkamp took over the pâtisserie from J.G. van Nie, whereby a tradition was continued, since a pâtisserie has been on Vijzelgracht 15 since 1886. 'Banketbakkerij Holtkamp' ('banketbakkerij' = Dutch for 'pâtisserie') became more and more renowned in Amsterdam, and even outside of the capital after time. The pâtisserie selection kept growing, and in more and more cafés and restaurants its products appeared on the menu. In 2002, the company was taken over by daughter Angela and son-inlaw Nico. Although the products are sometimes improved, they stick to the original recipes and production processes that are their family secret.
If you want to let your guests enjoy the traditionally made sweets, you can choose from the following products: Syrup cake (two thin slices of boterkoek with traditional syrup) Richelieux (authentic French pastry with pâtisserie cream) Ginger bolus (traditional Jewish pastry from leavened yeast dough and ginger) Florentine (crunchy cookie with sugared whipped cream, candied fruit and chocolate) Salentino (almond cake with pure chocolate, apricot sauce and almonds)
Wedding cakes We work together with famous pastry chefs in Amsterdam to make a custom wedding cake exactly the way you want it. You can select a “traditional” wedding cake, but a modern variety is also possible. With YOUR logo It is always a nice thing to give something that has your company logo on it to the guests during or after the event. Of course, there are many ways to do this. For instance: Wilhelmina peppermint We can print your text on the peppermint's packaging. Queen Wilhelmina opened Beurs van Berlage in 1903. The picture of that historical moment, printed on the peppermint packaging, is a unique gift to give your guests. Papabubble Artistic candy, hand-made with simple ingredients such as water, sugar and glucose. In various flavours and colours. The candy can be fitted with your company name or logo. Macarons Macarons are small light cookies in various colours, that have been stuck together with a soft filling. These can easily be fitted with your logo and are delicious to eat with a cup of coffee.
Crew catering Not only do we take excellent care of your guests, we also like to take care of your (construction) crew. After all, your employees and/or artists are of vital importance to the success of your event. For this purpose, we have compiled breakfast, lunch and dinner packages for you. Of course, we will provide a pleasant crew room.
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We have selected our snack arrangements with care, inspired by the Dutch and French classics. Supplemented with ingredients and products from our local suppliers. Selection I Steak tartare of tuna with soy dressing Crostini with smoked salmon, horse-radish cream and garden cress Black Angus bitterbal from Holtkamp with coarsely ground mustard Old cheese bitterbal from Holtkamp with violet mustard Bitterbal of lobster from Holtkamp with Dijon mustard (3 bites per person) Selection II Tartare of salmon with wakame and wasabi mayonnaise A spoon of beef carpaccio with truffle mayonnaise Crostini with morbier and fig chutney Black Angus bitterbal from Holtkamp with coarsely ground mustard Old cheese bitterbal from Holtkamp with violet mustard Bitterbal of lobster from Holtkamp with Dijon mustard (4 bites per person) Table garnishments Mixed nuts from GotjĂŠ de Nootzaak Luxurious salty crackers Marinated green olives Cold selection Three Dutch cheeses: Bleu de Wolvega, Thienenthaler, Goat's cheese with fenugreek Various sausages made by the Master Sausage Maker Brandt & Levie in Amsterdam In addition to the above selections we offer the following options: CruditĂŠ of vegetables with a fresh spicy dip Various types of bread with 3 types of tapenade
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Hot & cold foods
Bitterballen from Holtkamp
Yakatori skewer Prawn Butterfly with spicy Thai sauce Cone bag with vegetable chips with hummus A small glass of pumpkin soup with spicy coconut cream Small glasses of parsnip velouté A small glass with Dutch shrimps and herb mayonnaise Spoonful of vitello tonato with tuna mayonnaise Traditional quiche “Lorraine” Traditional quiche with goat's cheese and zucchini Tartare of prawn with a sweetbread bitterbal.
Veal bitterbal Black Angus beef bitterbal Old cheese bitterbal Lobster bitterbal Bitterbal of game (from October – December) Mini Iberico ham croquette Mini shrimp croquette Peking duck mini croquette All Holtkamp bitterballen are served with 3 types of mustard.
Typical Amsterdam Take a look at our true Amsterdam classics and let your guests sample a taste. A great experience in the congress hall or as an addition to your reception! Mixed pickles Kesbeke: the only true Amsterdam mixed pickles! Our mixed pickles are truly Dutch: pickles, onions, cucumbers, salads and vinegars. We can tell from experience that the the delicious taste of our mixed pickles is a pleasant surprise. Lovely at every occasion. Cheese De Kaaskamer van Amsterdam ('The Cheese Chamber of Amsterdam') Invite de Kaaskamer to your event. They will let you smell and taste the finest cheeses. Their professionalism and knowledge guarantee a wonderful experience.
Extra refreshing or festive Ter aanvulling van het standaard assortiment zoals in de arrangementen opgenomen bieden we een aantal suggesties om het extra feestelijk of verfrissend voor uw gasten te maken. Juice Bar Our juice bar offers you fresh fruit juice and smoothies. Seasonal fruits are used to make these juices and smoothies. Soft drinks During the afternoon break, we supplement the standard arrangement with a range of various soft drinks. Cola, diet coke, Fanta and Sprite. This arrangement can be supplemented with various organic fruit juices by Schulp. The International Bar consists of: red and white house wine, beer, orange juice, apple juice, cola, diet coke, gin, port, sherry and vermouth. Vodka Stolichnaya, Bacardi Rum, Johnnie Walker Red Label, Gordon’s Dry Gin, Martini Bianco. Wine tasting Together with our sommelier we select a number of fine wines for your guests to taste. The sommelier tells you about the backgrounds of the various wines and discusses the taste.
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Cava and Champagne Cava MVSA Brut, Penedès This Cava is dedicated to the Muses, who inspired Spain's greatest artists: Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro and Francisco de Goya. The four squares on the label signify this dedication. Musa Cava Brut is an elegant, dry and pale yellow sparkling wine. The taste is exciting with aromas of toast and ripe fruit such as melons and bananas. Champagne Taittinger Brut Taittinger is one of the few family companies in the Champagne, led by Pierre Emmanuel Taittinger. It was founded in 1734 by Jacques Fourneaux. The Taittinger Brut Réserve is stored in the cellars for at least 3 years, making it more ripe and complete. The Taittinger Brut Réserve is an elegant wine with hints of fresh fruits, such as peaches, and honey. White wines Monterre Sauvignon Blanc, Languedoc, France The Monterre Sauvignon Blanc is a dry, fresh wine with aromas of lemons, passion fruits and grapefruits. Palombe Colombard, Côtes de Gascogne, France Pleasant white wine from the Colombard grape, made in the southwest of France. A fruity scented bouquet which reminds one of pears, with a fresh and exciting flavour Mission Chardonnay, Languedoc, France The wine production process under low temperatures creates a light yellow, brilliant colour with a fine, dry but fruity bouquet. Red wines Clos du Bosquet, Domaines Robert Vic, Languedoc, France Sparkling purple-red, starts off with a taste of ripe red fruits and dried prunes. Finca la Linda, Luigi Bosca, Mendoza, Argentina Aside from impressions of cherries and herbs, the wine also shows the aroma of red fruits. Ripe taste, but not too heavy. Rosé Clos du Bosquet, Domaines Robert Vic, Languedoc, France Refreshing, summery rosé, chock-full of aromas of berries, cherries and raspberries, with a hint of herbs in the aftertaste. All prices exclude VAT, including staff costs and our basic dishes, buffet materials, buffets and standing tables.
Classic Soup Traditional French onion soup
Appetizers Salade Niรงoise with grilled tuna, vitelotte, eggs and haricots verts Salad of forgotten vegetables, with purple asparagus, yellow roots, parsnip and French herb vinaigrette Spinach salad with smoked almonds, prunes, bacon and Roquefort dressing
Main course Candied duck leg with poultry gravy and horse mushrooms Poached seabass with vongole and Noilly Prat sauce Slowly cooked veal shoulder steak in its own gravy Ratatouille Glazed carrots Gratin of Nicola potato La Ratte potatoes with parsley and sea salt Served with a selection of bread types with butter, oil and sea salt
Desserts & cheese Seasonal fruit salad Chocolate mousse with Baileys cream Cheese platter with 3 types of Dutch cheeses: bleu de Wolvega, Thienenthaler and goat's cheese with fenugreek
All prices exclude VAT, including staff costs and our basic dishes, buffet materials, buffets and standing tables.
Deluxe Soup Traditional French onion soup Bouillabaisse met Rouille
Appetizers Salade Niçoise with grilled tuna, vitelotte, eggs and haricots verts Salad of forgotten vegetables, with purple asparagus, yellow roots, parsnip and French herb vinaigrette Spinach salad with smoked almonds, prunes, bacon and Roquefort dressing
Main course Candied duck leg with poultry gravy and horse mushrooms Poached seabass with vongole and Noilly Prat sauce Slowly cooked veal shoulder steak in its own gravy Oven-cooked ribcage with bĂŠarnaise sauce Ratatouille Glazed carrots Tagliatelle Gratin of Nicola potato La Ratte potatos with parsley and sea salt Served with a selection of bread types with butter, oil and sea salt
Desserts & cheese Seasonal fruit salad Tarte tatin of apple Chocolate mousse with Baileys cream Cheese platter with 5 types of Dutch cheeses petit deurevall, bleu de wolvega, stompetoren, napoli and thienenthaler
Royal Soup Locro (Peruvian soup of potatoes)
Appetizers Salad with grilled tandoori chicken, bell peppers, mint, cucumber, mango and mung bean stalks Lebanese salad with bulgur, parsley and fresh coriander Pytjil salad with poached vegetables, spicy satay sauce and kencur
Main course Korean Galbi ribs, marinated with garlic, apple, pepper and soy sauce Jamaican Jerk chicken, topped with jerk spices Dhansak, a dish of mutton from the south of India, prepared with a masala of freshly roasted spices Rendang daging, Indonesian beef dish Salmon fillet, steamed and marinated Arabic style South African vegetable curry with beans, maize, coriander and cumin
The above dishes are served with: Noodles, white and fried rice Selection of bread types with butter, oil and sea salt
Desserts Spekkoek (Dutch-Indonesian layered cake) Polish Babka, a turban-shaped cake, filled with fruit Mexican Arroz con Leche, rice pudding with cinnamon and raisins American cheesecake All prices exclude VAT, including staff costs and our basic dishes, buffet materials, buffets and standing tables.
Lowest rates, best conditions Beurs van Berlage is a full service venue: all aspects of your congress or event, including the hotel bedrooms for your guests are taken care of. Beurs van Berlage Hotel Service guarantees the lowest rates and best conditions – also when your guests are paying for their own bedrooms. To accommodate you in the best possible way, you find an overview of specially selected hotels able to welcome large groups of quests. NH Krasnapolsky * * * * * 468 rooms
Authentic ambiance Views over the vibrant Dam Square Beurs van Berlage within 5 minutes walking distance
DoubleTree by Hilton * * * * 553 rooms
Light & bright Spectacular Sky Lounge and Sky Terrace Beurs van Berlage within 7 minutes walking distance
Ibis Amsterdam Centre * * * 363 rooms
Modern ambiance View over the IJ river Beurs van Berlage within 7 minutes walking distance
Inntel Amsterdam Centre * * * 239 rooms
Contemporary Situated next to a traffic free square Beurs van Berlage within 3 minutes walking distance
For questions or reservations, you can contact us via +31(0)20 531 33 90 or Hotelservice@beursvanberlage.nl.
Beurs van Berlage offers an extremely fast internet infrastructure using glass fibre, that you can use for your event. The basic infrastructure is connected to an immediate glass fibre connection, which ensures that the speed and reliability is always high-quality. The Wi-Fi can handle large quantities of users at the same time. The transmitters are outfitted with the latest standards and can be customized by us to meet your demands. Two separate networks can function at the same time on Beurs van Berlage infrastructure. That way, separate services within an event, such as press, desk, production and sponsors can be connected separately, which is extra safe and ensures a faster transmission of (internet) data. Lastly, (a part of) the glass fibre can be configured for Live TV / Radio broadcasts. A direct connection to the Media Gateway and Master Control room (live TV connection centre) in Hilversum is possible. A live TV broadcast in another country or continent, or the livestreaming to (a) Youtube (channel) is also a possibility. WIFI options For your event, a wireless network with your name or the name of your event is configured. You yourself can decide what the login name and the password will be. We advise you to use small letters, because of the usage of cell phones. Landlines In almost every room in Beurs van Berlage a fixed internet connection can be made. The fixed connection gives you reliability, since it uses a constant bandwidth (you can choose between 10 or 100 Mbit – up/down equal and whether you want a public IP or not). This makes creating your own network possible. You can also livestream or create a VLAN network this way, and you can set up a very reliable dedicated line in your stand or demo room Switches Beurs van Berlage possesses a number of switches that can offer one or several fixed connections on specific locations. We advise you to use these switches. Beurs van Berlage possesses a number of switches which are connected to 1 line in (fixed internet line) which sprouts 12 lines out, but we also have a large 48 gate switch (1 in and 48 out). Telephony Various telephone facilities can be used, using the company network with a landline. Custom work & special configurations Beurs van Berlage works with H&S Computerservices, an ICT company that specialises in (large-scale) ICT solutions for events. All special configurations, expansions of the system, with or without glass fibre connections, are possible. Ask your Account Manager or Event Manager about the possibilities.
Digital developments are rapidly changing in the conference and event branche. You can modernize your event with the free event app: Momice. With Momice you can create your own professional mobile event website in five simple steps. Engage with your attendees by inviting them in style, offering the guidance they need and create buzz on their smartphones and tablets. The event tool has the following options: Event site tool The organization creates a mobile website for the conference or event in 5 simple steps. Registration tool With Momice, all delegates can register for the conference. E-mail tool As soon as the event is published; you can easily send e-mails to all delegates and invite them for the event. Location, Information &Navigation Tool You can connect Momice to Google Maps. With this, delegates will be navigated to the destination. Floorplan By sharing floorplans of the location, you can inform delegates about program and location. Sponsoring & Partners: You can add an extra page where sponsors and partners of the event can advertise. Guest list With the guest list page you can show your delegates who is attending the event.
A large congress often goes hand in hand with an exhibition. When it comes to building exhibition stands, many things are possible in Beurs van Berlage. Whether it's ordinary stand construction, exceptionally large and tall stands, or anything in between, we have seen it all. We would love to share our expertise in this, in order to let the organisation of your event run as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Gielissen Interiors & Exhibitions Beurs van Berlage cooperates with Gielissen. This company manages the entire stand construction and exhibitions process. Stand construction large or small, the entire exhibition process or only a part of it, mobile presentations, profit calculation, whatever you need: Gielissen is ready to help you out. Gielissen know exactly how exchange communication works. What instruments are most effective, how a stand stopping is powered, how your exhibition receives maximum exposure. They develop preand post-processes and entire exchange participation campaigns. They possess the technology, audiovisual media and a large range of options to design stands. On the day of the event, they will be there to supervise the construction and make sure everything is in order.
Beurs van Berlage has started a cooperation with Gielissen in which packages have been compiled, so that it is easy for you to make an order or to let the exhibitors themselves make an order. On a specially developed web shop, you can choose from various stands or furniture packages, of which even the colours and their design have been based on Beurs van Berlage so that the entire picture looks great. If you wish to employ this service, please contact your account manager. He or she will make sure that you are immediately contacted on behalf of Gielissen.
CLC-VECTA Event Insurance Organizing stock exchanges, conferences and events has many risks. What is to happen if the keynote speaker falls ill or if the location becomes inaccessible due to heavy weather? Since the Beurs van Berlage is member of the CLC-VECTRA guarantee fund, you are able to use the services of the CLC-VECTRA Event Insurance. The CLC-VECTRA Event Insurance provides you with the certainty that you are covered against financial repercussions as a result of a variety of calamities which can interfere with or prevent an event from taking place. For instance: Coverage against cancelled events Coverage of the postponement of an event due to cancellation 20% additional coverage Very easy registration for signing up for the insurance Quick claim settlement Insolvency coverage Co-insurance for accidents and liability risks For more information please have a look at: www.clcvecta.nl Contact details: E- Mail: Telephone number:
CLC-VECTAeventverzekering@meeus.com +31 35 - 539 92 29
Pre-financing & Guarantee Fund (VGF) The VGF was set up over 25 years ago, and was an initiative of the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions (NBTC), the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and some twenty organizations in the Dutch conference industry. The Pre-financing & Guarantee Fund (VGF) was set up to take away the financial concerns of conference organizers and is intended to give organizers of international, multiple-day conferences in Holland increased financial security. The fund helps conference organizers to cover pre-conference expenses and other financial risks. It encourages organizers to realize conferences. The aim of the fund is to encourage organizers to hold their conference in Holland. The VGF combines two separate schemes; a pre-financing scheme and a guarantee scheme. We offer you the possibility to use these two schemes separately or to combine the two. The pre-financing scheme In the preparatory stages of the conference, the organizer has to deal with various aspects that must be paid for. Examples are the costs for establishing a foundation, a down payment for the accommodation, and expenses incurred for developing marketing tools, such as a brochure, first announcement, or website. As the registration fees will not be received until later, the organizers may not always be able to fund these initial expenses. The pre-financing scheme of the VGF can help to pay these costs. Conference organizers may apply to the VGF for an interest-free loan, free of charge; a kind of subsidy scheme for conferences. The loan is capped at â‚Ź 90,000, with the actual amount depending on the size of the conference and the liquidity forecast. The guarantee scheme All conference budgets have expenses and income. A limited risk only is attached to the costs, because conference organizers can benefit from the knowledge, experience and the stable infrastructure of the conference industry. The income, however, is less solid. Most of the income, apart from possible sponsoring, comes from the registration fees of the attendees. This is exactly where the main risk lies for organizers. If the attendance level falls short of expectations, this yields less income, which will impact the overall conference budget. In order to minimize this risk, the VGF offers the possibility of a guarantee. This guarantee allows the conference organization to guarantee that the event will take place, in spite of possible disappointing numbers of attendees.