Venue & Hospitality

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Conference Dates: November 11-12, 2019

Hotel Services & Amenities

  • Audio/Visual Equipment Rental.
  • Business Center.
  • Business Phone Service.
  • Complimentary Printing Service.
  • Express Mail.
  • Fax.
  • Meeting Rooms.
  • Office Rental.
  • Photo Copying Service.
  • Secretarial Service.
  • Telex.
  • Typewriter.
  • Video Conference.
  • Video Messaging.
  • Video Phone.
  • ATM.
  • Baggage Storage.

Transportation

Driving Directions to

Route Map

About City

Amsterdam is the capital and most populated municipality in the Netherlands. It has a total population of 861,000. The city is located in the province of North Holland in the west of the country. Its name derives from Amstelredamme, indicative of the city's origin around a dam in the river Amstel. The 17th-century canals of Amsterdam and the 19-20thcentury Defense Line of Amsterdam are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is ranked 1st in the world in welcoming visitors and world-class business meetings. It also leads Europe in the available surface for trade exhibitions.

In many Western countries, mental disorders are the leading cause of disability, responsible for 30-40% of chronic sick leave and costing some 3% of GDP. There are numerous hospitals, institutions in Amsterdam which are working in the field of psychiatry and psychology research and mental health care.

Amsterdam is served by Amsterdam Airport Schipol- Holland’s main international airport located 9 KM southwest of Amsterdam. Amsterdam also has a beautiful port located on the banks of the North Sea Canal and IJ. The Port of Amsterdam is the 4th busiest port by metric tonnes of cargo and 3rd biggest cruise port in Europe. 

We look forward to seeing you in Amsterdam- Venice of the North. 

REASONS TO VISIT AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS:
 
History & Culture

Amsterdam is chock full of historic and cultural sights, from bustling Dam Square to iconic street markets.

Dam Square: Amsterdam's central public square flanked by the Royal Palace is a popular gathering place for locals, tourists, and everyone in between.

Anne Frank House: No trip to Amsterdam would be complete without a visit to the Anne Frank House, a museum telling the story of the Jewish diarist.

Westerkerk: Head to this Renaissance-era Protestant church where Rembrandt is buried and climb the 278-ft spire for incredible views of Amsterdam.

Royal Palace: Built in 1808, the Royal Palace is the home of the Dutch Royal family and is open to the public when the palace is not in use.

Albert Cuyp Market: Opened in 1905, this iconic street market open six days a week is a great place to experience Dutch culture and try Dutch food.

Food

Hankering for a taste of Dutch food? In Amsterdam, you can sample all of the Dutch specialties to your heart's content. Try some of these famous dishes and snacks!

Poffertjes: These pillowy bite-sized pancakes are the ultimate Dutch sweet treat. Made in a specially crafted poffertjes pan, these delicate little morsels are eaten with powdered sugar and butter.

Bitterballen: Despite the name, these fried balls of goodness are not bitter, but in fact savory fried gravy! A popular pub snack, they pair perfectly with a glass of ice cold beer.

Stamppot: This is Dutch comfort food at its finest. Stamppot is a hearty dish of potato, carrot and onion mash served with sausage and meatballs.

Stroopwafel: The most well-known of Dutch treats, stroopwafel is a chewy waffle made from two thin layers of batter, filled with either a gooey caramel or syrup and pressed together in a waffle iron.

Beer: Dutch beer is prized throughout the world and many of these delicious brews originate in Amsterdam. In fact, there are numerous breweries inside the city which range from international powerhouses such as Heineken to smaller, independent enterprises like Brouwerij het IJ or Gebrouwen door Vrouwen.

 

Attractions & Landmarks

City Highlights