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Groningen

Located in the cultural heart of Northern Netherlands, Groningen is one of the youngest and happiest cities of Europe. It is the perfect city for any type of meeting, conference, convention, or event. The city offers a variety of locations; from large capacity venues to intimate gems, each easily accessible. Groningen is also home to many international festivals and events.

  • 25+ hotels with thousands of rooms.
  • Home to several acclaimed international festivals and events.
  • Easily accessible by shuttle bus, car, train or Groningen Airport Eelde.

Innovators in Key Industries

A playground for technological and scientific innovation, Groningen is one of the nation’s leading cities in the energy transition, healthy ageing, digital society, biobased economy and agrifood. With its excellent digital infrastructure, no wonder the city is home to two world class universities, a University Medical center and companies like Google, IBM, HackerOne and Chordify.

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    Energy

    Energy modernization is transitioning the Netherlands to more sustainable systems.

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    Life Science & Health

    Cooperation between Scientific partners is generating leading health solutions.

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    High Tech Systems and Materials

    Advanced technological innovations help drive progress for many industries in the Netherlands.

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    Agriculture & Food

    Helping to solve one of the greatest global challenges is innovations in Agriculture and Food.

Let’s meet in Groningen

Groningen has hosted hundreds of international conferences. It is the host city of Odyssey, the world’s biggest Blockchain and A.I. Hackathon. It also organizes Eurosonic, the largest European music showcase festival.

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DOT Groningen

This unique venue is truly a ‘one of kind’ complete with multiple meeting spaces, all designed to provide a special atmosphere for your guests.

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SPOT Groningen

SPOT Groningen is the organization behind cultural venues De Oosterpoort and the Stadsschouwburg.

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Martinikerk

For a special presentation and historic atmosphere in the center of Groningen, the Martinikerk offers several spaces to provide an impressive and inspiring backdrop for your next meeting or event.

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Martiniplaza

Martiniplaza is the gateway to the city of Groningen and has a capacity for up to 10.000 guests.

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EM2

A place where creativity and sustainability are of paramount importance. EM2’s premises are suited to accommodate a vast range of events.

Unique Venues

Groningen has a wide range of unique venues in the heart of Groningen. (lol) → Groningen has a wide range of unique venues in the heart of the city.

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Groningen Conventions

Take advantage of the experience offered by Groningen Conventions to help you plan, select a venue and manage the details of a meeting or event in Northern Netherlands with you.

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