Organising a convention in Friesland

Innovators in Key Industries

Friesland is a global leader in several areas of knowledge, such as Water Technology, Sustainable Agriculture & Circularity. The innovative solutions provided by Friesland in these sectors enjoy global attention, recognition and admiration.

Topsports in Friesland is also gaining international attention and success. The province is investing in modern facilities and training programs to support athletes and develop talent. The showpiece is Thialf, the skating heart of the world. These centres of expertise make Friesland an attractive destination for international business conferences!

Portrait Nick Boersma Circular Friesland walking on decking

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Water technology

Water technology offers sensational solutions to world problems such as water pollution and energy shortage. With Wetsus & Water Alliance in Leeuwarden, Friesland has a unique research institute that rightly makes the Frisian capital city the European Capital of Water Technology.

A participant of the IFCN Dairy Congress during one of the field excursions, visiting a sustainable Frisian cow farm

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Sustainable agriculture

Friesland invests in the right balance between economy and ecology and emphasises on the importance of nature-inclusive agriculture. Research centre the Dairy campus welcomes people from all over the world every day to share this knowledge for a sustainable future.

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Circular Economy

Friesland was named the world’s most circular region in 2025 at the World Circular Economy Forum in São Paulo. This recognition crowns years of collaboration between companies, governments and knowledge institutions working with Vereniging Circulair Friesland. The region shows how joining forces accelerates innovation, speeds up implementation, and boosts engagement, especially in high-impact sectors.

Unique Venues

Unique venue Ecological meeting venue De Laape in Warten

As the largest province in the Netherlands, Friesland offers everything you need for distinctive business tourism. From small-scale strategy sessions in wide-open landscapes to multi-day conferences in Leeuwarden, the region provides modern conference venues, easy accessibility, comfortable accommodations and a strong network of sustainable service providers. Surrounded by water, space and characterful historic towns, organizations will find an inspiring yet highly professional setting for their meetings, events and corporate gatherings.

Conference venues in Friesland

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WTC

Westcord WTC hotel together with WTC Expo is Friesland's largest event venue.

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Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie

Stadsschouwburg De Harmonie is the largest theatre in the Northern Netherlands and is the setting for a variety of business events every year.

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Landgoed Lauswolt

In breath-taking surroundings lies Friesland's best-kept secret: Lauswolt Estate. Ideal for a wide variety of upper-class business events.

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UNESCO World Heritage Woudagemaal

The largest still functioning steam pumping station in the world and also a unique location for business meetings or events.

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Sportstad Heerenveen

In addition to the ice-skating hall in Thialf, Sportstad Heerenveen can offer large spaces and a special experience for corporate events.

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