…the event of any differences of interpretation between the Dutch original of these General Terms & Conditions and any translation thereof, the interpretation following the Dutch text shall be binding….
…sabbatical The words of designer Stefan Sagmeister about the impact of free time stayed with him. Sagmeister closes his office once every seven years for the duration of one year,…
…all of the participants introduce themselves.’ The objective of the welcoming session is to explain anything that is unclear and establish a friendly vibe for the rest of the day…
…A very effective form of word-of-mouth advertising. 3. Personal promotion Personalisation is not really a recent trend in and of itself, but the use thereof in events certainly is! You…
…feels like coming home for me, as though I am actually part of the family.” The strength of DeFabrique According to Melvin, the strength of DeFabrique lies in its young…
…I managed the daily operation of an association with around 35 committees and 4,000 members for a year. You really get thrown off the deep end with just one instruction;…
…beforehand. For example, is there sufficiently clear signage? 6. Record the conference using video and photography of the highest possible level. For example, how about a live stream? The live…
…recruit people for the next edition of your event. And don’t forget the fact that live streaming deals with the geographic boundaries of any event; people from all over the…
…one person stays at the table and the other participants move on to the next table. The person who remains seated gives the new group a summary of the discussed…
Welcome to the Stoomerij! The former engine behind the mengvoederfabriek, now takes care of the smooth course of your event. The former engine room is sturdy, but also airy and…
…passion and responsibility. A successful Unconference is determined by the passion of the participants which is being fed by their sense of responsibility towards the theme. 2. Stick to the…
…in the air or on the ground. For example, if the theme of your festival is ‘sports’ or ‘performance’, how about a running track with the numbers of the various…
…the one hand, people will more carefully consider whether they actually want to and are able to attend, and on the other hand, they will make more of an effort…
…that maximum behaviour change and impact can be achieved by letting the guests decide on the content of the agenda. THE FOUNDATION Howard Owen created the foundation for Unconferences at…
…is a chef and the mastermind behind the summery beverage of the year: ThijsTea. Its refreshing combination of iced tea and salvaged fruits has generated a lot of support and…
…in some way? The answer is yes! The combination of an event app and a beacon network allows you to easily create interaction between the real world and the digital…
…to use their product only in moderation. With non-alcoholic varieties, there is no need for such cautioning! Non-alcoholic beer represents a way for breweries to show that they take their…
…choosing an event type that revolves around the visitor. During an Unconference, Corporate Festival or Chaos Event, for example, it is all about freedom of choice and the intrinsic motivation…
…press of a button. The fact that they themselves have to press the button makes for a valuable addition to existing technologies, because it ensures optimum user activation. One press…
The ‘Smederij’s multifunctional rooms are events venue DeFabrique’s latest proud addition. The proportion of glass lends a transparent character to this extraordinary building. ‘The repurposing of this old mixed feed…
…can you achieve all of these aims at once? The answer is very simple: organise a hackathon! We’ve compiled a list of the most important FAQs for you. What is…
…yet ready to go home, there will be one final surprise. A pint-sized door to Silo will open to reveal an entire club decked out in the style of Berlin’s…
…online and will often buy tickets there. This is your first chance to gather some valuable information: 1. Facebook Pixel Whether your event website provides information, sells tickets or is…
…Broers, the son of Martin and Marion Broers, is the fifth generation Broers to be running their family business, the Dorresteyn Butcher Shop in Maarssen. The shop has been a…
The cabled roof and the sturdy looking balcony are the eyecatchers of the Copraloods. The livestreamstudio is characterised by the robust and industrial look with high-tech caliber. We will determine…
During the annual SundaySchool children’s clothing fair guests were introduced to the bright and spatial character of the ‘Stoomerij’. The newest addition of DeFabrique will officially open in april 2020….
…find that they prefer for their equipment to be properly protected, even when they leave their workstations for a bit. Thus, make sure there is plenty of security and take…
…one of Elrow’s strengths. 4. Confetti circus A true Elrow party has to involve your guests leaving with their hair full of confetti! As the icing on top of the…
…a result of the crisis in the 90s. ‘There was no way to influence the prices of fruit at auction, which meant that you were never sure of earning your…
…one condition if they wanted to enter the Offline Bar: to turn off their phones! DeFabrique’s Space for Space already offers guests a place to go offline. Time for the…
…offline every once in a while. He has observed the rise of a new crowd of people who considering ‘being offline’ to be the latest luxury. For example, the old…
The multifunctional rooms of the ‘Smederij’ are DeFabrique’s latest proud addition. The large proportion of glass lends a transparent character to this extraordinary building. In the afternoon, the sunlight invites…
…leading from the Copraloods to the Smederij.” Great for the environment, and great for our wallet Allart van Eck is proud of the sustainable demolition method that was used. “One…
…turn the liquid mixture into edible art right therein front of you, skillfully operating two spatulas at the same time. Looping good! The Bistro Bus The Bistro Bus’ Marion and…
The gabled roof of the ‘Copraloods’ is one of the eye catchers at DeFabrique. At 900 m², this is the second largest space at our events venue. Whether you require…
…preserved and forms the basis for our daily business operations. We will continue to show the atmosphere and experience of this location, especially this year!” “An innovative frontrunner on the…
You cannot truly know the effect of something until you have experienced it yourself; that was the motto of ‘Concept, testing ground for Event professionals’. This annual conference by the…
How else to thank your employees for their continued commitment than by throwing a sensational staff party? On 5 January, it was time for us to thank the DeFabrique team…
…Benelux area featured on topics such as stem cell therapy, progressive MS, the impact of bowel function on MS, cognition, new treatments/developments, and quality of life. Ophof is happy to…
…audience. The language of dance has the ability to really speak to people’s sense of imagination and trigger more of a response than a thousand-word speech.” Want to talk to…
…unique catering presentation to match. ‘Back in the day, delicious meals were prepared for the factory workers here at the mixed feed factory, and to this day, we continue to…
…have the children in her class listen to the St Matthew Passion in the lead-up to Easter. The class fell perfectly silent, and for one young boy, life changed forever…
…company more sustainable. ABOUT GREEN KEY This is the quality label for companies in the tourism and leisure sector that are verifiably concerned with sustainability and go beyond legislation and…
…up as an adjoining catering room or sub room. On the next floor up are four sub rooms featuring plenty of industrial details. For example, the ‘Douchelokaal’ still contains the…
…places to interact with one another and toast the year that has almost come to an end. Win-win! 2.Winter barbecue One of the most important elements of a successful Christmas…
…hand their card to one of the chefs, who prepares their meal.” Chefs on stage has already received very positive reviews from a number of clients. “Guests always like being…
…popular feature, as was the PRO zone for more advanced tea lovers. With over 55 exhibitors, the tea market at the festival was the largest one ever organised in the…
The ‘Magazijn’ is a newly constructed space under the original DeFabrique roof. The wooden floors and industrial decor can house anywhere from 40 to 200 people and provide the perfect…
The slogan for the 2017 Accenture Innovation Awards was ‘To lead in the new, you must innovate in the now’. This was the eleventh edition of the leading event for…
…the charging station 3. The charging cable will be locked in place during the charging process 4. Once the battery is full, the charging process will stop automatically From now…
…a while DeFabrique was honored with the international eco-label for sustainable organizations: the Green Key.” To receive the eco-label, an organization is required to see the environment as a first…
…be the only public event on this list. Adventurous travelers gathered during the information day of travel expert Sawadee. We bet you caught the travel bug after seeing this aftermovie!…
Every year, the Dutch Bible Society or NBG organises a free Bible Festival that revolves entirely around the Bible, specially intended for children and their parents/caretakers. To accommodate this inspiring…
The roof of our ‘Havenloods‘ has been sparkling in the sunlight for the past week; one week ago, we installed 334 solar panels to generate 87,000kWh annually, which is enough…
The international Dell EMC Forum is organised in several countries using the same format, and of course, the Netherlands had to feature on the road show’s travel schedule as well….
Once again, the Dutch Royal Physical Therapy Association or KNGF organised the Day of the Physical Therapist at DeFabrique. Over 1,600 physical therapists attended lectures about relevant science, their profession,…
…crispy golden chips, and sizeable hamburgers.” Thanks to its cool appearance, the Food Ambulance makes for the perfect addition to DeFabrique’s existing concepts. Original and quick The event producers are…
The creation of innovating, surprising, and delicious catering concepts is very important to DeFabrique. Opening a bottle of soft drink? ‘There’s nothing exciting about that these days!’ argued operational manager…
…DNA in every building’, and turned the staff event into a journey of discovery, called Expedition HOMIJ. Engineers and location managers alike, all were challenged on this hot Saturday night….
…pre-wrapped sandwich off the rolling cart, without any spills or messes: perfect for serving lots of people at the same time. 3. Robust bar Gin tonics are all the rage…
…for an intimate party in an atmosphere akin to the Berlin club scene. A pint-sized, 1.5-metre-tall door leads into the ‘Kalvermelkfabriek‘. Combined, these two spaces can accommodate up to 1,200…
Once again, training institute Alex van Groningen chose DeFabrique as the site for their annual conference, 2016 Finance Transformation. In previous years, a lot of attention was paid to the…
…to bring joy to all of the guests with the food he bears. Referencing his eponymous Minion friend, Stuart’s industrial appearance will add an element of surprise to your event….
During the HOMIJ Technische Installaties company party on May 21st, the company’s employees and management set off in a new direction together. The event was organised by D&B Eventmarketing, and…
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We knew it as soon as we saw the first morning rays hit the robust features of this old mixed feed factory in Utrecht: this is a place of limitless…
…old factory stools that featured in old factories back in the 1930s. The industrial look and feel of steel, wood, and the colour green is once again part of DeFabrique!…
…decorated stalls. Guests are given a stylish wooden board and can then visit the stalls of their choosing to go ‘shopping’ and compile their own breakfast, lunch or dinner,” food…
…involved in the production of calf’s milk. With its original silos, remains of machinery, and stylish industrial vintage furniture, the ‘Kalvermelkfabriek’ makes for a striking location for your corporate festival,…
…the ready to answer any questions and inspired the specialists by providing new perspectives on how to set up a store, based on each retailer’s specific region. The overarching motto…
The first indoor edition of techno festival SOENDA at DeFabrique was completely sold out well in advance. According to organiser Elevation Events, our venue was crying out for a techno…
…‘The State of the Education System’ conference. Together, they looked for solutions to various issues. During the event, minister Bussemaker and deputy minister Dekker were presented with a book, ‘De…
Silo 61 is a cool, robust location at the heart of DeFabrique. The old hoists on the ceiling, the authentic transport crates scattered around the room, and the exposed silos…
…informed regarding all of the latest products. The 1200-metre route across the trade floor, shaped and coloured like athletics tracks, hinted at the event’s overall theme: SPAR is raising the…
…of course! Each year a fierceless competition ignites in eight different categories: climate, education, finance, health, lifestyle and work, mobility, nutrition and safety. With the Innovation Playground as the centre…
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…make for the perfect space for fairs, parties, and conferences up till 600 guests. The mezzanine is the perfect space to set up your entertainment and eye-catching decoration. Combining locations…
Every year, programmers, agents, and event managers take their pick of a large range of (street) theatre performances to entertain their guests. In the span of two days, STRTFSTVL presented…
At the end of the year, the whole of the Netherlands cannot help but smile at Coca-Cola’s festive commercial featuring their well-known Christmas Truck. At the same time, Coca-Cola European…
Alfa Accountants en Adviseurs has been around for 75 years now, and as such, a massive celebration was organised by and for Alfa. To thank the employees for their hard…
…maintenance chain in the Netherlands. The franchise company celebrated as much in festive spirits during the Profile Autumn Gathering on 20 September, presented by populair Dutch host; Jack van Gelder….
…a real racetrack as the decor! Before the after-party started, the evening took an astronomical turn during the plenary session, with the exploration of the unknown as a central theme….
…this event on 27 May in collaboration with Binck, offering visitors a peek into the future. After all, the stock market often tends to be one step ahead of the…
…there was no lack of delicious food and drink during the Van Lanschot Kempen company party! The company presented its new logo at the party, the finishing touch after the…
…taste wines, beers, and spirits. Moreover, it was a double feast for the taste buds, because Mitra also took its retailers on a journey into the world of food pairings!…
…Agenda 2020 – Organising Together’ conference. In the imaginary town of Turfbrug, the focus was on creating awareness, acquiring and sharing knowledge, and joining forces at the overarching government level….
The annual awards ceremony for the event marketing awards, the Golden Giraffe, was held at DeFabrique this year. In close collaboration with organiser EventBranche and a number of partners and…
The Transport & Support Service, DV&O in Dutch, has been around for 20 years now, an occasion that was celebrated on a grand scale at DeFabrique. The Kik performed on…
Each year, Iv-Groep organises a New Year’s party for its staff, their families, and their retired former employees. 35 babies played together at daycare, the teenagers chased one another in…
Personal digital communication must be put on the map, which is why over 500 digital marketing professionals from various industries gathered at DeFabrique for the fourth year in a row…
LEF marketing & events specialises in events for national and international IT companies. During the Digital Transformation Conference, experts and fellow industry professionals taught the national and international guests how…
Twice a year, Samsung presents its new range to the buyers of various electronics stores. Around thirty sales managers presented their clients with the latest models: fridges, televisions, washing machines,…
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