About us
Jaarbeurs organizes and facilitates exhibitions, conferences and events nationally and internationally. We create valuable encounters and connect people and markets, traders and producers. We build strong sustainable brands in the fields of health & life sciences, construction & installation, IT, logistics, education, agrifood, travel and leisure. We initiate essential changes in sustainability and digitalization. We provide innovators with housing that invites them to share knowledge and look beyond their own borders. We create economic impact and are closely connected to each other and our environment.
For almost 110 years
On May 6, 1916, we were founded in the room of the Utrecht mayor. As a response to the economic crisis of World War I. On February 26, 1917, the very first “Jaarbeurs” was organized. Jaarbeurs was to ensure that Dutch trade and business would receive a new impulse.
Established to promote trade and industry and thus prosperity. Now almost 110 years later, this ideal still forms the foundation of Jaarbeurs.
Our vision
Jaarbeurs is Europe's most innovative and sustainable organizer and facilitator by 2030. At Jaarbeurs, we believe in the power of connection.
As an indispensable link in the market, we organize and accommodate inspiring and unique meetings with impact. Impact for our customers, our visitors, our markets, our employees, our partners and our environment at home and abroad. From our renovated real estate, commercial core and as a guide in the market, we create an environment that innovates, sustainable, grows, learns and performs.
Our core values
Inspired With personal attention, passion and empathy, we exceed expectations. We create an environment that inspires, makes an impact and leaves lasting memories.
Sustainable We believe in a world where we treat each other and our environment with care. We strive for sustainable relationships with our customers, suppliers and the world around us.
Innovative By combining our experience and knowledge with the latest digital technologies, we make our events and those of our clients ever more valuable.
A place where you can be yourself
Being able to be yourself together means embracing differences and similarities. In an increasingly interconnected world, diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords, but essential pillars for a healthy (work) environment. Our events, conferences and online platforms are a meeting place where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is central, making every employee, client, partner and visitor feel welcome and valued.
More than just work
Staff association WEY
Jaarbeurs has its own staff association. Every month, in cooperation with the WEY, drinks parties are organized by different departments in our own pub. In addition, the WEY organizes fun activities such as laser gaming in the halls or a trip to the Efteling.
Impact teams
Contribute to a sustainable Jaarbeurs as an employee? In the impact teams, employees think about sustainable initiatives such as reducing waste in the office, diversity and inclusion, physical and mental vitality of employees and charitable giving.
Celebrate at Jaarbeurs
Twice a year we celebrate with the entire organization during the year-end party and summer party. Complete evenings with colleagues with, for example, a cabaret show, fantastic food, photobooths or an assault course.
