Venue

The 2026 Partnership Meeting will take place at the Beurs van Berlage, an iconic conference venue in the heart of Amsterdam’s city centre. Located just a few minutes’ walk from Amsterdam Central Station, the Beurs van Berlage combines historic architecture with modern functionality and is well-suited to host our global cocoa sector community.

Getting to Amsterdam

By Air:
Amsterdam is served by Schiphol International Airport (AMS), one of Europe’s major aviation hubs with direct flights from across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. From Schiphol Airport, you can reach the city centre in under 20 minutes by train. Trains run frequently and arrive directly at Amsterdam Central Station, a short walk from the venue and many nearby hotels.

By Train:
If travelling from within Europe, high-speed trains connect Amsterdam to major cities including Brussels, Paris, Frankfurt, and London. All international trains arrive at Amsterdam Central Station.

Getting Around

Amsterdam has an excellent and reliable public transport system, comprising trains, trams, buses, and ferries, operated by GVB. Most destinations in the city centre, including the Beurs van Berlage, are easily accessible by foot or tram. For convenience, delegates may purchase a GVB day pass, which allows unlimited travel on all GVB-operated transport for the duration of their stay. Taxis and ride-sharing services (Uber, Bolt) are also available, but note that traffic congestion and narrow streets can make walking or cycling faster in central areas.

Hotels

We are working with a range of hotel partners across Amsterdam’s city centre to offer delegates discounted rates and convenient access to the venue. A curated list of hotels, including group rate information and booking links, will be published on this page shortly. We recommend booking early, as February is a busy period in the city with multiple international events taking place.