Informal programme

For those who arrive the day before the official programme commences, the Amsterdam Host Committee has organised an informal Sunday afternoon and evening programme.

Amsterdam is steeped in history, contrasted with a modern flair and outlook. Our informal Sunday programme provides participants a taste of both aspects! You will also have theopportunity to meet your fellow Conference attendees in an informal setting to get that special ‘Closely Held’ feeling.

Take a tour (14.30 - 16.30)

Join either of two private guided tours – please see details below. See Amsterdam’s world famous Rijksmuseum art collection or take a walking tour of the historic Amsterdam city centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Rijksmuseum

There are two tours available, with a maximum of three groups per tour. Please note places for each tour are limited to 12 people.

Tour 1: Highlights of the Rijksmuseum

Tour 2: Highlights of the Dutch Golden Age

Meet: 1430 at the museum main entrance.

Cost: €30

OR

Historic Amsterdam walking tour

Accompany your expert guide on a one-hour walking tour through the historic canal district of Amsterdam with its quaint streets and waterscapes, and visit the very special, lesser-known courtyard houses of old Amsterdam. You then have the opportunity to explore the streets and byways of old Amsterdam on your own, or to enjoy a drink and snack at one of the many restaurants or bars in the area.

Meet: 1400.

Cost: €25

The meet up location will be sent by email to those have registered for the walking tour.

Informal drink and dinner (18.00 - 21.00)

Scheepskameel Restaurant, Gebouw 024A, Kattenburgerstraat 5, 1018, Amsterdam

Have a pre-dinner with colleagues at the restaurant, or outdoor patio if the weather permits, with a view over the Amsterdam harbour and the neighbouring Maritime Museum(Scheepvaartmuseum). Enjoy a four-course dinner with wine and coffee at this former naval kitchen.

Please note space is limited and is allocated on a first come, firstserved basis.

Price: €75

Reservation and payment

The Sunday activities are open to all delegates and are to be paid in advance to the Host Committee as detailed below.

To reserve your place please confirm attendance in advance to AmsterdamHostCommittee@gmail.com by 30 April 2022 at the latest and make pre-payment as per instructions. Places are limited so please book in advance to avoid disappointment. Up to one accompanying person per delegate will be allowed.