
Business in Amsterdam
The Dutch capital is a key launchpad to the European market, attracting forward-thinking companies from around the world to shape a better future. Where good ideas grow better, Amsterdam offers an open business environment, fuelled by a strong ethos of collaboration, diverse talent pool and a work-life balance that is among the best. Be part of a thriving business landscape, alongside likeminded innovators, cutting-edge startups, social entrepreneurs, and world-changing innovation.
Amsterdam claims top spot on the Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index 2024
Amsterdam ranks #2 in fDi’s European Cities and Regions of the Future 2024
The Netherlands ranks #6 in the 2024 World Happiness Report
Everything you need to know
Catch up with the latest news

9 July 2025
Delta Electronics announces EMEA expansion in the Amsterdam Area

7 July 2025
Dexter Energy raises €23M to expand AI platform for renewable energy management

30 June 2025
Netherlands ranks among world’s top 10 for energy transition progress

26 June 2025
Companies shaping sustainable urban development in Amsterdam

24 June 2025
Dutch startup scene maintains global top 10 ranking

18 June 2025
TNW Conference lands at NDSM Amsterdam

10 June 2025
XTransfer plans expansion with European HQ in Amsterdam

3 June 2025
EU Commission approves €1.2bn Dutch scheme for industrial decarbonisation

28 May 2025
13 FutureFest highlights for innovation leaders in Amsterdam
Upcoming business events

05
Jul '25
27
Dec '25
Founders Running Club Amsterdam
10:00 - 12:00
Vondelpaviljoen

19
Jul '25
29
Nov '25
Club Welkomsterdam Games Night
16:00 - 18:00
Koentact Dutch Language School

22
Jul '25
23
Jul '25
16th World Conference on Midwifery, Nursing And Primary Health Care
09:00 - 18:00
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam – Arena Towers

21
Aug '25
Webinar: Dutch education system - August 2025
17:00 - 18:00
Online
Tickets Available

02
Sep '25
09
Dec '25
Free career support: online sessions
10:30 - 12:30
Online

03
Sep '25
05
Nov '25
Career workshop
09:30 - 12:00
UWV WERKbedrijf Amsterdam
Tickets Available

23
Sep '25
24
Sep '25
The Things Conference 2025
At various times
De Kromhouthal

08
Oct '25
09
Oct '25
World Summit AI 2025
08:00 - 18:00
TAETS Art and Event Park
Tickets Available

11
Oct '25
IamExpat Fair The Hague 2025
10:00 - 17:00
Grote Kerk

20
Oct '25
22
Oct '25
SIOP 2025
09:00 - 18:00
RAI Amsterdam

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