Amsterdam Impact Makers Network

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for researchers, innovators, clinicians, entrepreneurs, policymakers and other experts who want to connect their field with Amsterdam’s international conference community. You have a clear connection to the city through your work, research, organisation or network, and are recognised as an expert or trusted voice in your field. 

You bring an international professional or association network, ideally with connections to boards, committees or conference decision-makers. You enjoy working with others, are reliable and feel comfortable representing your field and Amsterdam. Above all, you see opportunities for conferences to advance knowledge, partnerships and talent, and want your work to contribute to wider societal progress. 

The network is a carefully curated group of approximately 30 experts from universities and research institutions, public organisations, innovative companies and scale-ups. Together, they represent six areas: 

• Artificial Intelligence & Tech 
• Life Sciences & Health
• Food & Sustainability
• Mobility 
• Climate & Energy 
• Circular Economy 

These areas reflect Amsterdam’s priorities and support sustainable urban development. 

What do we want to achieve together?

Together, we aim to attract international conferences that matter to Amsterdam and your professional field—and help them create value beyond the event itself. By connecting visiting experts and conference organisers with local researchers, businesses, organisations and communities, we create opportunities to exchange knowledge, build partnerships and put ideas into practice. 

Your expertise helps us identify relevant conferences and connect them with the people and initiatives working on related challenges in Amsterdam. You can also help shape programmes that bring conference knowledge to local organisations and communities. Your expertise helps us identify relevant conferences and connect them with the people and initiatives working on related challenges in Amsterdam. You can also help shape programmes that bring conference knowledge to local organisations and communities. 

See our Event Showcase page to explore examples of recent impact programmes.

What do we ask of you?

Participation is deliberately light and focused on practical contributions. We may ask you to: 

• Identify an international conference that could be a good fit for Amsterdam 
• Introduce us to a relevant person, professional association or decision-maker 
• Support a conference bid - a proposal to host an event- with a quote, introduction, your name or a presentation to decision-makers. 

You may also share your expertise at a network gathering or help develop a programme that connects a conference with local organisations and communities. This is a practical partnership rather than an honorary title: small, targeted actions that can make a meaningful difference. 

What can we offer you?

The Amsterdam Convention Bureau helps you turn your expertise and international connections into opportunities for your field and Amsterdam. As an Impact Maker, you gain: 

• Practical support: help with attracting international conferences, useful tools and information, and direct access to the Amsterdam Convention Bureau and relevant city partners. 
• Visibility for your work: opportunities to share your expertise with international audiences, alongside recognition through member spotlights and the programme website. 
• New connections and collaborations: meet researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers and other experts across disciplines, in Amsterdam and internationally.
• A stronger link with Amsterdam: connect your international network with the city’s researchers, organisations and businesses. 
• Opportunities to make a difference: contribute to discussions and initiatives in your field and help international events deliver meaningful outcomes for the city. 
• Invitations to network events: take part in curated gatherings and activities with fellow Impact Makers and international conference professionals. 

For a full overview of participants, please get in touch with us at meetings@iamsterdam.com 

Interested in joining?

Would you like to use your expertise and connections to bring international conferences and Amsterdam’s knowledge community closer together? Or do you know someone who would be a great fit? We would love to hear from you. 

Get in touch at meetings@iamsterdam.com.