Attend
AtmosphereConf 2027 takes place in the Netherlands from Thursday 29 April to Sunday 2 May 2027. Venue to be confirmed soon!
Conference guide
Four days in the Netherlands
- When
- 29.04–02.05
- Where
- The Netherlands
King’s Day falls on Tuesday 27 April, two days before we start.
- 01
If you like the party/crazy: arrive early and you’ll see the city at its busiest and most orange.
- 02
If you prefer to avoid that: arrive on the 28th.
What’s happening in the Netherlands around the conference
Plan your arrival and stay around the Netherland’s busiest spring week.
| Date | What’s happening | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 March – 9 May | Keukenhof tulip gardens open, so also during the conference | |
| Mon 26 April | King’s Night (Koningsnacht): parties and club nights across the city | |
| Tue 27 April | King’s Day (Koningsdag): the whole city turns orange | |
| Wed 28 April | City recovers. Best day to arrive | |
| Thu 29 April – Sun 2 May | AtmosphereConf 2027 | Event |
| Tue 4 May | Remembrance Day (Dodenherdenking): two minutes of silence at 20:00 | |
| Wed 5 May | Liberation Day (Bevrijdingsdag): free festivals across the country | |
| Thu 6 May | Ascension Day (Hemelvaartsdag): public holiday, busy trains | |
| Sat 8 – Sun 9 May | National Mill Day: windmills open to visitors | |
| Sun 9 May | Keukenhof’s last day of the season |
Handy info
- 01Getting here and getting around
- 02Accessibility and limited mobility
- 03Where to stay
- 04Netherlands on a budget
- 05Neighbourhood around the venue
- 06Things to do
- 07Dos and don’ts
- 08King’s Day
- 09After the conference
- Language
- Dutch, but nearly everyone speaks English, especially in the cities. A “dank je wel” (thank you) always goes down well.
- Emergency number & non-emergency police
- 112 (police, fire, ambulance) & 0900-8844
- Time zone
- CEST (UTC+2)
- Power sockets
- type C/F, 230V
- Sunset in early May
- around 21:00, so evenings are long and light.