Venue

KIT is a knowledge centre, business location and hospitality venue with a mission: to contribute to an inclusive and sustainable world. From the campus in Amsterdam and through a global partner network, KIT enables people and communities to bring about positive change.

The history of KIT Royal Tropical Institute dates back to 1871, when the world’s first colonial museum opened its doors in Haarlem. The Koloniaal Museum collected and exhibited objects from the Dutch colonies in ‘the East’, primarily from Indonesia, as well as Suriname and the various Caribbean islands in ‘the West’. The museum was an initiative of the Nederlandsche Maatschappij tot Bevordering van Nijverheid en Handel (Netherlands Society for the Promotion of Industry and Trade), the Maatschappij for short.

With an impressive capacity of 453 people and a spacious area of 400 m², Queen Máxima Hall offers a unique setting for plenary sessions, knowledge exchange, and conferences. The hall features an imposing ceiling and a historical mural, all complemented by state-of-the-art technology.

You can enjoy comfortable fixed theater seating that ensures maximum attention for speakers, whether in the main hall or on the balcony.