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What do experts say about their experience in Leiden, City of Science?

Many great conferences have taken place in Leiden. Learn all about their experiences in Leiden, City of Science

"Last year, Leiden hosted more conferences than ever before, and we are now one of the most important congress cities in the Netherlands."

 

Henri Lenferink | Mayor of Leiden

about Leiden European City of Science

  • Carolien van Zoest | Universiteit Leiden

    Carolien van Zoest | Universiteit Leiden

    Secretary / Editor at Leiden University

    "Thank you very much for your assistance and support during our conference! We reflect back on a busy but successful week. The city banners certainly contributed to the festive atmosphere. It was a pleasure to have you visit and witness the conference in action, and we also appreciate your posts about it on Linked-in and Twitter! The City Guide Books and Science Route Books were distributed to all participants, and they undoubtedly made good use of them, as well as the webpage with tourist information."

    International Congress of Egypotologists 2023 (ICE 2023) 

    Leiden, The Nederlands

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  • Mariya Gabriel | European Commission

    European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth (2019-2023)

    “I believe that by investing in the young scientific community and encouraging Europe’s research talents to keep pursuing their career and become innovators, no challenge is insurmountable”

    EU TalentOn 2022

    Leiden, The Netherlands

  • Kurt Deketelaere | Secretary-General of LERU

    Kurt Deketelaere | Secretary-General of LERU

    Professor at KU Leuven

    "LERU will continue to be the primary champion of pioneering research and education. It is universities themselves that are driving the development of a sustainable and resilient society..."

    LERU 2022

    Leiden, The Netherlands

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  • Hester Bijl | Leiden University

    Hester Bijl | Leiden University

    Rector Magnificus

    "...After countless online meetings during the coronavirus pandemic, we can finally meet up again in person. That really is conducive to a creative and inspiring exchange of ideas." 

    LERU 2022

    Leiden, The Netherlands

     

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  • Ferry Breedveld and Corinne Hofman | Champions of ESOF 2022

    Ferry Breedveld and Corinne Hofman | Champions of ESOF 2022

    Ferry Breedveld - former professor at the University of Leiden

    Corinne Hofman - professor at the university of Leiden

    " The fact that we have been awarded this conference re-amphasis our scientific position as a city of knowledge once again." 

    ESOF 2022

    Leiden, The Netherlands

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  • Marjo Buijs | Projectmanager EUCYS 2022

     Marjo Buijs - Projectmanager EUCYS 2022

    "I think the event was a great success. The main venue was the Hooglandse Kerk, which was a great venue for us. It was a very positive experience because the church is completely empty and very white. You can really dress up the church to your conference style, which is nice. The church looks very neutral. It's easy to enhance the experience there with signage and other programming activities. It was also great because it was really in the heart of Leiden. This helped our guests experience Leiden because they could walk from their hotels to the venue. We set up a scientific playground at the Hooglandse Kerk, which helped visitors, as it was a place they could come to discover science and culture in an interactive way. We set up a giant swing, for example, and a planetarium. In the end, we received very high ratings, with some people saying it was the best EUCYS edition hosted in 33 years."

    EUCYS 2022

    Leiden, The Netherlands

Past events in Leiden

  • EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF)

    EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF) 2022

  • International Conference on Industrial Ecology

    International Conference on Industrial Ecology

  • Medical Delta Conference

    Medical Delta Conference 2022

  • EU Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS)

    Conference Film 2022 - Short EUCYS

  • Dutch Life Sciences Conference

    Dutch Life Sciences Conference 2022

  • League of European Research Universities (LERU)

    League of European Research Universities (LERU)

  • L-CID Conference

    L-CID Conference 2022 - Development Matters - Aftermovie
"Attending conferences in your field allows you to exchange ideas, experience and updates with fellow experts. Often, you can learn about the newest discoveries and approaches that are not yet available in the literature."
 

Prof. dr. Douwe D. Breimer

Former Rector Magnificus & Chairman of the Executive Board of Leiden University

Why others have chosen Leiden

  • IPFA/EBA Symposium 2024

    "We are proud to host our 3rd Biannual IPFA/EBA Symposium on Plasma Collection and Supply in Leiden, being the city of Science. Close to the airport and therefore easily accessible, Leiden is a small and intimate city that perfectly fits our Symposium."

  • Academia Ophthalmologica Internationalis 2025

    "Professor Martine Jager, emeritus professor at LUMC, has recently won the 50th anniversary congress of the Academia Ophthalmologica Internationalis (AOI) for Leiden. The beautiful historic city centre and the many must-sees have led the board and the participants to choose Leiden. The 50th anniversary of the AOI will be celebrated with an international congress and various social activities in June 2025 in Leiden."

Scientific Events in 2023

Conference Testimonials

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