IamExpat Fair The Hague 2024: Book your workshop now!

Featuring more exhibitors than ever before, this year's IamExpat Fair The Hague will be the biggest one we've ever hosted in the iconic Grote Kerk! Spend your day discovering everything you need to know about expat life while browsing stands that bring together local businesses, service providers and expats from all over the world!

Book a seat now!

To truly make the most out of your day at the IamExpat Fair The Hague 2024, why not visit a workshop or two? Presented by experts in their field, the workshops teach you everything you need to know about being an expat in the Netherlands, from buying a house here to learning the language. And best of all, you can attend them free of charge! Take a look at the workshop programme to see all of our workshops at a glance.

The Dutch housing market

Buying a house in the Netherlands can be quite complicated for expats. Especially with the Affordable Rent Act that has been in effect since July 1. The following workshops will clear things up for you:

• 10.40 - 11.10: Welocate - An expat guide to the Dutch housing market
• 11.30 - 12.00: Expat Housing Seminar - How to buy a home in the Netherlands step-by-step
• 13.10 - 13.40: ABN AMRO International Clients - Buying a house in the Netherlands
• 13.50 - 14.20: M/V Works Mortgage & Insurance - Advice on buying and renting with the new Dutch housing laws
• 14.50 - 15.20: ING Bank - Everything you need to know about getting a mortgage

Your career in the Netherlands

Looking for a job in the Netherlands? Or maybe you want to further your career by studying an MBA? Perhaps you are thinking about starting your own business? Find out more about how to cultivate your career in the Netherlands by signing up for one of these workshops:

• 10.50 - 11.20: Great Roadmap - An expat guide to securing a job in the Netherlands
• 11.10 - 11.40: Nyenrode Business University - Boost your career and your network with Nyenrode
• 12.20 - 12.50: Xelvin - Your Dutch job search made easy
• 13.00 - 13.30: Maastricht School of Management - The role of business schools in the age of AI
• 15.40 - 16.20: Rotterdam School of Management - Navigating cultural differences in the Dutch workplace
• 16.20 - 16.50: Payingit International - Navigating your next career step in the Netherlands

Learning the Dutch language

You may think that there’s not really a need to learn Dutch, as most Dutchies are not afraid to speak English. However, knowing the language helps you get closer to the locals and could even give you an edge over other non-Dutch-speaking expats while applying for jobs. Here are some workshops you can sign up for at the IamExpat Fair that will give you a taste of what it’s like to learn Dutch:

• 14.40 - 15.10: Direct Dutch Institute - Learning Dutch is easy but look out for false friends
• 16.10 - 16.40: Going Dutch Community - Put your Dutch skills to the test with “Speed Dutching”

Expat services

Not sure how to set up your energy provider when moving into your new home? And how do you file your taxes in the Netherlands? Get these questions and more answered by the following workshops at IamExpat Fair The Hague 2024:

• 12.30 - 13.00: TOCAprojects - How to plan a renovation from start to finish
• 12.50 - 13.20: The Hague International Center - Working and living in The Hague region
• 13.40 - 14.10: Utility Direct - How to set up utilities in the Netherlands
• 14.00 - 14.30: Blue Umbrella - Filing your Dutch taxes
• 15.00 - 15.30: MyExpatTaxes - U.S. taxes for Americans abroad
• 15.30 - 16.00: TaxSavers - Tax advantages for first-time home buyers

Book your seat now!

As you can see, there are workshops for everyone. And yes, they are completely free! The only thing you need to do is reserve your spot at the workshop(s) you want to attend. So, what are you waiting for? Book your seat now before it's too late!

Please note that you must register separately for each workshop and for general entrance to the IamExpat Fair The Hague 2024. Plus, it's also a good idea to show up 15 minutes before your workshop starts for a smooth process.