Why participate VAKBEURS OPENBARE RUIMTE (NEDERLAND)?
The Public Space Trade Fair in Jaarbeurs Utrecht is a leading trade fair (B2B) for professionals involved in the design, layout and management of public outdoor spaces. The event is a central meeting point for governments, designers and implementing parties who are working on future-proof, sustainable and attractive living environments. The exhibition floor offers a wide range of products and solutions, ranging from paving materials and green areas to smart technologies and innovative mobility concepts.
In addition to the exhibitors, the focus is on the substantive programme, with lectures, practical cases and knowledge sessions on current themes such as climate adaptation, biodiversity, circularity and digitisation within public space. The fair has developed strongly in recent years and attracts a growing number of professionals who want to share knowledge and expand networks. Thanks to the combination of innovation, practice-oriented applications and policy insights, the Public Space Trade Fair remains an important platform for everyone working on the public space of tomorrow.
Themes
- Urban design and landscape architecture with a focus on liveable cities
- Sustainable and climate-adaptive design of public space
- Infrastructure, paving and smart mobility solutions
- Green management, biodiversity and nature-inclusive construction
- Digital tools and smart city applications for management and planning
- Furniture, lighting and furnishing elements for public areas
Target audience
The Public Space Trade Fair focuses on policymakers, project leaders and advisors within municipalities, provinces and other government agencies. In addition, landscape architects, urban planners, designers, engineering firms and contractors visit the fair to gain knowledge and enter into collaborations around the design and management of public space.
Getting there
The Public Space Trade Fair in Jaarbeurs Utrecht is easily accessible by public transport via Utrecht Central Station within walking distance, by car via the highways around Utrecht with ample parking, and via Schiphol Airport with direct train connections to the station.
Exhibitors and visitors
The Public Space Trade Fair usually has around 300 exhibitors and receives around 6,000 to 7,000 trade visitors, mainly from the Netherlands and surrounding countries, consisting of professionals who are specifically looking for innovative solutions, products and collaborations for public space projects.
