FAQ

General information

The conference will take place at Pakhuis de Zwijger, Piet Heinkade 179, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

It’s a 25 minute walk from Amsterdam Centraal Station, or 2 minutes by tram to the conference venue. You will need to take tram 26 in the direction of IJburg, and exit at the second stop: Kattenburgerstraat. The tram stop is directly across the street from the conference venue.

The conference programme takes place over three days:

8 June – Welcome programme (optional)
Participants are invited to join an informal welcome programme in the evening:

  • Boat tour with drinks | 17:15–18:45 CEST
    Departure from Stationsplein 28, 1012 AB Amsterdam. The boat will drop you off at IJver Restaurant.
  • Walking dinner | 18:45–22:30 CEST at IJver Restaurant.
    Address: Scheepsbouwkade 72 , Amsterdam, The Netherlands 
    A bus will return guests to Hotel Park Inn by Park Inn by Radisson Amsterdam City West at 22:30 CEST. 

9 June – Main conference
The main conference day features a plenary programme, parallel sessions, and networking opportunities throughout the day.
At Pakhuis de Zwijger, Piet Heinkade 179, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

10 June – Members-only programme
A dedicated programme for members only, taking place by invitation.
At Pakhuis de Zwijger, Piet Heinkade 179, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

The programme includes a plenary opening, several interactive break-out sessions, lunch and a reception with networking possibilities.

Visit the detailed programme page

The conference will be held in English. The plenary opening will be interpreted in Spanish and French. A French and Spanish interpreter will be present for the breakout session “Meet the miners”.

Any logistical question can be directed to: evenementen@rvo.nl. Please direct your email to Patty Loos.
All other questions can be directed to the EPRM secretariat: eprm@rvo.nl. Please direct your email to Lisa Suess.

Yes! Some of our partners are planning side-events around the conference. Information about confirmed partner-organised events will be shared on the event page in the FAQ section.

On June 8th, IRMA will hold two events at the conference location, Pakhuis de Zwijger, and welcomes attendees of the EPRM convening to join.

Breakfast Event (9AM – 11AM):

Collective Action, Company Responsibility and Chain of Custody:
This session will explore how unified market signals can drive improvements in all supply chains, while chain of custody allows companies to connect their support of collective actions with their individual responsibilities in due diligence.

Afternoon Co-Learning Session (1:30 – 4:00PM):

Voluntary Standards in a Shifting Sociopolitical Context:
By examining the origins and purpose of voluntary standards, this interactive session will explore how these initiatives complement regulations and provide a consistent and credible basis for operational excellence and continuous improvement in the mining industry.

Please reach out to info@responsiblemining.net with the subject “June 8th” to learn more and register.

If you are unable to attend the conference yourself, you are welcome to invite a representative within your organisation who would benefit from participating.  

Travel & visa

Travellers from outside of Europe often need a visa. Please check if you need a visa and how to apply here. 

Please note: attendees are responsible for applying for their own visas.

Do you need an invitation letter to apply for a visa? Please send an email to eprm@rvo.nl and direct your email to Lisa Suess. 

No, this is at your own expense. You can request this when booking through Mainport Travel Management.

A train will take you from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Centraal Station in less than 20 minutes. Trains leave every 10 minutes from Schiphol Plaza. If you have Apple Pay or Google Wallet on your phone, you can use that to check-in at the yellow posts from the NS (Dutch Railroads) spread out all over Schiphol Plaza.

You can also use your credit card or your debit card to check-in at the yellow posts. When you arrive at Amsterdam Centraal Station, you need to exit through one of the small gates. To open the gates and pay for your fare, use the same method of payment you used to check-in.

Alternatively, you can buy a single ticket at one of the yellow train ticket machines, also spread out all over Schiphol Plaza hall. Please note: you need to validate your ticket first by checking in at one of the yellow NS posts before getting on the train.

More information can be found here: https://www.ns.nl/en

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Train ticket machines

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Yellow check in posts

If you want to use public transport to get around Amsterdam, you can check-in on the bus, tram and metro the same way you checked-in on the train: by using Apple Pay or Google Wallet on your phone, or by using your credit card or debet card. Don’t forget to check-out when you exit the bus, tram or metro.

More information can be found here: https://www.gvb.nl/en/

Your invitation mentions if accommodation is included. If it isn’t included, a preferential group rate has been secured with Park Inn by Radisson Amsterdam City West. Please indicate during registration if you wish to benefit from this rate, and we will contact you to coordinate your reservation.

Yes, but only if you book through Mainport Travel Point Management. This option will be given during your registration. 

Our preferred travel agent Mainport Travel Management has managed to block rooms in the Park Inn by Radisson Amsterdam City West. Depending on the check-in/check-out date the rates are between EUR 235.00 and 275.00 per room per night incl. breakfast. These rates are flexible till at least 31-05-2026. If your travel dates differ from our program the rates may be different. Mainport Travel Management can send you a personalized, tailor- made proposal. The rates are dependent on availability. 

Park Inn by Radisson Amsterdam City West
Park Inn by Radisson Amsterdam City West is a 6-minute train ride to Amsterdam Central Station. From there, it’s a 20-minute walk to the conference venue. Alternatively, you can take public transport for a 2-minute tram ride to the conference venue. You will need to take tram 26 in the direction of IJburg, and exit at the second stop: Kattenburgerstraat. The tram stop is directly across the street from the conference venue.

Food & diet

Yes, all meals during the organised programme activities are included. 

Yes, we ask about these when you register for the conference and they will be taken into account. A wide range of vegetarian options will be available during all catering moments.

Yes it is.

Language & culture

The conference will be held in English. The plenary opening will be interpreted in Spanish and French. A French and Spanish interpreter will be present for the breakout session “Meet the miners”. 

There is no dresscode, come as you are.

Participation & networking

Yes, the list with attendees is shared on the attendees page. 

Yes, we will collect key insights from the conference and make presentations available.