Congress destination Friesland

In Fryslân, we like to think big. ‘Think big, act small’ fits to our dreams and ambitions. With small, determined steps, we are heading towards our goal: to be the most circular region in Europe. We do this by working across borders: from builders to farmers and from banks to companies, we will only achieve this ambition if every individual contributes to this goal.

One of our top sectors is water technology. This leading position fits very well with the Frisian character. Frisians ‘turn on’ when they can contribute to the bigger picture. That is why we work here together with over 100 companies and 50 professors from 25 universities across Europe. Together, we devise sustainable solutions, for example for water purification and quality improvement.

Fryslân is at the forefront of sustainable agriculture. Logical, because many Frisian villages and towns have historically grown around agriculture. In international composition, students, teachers, researchers and entrepreneurs work together on future-proof dairy farming systems, the circular food chain, the health of our soil and food as medicine.

In Fryslân, many upcoming top athletes are trained. Our young skaters, soccer players, sailors, gymnasts and horseback riders find the perfect conditions to develop here. The love for sport started at one of the many local clubs and now our top athletes train in the modern and sustainable stadiums, ice halls, riding stables and on one of Fryslân's many lakes.