Vakbeurs Facilitair & Gebouwbeheer 2027 – ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands

What to expect

Vakbeurs Facilitair & Gebouwbeheer is the leading trade event in the field of facility management in the Netherlands and Belgium, grown from its founding in 1999 into the largest event of its kind. The 27th edition brings together facility leaders, building managers and solution providers around one central question: how do we make buildings smarter, more efficient and future-proof.

Scale: Almost 13,000 visitors in recent successful editions, rating the event with a 7.7, with around 300 to nearly 400 stands per edition, making it the biggest event in its field worldwide when measured over multiple editions.

Comprehensive concept: The trade fair presents 21 Themadagen and 47 themaroutes covering every aspect of facility and building management, from cleaning and catering to smart building technology, security, energy, and workplace management.

Free professional access: Visit the event for free and explore hundreds of stands to get inspired, with free entry passes available via official registration links.

Live experience: Live demonstrations showcasing latest smart access control hardware, mobile and physical ID technologies, smart locker solutions, and cloud-based access applications, plus interactive workshops and debates.

The official website is https://vakbeursfacilitair.nl/ and contact is info@vakbeursfacilitair.nl, phone 040 20 86 000. Organizer is HoLaPress Communicatie BV, with venues alternating between Jaarbeurs Utrecht and Brabanthallen ‘s-Hertogenbosch.

Event dates

Event name: Vakbeurs Facilitair & Gebouwbeheer 2027 – ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands

Event dates: June 1–3, 2027

Opening hours: Three full trade fair days with daytime hours. In previous editions timings were 10:00 AM to 07:00 PM on the first day for extended networking and 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM on remaining days. Exact hours for 2027 will be published on the official website.

Registration period: Free entry passes are available via the DataBadge registration system at https://www.databadge.net/vfg2024/reg and via the official website. Registration opens several months before the event.

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Venue & exhibition site

Venue name: Brabanthallen ‘s-Hertogenbosch, with alternating editions at Jaarbeurs Utrecht. The 2027 edition is scheduled for Brabanthallen.

Address: For Brabanthallen: Diezekade 2, 5222 AK ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. For Jaarbeurs: Jaarbeursplein 6, 3521 AL Utrecht, Netherlands.

Site characteristics: Brabanthallen offers large, flexible halls with direct motorway access via A59 and A2, 40,000 sqm exhibition space, loading docks, and integrated conference theatres. Jaarbeurs Utrecht offers central location with excellent rail connections.

History: The exhibition Facility Management in the Brabanthallen in ‘s-Hertogenbosch grew from its founding in 1999 into the leading trade event in the field of facility management in the Netherlands and Belgium, now rotating with Jaarbeurs Utrecht for national coverage.

Facilities: Business Terrace, Knowledge Centre for exhibitors, thematic route signage, catering areas, cloakroom, and bicycle parking.

Full event programme

The programme is built around practical knowledge sharing for facility and building management professionals across the Netherlands, Belgium and North-Rhine Westphalia.

Themadagen: 21 themed days covering topics such as smart buildings, sustainable facility management, security, cleaning, catering, workplace management, and health and safety.

Themaroutes: 47 theme routes guiding visitors through the exhibition based on interest areas, allowing efficient navigation among almost 400 exhibitors.

Knowledge Centre: Gratis banner op kenniscentrum voor standhouders and free knowledge sessions for visitors, with expert presentations on facility innovations.

Live demonstrations: Exhibitors showcase smart access control, mobile credentials, smart lockers, cloud applications, and workplace technology.

Industry collaborations: Partnerships with knowledge partners, facility associations, and solution providers ensuring practical relevance.

Key speakers & keynote speakers

The fair hosts a broad range of speakers from industry, academia, and practice.

Facility management leaders: Heads of facility management from large corporates, healthcare, education, and government sharing best practices on doing more with less while meeting rising user expectations and sustainability targets.

Building technology experts: Specialists in smart building, IoT, access control, energy management, and data-driven building operation.

Workplace strategists: Experts on activity-based working, cost controlling, and workplace experience, including workshops such as Bridgewater and KPMG on activity-based costing and cost controlling.

Product innovators: Manufacturer representatives such as Salto Systems presenting access control for modern facilities, BOW presenting the paperclip model with improvements in climate control, acoustics, and control panel for ventilation and lighting, and Zuply and Innovend presenting smart solutions as additional earnings models.

Regulatory and sustainability speakers: Experts on legislation, energy efficiency, and circular facility management.

The full speaker list with stage assignments is published on vakbeursfacilitair.nl.

Conference sessions & tracks

Sessions are organized across multiple stages and theme routes.

Smart building is the future: Tracks on IoT, building automation, sensor technology, and digital twins for efficient building operation.

Sustainable facility management: Sessions on energy saving, circular cleaning, waste reduction, and sustainable catering.

Security and access: Tracks on smart access control hardware, mobile ID, physical ID, and cloud-based applications.

Workplace and well-being: Sessions on healthy buildings, indoor climate, acoustics, lighting, and flexible working.

Cleaning and hygiene: Innovations in cleaning technologies, hygiene monitoring, and efficient maintenance.

Catering and services: New concepts for corporate catering, vending, and additional earnings models for facility departments.

Safety and compliance: Sessions on compliance, risk assessment, and emergency preparedness.

Session times & schedule

Sessions run throughout the three exhibition days across multiple stages.

Morning programme: Knowledge sessions starting from mid-morning, with keynote presentations opening each thematic day.

Afternoon programme: Live demonstrations, panel debates, and workshops continuing until hall closing.

Extended networking: On the first day, halls remain open until 19:00 in previous editions, allowing extended networking and evening receptions.

Timetable format: Viewable as timesheet and list on the official website, with filtering by time, theme, day, or stage.

On-demand: Some sessions are made available after the event via the knowledge centre and partner platforms.

Ticket types & registration

Pricing is based on previous editions, as the event is traditionally free for trade visitors.

Professional visitor ticket: $0.00 USD. Visit the event for free and explore around 300 stands to get inspired. Free entry passes are available via the official registration link https://www.databadge.net/vfg2024/reg and via the organizer website. Registration requires full name, company name, email address, and telephone number.

Student and educational ticket: $0.00 USD. Students from facility management and related programmes can register free with proof of enrollment, subject to organizer approval.

Exhibitor badge: $0.00 USD for registered exhibitor staff, managed via the exhibitor portal.

On-site registration: Free registration remains possible on-site, but pre-registration is recommended to avoid queues and to receive personalized theme route suggestions.

Registration is handled by HoLaPress Communicatie BV. For assistance contact info@vakbeursfacilitair.nl or 040 20 86 000.

Registration deadlines

Free pre-registration opens several months before the fair and remains open until the final day. Early registration is recommended to receive the fair map, programme, and to schedule appointments with exhibitors. Exhibitor invitation service allows exhibitors to invite clients via personalized links. Official registration is available in Dutch, with English support via the organizer.

Exhibitor list & major companies

Current edition exhibitors not always published far in advance, with 164 available exhibitors listed for past editions and nearly 400 per edition measured over 2009 to 2015. Expected exhibitors for 2027 include:

Access control and security: Salto Systems showcasing smart access control hardware, mobile and physical ID technologies, smart locker solutions, and cloud-based access applications at Hall 10 Stand 10.4.1 in previous editions.

Workplace and furniture: BOW with the paperclip model improving climate control, acoustics, and ventilation and lighting controls, presented at Design District Rotterdam and Vakbeurs Facilitair & Gebouwbeheer in Utrecht.

Facility services: Companies presenting cleaning and hygiene products, security systems, office furniture and equipment, energy management solutions, and catering concepts.

Smart building: Vendors such as Spacewell, a Nemetschek company, focusing on smarter building and facility management, and Vander Leun presenting Gemos building management solutions at booth 10-4.05.

Additional earnings: Zuply and Innovend putting distinctive solutions in the spotlight as additional earnings models for facility departments.

The full exhibitor list with hall and stand numbers is published on the official website closer to the event.

Exhibition halls & floor plan

Brabanthallen offers interconnected halls with clear thematic zoning.

Hall layout: Facility management sectors grouped by theme routes, with security and access control in dedicated halls, cleaning and catering in adjacent halls, and smart building technologies centrally located.

Floor plan access: Available via the official website and on-site at the entrance, with digital version including exhibitor search and route planning for 47 theme routes.

Knowledge Centre: Central location for free banner and knowledge sessions for exhibitors and visitors.

Services: Information desk, Business Terrace, catering islands, and meeting tables for business appointments.

Networking & business meetings

DataBadge appointment system: Pre-register and schedule meetings with exhibitors via the official registration platform.

Business Terrace: Informal meeting areas for one-to-one discussions with suppliers and partners.

Invitation Service: Exhibitors can invite contacts using personalized links, creating a successful trade fair experience with tracked registrations.

Themed networking: Themadagen and themaroutes facilitate targeted networking among professionals with shared interests.

Cross-border network: The fair serves facility and building management professionals across the Netherlands, Belgium and North-Rhine-Westphalia, enabling international connections.

Industry sectors & highlights

Facility management: Overall facility management, workplace management, and integrated facility services.

Building management: Smart building, building automation, energy management, maintenance, and technical installations.

Security: Access control, mobile credentials, locker solutions, and cloud-based security applications.

Cleaning and hygiene: Cleaning technologies, hygiene monitoring, and sustainable cleaning.

Catering and hospitality: Corporate catering, vending, coffee services, and hospitality concepts.

Workplace: Office furniture, acoustics, lighting, climate control, and healthy workplaces.

Energy and sustainability: Energy-saving technology, sustainable energy, and circular facility solutions.

Innovation focus: Facility teams expected to do more with less, while user expectations and sustainability requirements increase, driving demand for smarter, more efficient solutions.

Event rules & visitor information

Professional event: Trade show for industry professionals. Business email and company details required for registration.

Free entry: Visit for free after registration. Badges are personal and must be worn visibly.

Photography: Personal photography permitted with exhibitor consent. Official photography and filming conducted by organizer.

Age restriction: Trade fair for professionals 18 and above.

Sustainability: Visitors encouraged to use public transport and bicycle. Venue operates waste separation and energy-efficient lighting.

Organizer contact: HoLaPress Communicatie BV for rules and regulations via official website.

How to get there

Brabanthallen is located at Diezekade 2, 5222 AK ‘s-Hertogenbosch, directly accessible from A59 and A2 motorways. Follow signs Brabanthallen from all directions. Jaarbeurs Utrecht is located at Jaarbeursplein 6, 3521 AL Utrecht, directly adjacent to Utrecht Central Station.

By car: From Utrecht or Eindhoven via A2, from Nijmegen or Tilburg via A59. On-site parking available at Brabanthallen and Jaarbeurs.

By train: ‘s-Hertogenbosch Central Station is 5 km from Brabanthallen. Utrecht Central Station is directly connected to Jaarbeurs Utrecht via a covered walkway.

By bicycle: Both venues are bicycle-friendly with dedicated paths and bicycle parking at entrance.

By air: Eindhoven Airport is 35 minutes by car. Schiphol Airport is 90 minutes by train with a change at Utrecht Centraal.

Public transport & parking

Public transport: Bus services connect ‘s-Hertogenbosch Central Station with Brabanthallen. For Jaarbeurs Utrecht, tram and bus services connect from Utrecht Central. Use 9292.nl for journey planning for trains, buses, metro, trams and boats.

Parking: Brabanthallen offers large on-site parking areas with fees managed by the venue. Jaarbeurs Utrecht offers parking garages with direct access to halls. Follow traffic management for overflow parking during large events.

Taxi and rideshare: Taxis available at stations and via local services. Uber operates in both cities.

Accessibility of transport: Low-floor buses and accessible taxis operate in the region. Both venues offer step-free access.

Accommodation areas

‘s-Hertogenbosch and Utrecht offer wide accommodation options.

Near Brabanthallen: Hotels along Diezekade and Pettelaarpark within walking distance or one bus stop, convenient for exhibitors with early build-up.

Utrecht city centre: Hotels around Jaarbeursplein and Utrecht Central Station within walking distance to Jaarbeurs, ideal for evening networking.

Business districts: Paleiskwartier in ‘s-Hertogenbosch and business areas around Utrecht offer easy car access and parking.

Regional options: Vught, Rosmalen, Nieuwegein, and Waalwijk provide additional capacity within 15 minutes by car.

Book early as both venues host multiple simultaneous events.

Previous year’s highlights

The 2026 edition was scheduled for 2 to 4 June 2026 at Brabanthallen ‘s-Hertogenbosch, with the 2025 edition at Brabanthallen and the 2024 edition at Jaarbeurs Utrecht from 5 to 7 June 2024.

Scale: Almost 13,000 visitors rating the event 7.7, with around 300 stands to explore and 21 Themadagen and 47 themaroutes.

Exhibition highlights: Salto Systems live demonstrations of smart access control hardware, mobile and physical ID, smart lockers, and cloud applications. BOW presentation of the paperclip model with climate control and acoustics improvements. Vander Leun presentation of Gemos. Innovend and Zuply presenting distinctive solutions for additional earnings models.

Knowledge programme: Comprehensive programme on how to make buildings smarter, more efficient and future-proof, with facility teams expected to do more with less while user expectations and sustainability increase.

Visitor feedback: High rating for inspiration and networking, with visitors exploring innovations across facility and building management.

Official registration & tickets

Official registration is via https://vakbeursfacilitair.nl/ and DataBadge at https://www.databadge.net/vfg2024/reg. Registration is free for trade visitors after providing full name, company name, email and telephone number. For questions contact info@vakbeursfacilitair.nl or 040 20 86 000. Organizer HoLaPress Communicatie BV. Venue for 2027 is Brabanthallen ‘s-Hertogenbosch, with previous editions at Jaarbeurs Utrecht, Jaarbeursplein 6, 3521 AL Utrecht.