Looking for inspiration concerning your professional career? Visit the Impact Fair 2025 at a discount
On Friday 4 April, Leiden University will share impactful research and education with decision-makers and companies at the Impact Fair in Utrecht. Our students can meet companies that could be interesting for their career path at a discount.
What: Impact Fair 2025
Where: Jaarbeurs Utrecht
Why: Businesses and research and teaching institutions will share their knowledge with different audiences wishing to have a positive impact on the world.
When:
Thursday 3 April (10.00 - 17.00) – day for policymakers and businesses
Friday 4 April (10.00 – 17.00) – day for policymakers, businesses and students
Saturday 5 April (10.00 – 17.00) – day for the general public
Discounted tickets for our students
Would you like to visit the Impact Fair? Using code 4425ULStudentxIF125 you receive a discount when ordering tickets for Friday.
How can businesses or individuals make a positive impact on the world? That is the main question at the Impact Fair at Jaarbeurs Utrecht on 3, 4 and 5 April. More than 100 exhibitors have advice and practical tips to share with different audiences, and over 10,000 visitors are expected. Leiden University will also have a stand where it too will share its knowledge and expertise. This is another part of our 450th anniversary celebrations.
The Impact Fair is a great opportunity for our staff to make new contacts and gain impact inspiration from businesses and fellow research and teaching institutions.
Who is coming?
Thursday 3 April and Friday 4 April are B2B days for representatives from SMEs, the government, investment funds and the philanthropic sector. Friday is all about education and the next generation and Saturday is for the general public.
Our stand and speakers
Leiden University will have a stand for the full three days and will offer a wide range of activities for the different groups. Go on climate safari, discover impactful education for professionals, find out the best ways to learn, play games from antiquity and explore new ways of thinking, and find out how you can join in citizen science. See the full programme! Please note that all activities will be in Dutch.
Or listen to one of our inspiring speakers:
Thursday
Speakerpit 3, 13.15u - Wilco van Dijk on financial stress.
Friday
Show podium, 12.45u - Thijs Bosker is a guest at a talkshow on education and impact.
Saturady
Workshop by Nicole Donkel on the Hospital Hero app that prepares children for a hospital visit.
Workshop by Joeri Morpurgo on how to increase biodiversity in your (pavement) garden.