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Innovation plays a major role in today’s
- world. To Delft, it’s nothing new,
- though. This historic Dutch town has
seen the creative forces of innovation at work for centuries. Delft potters were already successfully manufacturing Chinese porcelain 400 years ago. The unique Delftware has been the city’s most important export since the 16th
- century. Delft’s own Johannes Vermeer
was the fjrst painter to use the camera
- bscura and Anthoni van Leeuwenhoek
invented the microscope in Delft. The spirit of innovation has been alive in Delft since that time. Delft has its sights fjrmly set on the
- future. Making history the Delft
way means pushing the envelope, technologically and culturally. Delft boasts leading knowledge institutions, well-known museums and interesting
- galleries. There are also the much-
loved back streets and the intimate, tree-lined squares with their lively terraces bursting with atmosphere, making Delft’s historic city center a favorite haunt of international congress participants. Being located centrally in the heart of Holland between Rotterdam and The Hague, Delft represents Europe at its best, with fast connections to anywhere in the world. Schiphol and Rotterdam- The Hague airports are in close proximity and countless international railway connections are available. Historical Delft ofgers an impressive array of conference and meeting venues, that can be as distinctive as any special
- ccasion requires. The city’s unique
combination of historic buildings, industrial heritage and modern venues is its strength as conference destination up to 600 delegates. Delft is old, yet at the cutting edge of future developments. That makes it the perfect place for attaining the highest (conference) achievements. Time for you to come create your history?
D E L F T : S U P E R I O R A C H I E V E M E N T S T H R O U H O U T T H E C E N T U R I E S