september 2024
hembrugterrein
(zaandam)
scroll down
to learn more
City of (be)longing starts with an annual event bringing together inspiring voices from diverse fields to draw the future of city development.
From professionals of real estate, policy makers or politicians to artists, activists, techies, scientists and the young generation.
Initiated by a diverse group of professionals who find it urgent to come up with a new more inclusive and responsible approach to city development.
More information on the final program will be shared in spring 2024
City of (be)longing
is a place for:
Diverse people and disciplines to meet
Beauty and inspiration
Collaboration
Imagining the future
Stimulating themes
Desire, talent and curiosity
Buildings and... people
Why City of (be)longing?
One minute interviews:
Learn about the personal vision
and motivation behind this event

in the words of its initiators.
location
The event will be hosted at the Hembrugterrein, Zaandam. Where history meets innovation in an enchanting blend of industrial charm and creative energy.
More information on the final program: Spring 2024.
to be announced
An inspiring program filled with different formats for all moods
founded by
DOOR Creative Studio
Fabuleux Destin
Gijbels Groep
interested?
Tickets soon
available
Ticket sales will start in spring 2024
Early-Bird
discounted price
(announced spring 2024)
Regular Ticket
regular price
(announced spring 2024)
Group Ticket
discounted price for teams
and bigger groups
(announced spring 2024)
Pre-register and be informed as soon as sales start:
pre-register for ticket salesGood for you to know
-
We truly believe that we get better places through human connection.
Therefore we create a new movement: City of (be)longing.
City of (be)longing starts with an annual event bringing together inspiring voices from diverse fields to draw the future of city development. From professionals of real estate, policy makers or politicians to artists, activists, techies, scientists and future generations. -
This movement is initiated by a diverse group of professionals who find it urgent to come up with a new more inclusive and responsible approach to city development. They decided to cross the line and created an unusual partnership to set up a non-profit foundation for the movement, annual event and online platform.
Do you want to know who they are and why they care? Check out these short introduction videos. -
First of all: It is not a fair. Our event is designed more like a serious festival. Where there is room for diversity, courageous collaborations, imaginative minds and unexpected chemistry.
We will start with our first event in April 2024. Expect a playful environment for serious topics. Real city challenges in space, climate, inequality, nature, tech, humanity, finance and beyond. A totally different approach to urban planning. -
If you are curious about visiting City of (be)longing, subscribe to our newsletter and we will keep you personally updated about the program and special early-bird discounts. Don’t forget to follow up on our socials to be found at the top and bottom of this website.
We like to hear from you as much as we can, so please share your thoughts and creations, desires and discomforts about City of (be)longing by sending us an e-mail at info@cityofbelonging.com -
Do you support the vision of City of (be)longing for a more inclusive and responsible approach to city development and want to partner up? Don’t hesitate to contact Marlon Huysmans - one of our founders - via info@cityofbelonging.com and tell us what you would like to contribute.
City of (be)longing will become a non-profit foundation and fully focused on the public benefit of city development.
Don’t be shy, just ask it:
General questions:
Partnerships & collaborations
info@cityofbelonging.nl