Events

Walking during your work or study day offers many benefits. Not only does it help clear your mind, but it also boosts creativity. In addition, it contributes to greater efficiency and productivity. Try moving your brainstorming sessions, meetings, and introductions outdoors and take advantage of the benefits of walking.

Here in the Utrecht region, in the heart of the Netherlands, international companies, leading research institutions, public authorities and civil society organisations are pooling their economic strength around a single shared mission: to work together to build a healthy, future-proof society for the Netherlands, Europe and the rest of the world.

This edition of the Utrecht Science Park Café will focus on entrepreneurship at the Utrecht Science Park.

Spring Symposium One Health Mycology
Venue: Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute – Auditorium
Uppsalalaan 8, 3584 CT Utrecht, Netherlands
Price: € 200.-

From 14 to 16 April 2026, Utrecht will host a three-day study visit as part of the Health Cities project. ROM Utrecht Region collaborates with eight European partners in this Interreg Europe project, sharing knowledge to strengthen the Life Sciences & Health sector, support startups and SMEs, attract talent, and increase impact. The visit focuses on how the Utrecht region builds a strong Life Sciences & Health ecosystem, with best practices, site visits and dialogue on strategy, governance, science parks and support structures.

The Dutch Heart of Health Expo – formerly known as Dutch Health Week – is the beating heart of healthcare and health in the Netherlands during March and April. As the Heart of Health, Utrecht is the ideal location for this. At the same time, the Dutch Heart of Health Expo increases national and international visibility as a region where health and a healthy living environment are central. ROM Utrecht Region has a program during this period on April 14, 15, and 16, during the Zorg & ict trade fair.

On Wednesday, 15 April, a special edition of our networking breakfast will take place: the Health Jaarontbijt 2026. During the Dutch Heart of Health Expo – formerly known as Dutch Health Week – and in the midst of the energy of Zorg & ict, we will bring together the regional health innovation network for the flagship annual event of the U-Forward Health BreakFast series. This special edition will focus on the theme of AI in healthcare.

The Veterinary Medicine Outdoor Event is an event organised by students from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Utrecht on a voluntary basis. It is an educational and enjoyable outdoor day for animal lovers of all ages.

🤝 The Perfect Match: Team up with a Startup. The matchmaking event to connect talents with startups.

Experience the Italian cycling atmosphere during Giro d’Utrecht!

BCF Career Event is the largest career event for the Life Sciences. It is the meeting place for everyone who is or wants to be active in Bio/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Food or Pharma. BCF Career Event offers you the opportunity to get into direct contact with a broad range of employers in the sector, but also with other organisations that can help you further in your career.

On Sunday, 31 May 2026, Utrecht will once again revolve around the HiPRO Utrecht Marathon, supported by Utrecht Science Park.