Event info

Useful information about the event

Summit Venue (21-22 May)
Dinner Venue (21 May)

the digital event platform 'Networkapp' 

CHECK THE PROGRAM & SCHEDULE MEETINGS

From 7 May until 18 June, the platform allows participants to

P Find, connect & schedule 1-on-1 meetings at one of the designated network tables at the venue or online via a virtual meeting room
P  Check the program and mark favorites*
P  View the floorplan and visit the virtual expo
P  Watch the live broadcasts (sessions on stages 1, 2, and 3)
P  Playback recordings after the summit
P  Collect your badge at the venue with the QR code

You can favorite sessions. However, seating is regulated on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors will be closed when all seats are taken, and the session has started. We recommend you go to session rooms well in advance.

HOW TO SIGN IN

You can download Networkapp in the App Store of Google Play store (recommended for in-person participants) or use the web-based version (recommended for online participants). Please be aware that Internet Explorer is not supported.

You can register via Linkedin or Email. You need to add your personal activation code, which was sent to you by email.

SUPPORT

If you have not received an email with your personal activation code or need help activating Networkapp, please visit the Networkapp support page for technical support or email support@networkapp.eu.

HOW TO USE NETWORKAPP?

After you have signed in, you can start using the Networkapp.

If the functionalities are not immediately clear, please check the How To Use Networkapp video.

shuttle services

A complimentary shuttle service will be available. 

21 May and 22 May

07:30 – 18:00 Between Summit and Central Station Ede/Wageningen.
08:30 – 18:00  Between Summit and Hotels: Wageningsche Berg, WICC and De Wereld.

Additional shuttle service 21 May 
18:00 – 18:15  From Summit to Dinner Venue
21:00 – 23:30  From Dinner Venue to Hotel Wagenische Berg, De Wereld & Central Station Ede/Wageningen

Directions from Schiphol Airport (by train)
By Train

Trains depart from Schiphol Airport to Ede-Wageningen every 30 minutes. Take the intercity train to Nijmegen. Your final stop is Ede-Wageningen. Sometimes, you must change trains at Utrecht station and take another train to Arnhem/Nijmegen. Travel time from Schiphol to Ede-Wageningen is about 60 to 75 minutes.

By Bus

At the Ede-Wageningen railway station, take either a bus or taxi.
You can take bus no. 303 to Wageningen / Wageningen Bus station. Get out at the bus stop ‘Campus/Atlas’.  It’s about a five-minute walk to the event venue, Omnia. You can pay with an ‘OV chipkaart’ you bought at Schiphol airport. Without an OV chipkaart, you can only purchase a bus ticket with a Dutch Bank card or Visa master card. More information about the OV-Chipcard is available online.

Please use the journey planner.
– train station: Ede-Wageningen station 
– bus stop: Campus/Atlas

Need a taxi?

Please note that taxis are expensive. A cab from Ede-Wageningen railway station to Wageningen Campus costs approximately €30. We name a few potential taxi companies in the area for your convenience. We don’t have deals with them.

All requests for a taxi ride are based on the current availability.

  • Taxi Leewis (Wageningen, +31 (0)317 425 425)
  • Taxi Kleijer (Ede,+31 (0)318 611 611)
  • Taxi Goldstar: +31 (0)318 744 744 / +31 (0)6 12 611 611
  • Taxi Rijnvallei: +31 (0)317 844466 / +31 (0)6 47 14 53 42
  • Taxi 1000:  +31(0)317 555 555
  • Wageningse Taxi: +31 (0)6 15 53 68 09
  • Dilman Taxi: +31 (0) 6 14 96 33 38
  • LooTAX: +31 (0)6 22 77 71 70
  • Astra Taxi: +31 (0)317 844 466
Car parking

The campus provides ample free parking within walking distance of Omnia (7-10 minutes walk).
Adjacent to the summit venue, a few parking spaces are reserved for people with disabilities.

Accommodation

Attention!  May is a busy event period in Wageningen. Since there are few hotels near the campus, it’s wise to book your hotel room as early as possible.
 

Wageningen International Congress Centre

(4,0 km)

Looking for a place to stay? We have reserved all rooms at the WICC, where our Dinner will take place on Wednesday evening. To book a room at WICC, please go to www.wicc.nl/online-boeken

Please include your details, date of arrival and department, number of people, and preferred room type (Use the block codes mentioned in the price overview). 

The block code is valid until March 17, 2025. After that, reservations can be made based on availability.

For questions about hotel bookings at WICC, please contact the hotel directly via info@wicc.nl

Room rates

Single Room: € 118,00 (block code: 952559)
Single Deluxe € 128,00 (block code: 361271)
Compact Double 1 pers: € 136,00 (block code: 575796)
Twin Room 1 pers: € 128,00 (block code: 551707)
Twin Room 2 pers: € 165,00 (block code: 174759)
Twin Deluxe 2 pers: € 175,00 (block code: 660980) 
Botanic Loft 1 pers: € 226,00 (block code: 729561) 

The above prices are per room per night, including use of the breakfast buffet (for the mentioned number of persons), excluding local tax (€ 3,00 p.p.p.n.).

Wageningsche Berg

(4,2 km)

Another option is Hotel the Wageningsche Berg.

The combination of a 4-star hotel with all modern business facilities and a beautiful panoramic terrace overlooking the Nederrijn River, the floodplains, and the Betuwe will ensure a comfortable stay.

The Wageningsche Berg is only a 7-minute drive from the Wageningen Campus. F&A Next provides a free shuttle service.

Do not use the hotel booking system to book a room. Instead, email info@frontofficewageningen.nl, mentioning your preferred room type and the reference code GFC6704. 

You’ll receive a booking confirmation, which will guarantee your reservation. 

Hotel-Restaurant Wageningsche Berg
Top choice

The following rooms/prices (single occupancy) are available:

  • Luxurious: € 111,-
  • Luxurious with view: € 131,-
  • Luxurious with bath & view : € 141,-
  • Suite: € 161,-
  • Suite de Luxe: € 181,-
 

Prices are per room and night and include breakfast. Tourist tax and handling fee of € 3,- per person per night are excluded.

To view and explore the rooms, please visit the website of Wageningsche Berg⤵️

Alternative accommodation

For alternative accommodation, we suggest the following hotels. Please note that we don’t have special deals with these hotels and do not offer a shuttle service from these locations. The distance to the Wageningen Campus is in brackets.

FAQ

You can pay with IDEAL, Paypal and VISA / Mastercard credit card or Bank Transfer.

No, we don’t have single-day passes. 

No, you cannot share your delegate pass with other people. A delegate pass can only be used by the same person for the entirety of the summit. 

A few days before the email, you’ll receive a (reminder) email that contains a QR code that you can use to pick up your badge at the summit venue. The QR code is also available on our digital event platform, Networkapp.

No. Prior to the summit, we will send you an email with a personal QR code that will provide you access to the summit. The QR code will also be available in the Networkapp. 

F&A Next uses Networkapp. On or after 10 May, participants receive an email from Networkapp titled “Activate Your F&A Next spam folder first.”

Do you need some help to activate Networkapp? Please visit the Networkapp support page for technical support or send an email to support@networkapp.eu

For cancellations received until one month before the summit, a refund of 50% will be made.

No refund will be made for cancellations received less than one month before the summit or in case of a no-show.

Absolutely. A substitute delegate is welcome at no extra charge. Please provide us with the substitute delegate’s name, title, and contact details at least seven days before the summit.

About wageningen campus

F&A Next will take place in the Omnia building, situated at the entrance of Wageningen Campus in the heart of FoodValley. Wageningen Campus is a vibrant community and innovative ecosystem where thousands of people come together to learn, meet, and work. It is a place to explore new ideas, exchange knowledge, share state-of-the-art research facilities, and develop groundbreaking innovations. 

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