KNVI

Name

KNVI

Legal name

Koninklijke Nederlandse Vereniging van Informatieprofessionals

Website

https://knvi.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijkerk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: KNVI generates revenue primarily through annual membership fees paid by individual professionals, students, institutions, and organizations. Various membership tiers exist including personal, premium, student, young professional (under 27), retired, unemployed, and institutional memberships with tiered pricing.
2. Advertising and Vacancy Placement: KNVI sells advertising space on its website, newsletter (4,000+ subscribers), and social media channels (6,000+ LinkedIn connections). Vacancy posting fees: basic posting free, homepage placement costs €150 for members (€400 non-members), or €275 for homepage plus newsletter plus social media (€700 for non-members).
3. Event Participation: KNVI organizes events including the annual KNVI Event and various workshops. Members receive free or discounted access to events. Non-members pay full price (e.g., €238.96 including membership for the 2026 event).
4. Publication Subscriptions: Members receive discounted or included subscriptions to professional publications (IP, AG Connect, OD). Premium members receive all three vakbladen. The IT-Infra newsletter costs €75/year for non-members.
5. Newsletter Subscriptions: The IT-Infra newsletter by Ron Onrust is available for €75/year (excluding VAT) for non-members. Members receive it for free.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

KNVI is the Dutch professional association (vereniging) for information professionals, providing paid membership that bundles access to three professional journals (IP, AG Connect, OD), the biweekly IT-Infra newsletter, the Mijn KNVI member portal, more than 25 interest groups, regional networks, and PE (permanent education) points accepted by VRI, ISACA, and NOREA. It also sells standalone event tickets (annual KNVI Event, Samen Slimmer sessions, partner events like DAMA-NL Datamanagement Dag), vacancy posting services, advertising on its website and newsletter, and publications such as the Smart Humanity book.

Product overview

KNVI operates as a professional association platform offering membership services rather than a traditional software product. Its core offerings include: a member portal (Mijn KNVI), three professional journals (IP, AG Connect, OD), a biweekly IT-Infra newsletter, the KNVI Podcast series, and access to over 25 interest groups. The association organizes annual events (KNVI Event, seminars, workshops), awards prizes (Victorines for publications/initiatives, Jong Talent prizes for students), and publishes the Smart Humanity book. Members receive discounts on training from partners and free or reduced-cost vacancy postings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KNVI Personal Membership (Standard) Annual individual membership at €195.70/year including 9% VAT for information professionals not bound by an employer, bundling one professional journal of choice (IP, AG Connect, or OD), member rates on events, access to interest groups and regional networks, and the Mijn KNVI portal.
• KNVI Premium Membership Top-tier annual individual membership at €373.25/year including 9% VAT, providing subscriptions to all three professional journals (AG Connect, IP, OD) plus the IT-Infra | Ron Onrust newsletter, alongside the standard member benefits of events, interest groups, regional networks, and Mijn KNVI portal access.
• KNVI Young Professional / Retired / Unemployed Membership Discounted annual individual membership at €117.50/year (40% off standard) for professionals under 27, retirees at AOW age, and unemployed members, providing the same benefits as Standard membership including one professional journal of choice.
• KNVI Student Membership Heavily discounted annual student membership at €35.25/year (82% off standard) for full-time students at MBO, HBO, or university level studying information or computer science, providing access to KNVI member resources and networks.
• KNVI Institutional Membership Tiered annual organizational membership priced by FTE count: €297.80 (1-6 FTE), €656.80 (7-12 FTE), €1,010.50 (13-24 FTE), €1,796.50 (25+ FTE), all excluding 9% VAT. Provides standard member discounts on journals (€78 per subscription) and 10% group discount for organizations with 6+ members.
• KNVI Vacatureplatform (Vacancy Posting) Job posting service on KNVI.nl and its newsletter, with member pricing: basic posting free for members, €150 for homepage placement (€400 non-members), €275 for combined homepage+newsletter+social media placement (€700 non-members). All prices exclude 21% VAT. Targets employers hiring information and IT professionals.
• Smart Humanity 2025 Book Paperback publication (230 pages) titled 'Smart Humanity - Menselijkheid in digitale tijden' (Smart Humanity - Humanity in Digital Times), edited by Wouter Bronsgeest and Dirk de Wit, published June 19, 2025 by Publiek Denken BV. Priced at €15.00 for KNVI members and €22.25 for non-members. Explores how IT professionals can contribute to a smart, inclusive, and human future.
• IT-Infra | Ron Onrust Newsletter Subscription Biweekly newsletter covering IT infrastructure topics, available free to KNVI members and at €75/year (excluding VAT) for non-members.
• KNVI Event 2026 (Annual Flagship Event) Annual flagship event held at KINO Rotterdam (November 2026 theme: 'AI, what do you think yourself?'), free for KNVI members. Non-member ticket €238.96 includes a 1-year KNVI membership. 130 registered participants recorded. Provides PE points accepted by VRI, ISACA, and NOREA.
• DAMA-NL Datamanagement Dag 2026 (Partner Event) Co-organized partner event with DAMA-NL on September 15, 2026 in Culemborg, focused on data management. Ticket prices start at €40.00.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members receive PE (Permanent Education) points for attending events, recognized by certification bodies VRI, ISACA, and NOREA

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered key, core, standard and minor.

• DAMA-NLkeyGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025DAMA-NL (Data Management Association Netherlands) organizes the annual Datamanagement Dag. KNVI is co-organizer of the 2026 event on September 15 in Culemborg, with ticket prices starting at €40.
• VRI (Vereniging Register voor Informatici)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2024KNVI collaborates with VRI on permanent education (PE) certification. KNVI events award PE points recognized by VRI for maintaining professional certifications.
• ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2024KNVI partners with ISACA for PE point recognition. Certified ISACA members can earn PE points by attending KNVI events.
• NOREA (Nederlandse Orde van Register EDP-Auditors)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2024KNVI works with NOREA on professional development. KNVI events provide PE points accepted by NOREA for certified EDP auditors.
• IFIP (International Federation for Information Processing)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKNVI is a member of IFIP, the international umbrella organization for ICT professionals and scientists, established under UNESCO. IFIP represents one of the most important global federations for ICT. KNVI's Prof. dr. ir. Fernando Kuipers serves as the official Dutch representative for Technical Committee 6 (TC 6) on Communication Systems.
• IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKNVI is a member of IFLA, the international library association federation. This partnership connects Dutch information professionals with the global library and information science community.
• CEPIS (Council of European Professional Informatics Societies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKNVI is a member of CEPIS, representing European Professional Informatics Societies. CEPIS promotes professional informatics standards and development across Europe.
• IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis) Netherlands ChapterkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Dutch Chapter of IIBA works together with KNVI to provide additional attention and development for the profession of information professionals and business analysis specifically.
• KHMW (Koninklijke Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerKNVI partners with KHMW (est. 1752) to award annual Young Talent Prizes and Master Thesis Prizes to excellent students in the field. KHMW provides independent scientific juries for evaluating nominations.
• Nyenrode Business UniversiteitkeyGTM or Marketing PartnerKNVI organizes together with Nyenrode Business Universiteit 6 Masterclass Digital Leadership sessions per year. Members receive 15% discount on the masterclass.
• KBenP (Kenniscentrum Bedrijfsopleidingen)standardGTM or Marketing PartnerKNVI members receive 10% discount on in-company training from KBenP. This applies specifically to institutional memberships.
• GO OpleidingenstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerGO Opleidingen (Educating Information Professionals for the future) provides training with 15% discount for KNVI members.
• IMF AcademystandardGTM or Marketing PartnerKNVI members receive 15% discount on selected training programs from IMF Academy.
• iSourcing HubstandardGTM or Marketing PartneriSourcing Hub connects IT supply and demand in a smart way. KNVI members receive a free account.
• KIVI (Koninklijk Instituut Van Ingenieurs)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerKNVI and KIVI jointly award the Jong Talent Prizes for Computer Science and Information Science. The partnership supports student awards including thesis prizes and encouragement prizes.
• Victorine van SchaickfondskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Victorine van Schaickfonds (est. 1978) awards prizes for publications, initiatives, and theses in the information profession. The fund is administered separately but closely connected to KNVI, with awards presented at the annual KNVI Event.
• AG ConnectcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAG Connect is one of the three professional journals (vakbladen) available to KNVI members. AG Connect covers IT and business for information professionals.
• IP (Informatieprofessional)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIP (Informatieprofessional.nl) is one of the three professional journals available to KNVI members as part of their membership benefits.
• Od (Overheidsdocumentatie)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOd is one of the three professional journals available to KNVI members, focused on government documentation and information management.
• KB (Koninklijke Bibliotheek)standardStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Royal Library of the Netherlands (KB) is listed as a partner organization, collaborating on library and information science matters.
• CWI (Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica)standardStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe national research institute for mathematics and computer science is a partner of KNVI.
• OCLCstandardTechnology or IntegrationOCLC is a global library cooperative providing technology and research services. Listed as a partner supporting KNVI's mission.
• BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT)standardStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCS is a UK-based chartered institute for IT. Members of BCS receive 15% discount on KNVI membership.
• ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)standardStrategic or Co-development PartnerACM is a global educational and scientific computing society. ACM members receive 15% discount on KNVI membership.
• EXINstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerEXIN provides certification and training services. Listed as a partner organization.
• Stichting Go FondsstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerStichting Go Fonds supports education and professional development. Listed as a partner organization.
• Vogin Academie and Vogin FondsstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerVogin (Vereniging van Gevorderde Informatieprofessionals Nederland) provides academic and research networking. Listed as a partner.
• Van Haren PublishingstandardGTM or Marketing PartnerVan Haren is a publishing house for IT management and architecture frameworks. Listed as a partner organization.
• EBSCOstandardTechnology or IntegrationEBSCO provides research databases and discovery services. Listed as a partner supporting KNVI's knowledge mission.
• BelastingdienstminorOthersThe Dutch Tax Administration is listed as a partner organization. No specific partnership details provided.
• ICDL EuropestandardGTM or Marketing PartnerICDL Europe provides digital skills certification and training. Listed as a partner organization.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/knviberoepsvereniging
• Xx.com/KNVI_NL
• Facebookfacebook.com/KNVInl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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