dtevents

What dtevents does

dtevents B.V. is a Dutch corporate event management agency headquartered in Zaandam, North Holland, incorporated as a private limited company under Dutch law and operating as a subsidiary of Dutch Tourism Holding B.V. The firm delivers end-to-end event organization for corporate, government, education, healthcare, and SMB clients across three Dutch provinces: North Holland, South Holland, and Utrecht. Service lines include bedrijfsevenementen (corporate events such as jubilees, staff parties, symposiums, congresses, and product launches), teamuitjes (team building activities including VR escape rooms, sports clinics, Battle of the Bands, cooking workshops, and beach activities), and vergaderlocaties (meeting and event venues including The Beach Cabin, Het Theater, and De Oude Verkadefabriek). The portfolio encompasses over 50 distinct activity products with publicly listed per-person pricing ranging from €9.50 to €129.50, plus a €1,295 Masterclass Event Creatie add-on.

The company's business model is project-based professional services with three engagement modes: full A-to-Z organization, partial/task-specific services, and advisory/consulting. Go-to-market is consultative and relationship-driven, driven by inbound quote requests (offerte aanvragen), direct sales outreach, SEO-optimized content marketing, and event sponsorships (notably Roze Zaterdag and SAIL Amsterdam). The firm employs approximately 11 people and operates without a proprietary technology platform; its competitive advantage rests on creative concept development, two decades of regional experience, sector credentials (IDEA-keurmerk since June 2025, MVO Nederland membership since 2022, NVDM partnership), and a curated network of unique venues and activity partners. Customers served include Hogeschool Inholland, Omring, EY, UWV, Gemeente Zaanstad, Gemeente Rotterdam, Sportbedrijf Zaanstad, AsfaltNu, and Vivium.

Name

dtevents

Legal name

dtevents B.V.

Website

https://dtevents.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

dtevents B.V. is a Dutch event management agency in Zaandam organizing corporate events, team outings, and venue-based meetings for healthcare, education, government, and corporate clients across North Holland, South Holland, and Utrecht.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Management Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Venue Sourcing & Contract Negotiation Specialists (THAHACAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Party Venue Sourcing & Booking Services (HSACACAL)

Keywords

• Corporate event management
• Team building activities
• Meeting venue rental
• Event organization services
• Creative event bureau

Headquarters

HQ city

Zaandam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Full-Service Event Organization: dtevents provides end-to-end event management for corporate events, government events, education events, and associations. This includes concept development, project management, creative direction, and on-site execution. The revenue is project-based, typically quoted per event with pricing varying by scale, duration, and services included.
2. Partial/Task-Based Event Services: Clients can engage dtevents for specific aspects of event delivery — such as concept development, project management alone, or production — rather than the full A-to-Z service. Revenue is generated on a per-task or milestone basis.
3. Consulting and Advisory Services: dtevents offers advisory services to help organizations shape their event strategy, goals, and concepts through brainstorms and expertise. Revenue is generated through consulting fees or bundled with full-service offerings.
4. Team Activities and Workshops: The company sells individual teamuitjes (team outings) and workshops, such as Beach Olympics, VR Escape Room, cooking workshops, sports clinics. These are sold as standalone activities at per-person or per-group price points, ranging from approximately €9.50 to €109.50 per person depending on the activity.
5. Masterclass Event Creatie: dtevents sells an exclusive 1-on-1 Masterclass Event Creatie workshop priced at €1,295 per session (free if the client subsequently books the full event organization). This generates direct revenue and acts as a lead-generation tool for full-service engagements.
6. Venue and Meeting Space Rental: Through its network of unique venues (The Beach Cabin, Het Theater, De Oude Verkadefabriek), dtevents facilitates and books meeting and event locations, generating commission or service fees on venue bookings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

dtevents is a Dutch event management agency that organizes corporate events (jubileums, congresses, staff parties, product launches, kick-offs), team building outings, and provides meeting/event venues across North Holland, South Holland, and Utrecht. The company delivers end-to-end event organization with creative concept development, project management, and access to unique venues including its own spaces at De Oude Verkadefabriek.

Product overview

dtevents is an event management and team building services company operating in North Holland, South Holland, and Utrecht. The company offers three core service lines: Bedrijfsevenementen (corporate event organization including jubileums, congresses, staff parties, and product launches), Teamuitjes (team building activities such as VR experiences, sports, workshops, and creative outings), and Vergaderlocaties (meeting and event venues including The Beach Cabin, Het Theater, and De Oude Verkadefabriek). Additionally, dtevents offers a Masterclass Event Creatie as an educational add-on module. The portfolio includes over 50 distinct activity products ranging from VR escape rooms, musical workshops (Battle of the Bands), sports clinics, cooking workshops, beach activities, and historical tours. The company operates from the Oude Verkadefabriek in Zaandam and serves various sectors including healthcare, education, government, and SMB.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bedrijfsevenementen (Corporate Events) Full-service corporate event organization for organizations across North Holland, South Holland, and Utrecht. Includes jubileums, staff parties, symposiums, year-end parties, product launches, official openings, job fairs, congresses, family days, study days, and kick-off events. Delivered with concept development, creative direction, project management, and on-site execution by experienced project managers.
• Teamuitjes (Team Outings) Team building activities and outings designed to strengthen collaboration and team spirit, including active, creative, culinary, and relaxing options. Catalog of 30+ activities across sports, cooking, creative workshops, VR, and adventure categories, with per-person or per-group pricing from approximately €9.50 to €129.50 excluding VAT.
• Vergader- en Evenementenlocaties (Meeting and Event Venues) Provision of unique meeting and event venues in North Holland, South Holland, and Utrecht, including The Beach Cabin, Het Theater, and De Oude Verkadefabriek. Venues are managed and rented out by dtevents for meetings and events, generating commission or service fees on bookings.
• Masterclass Event Creatie An exclusive one-on-one masterclass where teams work together to define event goals and create a concrete event plan. Priced at €1,295 per session, or free if the client subsequently books the full event organization through dtevents. Functions both as a direct revenue offering and a lead-generation tool for full-service engagements.
• The Beach Olympics Beach-themed Olympic games as a team building activity for groups.
• Battle of the Bands Musical workshop where teams form bands and compete, learning instruments in 60 minutes with professional music teachers. From €57.50 per person excluding VAT; 2–2.5 hours; groups of 20–60.
• VR Experiences (VR Escape Room and VR Zombies) Virtual reality escape room and zombie shooting experiences in Zaandam, combining puzzle-solving and team cooperation.
• Workshop Schilderen (Painting Workshop) Creative painting workshop for teams, starting from 10 persons, lasting 2.5 hours. From €29.50 per person.
• Archery Tag Arrow and bow-based team game with safety arrows, playable at various locations. From €29.50 per person; duration 1 hour.
• Wijnproeverij (Wine Tasting) Wine tasting with sommelier at various locations including the Oude Verkadefabriek, featuring 5 wines with pairings. From €67.50 per person; up to 5 hours duration.
• Kaasproeverij (Cheese Tasting) Cheese tasting experience featuring Henri Willig cheeses with workshop on creating perfect cheese platters. From €32.50 per person.
• Kerstival (Christmas Package) Ultimate Christmas party concept at Hembrugterrein in Zaandam including dinner, Silent Disco, photobooth, games, fire pits, DJ, and live saxophone. All-in formula from €99.50 per person (120+ persons) to €129.50 per person (under 50 persons); 5.5 hours duration.
• Dagje Zeilen (Day Sailing) Day sailing team activity including captain, crew, coffee/tea, and lunch. From €390 per group; duration 4 hours.
• Rondvaart door Alkmaar (Canal Cruise Alkmaar) Canal cruise through Alkmaar with captain and guide, lasting 45 minutes for 15+ persons. From €15.00 per person.
• Speurtocht door de Zaanstreek Scavenger hunt through the Zaanstreek region. From €9.50 per person; duration 3 hours; minimum 12 persons.
• E-fatbike Rijden Electric fatbike tours and scavenger hunts through the Zaanstreek region.
• The Pyramid Challenge Game VR and physical puzzle combination team building activity lasting 2 hours for teams of 6 or more.
• Zeskamp Multi-game sports tournament with six challenges including transport games, catapult building, knotted hockey, and beach activities.
• Boulderen Climbing activity on walls up to 4.5 meters with safety mats, including a bouldering gym with bar in Zaandam.
• Expeditie Noordpier Adventure team building at and around the iconic Noordpier, combining physical challenges, puzzles, and cooperation tasks.
• Megasuppen Mega SUP (stand-up paddleboarding) for 8 people on the sea, including changing facilities with solar-heated showers.
• Workshop Podcast Maken Workshop learning to record and publish podcasts with professional guidance.
• Voetbalclinic Football clinic taught by former professional footballer Stefano Seedorf, including warm-up, training, and final competition.
• Kookworkshop (Cooking Workshop) Cooking workshop where teams prepare dinner under professional chef guidance, suitable for 20+ persons.
• Kerst Kookworkshop (Christmas Cooking Workshop) Christmas cooking workshop for teams to prepare their own Christmas dinner.
• All-in Zaanse Schans Beleving Complete Zaanse Schans experience including canal cruise with lunch, self-guided SmartWalk tour, and closing borrel.
• SAIL Arrangement Het Eiland Exclusive private island experience during SAIL Amsterdam 2025 at Fort near IJmuiden, a UNESCO World Heritage site with capacity for 575 persons.

Quantifiable outcome

• Events organized for organizations ranging from 12 to 575+ participants, demonstrating scale flexibility.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MVO NederlandcoreOthers · 1 February 2022dtevents has been a proud member of MVO Nederland (CSR Netherlands) since February 2022. As a member, the company takes its share in the new economy and works to make its business future-proof. The partnership aligns with dtevents' commitment to socially responsible entrepreneurship (MVO/maatschappelijk verantwoord ondernemen).
• NVDM (Nederlandse vereniging van Dienstverleners voor Meetings & Evenementen)coreGTM or Marketing Partnerdtevents is a proud partner of NVDM, the Dutch association for meeting and event service providers. NVDM membership connects dtevents with industry peers, best practices, and professional standards in the Dutch events sector.
• GO!-NH (Green Office!-NH Accelerator)minorStrategic or Co-development Partnerdtevents founder Remon Harmelwaard serves as a mentor for GO!-NH, an accelerator program that supports startups and SMBs in bringing sustainable products and services to market. dtevents contributes mentorship and expertise in entrepreneurship and event management to help startups scale.
• JINCminorStrategic or Co-development Partnerdtevents participates in JINC's Bliksemstage program, hosting 2nd-grade VMBO students for a lightning-fast work orientation day. The partnership helps young people discover career options and supports dtevents' MVO commitments. dtevents has hosted students from Compaen VMBO.
• De Zaanse Uitdaging (De club van 100)minorGTM or Marketing Partnerdtevents is involved in the De Zaanse Uitdaging initiative (Club of 100), a local CSR network in the Zaanstreek region that supports societal causes and community engagement.
• SAIL AmsterdamcoreGTM or Marketing Partnerdtevents is a proud partner of SAIL Amsterdam, one of the world's largest free sailing events. dtevents offers exclusive corporate arrangements including 'Arrangement het Eiland' — a private island experience at IJmuiden with views of SAIL-In Amsterdam 2025. The partnership also includes a sustainable initiative: after SAIL, company representatives can join a grachten cleanup.
• Hotel ZuiderduincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHotel Zuiderduin in Egmond aan Zee is a key venue and marketing partner for dtevents. The hotel serves as a host location for teamuitjes and corporate events, and dtevents and Hotel Zuiderduin co-exhibit at trade events such as the Management Support Event at Thuishaven. The hotel is featured as a location option in dtevents' masterclass and Egmond experience packages.
• Dutch Tourism Holding B.V.coreOthersdtevents is a subsidiary (dochteronderneming) of Dutch Tourism Holding B.V. This parent company structure provides strategic backing and shared resources within the Dutch tourism and hospitality ecosystem.
• Werkom, NetwerkenWerkt, WerkgeversServicepunt Zaanstreek-WaterlandminorStrategic or Co-development Partnerdtevents collaborates with these social domain partners to develop concepts that offer people at a distance from the labor market a place in society. This aligns with dtevents' MVO commitment to social entrepreneurship and inclusive employment through events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Proef Events: Dutch full-service event agency organizing corporate events, team outings, and conferences. Directly comparable to dtevents in service scope, B2B client base, and regional focus.
• Bizz Events & Concepts: Netherlands-based event agency specializing in corporate events, incentive travel, and team building. Comparable to dtevents on event services, customer profile, and Dutch regional coverage.
• Eventive: Dutch event bureau offering corporate event organization, conference management, and team activities. Overlaps with dtevents on service lines and target segments.
• Van Ons (eventbureau): Dutch event and hospitality agency organizing corporate events and team outings. Comparable target market and service mix to dtevents within the Netherlands.
• First Impression: Dutch creative event and activation agency delivering brand experiences and corporate events. Comparable to dtevents on B2B event management and creative positioning.
• Event Company: Dutch event agency providing corporate event organization, team-building activities, and venue support. Direct competitor in the same regional Dutch market.

Broad incumbents

• MCI Group: Global meetings, events, and association management firm. Comparable at the corporate event/conference layer but operates at significantly larger scale and international scope.
• 2heads Global: International experiential marketing and event agency with European presence. Comparable to dtevents on creative corporate events but with a much broader geographic and client footprint.

Others

• Hotel Zuiderduin: Egmond aan Zee hotel that is both a venue partner and co-exhibitor with dtevents. Included as an ecosystem/venue counterpart rather than a direct competitor — illustrates the partner network that defines regional event delivery.

Emerging players

• Tailor Made Travel (event division): Dutch travel and event operator offering incentive trips and group experiences. Partial overlap with dtevents on incentive and group activity offerings in the Netherlands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/dtevents_evenementenbureau
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxDpKP8RF-if1KmKPQR_8FQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/dtevents.nl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dt-events

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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