The IamExpat Fair is an international one-day event designed to connect and support the expat community in the Netherlands. Find expat-friendly services and businesses, learn from experts at our free workshops, and connect with other internationals at the IamExpat Fair.

The IamExpat Fair Eindhoven is free to attend! Register online in advance to attend the IamExpat Fair and to learn about the newest workshops and the latest special offers.

IamExpat asks visitors for personal information such as country of origin, current city, etc., so that we can tailor our exhibitors, workshops, and special offers for visitors at future Fairs. Your information will be used to manage your event registration and communication, in compliance with GDPR and in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

No. IamExpat cannot write a letter of invitation for visitors to attend the IamExpat Fair from abroad. We recommend that you check out the links below to see if one of these visa types may be helpful for you.

• Information and types of visa for the Netherlands
• Working in the Netherlands
• Information about work permits in the Netherlands

Children under the age of 13 can attend the IamExpat Fair without registering for a ticket. We encourage families to check out the Family & Kids area while attending the IamExpat Fair, or play together in the Kids Area.

Yes, visitors have the option to pay with cash or debit cards (aka pinpas) at the IamExpat Fair. 

Yes, garage parking is recommended if you plan to drive to the Klokgebouw. The closest garages are (in order of proximity):
1. Parkeergarage Om De Hoek
2. Parkeergarage Langs het Spoor
3. Parkeergarage Strijps Bultje

Yes, there is a cloakroom at the IamExpat Fair. The cost of the cloakroom is 2 euros per item.

Yes, food and drinks will be available for purchase at the IamExpat Fair. Visitors can find coffee and tea, as well as lunch items, in the food area.

No. Companies that don’t have a stand at the IamExpat Fair cannot distribute promotional materials of any kind at the IamExpat Fair. If you are interested in booking a stand, or presenting a workshop, please get in touch with the IamExpat Fair team.

You can register online for each workshop of interest once the programme is announced. You can also register at the entrance to the workshop, but be warned that visitors who have registered beforehand get priority and spots fill up quickly. The workshop programme was announced in September 2025, and more workshops are continuously being added to the programme. 

Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee workshop seats for late arrivals. This also applies to visitors who’ve registered for the workshop. That is why we encourage attendees to arrive at the workshop location 15 minutes before the start of the session.

Please arrive at the workshop location 15 minutes before the start of the session. Workshop seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

IamExpat prepares a full roster of workshops throughout the day. As a result, some workshops may overlap in the schedule. If you are interested in attending two workshops at the same time, we recommend that visitors check for alternative workshops on the same topic scheduled at a different time.

Visitors who’ve missed a workshop they were interested in can also visit the presenter’s stand before or after the workshop to discuss the topic in more detail.

It is encouraged to update your LinkedIn profile before coming to the Career Section and speaking with hiring companies and recruiters. Click on the Careers Section to learn more about the exhibitors attending the IamExpat Fair.

The Career Section of the IamExpat Fair is recommended for job-seekers who already have a valid visa and permission to legally work in the Netherlands.

Dogs are only permitted in the Klokgebouw venue if they are on a leash.

Yes. It is possible for IamExpat Fair visitors to leave the venue temporarily and come back in. Make sure you have your Fair ticket handy so that you can show the IamExpat team when you walk back into the IamExpat Fair.

The doors to enter the IamExpat Fair close at 4:30pm. The fair ends thirty minutes later at 5pm.