Social Event

We warmly invite you to join us for the 2026 WFC Global Education Conference Social Event on Thursday, October 15, from 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM, at the historic Leeuwenbergh in Utrecht. This special evening is an opportunity to step away from the conference sessions, relax, and connect with colleagues and friends from around the world. Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages while exchanging ideas, making new connections, and continuing the conversations inspired by the conference. The intimate historic setting near Utrecht’s Museum Quarter and canals will provide a memorable backdrop for the evening.

Whether you come to reconnect with longtime colleagues or meet someone new, we hope you will make this social event part of your WFC Global Education Conference experience. We look forward to spending a wonderful evening together in Utrecht! 

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Advance ticket purchase is required. Tickets are limited.  

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Depending on the walking route you choose, the walk is between 1.5 and 2 km.  

You may choose to hire a car. Please note that if you choose to hire a cab, provide the driver with the address so they can drop you off at the correct location.

The address is: Servaasbolwerk 1a, 3512 NK Utrecht.

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DIRECTIONS from the conference venue to the social event.

Walking route

The 1.2-mile (1.9 km) walking route from the Jaarbeurs convention center to Leeuwenbergh takes about 26 minutes. It leads you right through the historic heart of Utrecht, crossing the canal and passing medieval landmarks.  MAP CLICK HERE

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Step-by-Step Walking Route

• Start at Jaarbeursplein: Leave the Jaarbeurs exhibition grounds (Jaarbeursplein 6) and head east toward Utrecht Central Station and Hoog Catharijne.

• Enter the Old Town via Mariaplaats: Walk through the shopping district into Mariaplaats, a lively historic square home to old trees and the medieval courtyard of the Teutonic Order.

• Cross the Oudegracht: Continue straight to reach the famous Oudegracht (Old Canal). Catch a view of the unique split-level wharf cellars.

• Pass Dom Square: Walk past the iconic Dom Tower and Dom Church in Domplein, the historical center of the city.

• Follow Lange Nieuwstraat: Head southeast down Lange Nieuwstraat, a quiet historic street lined with old monumental buildings and hidden courtyards.

• Arrive at Leeuwenbergh: Turn toward Park Lepelenburg and the Singel canal to reach your destination at Leeuwenbergh

Alternate walking route

Walking from Jaarbeurs (Jaarbeursplein) to Leeuwenbergh (Servaasbolwerk 1a) in Utrecht takes about 29 minutes (1.3 miles) through the city center.

Step-by-Step Directions

• Start at Jaarbeursplein: Head toward Utrecht Central Station and pass through or around the station complex into the inner city.

• Cross the Center: Walk through the central shopping and canal district (near Hoog Catharijne / Vredenburg), heading east toward the historic Dom area.

• Navigate to the Canals: Continue past the Dom Tower area and walk along or across the picturesque old canals and streets, making your way toward the Kromme Nieuwegracht area.

• Arrive at Servaasbolwerk: Follow the street to Servaasbolwerk 1a (Gasthuis Leeuwenbergh), located near the Sonnenborgh museum/park on the eastern edge of the old city center.

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Public transportation

To travel from the Jaarbeurs conference center to Leeuwenbergh (Servaasbolwerk 1a) in Utrecht, walk to Utrecht Centraal station (Jaarbeurs side), take bus 4, 73, 74, or 77 to Stadsschouwburg, and walk 5 minutes along the Maliesingel and Park Lepelenburg. The total trip takes about 15 to 20 minutes.

Journey Steps

• Walk to Station: Exit the Jaarbeurs conference venue and cross directly over to Utrecht Centraal station on the Jaarbeursplein side (approx. 3–5 minutes).

• Board the Bus: Head to the central station bus terminal (Jaarbeurszijde) and catch Bus 4 (direction Fort Hoofddijk), Bus 73 (direction Zeist), Bus 74 (direction Driebergen-Zeist), or Bus 77 (direction Nieuwegein).

• Alight: Get off at the Stadsschouwburg stop (about a 5-minute ride).

• Final Walk: From the bus stop, walk south along the water (Maliesingel) toward Park Lepelenburg. Continue to the end of the park where Leeuwenbergh stands at Servaasbolwerk 1a.

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