Last Thursday, 13 July 2017, IUPAC delegates voted the 49th World Chemistry Congress to be hosted in The Hague, the Netherlands. The event will take place at the city’s largest convention venue, the World Forum on 20-25 August 2023 and will be organised by the Professional Congress Organiser (PCO) - Congress by design.

Following an extensive programme of renovation, Crowne Plaza Den Haag - Promenade has incorporated the latest trends in modern technology in the hotel sector. It is the first hotel in the world to introduce Sony 4K laser projection, which features stunning images that are four times clearer than High Definition.

The International Association of Congress Organisers (IAPCO) announces that the EDGE Seminar will come to The Hague in January 2019. It is the fourth time that an EDGE Seminar is organised in Europe, but it is the first one to be held in The Hague.

The Hague celebrates its clean beaches and efforts to preserve the environment during the 30th anniversary of the highly-coveted Blue Flag eco-label on May 18th. Over 60 beaches and more than 120 harbours in the Netherlands were awarded with the exclusive Blue Flag certificate for demonstrating excellent care of water, nature and environment.

In September 2017, The Hague will welcome the 2nd International Cyber Security Week (CSW), a cluster of events organized by various participating organizations which aim to investigate the subject, and promote the importance of cybersecurity.