Practical information
Address
Rotterdam Ahoy
Ahoyweg 10
3084 BA Rotterdam
Pricing
A conference ticket grants access to the congress day on 16 September 2026 and includes the opportunity to register for one or more field trips of your choice during the congress week.
The price of a conference ticket is €495 excl. VAT.
For non-profit organisations, a reduced rate of €395 excl. VAT applies.
If you have been invited by a Recharge Earth partner, participation is free of charge.
Free participation for relations of Energy Innovation NL
Are you a student, startup, or innovative SME with a maximum company size of 5 employees, active in the energy transition, and interested in attending Recharge Earth?
Please register with Sandra via as a relation of Energy Innovation NL. A maximum of 30 tickets will be made available and your application will be reviewed.
Your registration will only be confirmed after approval by the organisation. We will verify whether you meet the stated criteria.
If you have been invited by a Recharge Earth partner, participation is free of charge. Relations of Energy Innovation NL may also qualify for a complimentary ticket. See below for more information.
Schedule
Wednesday, 16 September
Doors open from 09:00. The programme starts at 09:30.
The field trips will take place during Recharge Earth Week, from 14 to 18 September.
Discover Rotterdam
Location and accessibility
The congress takes place in the Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre (RACC).
Rotterdam Ahoy is located closeby the highway and metro- and busstations Zuidplein.
Taxi
There are usually several taxis waiting at the taxi stand. There is no need to book in advance; you can step straight in.
Uber Pick-Up Point
You will find an Uber pick-up point next to the forecourt. Follow the signage (floor stickers and signs) to the pick-up point.
Public transportation
Rotterdam Ahoy is easily accessible by bus, metro and train. The Ahoy Arena is located at a 5 minute walk from metro station and bus stop Zuidplein. Make sure the credit on your OV-chipcard is upgraded and don't forget to check out on your way back. Plan your journey by public transport here.
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From the airport
Rotterdam Ahoy is less than an hour's drive from Schiphol Amsterdam Airport and Rotterdam The Hague Airport. From both airports you can travel quickly and comfortably by public transport and by car to Ahoy.
Parking
Rotterdam Ahoy’s car parks have space for over 2,500 vehicles. Cars can be parked for €20.00 per day when purchasing an online parking ticket with parking guarantee, or €21.00 per day when paying on site.
Restaurants at Rotterdam Ahoy
It goes without saying that no day or evening is complete without good food and drink. At Rotterdam Ahoy there are two restaurants where foodies can sit back and enjoy culinary delights before, during and/or after an event. Our caterers, also known as The Flavour of Ahoy, prepare superb snacks, culinary treats and healthy meals and we serve a wide choice of accompanying beverages.
Hotels
You can easily book a hotel through HotelMap. There, you'll find an overview of available hotels in the area, including up-to-date prices and availability.
Promotion Package for Partners
The promotion package is available via this link. (Please note: the download starts immediately.)
More information
Are you unable to attend?
One of your colleagues can take your place without any extra charges. If that’s not possible, you can cancel up to 30 days before the congress and get back 50% of your pay, if you cancel after that, you will not receive any money back. If you register within 30 days before the congress, no refunds will be possible.
The new Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre
The state-of-the-art congress centre combines 35 rooms, an impressive auditorium (RTM Stage) with 2,863 seats, beautiful foyers and exhibition spaces. The auditorium can even be expanded to an XL version for 4,000 but Ahoy is also perfect for smaller meetings The rooms on the second and third floors all vary in all different sizes. The RACC is directly connected to the exhibition and event halls and the Ahoy Arena.
More information about the Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre (RACC) and Rotterdam as destination can be found here.
Sustainability - Rotterdam Ahoy
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As Rotterdam Ahoy we live in the present but we’re always looking ahead - towards the future, a sustainable future. A future in a healthy, attractive, green city. Where coming generations can also enjoy the fine things we have to offer. When it comes to sustainability, you can’t realise all your ambitions on your own. Rotterdam Ahoy is working together with its partners and stakeholders in a range of projects to build a better future.
We are part of the EU-project Ruggedised and we invest in sustainable solutions in our accommodation Are you curious about the total amount of solutions within our organisation? Please check the Map Sustainability Rotterdam Ahoy. The document 'Rotterdam Ahoy - for a sustainable future’, will also be updated shortly.