Blog • DeFabrique Event Venue

January 9, 2026

How do you create a clear floor plan for your event?

Have you ever had to rush to catch a flight at a large airport with many floors, checkpoints, and gates? How did you feel? You were probably stressed and panicked. However, chances are you made the flight. That's roughly how it feels when you don't have a clear map for your event.

January 14, 2026

February 4, 2026

DeFabrique in a new light

For 25 years, DeFabrique has been the setting for encounters. For ideas that arise, plans that take shape, and moments that people remember. History is palpable here—in the walls, the spaces, and the industrial character—but our gaze has always been forward. Toward what you want to achieve with your event.

November 4, 2022

January 7, 2026

The extensive history of DeFabrique

When Tjeerd Jacob Twijnstra had his linseed oil and mixed feed factory built in 1921, he could not have imagined that 100 years later his building would be one of the most distinctive and leading event venues in the Netherlands. Are you curious about the extensive history of DeFabrique? Let us take you back in time...

September 19, 2022

January 9, 2026

9 different layouts for your event

Let's be honest: organizing an event can be quite overwhelming. From themes and activities to cloakroom and catering, you want everything to be perfect. And we understand that all too well: the guest experience comes first. But did you know that the room layout also contributes greatly to this experience? Now you may be thinking: which layout works best? That depends on your goal and target audience. In this article, we have outlined nine different room layouts so that you can make the right choice.

September 15, 2022

January 9, 2026

5x Christmas Party 2.0

All I want for Christmas is... a memorable company party! Are you secretly already thinking about organizing the Christmas party? You can't start early enough! We have listed 5 surprising concepts. So you can really go all out this year!

September 5, 2022

January 9, 2026

8 themes for your company party

Did you know that 75% of employees believe that parties contribute to better work performance? In a relaxed atmosphere, you get to know your colleagues better and make milestones unforgettable. Want to create even more of an experience? Then throw a theme party. We've listed 8 themes for your company party here.

June 17, 2022

January 9, 2026

Burning Man a popular theme for corporate parties

Are you looking for a unique theme for your company party? One that will really surprise your guests? Then we have some inspiration for you! The Burning Man theme is extremely popular. We'll tell you why and how to organize it.

July 8, 2021

January 9, 2026

12 tips to minimize no-shows

The registrations poured in, yet you still see empty seats in the room. No-shows cannot be prevented, but they can be minimized. It not only saves money, but also reduces waste of materials, food, and potential reach of sponsors. With these 12 tips, you can reduce no-shows at your event. The target audience and type of event determine which solution works best!

May 11, 2021

January 9, 2026

7 dos and don'ts for organizing a conference

Organizing a conference can be a major challenge. Fortunately, you don't have to reinvent the wheel, as there are many unwritten rules that can help you. Dare to stray from the beaten path and avoid falling into age-old pitfalls. We have listed seven dos and don'ts for you:

November 27, 2018

January 9, 2026

6 tips for evaluating your event internally

Whether you're organizing a conference for 2,000 guests or a party for 80 people, evaluation is essential. Everyone knows that guest reviews are important, but what about the internal evaluation of the event? That's something that's often overlooked. It's time for a change! Gather your production team, because we're going to give you six tips to make this valuable debriefing as easy as possible:

June 8, 2018

January 9, 2026

6 tips for a valuable goodie bag

As an event organizer, you don't get the chance to give away a goodie bag worth $100,000 every day, like at the Oscars. What you can do is give out a goodie bag that everyone will really appreciate! With the following tips, you'll be able to surprise people even after they get home:

February 8, 2018

January 7, 2026

10 trends to revitalize your event

2018 has begun! What will this year bring? DeFabrique likes to distinguish itself from other event venues by closely following innovations and applying them wherever possible. Here are 10 trends in the events industry that you should keep an eye on.

June 27, 2017

January 9, 2026

How do you create a clear floor plan for your event?

June 15, 2017

January 9, 2026

TIP! – How do you calculate the ROI of your event in practice?

ROI stands for the return on investment of your event, expressed as a percentage of the total costs of your event. But how does this work in practice and how do you calculate the ROI of your event?

May 23, 2017

January 7, 2026

The best way to promote your event (and it's not what you think)

Imagine: you are organizing and running an event. You design a compact event program, invite a number of great speakers, and book the best event location ever. In addition, you have also set up a promising social media marketing strategy to promote your event as strongly as possible. But...