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Royal Tropical Institute (KIT)

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KIT Royal Tropical Institute  is an independent centre of expertise, education, intercultural cooperation and hospitality dedicated to sustainable development. 

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History

KIT was founded in 1910 as the ‘Colonial Institute’ to study the tropics and to promote trade and industry in the colonial territories of the Netherlands. It was founded on the initiative of a number of large companies, with government support, making it an early example of a public-private partnership.

Education

Based on a national heritage site in Amsterdam, KIT focuses on key areas where it can make a difference: Gender, Global Health, Intercultural Communication and Sustainable Economic Development.

Research

As a knowledge institute KIT Royal Tropical Institute compiles, analyses and develops new knowledge about health systems, sustainable economic development and gender, and supports others in using this knowledge for sustainable change.

Housing services

Receive your guests in the Marble Hall, inspire in the Queen Máxima Hall, organise a barbecue in our enchanting courtyard or book the entire venue exclusively for up to 900 people.

Medical services

To improve access to quality health services KIT partners with local and national governments and international organisations, offering targeted advice, research and fresh insights based on a thorough understanding of each specific context. KIT’s multicultural health unit consists of a team of 40 health care professionals with knowledge and experience of working in the poorest countries. 

Campus life

An imposing ceiling, a historical mural and state of the art technology. The Queen Máxima Hall is perfect for plenary sessions, knowledge exchange and conferences.

The grandeur of our conference location is nowhere as tangible as in the Marble Hall. The hall – also the entrance of the building – lies central to all other meeting rooms. 

The grandeur of our conference location is nowhere as tangible as in the Marble Hall. The hall - the entrance of the building - lies central to all other rooms.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

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