Members Enjoying the Christmas Dinner 2023 at Humphrey’s, Utrecht
The Harvard Alumni Club and the Oxford and Cambridge Society cordially invite their members and guests to: The Harvard & OxBridge Annual Christmas Dinner 2025
The traditional annual Christmas dinner – where alumni from Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge come together with their guests is almost around the corner. This year for the dinner we will be back at the restaurant Humphrey’s in the heart of Utrecht (less than a 10 minute walk from Central Station). We will commence the 3-course meal and drinks at 19:30. This event is a long-standing tradition between our clubs and is always sold out. So get your tickets soon!
A great way to catch up with our friends from Harvard, ringing in the festive cheer together.
When: 9th December, Tuesday 19:30 – 22:30 Where: Humphrey’s Utrecht, Stadhuisbrug 3, 3511KP Utrecht Dress Code: Festive with a touch of red or green Prices: Harvard Alumni/Guests – €66 | OxBridge Member – €60 | OxBridge Guest €66
Menu: The menu consists of three choices per course (fish, meat or vegetarian). Please indicate your choices when purchasing the ticket. If you have allergies and/or dietary preferences, please indicate this in the space provided and the restaurant will provide a suitable alternative.
Note that this event is open only for Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge alumni, and their guests.
Please arrive as close to 19:30 as possible as the restaurant will be full before this time. Cancellations with a refund are only possible up to a week in advance. Tickets are limited, and this event has sold out every year. Hence, early booking is recommended!
Date: Saturday, November 29th Time: 18.30 onwards Place: KIT/Royal Tropical Institute, Mauritskade 63, 1092 AD Amsterdam
Dress Code: Black tie is preferred.
The Venue : The KIT Royal Tropical Institute is an independent centre of expertise, education and hospitality dedicated to sustainable development. Guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it helps governments, NGOs and private companies build inclusive and sustainable societies worldwide.
As every year, we welcome alumni and their guest(s) to join us for our traditional society dinner. The event will comprise pre-dinner drinks followed by a delicious three-course meal including a special wine arrangement within the splendour of KIT’s Marble Hall with 12 special types of Marble from Tuscany and a keynote speaker.
Keynote Speaker – Yvo de Boer
Yvo de Boer is a globally recognized leader in climate policy and sustainable development. As Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) from 2006 to 2010, he steered international negotiations during a pivotal era for climate action, including the landmark Copenhagen Climate Conference in 2009.
Prior to his UN role, Yvo held senior positions in the Dutch government, shaping environmental policy and international cooperation. After the UNFCCC, he transitioned to the private sector as Global Chairman of Climate Change and Sustainability Services at KPMG, driving initiatives that bridged policy and business. He later served as Director-General of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), championing green growth strategies in emerging economies, and as President of Gold Standard, enabling governments and businesses to deliver climate solutions with measurable benefits for people and nature.
Throughout his career, Yvo has combined diplomatic acumen with practical innovation, guiding governments and corporations through the complex intersection of climate change and economic development.
Agenda
18:30 – 19:30: Networking and Opening Drinks
19:30 – 22:30: Three-course meal including a special wine arrangement
Speaker remarks & extended Q&A
22:30: Carriages Await
Optional post-dinner drinks
Optional after party/post-dinner drinks. For those of you who would like to carry on the evening, we will lead a group to a venue to continue conversations and drinks.
Important information: All attendees will be required to bring a valid I.D. with them, which will be checked against the guest list ahead of entry. Hence, please state your full name as on your I.D. document.
Menu Choices & Tickets
Menu choices. This year there are two menu choices. Please indicate your choice, any dietary restrictions and allergies when you are at the check-out while buying tickets.
Menu A – Meat / Fish
House-smoked salmon – fennel | green apple cream | horseradish mayonnaise | herb oil
Chocolate-coconut Tart – Coffee | Caramel | Fresh Fruit
Ticket prices & guest limit. There will be a price advantage for those booking your ticket(s) before October 20th. (More information below). So, do make sure to get your tickets early, if you wish to attend. Members may bring one guest. However, if additional guest tickets are required, please reach out to secretary.ocnl@gmail.com to inquire the possibilities (based on capacity). We will try to do our best to accommodate these requests.
Early booking pricing (until October 19th)
Society Member – 89,50 EUR | Guest of Society Member – 99,50 EUR | First-time Attendee – 99,50 EUR | Student – 70 EUR | Sister Society Member – 119,50 EUR
Regular pricing will apply for tickets booked after October 19th:
Society Member – 99,50 EUR | Guest of Society Member – 109,50 EUR | First-time Attendee – 109,50 EUR | Student – 70 EUR | Sister Society Member – 129,50 EUR
Ticket Categories.
Society Member. Requires current membership for 2025 (get membership here)
Guest Ticket. Guest of current member who is attending. State the name upon check-out.
Sister Society Ticket. If you are a member of a sister society (e.g. Oxford Belgium), please also use this category and clearly state your sister organisation.
First-time Attendee . If this is your first time attending an OxBridge NL Event, use this category (NL-based alumni only).
Student. Student members can choose this category.
Transport. The KIT is easily accessible by public transport, only a 15 min tram ride away from Amsterdam Centraal. There are also parking garages in proximity. More information can be found by visiting https://www.kit.nl/contact/ and scrolling down to “How to Visit Us”.
Booking deadline & cancellation policy. The last day for obtaining tickets is November 10th 2025. Please note that ticket cancellation is also only possible until this date.* Tickets may well be cancelled after, however, there will be no refund. We will operate a waitlist, so these types of cancellations may be refunded if a suitable replacement is found. *For tickets purchased before 10am on 4th October 2025, the November 15th 2025 cancellation deadline applies.
Date: Sunday, December 8th Time: 18.00 onwards Place: STAN Utrecht, 16A Ganzenmarkt, 3512 GD Utrecht
Members Enjoying the Christmas Dinner 2024 at Humphrey’s, Utrecht
The Harvard Alumni Club and the Oxford and Cambridge Society cordially invite their members and guests to: The Harvard & OxBridge Annual Christmas Dinner 2025
The traditional annual Christmas dinner where Harvard, Oxford, and Cambridge alumni and their guests come together is almost around the corner. This year too the dinner will be held in Utrecht, at the restaurant STAN in the heart of the city (a short walk from Central Station). We will start at 18:00 hours with a 3-course meal and drinks. This event is a long-standing tradition between our clubs and is always sold out. So get your tickets soon!
A great way to catch up with our friends from Harvard, ringing in the festive cheer together. Looking forward to welcome alumni and guests!
Ticket Prices: 68 Euro Dress Code: A bit fancy and Christmas colours
Note that this event is open only for Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge alumni, and their guests.For any questions, please email the Oxbridge NL Secretary at secretary.ocnl@gmail.com
Date: Saturday, November 16th Time: 18.30 onwards Place: KIT/Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam
Dear Society Members and fellow alumni it is time to share details on the event we eagerly look forward to. The Oxford and Cambridge Society of the Netherlands would like to cordially invite you to attend our Event of the Year: The Annual Society Dinner. The dinner will be held on the 16th November at the Koninklijk Instituut voor de Tropen (KIT) or the Royal Tropical Institute – an independent centre of expertise, education and hospitality dedicated to sustainable development. KIT served as the location for our dinner in 2023 too; welcoming us with the grandeur of its Marble Hall (with 12 special types of Marble from Tuscany) for pre-drinks followed by a lovely dinner in a majestic room. The location deserved an encore.
As every year, we welcome alumni and their guest(s) to join us for our traditional society dinner. Pre-dinner drinks will be followed by a delicious three-course meal, including a special wine arrangement and an insightful keynote speaker.
Keynote Speaker – Joe Zammit-Lucia
Joe writes, speaks and advises business leaders on how businesses can be successful in a politicised world. He is the author of “The New Political Capitalism: How businesses and societies can thrive in a deeply politicized world” and a founder of RADIX and the RADIX Centre for Business, Politics & Society – public policy think tanks focused on system renewal in an increasingly volatile world. He has previously had successful careers in multinational corporations and as an entrepreneur. He has been involved in the political sphere for the last decade. He has lived and worked in the UK, USA, Germany, France, Spain, The Netherlands and Malta and speaks five languages.
He will speak on the subject of “Europe in a fast-changing world…and how we can help.”
Agenda
18:30 – 19:30: Networking and Opening Drinks
19:30 – 22:30: Three-course meal including a special wine arrangement; Keynote Speech
22:30: Carriages Await
Optional after party/post-dinner drinks. For those of you who would like to carry on the evening, we will lead a group to a venue to continue conversations and drinks.
Menu Choices & Tickets
Menu choices. This year there are two menu choices. Please indicate your choice, any dietary restrictions and allergies when you are at the check-out while buying tickets.
Menu A – Meat / Fish
Dorade tartare – cucumber | radish | avocado
Tenderloin – seasonal vegetables | pea puree | chimmichurrie
“Scallops” in garlic butter – pea cream | hazelnuts | seasonal vegetables
Carpaccio of various summer fruit
Ticket prices & guest limit. There will be a price advantage for those booking your ticket(s) before October 13th. (More information below). So, do make sure to get your tickets early, if you wish to attend. Members may bring one guest. However, if additional guest tickets are required, please reach out to secretary.ocnl@gmail.com to inquire the possibilities (based on capacity). We will try to do our best to accommodate these requests.
Early Booking Pricing (Until October 13th):
Society Member – 87 EUR |Guest of Society Member – 97 EUR | First-time Attendee – 97 EUR | Student – 70 EUR
Regular pricing will apply for tickets booked after October 13th:
Society Member – 97 EUR | Guest of Society Member – 107 EUR | First-time Attendee – 107 EUR | Student – 70 EUR
Ticket Categories.
Society Member. Requires current membership for 2024 ( get membership here)
Guest Ticket. Guest of current member who is attending. State the name upon check-out.
First-time Attendee . If this is your first time attending an OxBridge NL Event, use this category
Student. Student members can choose this category.
Dress Code: Black tie is preferred.
Transport. The KIT is easily accessible by public transport, only a 15 min tram ride away from Amsterdam Centraal. There are also parking garages in proximity. More information can be found by visiting https://www.kit.nl/contact/ and scrolling down to “How to Visit Us”.
Booking deadline & cancellation policy. The last day for obtaining tickets is November 6th . Please note that ticket cancellation is also only possible until this date for a refund. Tickets may well be cancelled after, however, there will be no refund. We will operate a waitlist, so these types of cancellations may be refunded if a suitable replacement is found.
The Oxford and Cambridge Society of the Netherlands 