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
- Beef from Lindenhoff – mashed potatoes | seasonal vegetables | veal gravy
- Trifle – caramelized apple | almond crunch | caramel sauce
- Menu B – Vegan
- Pumpkin Tartare – Mustard Caviar | Basil | Herb Mix | Pine Nuts
- Roasted Celery Root Steak – Mashed Potatoes | Chimichurri | Seasonal Vegetables
- 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.
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