Amsterdam Network Meeting
October 6–7, 2025 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The 39th NETLIPSE Network Meeting is hosted by Rijkswaterstaat and Schiphol Airport. Join us to connect with public sector professionals from across Europe, share experiences, discuss challenges, and explore solutions in infrastructure project delivery.
Join us in Amsterdam – registration is free.
Your registration includes full access to the two-day programme, lunches on Monday and Tuesday, and the official Monday dinner, hosted by Rijkswaterstaat and Schiphol.
Note: This event is exclusively for public sector representatives. Registrations from private entities will not be accepted.
Accommodation Recommendation
Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam
📍Piet Heinkade 11, 1019 BR Amsterdam, Netherlands
Approx. €212/night (~$240), ~€250–260 including taxes/fees
📏 City Centre location close to Central Station
Programme Overview
Sunday – October 5th
Arrival
For delegates arriving early, we have prepared an informal programme to help you settle in, connect, and enjoy Amsterdam’s charm.
15:00 – 16:30
Board Meeting @ Mövenpick Hotel (by invitation)
The NETLIPSE Board will meet at the Mövenpick Hotel to discuss ongoing initiatives and organisational priorities.
Mövenpick Hotel
Piet Heinkade 11, 1019 BR Amsterdam
17:00 – 19:00
Amsterdam City Tour by Boat
Amsterdam is best discovered from the water. Step aboard for a guided canal tour, offering not only the city’s most iconic views but also insights into its rich history and the innovative Bridge and Quay Wall Programme. We’ll depart from the jetty in front of the Delirium Café. The tour finishesright at the restaurant for Sunday’s dinner.
Jetty in front of Delirium Café
Piet Heinkade 4, 1019 BR Amsterdam
19:00 – 21:00
Sunday Dinner @ Restaurant Polly Goudvisch
The Sunday dinner (generously sponsored by Rijkswaterstaat and the Royal Schiphol Group) is open to all delegates. This informal dinner is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new European colleagues ahead of the official programme.
Restaurant Polly Goudvisch
Buiksloterweg 3-5, 1031 CC Amsterdam
Monday – October 6th
West-Indisch Huis
Herenmarkt 99, 1013 EC Amsterdam
09:00 – 16:00
The Network Meeting takes place in the historic West-Indisch Huis, right in the heart of Amsterdam. The Monday programme focuses on the major challenge of replacing and renovating ageing infrastructure across Europe, and on how to manage the costs drivers of major infrastructure projects. We will end the day with a visit to Schiphol Airport and the NETLIPSE Network Dinner.
9:15 – 10:10
Opening Network Meeting
The morning begins with a welcome to the Network Meeting, followed by a keynote address and an introduction to NETLIPSE, setting the stage for the discussions ahead.
09:00 – 09:05: Opening Network Meeting Day 1
Hans Ruijter – Chairman @ NETLIPSE (NL)
09:05 – 09:35: Opening Keynote Rijkswaterstaat & Royal Schiphol Group
Martin Wijnen – CEO / General Director @ Rijkswaterstaat (NL)
Sybren Hahn – Chief Infrastructure Officer @ Royal Schiphol Group (NL)
09:35 – 09:45: Introduction NETLIPSE
Pau Lian Staal-Ong – Network Director @ NETLIPSE (NL)
09:45 – 10:10: Coffee Break
10:10 – 13:00
Replacement & Renovation
In this block we examine approaches to large-scale infrastructure renewal, from managing bridge portfolios to keeping vital hubs operational during construction. We will explore national renewal strategies, how to stay operational during works, and how to balance mobility, safety, flexibility, and predictability in delivery.
10:10 – 10:15: Introduction Replacement & Renovation Block
Hans Ruijter – Programme Director Zuidasdok @ Rijkswaterstaat (NL)
10:15 – 10:40 Replacement & Renovation Programme Rijkswaterstaat
Joost van de Beek – Programme Director Bridgeportfolio @ Rijkswaterstaat (NL)
10:40 – 11:05: Schiphol Airport: Constructing While Staying Operational
Michiel van de Goor – Project Director Lounge 1 @ Royal Schiphol Group (NL)
11:05 – 11:30: Die Autobahn: Federal Bridge Renewal Programme
Jochen Eid – Head of Planning @ Die Autobahn GmbH, South-Bavaria Branch (DE)
11:30 – 11:55: Oosterweelverbinding: Mobility During Execution
Ine de Schutter – Mobility Expert @ Lantis (BE)
11:55 – 12:10: Panel Discussion
Hans Ruijter – Programme Director Zuidasdok @ Rijkswaterstaat (NL)
12:10 – 13:00: Group Photo + Lunch Break
13:00 – 16:00
Cost Drivers of Major Infrastructure Projects
The afternoon begins with an exploration of the most significant factors influencing the cost of large-scale infrastructure delivery, drawing on recent research findings from the UK’s National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (formerly known as the NIC). These insights will set the stage for an interactive project carousel, where participants will discuss each theme in depth. Topics include the importance of a stable strategic direction, the need for clear client and sponsorship roles, ways to streamline consenting and permitting processes, and strategies for strengthening and scaling supply chain capacity.
13:00 – 13:40: Introduction of NIC Report: Cost Drivers of Major Infrastructure Projects
Rea Robey – Deputy Director @ NISTA (UK)
Chris Durham – Deputy Chief Economist @ NISTA (UK)
13:40 – 14:40: Parallel Workshops Round 1
Organising Strategic Direction: The Schiphol Masterplan
Marco Stoltenborg – Sr. Developer Airport Strategy & Development @ Royal Schiphol Group (NL)Client & Sponsorship Challenges
Mark Roelofsen – Team Manager Infrastructure Research & Evaluations @ AT Osborne (NL)
14:40 – 15:00: Drinks Break
15:00 – 16:00: Parallel Workshops Round 2
Efficient Consenting & Compliance Processes: Italy’s Extraordinary Commissioners
Clara Caroli – Head of the Milan Technical Office @ Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti – Lombardy and Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna Public Works Administration (IT)Making Better Use of the Supply Chain: The ProRail Masterplanning
Sophie Jacobs – Advisor Portfoliomanagement @ ProRail (NL)
Linda Nell – Manager Master Planning @ ProRail (NL)
16:00 – 19:00
Site Visit Schiphol
In the late afternoon, we will travel by bus to Schiphol Airport for a guided visit to its capital projects, such as the new A-Pier, the South-Development, the Multi-Modal Hub, and the Masterplan Power. This visit offers the unique opportunity to see first-hand how one of Europe’s busiest transport hubs plans and executes major works while staying operational.
The bus will depart from and return to the West-Indisch Huis, where the Network Meeting and Network Dinner takes place.
20:00 – 22:00
Network Dinner @ West-Indisch Huis
The day concludes with the NETLIPSE Network Dinner, generously sponsored by Rijkswaterstaat and Royal Schiphol Group. The dinner provides a relaxed and informal setting to reflect on the day’s discussions and connect with colleagues. This evening also marks the handover of the Chair and Vice-Chair roles to their successors.
West-Indisch Huis
Herenmarkt 99, 1013 EC Amsterdam
Tuesday October 7
West-Indisch Huis, Amsterdam
Herenmarkt 99, 1013 EC Amsterdam
09:00 – 14:30
The final day of the Network Meeting will focus on learning, innovation, and collaboration in complex projects. We will end the Network Meeting with the announcement of the location and host of the upcoming Spring 2026 Anniversary Network Meeting.
9:00 – 11:00
Learning & Innovation
The morning opens with a series of reflections on how structured assessment programmes and independent reviews can drive better project outcomes. We will examine the A16 Rotterdam Learning Platform and explore how the long-term IPAT Assessment Programmes of Die Autobahn GmbH and Väylä have strengthened their delivery practices.
09:00 – 09:10: Opening Day 2
New (Vice-)Chair @ NETLIPSE
09:10 – 09:15: Introduction Learning & Innovation Block
Pau Lian Staal-Ong – Network Director @ NETLIPSE (NL)
09:15 – 09:45: Better Delivery as a Result of the IPAT Assessment Programme
Anna Tarhonen – Development Manager @ Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (FI)
Christina Richter – Coordinator Innovation & Network Management @ Die Autobahn GmbH (DE)
09:45 – 10:15: Learning Platform A16 Rotterdam
Alfons van Marrewijk – Prof. Construction Cultures @ TU Delft (NL)
Marcel Hertogh – Prof. Infrastructure Design & Management @ TU Delft (NL)
10:15 – 10:30: Panel Discussion on Benefits of Evaluation Programmes
Pau Lian Staal-Ong – Network Director @ NETLIPSE (NL)
10:30 – 11:00: Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:00
HatSwap Workshop
In this playful interactive workshop Mia Simon will help you discover your thinking style, and explore how different thinking styles can colour collaboration in projects.
11:00 – 12:00: HatSwap – Exploring Collaboration Through Thinking Styles
Mia Simon – Project Management Advisor @ AT Osborne (ZA)
12:00 – 12:45: Lunch Break
12:45 – 14:15
Collaboration in Complex Projects
As projects grow in scale and complexity, the number of stakeholders involved continues to increase. Prof. Kadefors will introduce the block by sharing findings from her research on trust and collaboration in inter-organisational relationships in construction projects. After the introduction we’ll take a look at cooperation models and international collaboration. we’ll dive into the lessons from the Amsterdam Zuid Station’s 2-phase approach, and Rail Baltica’s cross-border collaboration, followed by a panel discussion with the presenters in the block.
12:45 – 13:00: Introduction Collaboration in Complex Projects
Anna Kadefors – Professor Real Estate & Construction Management @ KTH Royal Institute (SE)
13:00 – 13:30: International Collaboration on the Rail Baltica Project
Toomas Alle – Technical Director for Estonia @ RB Rail AS (EE)
13:30 – 14:00: Cooperation in the Zuidasdok Railway Station Project
Jelger Vos – Project Manager Zuidasdok @ ProRail (NL)
14:00 – 14:15: Panel Discussion on Collaboration in Complex Projects
Anna Kadefors – Professor Real Estate & Construction Management @ KTH Royal Institute (SE)
14:15 – 14:30
Closing Network Meeting
We conclude with the announcement of the Spring 2026 Network Meeting location and a formal close to the Amsterdam event, reflecting on the knowledge shared and the connections made over the past two days.
14:15 – 14:25: Announcement Network Meeting Spring 2026
14:25 – 14:30: Closing Network Meeting
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We’re organising a boat tour and informal, dinner on Sunday, October 5 for those who arrive early. Please RSVP during registration.
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