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Reshaping Work Conference 2026 – The Human Frontier
Venue
The Ancient Greeks had the Agora and the Romans the Forum; in Amsterdam, we have De Rode Hoed. Set at Keizersgracht 102 in the heart of the city, this seventeenth-century building began life as Vrijburg, a clandestine Remonstrant church hidden behind a row of canal houses, enclosed on all four sides with no frontage onto any public street. As the largest and oldest hidden church of its kind in Amsterdam, it offered Remonstrants a safe haven for freedom of thought for centuries, and since reopening as a debate centre in 1990, De Rode Hoed has carried that tradition into the present as an independent podium for culture, debate and reflection, free from political or religious colour, where history and current affairs meet.
Its grand Oosterhuiszaal, with two balconies overlooking the stage, the original pulpit, a restored organ and vaulted ceilings that give the hall its outstanding acoustics, pairs traditional character with the latest technical facilities. Its unique canal-side location, distinctive atmosphere and generous capacity make it an ideal home for the Reshaping Work Conference 2026: a place for inspiring conversation and for shaping a future that remains rooted in its past.
HOW TO REACH DE RODE HOED?
Keizersgracht 102, 1015 CV Amsterdam
De Rode Hoed is in the centre of Amsterdam, a 12-minute walk from Central Station. Due to its central location, the venue is easily accessible by public transport: the second tram stop from Central Station, Nieuwezijds Kolk stop, offers access via tram 1,2,5,13 and 17. Tram 13 and 17 also stop at Westermarkt.
If you are coming from Schiphol Airport, the quickest would be to get a train (NS Sprinter or Intercity) to Amsterdam Centraal (Central Station). From there, you can walk or take a 2-stop tram to Nieuwezijds Kolk stop.
Walking route from Central Station to De Rode Hoed here.
10% DISCOUNT FOR 10 YEARS OF RESHAPING WORK
This year, Reshaping Work celebrates its tenth anniversary. For a decade, our community of researchers, policymakers, workers, platforms and civil society has come together to rethink the future of work, and none of it would have been possible without your support. To say thank you, we want to give something back: a 10% discount for every one of those 10 years, to make your stay in Amsterdam on 12 and 13 November a little easier.
Stay with WestCord Hotels
Our partner WestCord Hotels is offering conference participants 10% off the best available rate at three of its Amsterdam hotels. Just use the code WESTCORDFRIEND when you book.
WestCord City Centre, Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 50, 1012 SC Amsterdam
WestCord Art Hotel, Spaarndammerdijk 302, 1013 ZX Amsterdam
WestCord Fashion Hotel, Hendrikje Stoffelsstraat 1, 1058 GC Amsterdam
Rooms at WestCord City Centre are limited in November, so we recommend booking early.
Get around with Uber
Uber is also joining the celebration with 10% off rides anywhere in Amsterdam during both conference days, 12 and 13 November. Enter the code RESHAPINGWRK10 in the Uber app before you ride, whether you’re travelling between your hotel, De Rode Hoed or the city.
Thank you for ten years of conversation, collaboration and commitment. We look forward to welcoming you in Amsterdam.