# Pandemic and Disaster Preparedness Congress (PDPC)

- Dates: 8 October 2026
- Location: De Doelen, Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Address: Kruisplein 30 3012 CC Rotterdam
- Organiser: Convergence
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector

## About

The 4th Pandemic and Disaster Preparedness Congress invites researchers, policymakers and professionals in preparedness to explore how science can inform prevention, early warning, and response. The congress is held at De Doelen in Rotterdam on Thursday, 8 October 2026.

## Who attends

Join fellow researchers, policymakers and professionals in preparedness to explore how science for a prepared world can help us meet the challenges of tomorrow.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://convergence.nl/event/4th-edition-of-the-pandemic-disaster-preparedness-congress/)
- [Registration](https://mailing.convergence.nl/ct/m14/k1/Elug6LYr8rUECZlE_t1l_3OZMszxOlXHqhzgyzAO0Rh0RLVTV6UuW8KZtcBhGA2v/99ZLTvzxiT6ZhIp)
- [Agenda](https://convergence.nl/health-technology/programs/)

## Topics

- IT & Technology

## Speakers

- dr. Anja Schreijer, Director of Medical Affairs and Public Health Preparedness research, PDPC

## Sponsors and partners

- Healthy Start

## Where to stay

- **Hilton Rotterdam**: 170 m from the venue, 5 stars, 10 Weena, Rotterdam, 3012CM
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/rtmhitw-hilton-rotterdam/)
  - Phone: +31 10 710 8000
- **Grand Hotel Central**: 170 m from the venue, 12 Kruiskade, Rotterdam, 3012EH
  - [Hotel website](https://grandhotelcentral.nl)
- **NH Atlanta Rotterdam**: 170 m from the venue, 4 Aert van Nesstraat, Rotterdam, 3012CA
  - [Hotel website](http://www.nh-hotels.com/nh/en/hotels/the-netherlands/rotterdam/nh-atlanta-rotterdam.html)
  - Phone: +31 10 206 7800
- **Postillion**: 170 m from the venue, 110 Meent, Rotterdam, 3011JS
  - [Hotel website](https://www.postillionhotels.com/rotterdam/)
  - Phone: +31 10 4054462
- **The James**: 170 m from the venue
- **Holiday Inn Express**: 330 m from the venue
- **Motel One Rotterdam**: 400 m from the venue
- **Motto by Hilton Rotterdam City Centre**: 510 m from the venue, 125 Botersloot, Rotterdam, 3011HE
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/nl/hotels/rtmblua-motto-rotterdam-city-centre/)
  - Phone: +31 10 200 4697

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/pandemic-and-disaster-preparedness-congress-rotterdam/