FAQ

The Amsterdam Book Event works with a closed guest list. All invitees receive an invitation by e-mail.

This invitation also applies to your colleagues: if they are not on the guest list, unfortunately we have not reserved a place for them. Bringing a guest with you is therefore not possible due to the exclusive nature of the ABE.

If you have any questions about the guest list, please contact marketing@vanditmar.nl or your local Van Ditmar representative.

What a shame! Please send an email to marketing@vanditmar.nl if you unfortunately cannot attend the ABE after all.

You certainly can! We do ask you to take into account the privacy of the other guests and the wishes of our presenters (e.g. pay attention to an embargo). Share your photos on social media with the hashtags #AmsterdamBookEvent and #ABE2025. On Instagram, you can tag us (@vanditmarbooks), we like that!

A well-stocked goodie bag is waiting for every guest upon entry. The contents? We'll keep that a secret until September!

Apart from any travel or parking costs nothing; the ABE is fully catered for our guests. That includes a hot drink and a piece of fruit on entry, a coffee break with sweets, a full lunch and drinks afterwards. Coming by public transport? The ferry from Amsterdam CS is free of charge.

We expect you in the morning between 9.00 and 9.30 for a cup of coffee or tea. Our programme will start at 9.30 a.m. sharp, and we will not wait for latecomers. The door does remain open in case you are late due to force majeure (a severely delayed train; an unexpected traffic jam). But: we assume you will be in on time. The presentations and official programme will last until 15:50. After that, our drinks reception will start, lasting until 18:00. Between 15:50 and 18:00 you can leave whenever you want.

The Amsterdam Book Event takes place at Pllek in Amsterdam North. This location is easily accessible by both public transport and car. View on this page directions.

You can get to the venue for the ABE via Pllek beach outside, so do not come through the restaurant inside. Outside the venue, you can sign in. We'll make sure you can find us in September!

The official programme is only available to our invited guests. Once the programme is final, they will receive a link to a special password-protected page via e-mail.

We expect you in the morning between 9.00 and 9.30 for a cup of coffee or tea. Our programme will start at 9.30 a.m. sharp, and we will not wait for latecomers. The door does remain open in case you are late due to force majeure (a severely delayed train; an unexpected traffic jam). But: we assume you will be in on time. The presentations and official programme will last until 15:50. After that, our drinks reception will start, lasting until 18:00. Between 15:50 and 18:00 you can leave whenever you want.

Fish and veg sandwiches are served during lunch, along with vegetarian soup. No dish with meat will be served during lunch. Do you have an allergy or other dietary requirement that we really need to know about? Then please send an email to marketing@vanditmar.nl so we can pass it on to Pllek.

On the Pllek website you can read more about the food they serve.

No hear! On entering at 9 o'clock, you get a cup of coffee or tea with a piece of fresh fruit or croissant. Then we will have a coffee break around 11 o'clock including cake of the day. Lunch will be completely provided and snacks will be available during the drinks break. You do have to provide your own breakfast and dinner.

At 18.00, we will wrap up the ABE programme and the venue will close. If you want to stay for dinner afterwards (with your own company) at Pllek, we advise you to book a table in advance. This can be done via the Pllek website. Keep in mind that Pllek does not accept cash, so bring your debit/credit card.

The ABE room, restaurant and toilets are accessible to wheelchair users. The beach and the top floor (without lift) of Pllek are less accessible. Pllek therefore does not call itself wheelchair-friendly but wheelchair-accessible.

Pllek has an (unguarded) coat rack where you can put your coat. Of course, you are also free to take your coat and bag into the venue. There are also paid lockers at Pllek. You can rent them for €2. Bring a coin for this, but bear in mind that you will lose it when you open the locker again. These lockers are too small to hold a laptop.

At 18.00, we will wrap up the ABE programme and the venue will close. If you want to stay for dinner afterwards (with your own company) at Pllek, we advise you to book a table in advance. This can be done via the Pllek website. Keep in mind that Pllek does not accept cash, so bring your debit/credit card.

The Amsterdam Book Event takes place at Pllek in Amsterdam North. This location is easily accessible by both public transport and car. View on this page directions.

You can get to the venue for the ABE via Pllek beach outside, so do not come through the restaurant inside. Outside the venue, you can sign in. We'll make sure you can find us in September!