
Overview

We are pleased to announce the 2025 version will take place in Amsterdam again and be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, 30 September to 1 October 2025.
30 Sep - 1 Oct 2025
If your organisation is interested in sponsoring the 2025 conference please reach out to us at: conference@uebt.org
Amsterdam - Movenpick Hotel
UEBT Conference 2025 is supported by:
UEBT Conference 2024 - Summary report
Check out what was discussed at last year’s conference.
What your peers said about the 2024 Sourcing with Respect Conference
Questions?
Write to us at conference@uebt.org
Agenda

UEBT Sourcing with Respect Conference
“Driving impact in times of change”
It's an unprecedented time, with geopolitical and economic uncertainty, a reshaping of global trade, and sustainability commitments under threat. The UEBT conference will convene more than 200 leading companies to discuss how to strengthen responsible sourcing and ensure supply chain resilience in these shifting dynamics, with a focus on positive impact for people and biodiversity in botanicals sourcing regions.
Highlights of the 2025 agenda include:
Adaptive responsible sourcing strategies
Effective management of social and environmental risks in supply chains
How to integrate responsible sourcing of botanicals in biodiversity frameworks
Building supply chain resilience and partnerships
Examples of practical action on human rights and biodiversity issues in sourcing areas
Detailed Agenda
Day 1 – Tuesday, 30 September 2025 |
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Morning:
Afternoon: Opening of the 2025 Conference
Evening: Networking Drinks Reception
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Day 2 – Wednesday, 1 October 2025 |
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UEBT Information Sessions
Breakout Sessions:
Closing Plenary: Looking ahead roundtable: predictions on sourcing with respect
This interactive panel brings together conference speakers and participants to offer bold predictions, provocative insights, and actionable foresight on sourcing with respect for people and biodiversity. A dynamic way to bring together the patterns, voices, and relationships shared over two days of the conference.
Closing drinks
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Questions?
Write to us at conference@uebt.org
Speakers

Speakers
Coming soon!
Tickets

Registration
Early bird rates are available until 27 June.
Pricing
Organisation type | Conference - Day 1+2 | Livestream - Day 1 + 2 |
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UEBT members | One free ticket per member organisation. Additional tickets: - Early-bird: 350€ - Regular: 450€ |
- Unlimited free tickets |
Non-members | - Early-bird: 895€ - Regular: 995€ |
- Regular: 150€ |
Prices are excluding VAT (Dutch VAT rate 21% applies)
How to register
General guidance:
Fill out the registration form for each person from your organisation who will attend. Each participant requires a separate registration with an individual email address.
Tickets are non-transferable: the conference may only be attended by the person whose name appears on the ticket.
Select the ticket type based on member status and the desired payment method (credit card/free tickets OR bank transfer).
For early-bird tickets, please enter your promo code in order to benefit from the reduced rate. If you do not have a promo code, please request one by contacting conference@uebt.org.
Confirmation will be sent upon receipt of the registration form. However, registration will be guaranteed only upon receipt of the conference fees and confirmation from UEBT that the correct ticket type, promo code, and seat allotment was used (e.g. member, non-member, free or discounted, etc.).
UEBT members:
UEBT member organisations are entitled to one (1) free ticket plus unlimited additional seats at the special members-only price. Please contact us at conference@uebt.org for your promo code for the free seat. Additional seats at the members-only price can be purchased through the registration form.
UEBT members are those organisations which have achieved full or provisional UEBT membership and whose membership is active.
'Members' do not include UEBT partners and other stakeholders, such as certification bodies, NGOs, project partners or client companies that do not hold UEBT membership.
Conference sponsors and UEBT partners:
UEBT conference sponsors have additional free seats and should contact us for their promo codes.
NGOs, partners and non-member SMEs from non-OECD countries may be eligible for discounts. Contact us at conference@uebt.org for more information.
Fees and VAT information:
Admission fees for the conference are taxed according to Dutch VAT (21%).
When you select payment by credit card, an additional credit card processing fee applies.
When you select payment by bank transfer, we will send you an invoice with instructions for payment to the email provided in the registration form. No additional payment processing fees are applied when this option is selected; however, your bank may charge additional fees for international transfers to our account.
Participants from companies registered within the EU can apply electronically in their own country for the refund of the Dutch VAT by liaising with the tax authority in which their company is based.
Participants from outside the EU should liaise with the Tax Administration of the Netherlands.
Questions?
Please contact us at conference@uebt.org if you need any assistance in registering for the event and we will be delighted to help you.
Practical Information

30 September and 01 October 2025
Amsterdam
Movenpick Hotel - Amsterdam City Center
Piet Heinkade 11, 1019 BR, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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In order to reduce the carbon footprint of our event, we encourage you to come by public transport and travel by train rather than plane wherever possible.
By train:
The nearest station is Amsterdam Central.
The conference venue (Movenpick Hotel) is a short walk (approximately 15 minutes) or tram ride (1 stop) along the water from Amsterdam Central Station.
Tram line 26, stop "Muziekgeb Bimhuis". You can pay by card on board the tram (tap and pay).
By plane:
The closest airport is Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (code AMS).
From the airport, you can take a taxi (30 minutes) or a 20 minute train directly from the airport to Amsterdam Central.
By car:
The closest car park is Piet Heingarage, just outside the Mövenpick Hotel. See rates.
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Autumn is a busy period for conferences and Amsterdam can be expensive, so be sure to book far in advance, possibly using ‘free cancellation’ options for room rates in case plans change or you find a better deal later.
Many options are available within walking distance of the conference venue or by public transport.
Consider outside the Amsterdam city centre, such as around the airport, the Sloterdijk district, or Amsterdam City West or North.
Some options we can recommend are:
Mövenpick hotel where the conference will take place
Room Mate Aitana hotel - 2.5km away from the conference venue
Volkshotel Amsterdam Oost - short tram or metro ride, several room types available at different price levels
Social Hub Amsterdam City - short tram or metro ride, several room types available at different price levels
IBIS Amsterdam Centre - directly next to the central train station, walking distance to venue and other Ibis hotels in Amsterdam that often have a better value for travelers (Ibis or ‘Ibis Styles’ brands are standard)
Library Hotel Amsterdam - close to the central train station, walking distance to venue
XO Hotels Park West - accessible by train and foot
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We have chosen to host the 2025 UEBT conference at the Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre, which is certified Green Globe Gold since 2015.
It has a social, environment, and employer sustainability programme and has implemented actions in line with this, such as:
· 90% of products used are produced by Dutch suppliers and purchased directly by the hotel
· Use of Fairtrade and organic products like coffee, wine and linen where possible
· The hotel has its own water saving plan and all sinks, showers and toilets use the minimum amount of water needed
· Tap water is filtered in order to reduce the use of bottled water
· Use of LED lighting
Moreover, UEBT strives to reduce the environmental footprint of the conference:
· The event minimises the use of paper by making all information available online.
· We encourage participants to travel by public transport and to share taxis whenever possible.
· The conference is made available online by live stream.
· Catering is vegetarian and includes organic and Fairtrade ingredients.
Questions?
Write to us at conference@uebt.org
Who attends

82% companies, from a variety of sectors including food and beverage, herbs and spices, flavours and fragrances, natural pharmaceuticals and beauty.
18% from international organisations, NGOs, government agencies or individual consultants.
305 persons total – 250 participants in Amsterdam and an additional 55 via livestream.
Most of the private sector representatives who attended work in sourcing or in sustainability, with some from the executive teams, marketing, communications, or regulatory affairs.
- 98% of survey respondents said they would like to attend another conference.
- 99% found the conference “good or very good.”
- 98% of respondents said it gave them knowledge they could use in their daily work.
- 98% of respondents said it gave them ideas or opportunities for collaboration.
Questions? Write to us at conference@uebt.org