Newsletter #2 IODA 2027 NL

Dear reader,

Quite a lot has happened since our last update. In this newsletter: the official founding of the foundation, the confirmed venue, tickets for IODA Thailand, our first sponsors, and news on the co-creation day and the M&O special issue.

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The foundation is official

We are now officially registered with the Chamber of Commerce (KvK), and the deed has been signed at the notary's. Stichting IODA Conference 2027 now also exists as a legal entity. You can read more about this on LinkedIn.

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The venue is confirmed: Woudschoten in Zeist, NL

After a long search across the country, the decision has been made. IODA 2027 will take place at Woudschoten, Zeist. In a future newsletter, we'll tell you more about the venue and why it fits our theme so well.

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Tickets still available for IODA Thailand 2026

Before the global OD community makes its way to the Netherlands, it's Thailand's turn. The IODA Conference 2026 is being organized together with Assumption University of Thailand, around the theme "OD for Sustainability: Wisdom, Adaptability, Innovation."

Over three days, the program includes keynotes, sessions, dialogues, company visits, and cultural experiences, all geared towards a more sustainable and regenerative future for organizations. Tickets are still available.

For more information and registration, visit the official IODA website.

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Our first sponsors are on board

We're delighted to announce that our first sponsors have committed to IODA 2027. We'll share more about them in the next newsletter. Would you like to become a sponsor too? Let us know, we'd love to talk. More information is available here.

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Co-creation day in September: sign up

On Friday, 18 September, we'll be coming together again to keep building IODA 2027. This co-creation day will take place at the Lipsius Building at Leiden University.

Would you like to get actively involved? You can still sign up via info@ioda2027.com.

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M&O special issue: great enthusiasm

The first authors' meeting for the M&O special issue has now taken place. We came together and found great enthusiasm for writing articles for this issue. Photos and impressions can be found on LinkedIn. Want to know more or contribute an article yourself? Get in touch with Fer van den Boomen.

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Committee of Recommendation

We are happy to announce that the IODA 2027 conference now has a Committee of Recommendation: Jaap Boonstra, Shirine Moerkerken, Gert Jan Hofstede, Pauline Krikke en Robert Jan Blomme. More information is available on the website.

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We'll keep you posted as things develop. Visit us at www.ioda2027.com, follow us on LinkedIn, and do get in touch with any questions, ideas, or an offer to help!

With warm regards,

Alette, Fer, Gerard, Renee & Sonja

IODA 2027 Conference NL Organizing Committee