Donation Room

The Donation Room Initiative is back for 2026!

Support the Good Cause Donation Programme at IBC2026
Plenty of ways to give back to the local community!

This year, IBC in parentship with the RAI Amsterdam will have a donation programme for exhibitors. Our good cause donation programme is an initiative in which you can play a key role.

Exhibitors are invited to hand in unwanted items, which meet the criteria shown below, to the Donation Room. These items will be distributed amongst various social initiatives in the Amsterdam region.

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How to donate?

On 14 September, from 15:00 to 17:00, exhibitors are invited to donate unwanted items to the donation points at the Exhibitor Service Desk at either Entrance C or Entrance K. Our dedicated Donation Team will also be on the show floor to collect items that meet the donation criteria.

All donated items will be assessed by the Donation Team to see whether they meet the needs of the associated social initiatives. Donations of all the items indicated in the list below are welcome. Items should be undamaged, (easy to) clean and complete (where relevant). Food products or beverages should be unopened. The Donation Team has the right to refuse items that are not in line with the needs of the associated social initiatives. If you wish to donate something that is not included in the list below, please discuss the options with the Donation Team.

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What Items To Donate

Here is an overview of all of the items we will be accepting.


 

What items can you donate?

Food & Drinks - Any food & drinks that can be kept at room temperature, e.g. fruits, pastries or unopened tins, jars or bottles

Furniture - Tables, chairs, desks, desk chairs, lamps, decorative items, standing tables, bar stools, bookcases or (metal) storage racks  

Green - Plants

Electronics - Televisions, tablets, overhead projectors, projection screens, computers (laptops & tablets), audio or video electronics  

Decoration - (Plastic) plants/flowers, plastic decoration material, flowerpots or vases 

Bags - Paper, linen, jute or cotton bags

Office supplies - Pens, pencils, notebooks or paper agendas

Kitchen electronics - Freezers, refrigerators, ovens, deep-fryers, bar cooling equipment, coffee makers, electric kettles or milk frothers

Tableware - Cutlery, glasses (water, wine & long drink glasses), water carafes, mugs, cups, bowls or plates

Outdoor - Umbrellas, bicycles

Entertainment - (Board)games, toys, sports equipment, puzzles, book or football tables

Personal Hygiene - Soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shower gel, razor blades, baby care products, laundry detergent, disinfect soap/gel, Band-Aids, incontinence materials, sanitary pads, diapers or wet wipes

Clothing and cosmetics - Clothing, shoes, make-up, hair-cosmetics, skin-products or accessories

Cleaning - All unopened cleaning materials or buckets

Disposables - Plastic and paper cups, cutlery, paper plates, sugar, coffee milk or unopened boxes of stirrers

Organisations Your Donations Help

Here is an overview of the social initiatives connected to the programme.


 

The Food Bank

The Food Bank provides food parcels for people with no money for groceries. Food is not purchased – it is obtained from surpluses and donations, reducing food waste and the burden on the environment. The goal of the Food Bank is to help people in need.

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army provides shelter for the homeless, professional care, and fosters connections within local communities through neighbourhood centers. They are active in Amsterdam and beyond. Additionally, they support individuals in rebuilding their lives through social work and help them regain access to the labor market.

Regenboog Group

Regenboog Group supports people that live in social poverty. Whether they became isolated because of mental health or addiction related issues, live on the street or have financial debts: The Regenboog Group stimulates people in poor social situations to take back the lead and create a fulfilling and socially active life for themselves.

HVO Querido

HVO Querido provides support to people in vulnerable situations and helps them regain control over their lives. They offer housing, guidance, and access to social services, encouraging individuals to build a stable future. Active throughout Amsterdam, they focus on creating opportunities for personal growth and reintegration into the community. We collaborate with several of their shelters, ensuring that our donations directly benefit those in need.

Stichting Dynamo

Stichting Dynamo is a welfare organization in Amsterdam that encourages and supports residents to actively participate in society. They offer various activities and assistance so that no one has to be left behind.

The IBC2025 Donation Room Initiative was a success!

The 2025 initiative was a huge success thanks to all our exhibitors!

We did not count the donated items. It was a lot.

All the collected items were donated to the Salvation Army this year. 2 big vans and 2 trucks full of donated items.

What was donated:

  • Many shopping carts full of soft drinks, water and snacks
  • Furniture, from tables and chairs to lamps and even a couch
  • 4 television and 4 monitors
  • A garden of plants
  • A great diversity of balls (soccer, basket, tennis etc.)
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