Welcome
Declarative Amsterdam is an annual conference focusing on the technologies and methods used for declarative programming and declarative data. The seventh conference will take place on 6 and 7 November 2025, at the Conference center of the Science Park, Amsterdam.
Declarative programming is a style of programming that expresses the logic of computation without describing its control flow. It allows you to focus on the ‘what’ of a program, rather than the ‘how’. Declarative programs can be constructed in a fraction of the time, using much less code than a traditional computer program. Declarative methods for programming and data modelling can help avoid making the mistakes that have lead to failing software projects for several decades.
Registration
Registration is open, see Registration & Fees for full details.
Location
Declarative Amsterdam 2025 will be held at the conference centre of the Amsterdam Science Park, in the east of the city.
You can get there by:
- Train to the Science Park station, with trains from Amsterdam Central Station, Schiphol Airport, Leiden, Hilversum, Amersfoort, Zwolle, and Almere.
- Tram 19 that runs between Sloterdijk station and Diemen, stop Kruislaan, and a 15 minute walk
- Trams 3 and 14, the latter runs through the centre of Amsterdam, to Flevopark, and then a pleasant 15 minute walk through the Flevopark.
- Bus 40 that runs between Amstel Station and Muiderpoort station via Science Park.
Accommodation
Nearest hotels are Q Factory, and the niu Fender.
A cheaper option is Camping Zeeburg, with cabins, a short walk from the conference.
Thanks to the good train and tram connections, you have a wide option of accommodation, both in and out of Amsterdam. Try Booking.com.
Food and Drink
There are two restaurant/bars on site: Polder, and Maslow.
There is a small Spar supermarket next to Maslow
Covid policy
Declarative Amsterdam adheres to the regulations of the Dutch government. No special COVID-19 measures are necessary for people that attend the conference live.
This means, for example, that you don't need to wear a face mask. However, if you are ill, do not come to the conference.
For more information, consult the official information at https://www.rivm.nl/en/coronavirus-covid-19.