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H20 presents the fattest Simracing Arena at International Amsterdam Motor Show

 

Simracing Arena IAMS 2025

Press release H20 x IAMS

Purmerend, April 2, 2025

H20 presents the fattest Simracing Arena at International Amsterdam Motor Show

The International Amsterdam Motor Show (IAMS) and H20 are joining forces once again for a groundbreaking edition of the Netherlands' largest automotive event. From April 17 to 21, part of the RAI Amsterdam will transform into the largest Simracing Arena to date, where motorsport and gaming come together. 

Visitors can check out all the cool cars on display during the event, but it is not possible to drive them themselves. Fortunately, the Simracing Arena offers the opportunity to race in-game anyway! Visitors can participate in various races and enjoy a unique simracing experience designed specifically for both beginners and experienced racers.

Comprehensive program

The five-day event has several highlights.

For example, there are mini-competitions in popular (racing) games such as Forza Motorsport 8 and Rocket League.

Attendees can sim race against each other and some specially invited guests (information to follow!) at any level, on an impressive stage with the very best gear. In addition, attendees can enjoy Xbox fun games such as Gang Beasts, Golf With Your Friends, Overcooked 2 and Human Fall Flat.

There is also a prize pool available worth a total of €3,000, including a Playseat® RedTrophy, Thrustmaster T598 and more.

Accessible to all

To make simracing accessible to a wide audience, H20 is introducing two special promotions:

  • 25% off IAMS admission tickets with code H20IAMS2025
  • A nationwide "Bring Your Friend" campaign at Go!Gaming locations, where visitors can race with a friend for an hour for €13.90. 

Partners

The event is made possible by our lead partner IAMS and our supporting partners Playseat®, Thrustmaster, Black Bananas and Xbox Game Pass. 

Practical information

Date: April 17-21, 2025

Location: RAI Amsterdam

Tickets: available at h20.gg/iams (or click on the banner)

Discount code: H20IAMS2025 (25% off)

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Hack Your Future - Design the company of the future!

Hack Your Future - Design the company of the future!

Purmerend, March 5, 2025 - H20, ST.AN & Dutch Affairs are proud to announce 'Hack Your Future'. Hack Your Future is an initiative that challenges young people and students to actively participate in thinking about the future of work. The event offers them a platform to get creative, meet companies, and gain valuable insights that will help them in their future careers.

Hack Your Future is a unique challenge for students from secondary schools, MBO, HBO and universities to design the workplace of the future in a digital visualization. What does the company of the future look like? What is young people's vision of the workplace 10, 25 or even 50 years from now? It is now up to them to find out!

The final event at the H20 Campus in Purmerend

The grand finale of Hack Your Future will take place on the impressive stage of the H20 Campus in Purmerend. Here, students will present their creative ideas in front of a panel of experts and share their vision of the workplace of the future. The best designs will have a chance to win great prizes! Spectators/fans are also welcome. 

Getting to know companies in the region

In addition to the exciting finals, students will also have the opportunity during the event to meet leading companies in the region. ST.AN (Stichting Arbeidsmarktstrategie Noordwest-Holland), the sponsor of this event, ensures that a number of top organizations are present to share information about internships, workplaces and the (future) labor market. Hack Your Future is thus an excellent opportunity for students to orient themselves within the work field and for companies to present themselves to and hear from their potential future employees. 

Break Out Sessions are also organized by the companies where pupils and students can go for interesting topics such as job training or efficient collaboration, for example.*

*Final program + topics for the Break Out Sessions to follow. Keep an eye on the website!

Sign up and more information

We cordially invite all schools in the region to promote this project to students, whether or not to include it in the curriculum. This is a great opportunity to actively engage students in thinking about the future business, develop 21st century skills and help them prepare for the challenges of tomorrow.

For more information about the event, registration and participating companies, please visit our website or contact us at info@h20.gg.

We hope for great participation and look forward to a fantastic event together with students, businesses and schools!

Press Release: Positive development for women in esports and gaming! 

September 2023 - H20 Esports Campus is partnering with Alienware to host a community day for women on Saturday, September 30: Queens of the Arena. Together with 10 enthusiastic streaming ladies, who came up with the event, a day dedicated to empowering women in esports will be organized.

 

Ladies Party

As a precursor to Community Day, 3 nights will be dedicated to Ladies Party at Go!Gaming. During these evenings, women can come and play free gaming at Go!Gaming for 2 hours. In addition, women from both teams will be present at the Go!Gaming locations, offering their community a chance to meet their favorite stream star.

Of course, everyone is welcome to drop by. The Ladies Party will take place at Go!Gaming Maastricht, Nijmegen and Utrecht Leidsche Rijn on Thursday, September 14 and 21. Registration for this is via www.gogaming.gg, the number of places is limited.

Queens of the Arena Community Day

On this day a show match best of 3 will be played between team NL and team BE. There will also be several side events with a fun ending for all visitors. Who will be the Queens of the Arena? 

The community day will take place at H20 Esports Campus in the Rabo Esports Stadium. The program is from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm and is entirely dedicated to gaming, women in esports and the game VALORANT. For more information, check www.h20.gg/alienwarequeens/

The ladies are all streamers and frequently play VALORANT themselves;

LisjeLive (Team NL)


It's super cool to be involved in the Queens of the Arena event from start to finish. We came up with the idea, pitched it and developed it together with H20. And soon we'll be popping on stage. I will never forget this!

MellieVenenna (Team BE)

"The idea of being able to experience something so spectacular with these amazing girls is something I can't quite grasp yet. It is such an honor to be able to participate in this and soon compete for the title of Queens of the Arena. We're going for it!"

XMileyX (Team BE)

"I am incredibly excited for the Queens of the Arena Valorant Tournament! It's a great opportunity to show that women are just as passionate as men in the gaming world. Together we are going to make an impact and show what female gamers can achieve. Let the competition begin!"

Empowering women

Matthijs Vink (H20 Board of Directors): "It is incredibly cool that we with H20 Esports Campus are partnering with Alienware around this event. With this we can also support the women's branch of esports which we are happy to collaborate on. For this project, we made a conscious decision to set up a competitive/community day so we can have an impact on the acceptance of women in the gaming world."

Would you like to attend? Then sign uphere sign up!

Will you participate in the 1st Dutch HADO Championships?

On October 16, 2022, the H20 Esports Campus together with HADO Netherlands will organize the first NK HADO in Purmerend. HADO is a techno sport that can be seen as digital dodgeball. In Japan already a big sport from 2014 and also in Europe it is starting to become a big sport. Next November 5 is the European Championship HADO in France and the Netherlands may represent itself there with a team. The winner of the NK will go to France paid for by HADO to play for the European Championship.

Never played HADO before? 

H20 organizes introductory afternoons for all tenants, partners and schools at the H20 VR Game Center. Here you will be guided by a trainer who will give you the experience of HADO. If you like it, you can sign up with a team and even play in the NK. A team consists of a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 6 members. 

These trainings and participation in the NK are free of charge. The trainings will take place on Wednesday afternoons from 1 pm - 5 pm. A training session lasts 1 hour, so if you can manage to free up a spot in your schedule, it is definitely worth it. The first day of training will take place on Wednesday, September 21.

If you have signed up with a team for the NK, we organize training nights on Wednesday evenings from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. These training sessions are for everyone to get better at HADO. Here you and your team will come up with tactics and strategies together to become HADO champions. H20 also offers these training sessions for free at the H20 VR Game Center.

Got interested? You can sign up for training by emailing dave@h20.gg. Put in this mail how many people you are coming with, which tenant, partner or school you are coming from and what time you want to come. If you don't have a team and would like to join, or you just don't have enough people, also just send an email. We'll see if we can pair you up.

If you want to sign up for the NK right away, do so at this link https://forms.gle/bN981F1neatwRb8s6, for training you can also mail to dave@h20.gg.

If you don't want to compete with your team you are welcome to come and watch the NK on Oct. 16, 2022. The tournament starts at noon.

For more information on HADO: https://hado-sports.com/nl

Pupils rebuild 7 Children's Hospitals of Oranje in Minecraft as part of RTL Project Smile

H20 Esports Campus is going to rebuild seven Children's Hospitals of Oranje online, together with its partners. This happens within the framework of RTL Project Smile, in which various programs, channels and partners of RTL donate money to the Foundation Children's Hospitals of Orange. RTL Project Smile starts on Monday 13 December and ends on Friday 17 December.
This Monday we will start to rebuild the seven children's hospitals in Minecraft on an actual scale. Of course, we will not do this alone. We are voluntarily aided by children, pupils and students who, together with the expertise of H20, will achieve a fantastic result.
We are still looking for experienced Minecraft builders who can help us bring this project to a successful conclusion. These youngsters can register at www.minecrafthospitalheroes.com to register for the Minecraft Hospital Heroes. We need a lot of builders, so there is always a place available.

Minecraft Hospital Heroes

The Minecraft Hospital Heroes consist of a number of partners who are active within the H20 Esports Campus, such as Minecraft architect and master builder Thomas Bosch. Thomas has his own company called Cubefields and, just like last year, he is taking on the coordination of the construction.
"This year we are going a step further, because we are now also going to recreate the inside of the children's hospitals. This will make it possible for children to have a look inside before their stay in the hospital. But the children staying in the children's hospital can also participate in building and continue to build in order to make their stay more pleasant. Again, we hope that many schoolchildren and students will help us to achieve our goal of building all children's hospitals in the Netherlands," said Thomas Bosch.
During the challenge, Bosch will lead the Minecraft construction team of the Minecraft Hospital Heroes via the online platform Discord.
In addition, every day this week free Minecraft workshops will be given by Toine Rohner of Twaanlab from 17.00 to 17.30 hrs. Miranda Huybers will also help to build the children's hospitals with her esports team Team Wall and several influencers. Faber Audiovisuals will also contribute to the livestream and video production.
Donations are welcome per hospital, but it is also possible to donate money to the entire Project Smile.

Successful edition

It is not the first time that H20 Esports Campus is dedicated to the Minecraft Hospital Heroes. During the Minecraft Hospital Heroes 2020, 200 pupils rebuilt dozens of Dutch hospitals on an actual scale in the video game Minecraft. The event ultimately raised more than 20,000 euros for charities and staff associations, including the Dijklander Hospital in Purmerend.
Dirk Tuip, H20-CEO: "The idea of doing something for RTL Project Smile came from the contacts we made last year, and after that the link to building the children's hospitals in Minecraft was quickly made."
By rebuilding the hospitals, H20 can offer students an educational challenge that will allow them to go into the Christmas holidays with the experience of having built real hospitals to scale together with others. "We hope that schools and teachers will help spread the word about this action among their students so that we can show how gaming can contribute to skills such as creativity, collaboration and communication and, of course, tech," Tuip said.
Those who are not building can of course follow the construction live at www.minecrafthospitalheroes.com!

Experience the coolest Gaming Holiday Camps with your favourite YouTuber from 10 to 14 August 2020!

Have the kids been playing games at home all summer? Then we would like to challenge them to come and visit the Game Walhalla of Europe in the Rabo Esports Stadium! This will be the coolest summer holiday with Gaming Holiday Camps because several well-known YouTubers will visit us during this week! In the week of Monday 10 August to Friday 14 August, it's time for our Gaming Holiday Camps.

During the Gaming Holiday Camps, kids between the ages of 8 - 13 will play out all aspects of the H20 Esports Campus. They will sit in professional Racing Seats to drive the fastest lap in Formula 1, play tournaments in Fortnite and Rocket League with the Playstation, play sports on the interactive Esports Walls and much more!

Interactive sports programme
The interactive sports programme on the Esports Walls ensures that kids get plenty of exercise. In addition, a special sports activity has been set up outside with free-running, football and basketball. Be sure to bring your sports outfit, it's going to be sweaty!

Every day we close with a show from your favourite game heroes, the show is from 14:30 - 16:00. See the programme of the YouTubers here:

Practical information
The activity leaders are specialists who can tell you the latest tips and tricks. After 16:00 you can have your picture taken with your favourite gamer and receive an esports certificate! The kids can be picked up again from 16:30 from the H20 Esports Campus at Spinnekop 2, 1444GN Purmerend.

One day costs €75, - incl. VAT, per child. Register now for one or more days. Attention, full = full!

https://h20.gg/activiteiten/gaming-vakantiekampen/

Netherlands' largest gaming centre restarts with various summer activities

Are you not going on holiday this year and are you looking for a fun group or family activity? Or do you still need to celebrate your son's or daughter's children's party? Then the Rabo Esports Stadium on the H20 Esports Campus in Purmerend is certainly worth a visit. This is the largest gaming centre in the Netherlands. After a period in which the campus was forced to close its doors, the largest Esports Gaming Centre of the Netherlands will reopen on Saturday the 4th of July. The official opening will follow later. For families we designed special Esports Experience Tours, for children we organise Gaming Holiday Camps and of course the best children's parties.

Sjaak Kuil, manager of esports gaming activities: 'We've been itching to reopen for weeks, but it has to be done in a responsible and safe way. June we found too early. At this location we are quickly up to 30 people, so this relaxation was not enough for us to open the doors. Saturday 4 July is still under reserve. The government has yet to confirm that we can receive 100 people from July onwards, but in the meantime we look forward to this with confidence.

Special birthday parties for children between 16 March and 30 May

A lot of children's parties will have been cancelled in recent months. For those who had a birthday between 16 March and 30 May, we have a special offer! The birthday boy or girl will receive a cool gift that of course has to do with gaming. Fortnite children's parties, Minecraft Masters, flying with drones, Virtual Reality or interactive sports, or a combination of all this, for boys and girls from 7 years of age there is plenty to do. Our range of children's parties is growing every week and can be seen at www.h20.gg. 

H20 Gaming holiday camps

The H20 gaming holiday camps are intended for boys and girls aged 7 to 12. During the summer holidays, children can compete with their peers in a lifelike gaming arena in various games such as Fortnite, FIFA 20 and Rocket League. In addition, they can race like Max Verstappen on a Formula 1 circuit in one of our racing seats. 

Besides gaming, we also pay attention to sports and games. We think it is important to get a lot of exercise during the day. We have interactive gaming walls where you are challenged to get the best out of yourself. That means running and flying as well. Children can register for one or more days. 

Unique day out with the Esports Experience Tour

The H20 Esports Experience Tour is a unique tour through the largest esports & gaming centre in Europe. During the tour participants will get information about the history, the present and the future of esports. During this tour one looks through the eye of the gamer, the viewer or parent, but also through the eye of the child. The H20 Esports Experience Tour is a unique experience for young and old! In about 1,5 hour you will learn more about all the activities that the H20 Esports Campus and the Rabo Esports Stadium offer. 

Play Rocket League in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie!

Rocket League players pay attention, you can join the newest tournament of the Keuken Kampioen Divisie! Gamers First, our proud partner of the Rabo Esports Stadium, is joining forces with the Keuken Kampioen Divisie to host the Esports Fan Tournament featuring Rocket League.

The online tournament takes place on Saturday 16 May and starts at 12.00 hours. The whole event will be broadcasted live from the Rabo Esports Stadium on the H20 Esports Campus on the YouTube channel of the Keuken Kampioen Divisie and the Twitch channel of Inside Esports. Teams represent one of the sixteen Keuken Kampioen Clubs in the new tournament.

Teams can register for the tournament as of today via the website of the Keuken Kampioen Divisie. The teams consist of at least three players, where substitutes are allowed. The tournament consists of a group phase and a knock-out phase, in which two teams in the final will decide who is the champion of the Keuken Kampioen Divisie Esports Fan Tournament.

Keuken Kampioen Divisie steps into esports

With the launch of the Keuken Kampioen Divisie Esports, it is the first time that the Keuken Kampioen Divisie steps into Esports. The current football-free period is seized upon to give fans the opportunity to defend the honour of one of the sixteen Keuken Kampioen Divisie clubs, from home, by means of a fan tournament. To compete for the very first title of the Keuken Kampioen Divisie Esports Fan Tournament.

Practical information:
Date: Saturday 16 May 2020 from 12.00
Teams: Maximum 3 players (substitutions allowed)
Registration via: https://keukenkampioendivisie.nl/esports/ (registration is possible until Monday 11 May 2020)
Broadcasts via: YouTube & Twitch

The complete broadcast will be done from the Rabo Esports Stadium at the H20 Esports Campus. Keep an eye on our website and socials for all upcoming game tournaments within the H20 Esports Campus.

Inspirational breakfast session organised at H20 Campus

Breakfast session at the H20 campus
At H20, SearchUser, QStylez and Dunion organised a breakfast session on Friday 24 January with a large turnout. H20's catering took the time to prepare a breakfast for the participants. Those who participated in the breakfast session could follow three inspiring presentations and of course there was time to network and ask questions. 
Matthijs Vink, co-founder of H20, opened the session with a short intro. He explained H20 and its vision: To become the number one ecosystem in Europe for the development of the next generation through gaming, esports and creative technology.

A future-proof website

Ron Steur gave a presentation from QStylez about the process needed to build a future-proof website. The presentation showed, among other things, how a website should function and which web design trends are relevant. QStylez recommends using WordPress as a tool and content management system (CMS).

E-commerce & Marketplace Marketing

Randy Duin gave a presentation from Dunion. E-commerce is the online sale of goods at B2C, B2B or C2C level. During the presentation he explained how to generate traffic via the right channels. How to monitor campaigns based on data analysis and what the best way is for website optimisation. In addition They explained Marketplace Marketing. This is selling products and services by using an external B2C, B2B or C2C e-commerce platform. Randy explained the advantages and disadvantages of using Marketplace Marketing.

Marketing Automation

Patrick Schokker gave a presentation from SearchUser about Marketing Automation. It allows you to speed up the sales process and automate marketing processes with the right message at the right time. During the presentation the advantages of Marketing Automation were explained. Patrick explained how the software exactly works and how it contributes positively to the customer journey.
Would you also like to organise a company event? Then mail to info@h20.gg

We thank all visitors to the event.
Thom Hagenhoek of 24 liquor,Liquor stores in Volendam

H20 Esports organised the first teambuilding event in December!


Friday the 13th of December the first gaming related teambuilding event was organised by H20 esports. During this event, 15 team leaders of Peopleware IT got a presentation of H20 with the following objective: Applying esports in teambuilding and making the bridge to business clear.

Esports as team building

Anyone who plays esports knows that teamwork is the most important thing in winning a team game. Coming up with strategies and adapting your way of working according to the situation is very important. Switching and communicating with your teammates happens at lightning speed. It is therefore crucial that you understand each other and have an understanding for each other's decisions.

Presentation

The players of Peopleware IT received a presentation from H20 esports about gaming and the bridge to business. By means of a cooperation with Fariko Gaming the day was completely filled. It was explained how Esports can be applied in the business world. Also, by means of some examples of psychology, it was explained how you can predict certain actions of others. This claim was again supported with examples and videos from real Esports matches.
The aim of this presentation was to encourage the participants to think differently. By means of Esports, the participants were taken into the picture of team gaming and how this can make a team more powerful and efficient. Of course there was also gaming! Namely a few games of team-deathmatch in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare!
After a number of matches, an analysis was made of the teamwork within the game. These findings were then linked to teamwork issues that recur in the business world and how to solve them faster and better. The day ended with a delicious drink and snack on the H20 Campus.
 

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