ECJ EUROPEAN Cleaning Journal

Interclean Amsterdam, Europe's largest professional cleaning event, is now just two months away. The show takes place from May 15-18 and organiser RAI Amsterdam has now released the full schedule.

"We are looking forward to showcasing an extensive range of innovative products and solutions during this year's show," said Rob Den Hertog, director of professional cleaning and hygiene at RAI Amsterdam.

"Once again, our seminars and workshops will offer visitors the chance to gain expert insight into their cleaning challenges and discover the innovations that will drive the future success of their businesses.

The Interclean Stage

The Interclean Stage (located in the Elicium Ballroom) will be central to the knowledge sharing and networking opportunities available to visitors throughout the show. It will feature a range of free educational sessions exploring topics vital to the future of the professional cleaning and hygiene industry - including adapting to new regulations and standards, how to identify and implement innovation, and how to become part of the growing circular economy.

Also taking place on the Interclean Stage on day three, Thursday May 17, will be the Healthcare Cleaning Satellite Symposium.

The InnovationLAB

Located in Hall 8, the InnovationLAB will be home to all of the Amsterdam Innovation Award nominated products, highlighting the best technology the show has to offer. Its stage will also host a range of free sessions - including seminars, workshops, discussions and presentations.

Sessions available at the InnovationLAB will include a seminar by Vincent Everts (a trend watcher and technological innovator), the evolution of fragrance by Vectair and the new role of supply chain and distribution by Amazon.

Other featured sessions will be the Amsterdam Innovation Award ceremony; the Facility Inspiration Arena, a special day of events dedicated to helping facilities managers improve their performance; and the Robot Arena where visitors can enjoy live demonstrations of the latest robot cleaners take on a series of challenges.

The WasteLAB

Located in Hall 7, the WasteLAB will host several seminars and workshops, including the Anatomy of the Waste Bin workshop. Here attendees will be able to discover the secrets to reducing their waste footprint by exploring what goes into a waste bin, uncovering the items that could otherwise be recycled. The workshop will run throughout the show - giving visitors the chance to take a hands-on approach to learning more about how be a part of the circular economy.

The Healthcare Cleaning LAB

The Healthcare Cleaning LAB will offer a dedicated platform for sharing knowledge on best practice and innovation within the healthcare cleaning sector. This will include seminar sessions featuring industry leaders such as Ecolab and Diversey, and even a realistic hospital room mock-up that will host live product and technique demonstrations.

The Healthcare Cleaning Forum

On Wednesday May 16 the Healthcare Cleaning Forum will take place alongside the show. The forum, organised together with WHO and several infection prevention specialists, aims to raise the profile of the importance of cleaning and disinfection in reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and improving patient safety.

It will offer a range of sessions that aim to bring the worlds of healthcare and cleaning closer together - improving communication between the two. This will include seminars on HAIs, education, staff safety, and the newest research - as well as a chance to discuss the challenges of reducing antibiotic use in healthcare.

A €30 fee will be charged for this full-day programme.

Click here for details of the seminar programme.

Click here to find out about the Healthcare Cleaning Forum.

•ECJ is the official media partner of Interclean Amsterdam.