KIVI: Engineers connect, inspire and develop
The Royal Institute of Engineers (KIVI) stands for connecting, inspiring and developing engineers in the Netherlands. As a leading professional association, we are committed to three essential goals: strengthening the position of engineers in society, providing a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange and networking, and supporting the personal and professional growth of technically educated people.
Core business
Building an innovative and sustainable future together
Through these spearheads, we contribute to an innovative and sustainable future, where engineers' expertise is used and valued to the fullest.
Strengthening the position of engineers in Dutch society
To achieve this
- Bring engineers together in a network of diverse communities.
- We enthuse schoolchildren about engineering and technical professions.
- We provide government, industry and education with solicited and unsolicited advice.
- Help engineers to be internationally recognised with the Chartered Engineers certification programme.
- We show the Netherlands how important engineers are to society with inspiring stories.
- Give engineers a face with awards and recognitions, inspiring stories and topical events that everyone can attend.
Provide a place for technically educated people to meet, exchange knowledge and inspire each other
To achieve this
- We organise physical and online events, conferences and company visits.
- We connect students with each other through activities and online communities.
- We inspire students with cool technical stories on our website, social media and De Ingenieur magazine.
- We offer graduates a platform.
Helping technically educated people develop personally
To achieve this
- Offer training and courses specifically aimed at engineers through our specialist departments.
- Offer coaching for personal development through KIVI coaching.