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KAS Meeting - Industry leader with the highest rung on the PSO ladder
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19 May 2026

KAS Meeting - Event Location is officially certified at PSO Level 3: the highest level on the Social Entrepreneurship Performance Ladder. This places KAS among the best-performing employers in the Netherlands in the field of social entrepreneurship and inclusive employment. A remarkable achievement within the event and hospitality sector, where PSO certification is still relatively rare.


Sustainability and social impact

For KAS, the certification feels like a logical continuation of the sustainable course the venue has been pursuing for years. KAS consciously works to operate sustainably and inclusively. This is reflected in the green facade with thousands of plants, the focus on local catering, and circular choices in materials and interior design. The event venue has held the Green Key GOLD certificate for years, the international quality mark for sustainable businesses in the recreation and hospitality industry. With the PSO Level 3 certification, the social impact is now also officially recognized.


Dennis Maaswinkel, co-owner of KAS Meeting – Event Location: “For years, we have been consciously investing in sustainability and social impact. Not only in the building or materials, but especially in people. We are proud that this is now being recognized with PSO Level 3. Especially since this certification is still far from commonplace within our industry.”


Interesting for governments and organizations with SROI objectives

It is precisely this latter point that makes the certification interesting for KAS clients as well. Increasingly, (semi-)governmental bodies and organizations with SROI objectives are required to spend a portion of their budget with socially entrepreneurial parties. However, within the event industry, venues with PSO Level 3 certification are still in limited supply. With this step, KAS offers a concrete alternative for organizations that wish to combine social impact with a professional conference or event venue.


For clients, this means that an event at KAS contributes not only to substantive objectives and connection, but also to social impact and responsible procurement. This makes it easier to incorporate societal objectives into the choice of an event location — without compromising on quality, appearance, or accessibility.



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