IFFR selects Katoenhuis as the new home for its Art Directions programme!
31 January – 8 February
International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) is partnering with Katoenhuis on the 2025 edition of its Art Directions programme - a space dedicated to immersive media where the festival steps out of the screening room and pushes the limits of what cinema can be, with immersive works from multidisciplinary creators.
Katoenhuis will feature four installations, including world premieres, alongside the majority of the IFFR’s immersive works.
Senseglove chooses Katoenhuis as new home!
A year after the launch of SHINE (South Holland Immersive Network and Ecosystems) and Katoenhuis, the network continues to grow, connecting more players in immersive tech.
The news, announced during the opening of Immersive Tech Week, received strong support from Alderman Robert Simons (Port and Economy) and Deputy Meindert Stolk. This milestone reflects the collaborative efforts of Rotterdam’s province and municipality to advance the immersive tech sector.
TU Delft-born SenseGlove, a pioneer in haptic glove technology, enables interaction with virtual objects and supports industries like healthcare, defense, and aviation, improving training efficiency and cutting costs worldwide.
ROTTERDAM GAMING CONNECT
December 6th
Katoenhuis is proud to host Rotterdam Gaming Connect — a celebration of e-sports, gaming, and gamification, right in the heart of Rotterdam!
Organized by Gemeente Rotterdam and Techonomy, this event brings together the city's creative minds, professionals, and talents for an unforgettable afternoon of inspiration and connection.
CONFLUX FESTIVAL
September 19th-22th
Conflux is a festival exploring multisensory encounters, urgent ideas, contemporary art and experimental music.
During the exhibition people experienced a program of audiovisual performances, public art interventions, multimedia commissions, experimental club nights and talks reflecting on the festival theme 'Symbiotic Realities'.
PLACEMAKING EUROPE
September 24th-27th
Placemaking Europe's 7th annual festival was held at Rotterdam's vibrant MerweVierhavens (M4H). It offered insights into creating inclusive, resilient, and dynamic cities. The Keilepand was the main venue, with Katoenhuis as a key venue showcasing inspiring placemaking initiatives.