Shaping tomorrow's
leaders through
negotiation
A non-profit network connecting ambitious students and young professionals to develop their full potential as negotiators in the Netherlands.
Annual Members
Negotiation Projects
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3th edition
The Dutch Negotiation Network is a non-profit organisation creating a vibrant community where ambitious students challenge each other to develop their full potential as negotiators.
We bridge the gap between academic insights and practical application, connecting students from universities across the Netherlands with industry experts and professionals passionate about negotiation.
From national competitions to university initiatives, we create opportunities for growth at every level.
The first national negotiation competition open to students from all backgrounds. Compete against the brightest minds across the Netherlands in realistic scenarios and compete for the title of best student negotiator.
We promote and support student-driven negotiation initiatives at Dutch universities, providing guidance, resources, and operational support to help local negotiation communities thrive.
The Dutch Negotiation Network (DNN) is the leading national platform for negotiation training, research, and community building in the Netherlands. We connect students, professionals, and researchers to develop negotiation skills, share insights, and foster collaboration between academia and practice. Our two main tasks are organising the Dutch Negotiation Open competition annually and maintaining and expanding the network of Negotiation Projects.
September 2018
Negotiation Project Twente (NPT) was founded at the University of Twente, becoming the first negotiation project in the Netherlands. This marked the beginning of a new era for negotiation education in Dutch universities.
October 2021
The success and rapid growth of NPT made it clear that the idea had potential far beyond Twente. To capitalise on this momentum, we established the Dutch Negotiation Network (DNN), a national platform aimed at connecting students, researchers, and professionals in negotiation.
June 2022
The Dutch Negotiation Network, University of Twente, and POINT hosted a seminar that brought together students and professionals for workshops led by leading experts. Topics included culture, gender, power, trust, and strategy in negotiation.
June 2024
The first Dutch Negotiation Open (DNO) was launched as a national competition, bringing together students from across the Netherlands to showcase their skills and exchange ideas. The event quickly became the flagship platform for connecting young negotiators and building the network’s national identity.
June 2022
The launch of Negotiation Project Amsterdam (NPA) at the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit, together with Negotiation Project Maastricht (NPM) at Maastricht University, marked the first successful spin-offs of the Twente model, demonstrating that the concept could flourish on a national scale.
June 2025
The second Dutch Negotiation Open expanded into a three-day event with more rounds, workshops, and networking. It attracted a broader pool of students, strengthened academic and professional partnerships, and firmly established itself as the flagship platform for negotiation in the Netherlands.