VAT on conference participation and other expenses such as hotel,transport, may be refundable. If you are interested in getting your VATrefund you can contact the European VAT refund office (also for VAT refunds from other countries than the Netherlands):
European VAT refund office RETOURTAX
PO Box 355
7000 AJ DOETINCHEM
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0)314-368936
Fax: +31 (0)314-368939
E-mail: info@retourtax.nl
We recommend you check the RETOURTAX website for further information and assistance
www.retourtax.com