Homewards returns this September. Registration is now open!

After a successful Homewards pilot last year, the welcome program will return this September for a second edition. Homewards is designed for anyone who wants to get to know the Eindhoven region better and enjoys meeting new people. Registration opened this week.

What does the program look like?

We’re keeping some of last year’s highlights: three fantastic main events where participants get to know both Eindhoven and their fellow participants better. Homewards The Welcome Evening, The Workshop, and The Quiz comprise a three-month program.

In between, we send out a fun weekly newsletter packed with handy Eindhoven tips, and we’ll stay connected through a WhatsApp group. Our two community managers, Andrea and Vitor, will be there to guide participants throughout the program. Got a question about life in Eindhoven? They’re here to help!

In addition to the ‘official’ program, there are weekly meetups based on the group’s interests. Participants can choose which ones they’d like to join — the goal is to discover the many clubs, hotspots, and local initiatives in the region together. So don’t be surprised if you run into us at the ice rink, the cinema, Dutch Design Week, or just at the pub.

For newbies and locals

We’ve also made some changes this year. The target group has been expanded. Last year, people who’ve lived in Eindhoven for years asked us, ‘Can we join Homewards too?’. Because getting to know the city better and meeting fun, local people — who wouldn’t want that?

Our answer is: yes! So whether you’ve moved here from Katwijk or Calcutta, or you’ve lived here for 20 years, you’re welcome!

You’ll find more information about the program and how to sign up here.

We kick off on September 12, 2025, and there’s room for 120 participants.
Homewards is an initiative by Eindhoven365, Holland Expat Center South, and Brainport Development.