​Accelerate Your Startup Growth:
Learn, Develop & Connect

​Ever paid 500€ for a weekend conference in the middle of nowhere—only to sit through endless slides, generic keynotes, and awkward networking over lukewarm coffee?

We’ve been there. That’s why we’ve distilled all the high-value talks, hands-on workshops, and genuine connections we could get into one free morning—right in the heart of Amsterdam.

​What to expect? (Final program still in development)

• ​09:00 – 09:30 | Walk-in & Registration
  Grab a coffee, meet fellow participants, and settle in for an energising morning.

• ​09:30 – 10:00 | Welcome & Opening Keynote
  Kick-off with a keynote and insights on the ecosystem dynamics in Amsterdam and the Netherlands.

• ​10:00 – 12:30 | Interactive Sessions
  Take part in dynamic panels, workshops, and debates focused on strengthening collaboration across the startup ecosystem.

• ​12:30 – 13:45 | Matchmaking Lunch
  A curated networking lunch to spark new connections between founders, funders, and innovation partners.

• ​13:45 – 14:00 | Closing & Transition to Exhibition
  Final reflections, followed by the official move to the afternoon outdoor exhibition at the Marineterrein.

​Who to expect?

• ​Corporate innovators

• ​Investors & financing partners

• ​Startup/SME ecosystem leaders

• ​Public administrators in position to help you proceed your business

• ​Academic researchers & educators driving innovation

​**This morning program is part of Amsterdam Innovation Day - a full-day celebration of the city’s 750th anniversary, bringing together the entire innovation ecosystem to shape the future of urban living.

Brought to you by AMS Institute, City of Amsterdam, StartupAmsterdam, Innofest Nederland, Marineterrein Amsterdam, Amsterdam InChange | formerly known as Amsterdam Smart City.