


Climate Tech on Deck: Scaling Impact in the Port Environment
An event by Climate Tech Connect & Port of Rotterdam
We’re setting sails for climate innovation!
Step aboard with us for an exclusive, high-impact gathering designed for the trailblazers of heavy industry and climate tech.
Hosted by Climate Tech Connect and the Port of Rotterdam, this is a gateway of Benelux best industrial innovation — right from the iconic Rotterdam Makers District (RDM).
What can you expect?
Serious networking: direct access with 15 top climate tech investors, 45 founders and C-level executives from the heavy industry sector;
Topic of the day: Scaling Impact — hear firsthand from pioneering founders like Paebbl and Jan van der Tempel from Ampelmann as they reveal how they’ve tackled the toughest challenges in scaling climate solutions.
Scenic boat ride: enjoy an experience of cruising through the Port of Rotterdam, Europe’s largest energy and maritime innovation hub.
Benelux innovation showcase: discover the latest breakthroughs and business opportunities in the region’s heavy industry climate tech ecosystem.
What’s on the Agenda?
14:00 – Arrival & networking: kick off with coffee and curated networking
14:30 – Founder keynotes: Ampelmann & Paebbl share their scale-up journeys;
15:30 – Dock tour: get an insider’s look at the RDM’s advanced facilities and collaborative spaces;
16:15 – Boat cruise: Explore the Port of Rotterdam from the water with a cruise between sessions.
18:00 – Waterside veggie BBQ: wrapping up the day with great food, drinks, and conversation at RDM Kantine, right by the water..
Don’t miss the boat!
This is more than an event, it’s where the future of heavy industry is being shaped, with every single connection; secure your spot and be one of the leaders in the conversation about how to make climate innovation happen, in the world’s most dynamic industrial port.
