​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?

• ​08:45 – 09:15 | Walk-in & Registration
  Grab a coffee and meet fellow participants.

• ​09:15 – 09:30 | Welcome & Introduction
  Opening words and a look at what’s ahead.

• ​09:30 – 09:50 | Keynote – Jacqueline van den Ende (Carbon Equity)
  "Thinking Beyond the Hype"
  What it really takes to build ventures that matter — and how to fund them differently.

• ​09:50 – 10:30 | Panel Discussion
  "Unlocking the Power of Ecosystems"
  What founders, investors, and institutions must do differently to make ecosystems work better.
  Panelists: Tamara Obradov (Rubio), Maarten Cleeren (Techleap), Ger Baron (City of Amsterdam), Micky Chen (Minite / HerFuture)
  Moderator: Yeni Joseph (TNW)

• ​10:30 – 12:30 | Two Rounds of Interactive Sessions
  Choose from 10 interactive sessions across 5 tracks:
  - Corporate Venturing
  – Investment Readiness
  – Scaling & Growth
  – Responsible Innovation
  – From Prototypes to Products

• ​12:30 – 12:40 | Closing Speech - Lucien Burm & Jochan Scaap (Dutch Startup Association)
  "The New EU Startup & Scaleup Strategy"
  A look at the EU’s latest plan to tackle funding gaps, cut red tape, and make Europe more competitive for founders and investors.

• ​12:40 – 14:00 | Networking Lunch
  Curated networking to connect founders, funders, corporates, and public partners.

​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.