Welcome to Upstream Festival 2023

Upstream connects change makers who drive the transition to a future proof economy. We invite entrepreneurs, investors and bold changemakers to share, connect and create innovations for sustainable growth.

The largest non-profit startup event in the Netherlands

Over the course of three days, you're invited to the main venue from 2pm to 5.30pm. In the mornings and evenings you can participate in independently organized city events across the region.

Three days, 2000+ attendees, 20 main events, 50 city events.

Talent Tuesday - May 23

• Find a job or a co-founder during the Scale-up Career Fair and Coding Challenge.
• Learn all about talent from inspiring fireside chats and roundtables.
• Join 14 independently organized events around the region.

Capital Wednesday - May 24

• Schedule meetings with leading investors during House of Capital;
• Learn all about investment from inspiring fireside chats and roundtables.
• Join 17 independently organized events around the region.

Growth Thursday - May 25

• Schedule meetings with enterprise buyers and delegates during Meet the Buyer.
• Learn all about international growth from inspiring fireside chats and roundtables.
• Bonus: Join the conversation at the official Upstream2023 Unconference
• Join 18 independently organized events around the region.

Enjoy #Upstream2023

Main program 14:00 - 18:30 in Poppodium Annabel. (🍻 17:00 - 18:30)

Make the most of Upstream and start networking via Swapcard. Browse events, search for attendees, build your event and schedule meetings.

Important: your upstream ticket provides access to the main events.

City events handle their own registration, please check each event for signup details!