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Rotterdam, annabel
21.05 - 22.05 2025

Two days of everything a startup needs for grOWTH

Upstream is where innovation meets community. Join us at annabel for an electrifying blend of inspiration, collaboration, and forward-thinking. Whether you're a founder, investor or a corporate change maker, this community-driven festival is your gateway to cutting-edge ideas, meaningful connections, and endless possibilities. You already have your ticket? Why not share the love and spread the word that you are coming. Click here to share it on your social media.

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Impact report 2024

Discover the key insights and outcomes of Upstream 2024, held from May 28-29 in Rotterdam. This comprehensive report highlights the event's significant contributions to sustainable economic growth and innovation. Featuring detailed metrics on attendance, diversity, and economic impact, the report provides a thorough analysis of how Upstream 2024 connected entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators from around the world. Download now to explore the full impact and success of this transformative event.
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This was Upstream 2024

2000+

attendees

Connect with over 2000 change makers who drive the transition to a digital, carbon neutral, circular and inclusive economy. Want to be one of them? Get your tickets now.

Community

driven

Join a variety of side events that take place over several days and include partner-created sessions on three key topics: access to capital, markets and talent. Check out Upstream 2024 side events.

25+

speakers

We host more than 25 inspirational talks by leading experts, founders and artists. See the full line up.

Speakers
2025

Get a taste of what to expect by checking out the speakers of Upstream.

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Kiki Lauwers
Thorizon, CEO
Ida Tin
Femtech Assembly, Founder Clue, Co-Founder
Elise de Reus
Cradle, Co-Founder, Partnerships
Wouter de Bruijne
ParkBee, Former CCO, RSLNC Inc, Initiator
Ferdinand Grapperhaus
Next Sense, CEO
Fonger Ypma
Arctic Reflections, Founder & CEO
Deniz Wiedhaup
Yoni, CEO
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Why attend?

Founders

  • Connect with other founders
  • Meet investors and corporate buyers
  • Grow and scale your business

Investors

  • Find new deals
  • Meet (co-)investors
  • Showcase your expertise

Change Makers

  • Meet the startups and scale-ups
  • Learn from other innovators
  • Highlight your impact

Program

Discover our thoughtfully crafted main program of fireside chats, deepdives, pitches, roundtables and speed dating. And enjoy the best our Dutch ecosystem has to offer at the official side events. Providing you the space to thrive and build companies that change the world for the better.

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Updates

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April 23, 2025

Innovation without borders: Join the international delegation at Upstream 202

A curated two-day programme for international ecosystem leaders at Upstream 2025 – connect with peers, explore Rotterdam’s startup engine, and dive into the festival from the inside out.

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April 16, 2025

How do you pitch an Impact Startup?

How do you pitch a startup that’s solving real-world problems? Impact founder and pitch coach David Beckett shares what works, what flops, and why your mindset, audience, and story matter more than your slide deck.

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April 9, 2025

How to make the most of Upstream Festival 2025 (for founders)

A practical guide for founders to make the most of Upstream Festival – covering networking tips, pitch prep, and how to turn connections into real opportunities.

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2021

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Partners

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