Rotterdam
21.05 - 22.05 2025

Two days of everything a startup needs for grOWTH

Upstream is where innovation meets community. Join us for an electrifying blend of inspiration, collaboration, and forward-thinking. Whether you're a founder, investor or a corporate changemaker, this community-driven festival is your gateway to cutting-edge ideas, meaningful connections, and endless possibilities.

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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
2024

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

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Sam Feldt

DJ, Platinum-Selling Artist, Music Producer & Founder

Jörgen Raymann

Lenard and Lenard, Chief Inspirational Officer

Evelien Bunnik-Remmelts

Whoppah, Co-Founder

Andrew Smith

Vinted, Senior Brand Director

Anastasia Kuskova

Sirius, Founder & CEO

Liza Rubenstein Malamud

Carbon Equity, Co-Founder & Chief Impact Officer

Sergio Panday

Roots Inspire, Founder & CEO

Sebastian Peck

Kompas VC, Partner

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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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January 21, 2025

Navigating the Horizon: What will 2025 bring for Europe’s startup ecosystem?

In an era defined by relentless innovation and pressing global challenges, the European startup ecosystem stands at a critical juncture.

December 13, 2024

Join the NL Startup Competition

Pre-registration for the NL Startup Competion is open! Take your startup to the next level, participate in the second edition of the NL Startup Competition and pitch your startup for prize money, a valuable network and knowledge.

October 21, 2024

ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY: LEAD THE FUTURE OF UPSTREAM FESTIVAL

We’re looking for 3 ambitious founders to take on pivotal roles in Program, Partnerships, and Production at Upstream this year, with the exciting prospect of stepping into full leadership by 2026.

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