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About Upstream

If your ticket type is sold out, please check the event website to join the waitlist.

Additionally, you may contact the event organizers for further assistance contact@upstreamfestival.com.

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We've listened to your suggestions. This year, we program a full day of side events again for you to explore the ecosystem (Day Zero). And for super effective networking, we've combined our investor house and meet the buyer in our main venue from dusk till dawn (Day One).

This year, you will find the networking area, fireside chats, deepdives, pitch competition, roundtables and much more in our main venue. And we expect over 45 side events. Plenty of opportunities to choose from. You can find all events here and more about our speakers here.

Your Upstream ticket gives you access to the main venue and the online community. City events are independently organized and handle their own registration, allowing you to sign up without a ticket for Upstream.

Upstream is a non-profit startup event that started in 2020, as an umbrella event for the best our startup ecosystem has to offer. It is made possible by Up!Rotterdam and co-creation partners across the Netherlands. We thank our partners for their continued support.

You may purchase a startup, investor, attendee or student ticket. Please refer to the tickets for the requirements. An make sure you buy each ticket with an individual email address to ensure that you all have access to Swapcard.

We have a limited number of meeting tables for investors and corporate buyers available in our main venue. Conditions apply. Please send an email to robbin@upstreamfestival.com or lisette@upstreamfestival.com for more information.

The main location for this year’s event is Rotterdam's inspiring pop music venue annabel.

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Best to travel to Rotterdam Central Station and walk from there. We are also working on amazing collaborations for you and will keep you posted as soon as possible.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all participants. The event is wheelchair accessible. If you require any specific accommodations or extra support due to a disability, medical condition, or other special considerations, please let us know.

Yes, you can pre-book a meeting with investors and corporates in the speed dating area via our event platform. Also, you can join the NL Startup Competition (application closes April 11th).

Yes, you will have the opportunity to purchase lunch at the venue. Additionally, we will provide snacks throughout the day.

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We noticed that for some tickets, the eventbrite link no longer works. Please check if you login with the same email address you used for sign up. If that doesn't work, don't worry, we got you covered. If you bought a ticket, you'll be able to access the venue:

A. With your QR code in the online platform.

B. With the original eventbrite ticket you received in your email

C. With an ID showing the name you used to register

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Troubleshoot with the following steps:

1. Log in with the email you used to sign up and request a magic link.

2. If your email address has been used twice, contact contact@upstreamfestival.com.
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As long as you have your Eventbrite ticket, you will be granted access to the event.

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We don't offer parking options at the venue. Public parking nearby:

  • Parking Hofplein
  • ParkBee Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam
  • Q-park Weena
  • Q-park Bijenkorf

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Can't find your question? Feel free to reach out to us. We'll be happy to assist!
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