The TNW Conference will be reborn this summer.
In 18 years of unforgettable events, countless future tech stars have used our stage as a springboard to success. We have driven enormous investments, introduced countless innovations and made friends along the way. We also learned from our mistakes. But don't worry, dear children – we're not getting old yet. We still mix serious business with festival vibes. However, we're shaking up the party a bit.
To celebrate our coming of age, we return to our roots. Today we are starting again TNW conference with a renewed focus on our founding mission: supporting the startups and scaleups that are shaping our future.
Since 2006, the TNW Conference has earned a reputation as a launching pad for world-changing ideas. Our mission is to introduce start-ups and scale-ups to the right audience so that big ideas can become big things and shake up the world.
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People like Slack, Trello, Bolt and Vinted have graced our stages on their way to becoming world leaders. They were joined by a star-studded selection of speakers, from web inventor Sir Tim Berners Lee and Reddit CEO Steven Huffman to Hollywood star Zoe Saldana and NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden.
We have also supported 13 of the 15 Dutch unicorns in the early stages of their growth journey. This year we want to nurture a new generation of tech titans.
“At TNW we have always had a flair for recognizing the extraordinary before it becomes the norm,” said Boris Veldhuijzen van Zanten, the founder of TNW. “From young start-ups to transformative technologies, we are committed to supporting innovators as they take their first big step.”
Well, that all sounds nice, I hear you say, but is there any substance behind your grandiose ambitions? Thanks for asking – and mind your manners. Of course there is substance. Here's a taste of what to expect.
What's new at the TNW Conference 2025?
For our return to the legendary NDSM venue in Amsterdam on June 19th and 20th, the TNW Conference will be transformed into an exclusive, curated and higher quality platform. We enhance the experience for participants – and the element of surprise that has become the hallmark of the event.
Every change aims to maximize our impact. Let's look at a few details:
- The number of tickets is limited to just 4,500 guests. By limiting our numbers we can create an intimate, tailored experience.
- The The audience was curated. Over 2,000 Startups and Scaleups will feature more than 675 investors, more than 900 policymakers and more than 900 business innovators.
- We have aligned our agenda with this in mind three key themes: Growth and risk, Next in technology, And Corporate innovation. By optimizing the program we can provide more relevant content. It also improves collaboration and actionable insights.
- Tech5 returns. The network of the best Europeans founder has helped over 585 companies including Wise, Too Good To Go, Picnic and Revolut. At the TNW conference, there will be a competition for the best growth-stage startups as part of the program.
- We have a new edition of The gathering – an invitation-only gathering of policymakers and business leaders. The themes of this year's edition include defense technology – a timely choice as the NATO summit takes place in Amsterdam a week later. Deep tech, AI, climate technology and other industries are also on the agenda.
- The Introduction of the Corporate Innovator Ticket. Our new pass connects business leaders with technology pioneers in an exclusive corporate lounge.
Our vision was supported by our beautiful hometown. This year's TNW conference was selected as the flagship event of Amsterdam750 – a celebration of the Dutch capital's 750th birthday.
A hand-picked team of technology leaders also supported the updated plans. Among them is Victoria Slivkoff, head of ecosystem at VC fund Walden Catalyst Venture and executive managing director of the Extreme Tech Challenge.
“TNW’s renewed focus on empowering startups achieving global impact underscores the transformative power of scalable innovation to create a better world,” she said.
“By fostering collaboration, providing unparalleled resources and visibility, TNW is creating a launching pad for visionary entrepreneurs tackling the world’s most pressing challenges.”
Why attend the TNW Conference 2025?
We redesigned the TNW conference for one reason: to better serve European startups, scaleups and the surrounding ecosystem. Here you will find the offers for our community:
- For startups and scaleups: Present your startup on the same platform that today's tech giant once stood on. Gain exposure, network with industry players, meet up investorsand find new customers.
- For investors: Discover the hottest tech companies. Expand your deal pipeline, network with high-growth entrepreneurs and network with other investors.
- For business innovators: Bring some startup thinking into your company to stay ahead and learn how to innovate quickly and at scale.
- For ecosystem builders: Supporting national startups to develop into global companies. Connect key players, foster partnerships and discover breakthrough innovations.
Discover the next big thing with us – before it even happens.
The next steps
We will be announcing more details about the agenda shortly – including our exciting first group of speakers and an eye-catching selection of partners. In the meantime, Andy Lürling, founding partner of VC firm Lumo Labs and member of the TNW Advisory Board, has a few tips for the event.
“The better you prepare for your conference visit – by exploring the… TNW platform to find out who will be attending, who is relevant to you and which sessions will be most valuable to you – the higher the quality of your experience will be,” he said.
“Don’t hesitate to approach people, start spontaneous conversations, ask questions and share your own experiences, knowledge and network.”
You can visit Andy and us at the TNW conference in June. Just don't call it a comeback – but you can call it a rebirth.
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