About TNW Conference
June 19 & 20, 2025 · Amsterdam

Europe's Premier Tech Festival
The next thing is our thing. TNW Conference is a 2-day event at NDSM in Amsterdam, where startups, scaleups, and innovators showcase their new, big ideas. It’s where many unicorns first took the stage as startups – and where you can spot the next one.
For over 18 years, TNW Conference has attracted thousands of entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and investors to Amsterdam. An event to inspire and be inspired. To forge new partnerships and new friendships.
What To Expect?
150+ Inspiring Speakers: Hear thought-provoking insights and game-changing ideas that spark innovation and new strategies.
220+ Exhibitors: Discover the next big thing as companies showcase their groundbreaking products, boost brand visibility, and forge new partnerships.
4,500+ Attendees: Less noise, more quality! Join dedicated and talented tech experts for an exclusive and intimate event.
Unmatched Networking: Connect with peers, future colleagues, and potential business partners in dedicated networking sessions.

Why TNW Conference?
Looking to showcase your new product, expand your business, or network with like-minded innovators? TNW Conference deserves a top spot on your agenda.
Catch The Next Big Thing Before It’s A Thing
Tailored programs keep you ahead of the curve with the latest in tech, offering fresh ideas and strategies to take your business to the next level.
Blend Serious Business With a Festival Feel
It’s the ideal setting to connect with Europe’s leading innovators and investors – all in a vibrant, festival-like atmosphere. And to have a great time while you’re at it.
Our Audience
4,500+
Tech enthusiasts
2,000+
Startups & Scaleups
675+
Investors
900+
Corporate Innovators
900+
Ecosystems & Governments
64%
Decision makers

The 2025 Themes
TNW Conference sessions are known for being bold, insightful, and inspirational. Our 150+ expert speakers bring fresh insights from the tech industry that can help big ideas grow into the next big thing and shake up the world.
Covering a wide range of topics, our thought-provoking sessions are categorized into three themes:
- Growth & Venture: Break the Mold
- The Next in Tech: Tomorrow's Tech, Today
- Enterprise Innovation: Move Fast, Don't Break Things
We also cover multiple verticals from Climate Tech to Cybersecurity, Fintech, Mobility, and more.
Alexander Oismueller
CEO, Venture Share Exchange
Great speakers and panels, interesting topic, and a great mix of attendees: founders, tech people, investors, corporates, and more!
Check out the vibes from 2024!
What the Press is saying
THE MOST INTIMATE TECHNOLOGY FESTIVAL ON THE PLANET.
THIS IS A GREAT SHOW. FIT FOR TECH SUPERSTARS.
TERRIFYINGLY INTERESTING AND INTERESTINGLY TERRIFYING.
A Brief History of The Next Web
18 years - We are officially an adultThe Next Web began during the Web 2.0 era, just before the launch of the iPhone in 2006—a time when mobile apps were about to change the web forever. It was created to help tech nerds understand what could be possible from the next web.
We ARE the heart of the startup ecosystem.
Since 2006, we have supported today's big companies like Slack, Aircall, Wise, Bolt as they developed, grew, and scaled to make a name for themselves.
We make it our thing to help startups take off and make scaleups soar. We share their stories and introduce them to the right crowd, so big ideas can grow into the next big thing and shake up the world.
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