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Tickets

Tickets

Upstream 2026 is already on the calendar: save the date for May 21st 2026. Startups/Scale-ups and Investors: pre-register below to be the first to secure your ticket at the early bird rate. Students and attendees: leave your details to apply for a ticket when they become available. As Upstream Festival is a founder focused event, selection will be strict.

Startup/scale-up Pass

For founders and employees of a startup or scale-up, with an innovative and scalable business model. We will review your information and contact you.

€95
€95
Regular
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Investor Pass

For investors with an active investment portfolio. We will review your LinkedIn and website for final approval.

€150
€150
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Attendee Pass

Open to all change makers: Consultants, Service providers, Agencies, IT firms, Studios, Accelerators, Corporates, SMEs, Professionals, Community builders, Academia, Public, NGO.

€275
€275
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Student Pass

For students who are currently enrolled in an educational institution. We will review your details for final approval. Tickets will be released at a later stage.

€35
€35
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“I was impressed by the projects that people brought: serious, well thought out, and innovative. Nothing but praise. Keep it up.”
Ekke van Vliet
Investment Coord. EIC Fund
“Very energetic event with interesting talks with startups and scale-ups. Providing great opportunities for collaboration, learning and data usage.”
Marie José van den Boomgaard
Startup Liaison KPN
“Upstream is really good to meet new people. We were able to forge a partnership with one of the parties that we met at a previous edition”
Tim Houter
Co-founder Hardt Hyperloop