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May 13, 2026

Our Platform is live

The platform is live, and you can book your meetings now.

Upstream Festival 2026 is just around the corner – to be precise, only 1 week left! Here is a quick overview of what you will regret missing if you don’t have your ticket yet:

Upstream Stage

The opening with Barbara Barend, as well as talks and panels with founders and investors.

Startup Stage

See the finalists of the NL Startup Competition X Draper 2026 in the three categories: Port. Maritime, Health & Wellbeing, Energy & Climate.

Funding & Growth Hub

Two Hubs with hands-on workshops on the topics that you requested most: funding & growth

Speed ​​dating

With the platform being officially open, participants are able to set up meetings, not only with our investors, partners, and corporates that have a speeddating table, but also with all the other participants.

‍Founders Lounge

We create a space just for founders where you will have the opportunity to mingle with other founders and participate in curated sessions.

Afterparty

Right after the closing, we will have the afterparty. DJs Guus van Heijningen and Esther O’Callaghan will make sure we are all having a great time. And remember, all ay and also at the afterparty, all drinks are paid for by amazing founders.

Side events

Lots and lots of side events are happening during the Upstream week. The perfect way to meet people before seeing them again on May 21.

See you next week!

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