Upstream is a year round networking event in order to grow and scale startup and scale-up businesses

From 21 to 27 September 2020 the Rotterdam Metropolitan area transformed into the place where startups, scale-ups, investors, bold corporates, policy makers and students come together to make a positive impact in the world. Upstream provides access to finance, new markets and talent for entrepreneurs who want to scale their business. 

This is where you meet, learn and connect through a plethora of events, carefully curated and focusing on individual topics with a common goal: enabling innovations that will drive the transition to the next economy. An economy that is digital, carbon neutral, circular and inclusive. Driven by you. The changemakers.

Upstream gives you free access to:

7 days packed with 45+ events, 30+ keynote speakers

Access to almost every event (some are invite only)

Access to live chat and live Q&A during streaming events

Browse all attendees and send meeting requests

Access to 1 on 1 networking

Year round on demand access to relevant content

Personalized app to manage your sessions during the online event

Startups – Grow: unlock the ecosystem

Scale-ups – Expand: gain access to international markets, talent & funding

Corporates – Scout: find innovative solutions and talent for sustainable growth

Policy makers – Grow and expand your region

Students – Learn: become a frontrunner of the next economy