Upstream Festival 2024

Upstream Festival provides the space for startups and scaleups to make the connections they need to thrive and build companies that change the world for the better. Since the first edition in 2020, Upstream welcomed more than 9000 startups, scale-ups, investors, buyers and other changemakers. They are gearing up for the best edition yet.

Join the festival on May 28 and 29 for the 5th anniversary edition of Upstream.

Get ready for two days, 45+ events, 2000+ attendees

Over the course of two days you get to experience the best our Dutch startup ecosystem has to offer. On Day Zero, more than 40 co-creation partners line up their best events across the city. Supported by an exciting main program in our central venue on Day One.

Day zero – Tuesday May 28th – join the side events and pre-registration drinks

• Explore the ecosystem with your peers to share experience, learnings and networks;
• Join independently organized side events around Rotterdam, Delft and beyond.
• Join the official Upstream Unconference and Official Pre-registration drinks

Day one – Wednesday May 29th – join the main event – all day

• Schedule meetings with startups, investors and corporate buyers
• Learn from inspiring stories on funding during the fireside chats and roundtables.
• Find your next investment / co-founder / business opportunity

Tap into the network and scale your impact

Make the most of Upstream and start networking via our event platform Swapcard, which will be live early May. There you can browse the full event calendar, browse the attendees, plan your visit and schedule meetings.

Limited early bird offer: 25% off

Get your ticket today! Please note that you can purchase a maximum of one startup/investor/student pass per order, to ensure you get access to Swapcard. Do you need ten or more tickets or want to become an exhibitor? Contact Upstream.

Date: May 28-29, 2024
Time: Tue, 16:00 – Wed, 18:00
Location: Poppodium Annabel, Schiestraat 20, 3013 AH Rotterdam

Source: Upstream Festival