Upstream Festival 2025

From May 21–22, 2025, Rotterdam will once again host the Upstream Festival, the premier event connecting startups, scale-ups, corporates, and investors dedicated to building a future-proof economy. Hosted in the heart of one of Europe’s most forward-thinking cities, Upstream offers two days of carefully selected programming, high-impact matchmaking, and opportunities to connect with visionary changemakers from across the innovation ecosystem.

Why attend?

Upstream Festival brings together a diverse community of founders, talent, public and private stakeholders, and international thought leaders. Whether you are looking for funding, partnerships, top talent, or fresh perspectives, Upstream offers a curated experience designed to help you move forward.

Highlights include:

• Insightful keynotes and roundtables featuring leading voices in innovation and entrepreneurship

• Tailored matchmaking between startups, corporates, and investors

• Broad range of events, from the exciting NL Startup Competition and networking dinners to deep-dive sessions on sustainability, AI, and FemTech

Rotterdam’s thriving innovation ecosystem and strong public-private collaboration make it the ideal host for a festival that is all about scaling positive impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an international community shaping the future of innovation and entrepreneurship!

Use our discount code for 15% off

Get your ticket today and use our discount code ROTTERDAMSQUARE for 15% off. 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? Please contact Upstream.

Date: May 21-22, 2025
Location: May 21 (side events) – various locations in Rotterdam, May 22 (main event) – Poppodium Annabel, Schiestraat 20, 3013 AH Rotterdam

Source: Upstream Festival