8 unmissable highlights of TNW Convention 2023: Day 1

Dr. Thomas Furness III, Founder and Chairman at Digital World Actuality

The trailblazing inventor, professor, and entrepreneur celebrated because the “grandfather” of digital actuality and augmented actuality, will share his awe-inspiring 55-year journey and discover the humanitarian potential of prolonged actuality (XR).

David Heinemeier Hansson, Co-founder and CTO at Basecamp

Heinemeier Hansson shouldn’t be solely the co-founder of Basecamp, but additionally the visionary creator of Ruby on Rails and the thoughts behind HEY. At TNW Convention, he’ll share his insights into constructing profitable SaaS startups and provide recommendation on the best way to thrive within the aggressive tech panorama whereas creating a long-lasting influence on this planet of software program.

3. A recreation of padel or a yoga session

Take full benefit of our many aspect occasions! Whether or not you’re seeking to have enjoyable along with your colleagues or take networking to the following degree, a recreation at our EY padel court docket will do the trick. And in case you really feel like stress-free for a bit, be a part of a 20-minute yoga session below the disco ball! Be certain to enroll early.

4. The Meeting

It sounds severe and it’s. In collaboration with our overlords on the Monetary Occasions, the Meeting will deliver collectively policymakers, authorities leaders, corporates, and founders to search out widespread floor that balances regulation and innovation. It’s an invitation-only occasion, so test in case you meet the standards and be a part of us.

5. The startup pitch hour

Prepare for a fiery pitch battle! Throughout the occasion’s two days, 12 impact-driven startups from Amsterdam’s tech scene will battle for a blinding array of prizes, together with a pod at TNW Convention 2024, a sales space at IFA Subsequent, and a characteristic article by our beloved editorial group.

6. A stroll by way of the enterprise ground

Our exhibition ground is the proper spot for inspiration, connections, and enterprise offers. The 77 exhibitors cowl the total spectrum of the tech ecosystem, together with world manufacturers, startups, traders, accelerators, and authorities businesses.

7. Prime-notch networking occasions

All the convention is a networking alternative, however in case you’re in search of one thing additional be a part of the Company Innovators Meetup, IFA Social, or the Startup Genome Leadership Ecosystem Forum — relying on your enterprise wants. And right here’s a tip: the Discoball Backyard is the proper spot to make connections.

8. The karaoke cruise

TNW Convention’s first day ends with a blast! At 18:45, hop on the karaoke cruise from Taets to Amsterdam Central Station and prepare for crusing and singing! If you happen to’re a VIP or speaker, you too can get pleasure from completely satisfied hour drinks from 17:00 to 18:30 on the VIP Village.

Bonus tip: the ground map is your greatest pal

With so many issues to see and do, don’t neglect to make use of our ground map that can assist you easy your expertise and preserve observe of your actions:

Are you prepared for a journey into the guts of tech? Then see you quickly in Amsterdam!

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