Amsterdam — Week of 22 Jun 2026

Litecoin Summit's first European edition opens Dutch Blockchain Week at the iconic TOBACCO Theater. Two days of panels, workshops and break-out rooms on payments, scaling and Web3 infrastructure, plus an exhibitor and networking area. Combined passes available with the DBW Summit on Jun 24–25.

What does it actually take to turn sustainable science into a viable company? In the first SustainaLab Books seminar, Prof. Gadi Rothenberg of the University of Amsterdam draws on his new book, Innovation Management in Sustainable Chemistry, to unpack the principles behind building a successful sustainable-science venture. Expect a grounded, case-led two hours that links research to commercial reality - highly relevant for deep-tech and climate-tech founders, researchers eyeing spin-outs, and investors in the space - followed by Q&A and coffee. Hosted at Matrix ONE on Amsterdam Science Park, in the heart of the city's deep-tech cluster.

Ascent Valley's recurring Amsterdam tech and AI networking evening, this month at Side Quest Bar in the city centre. Founders, operators and investors from across 23 cities in Ascent Valley's network; a credible alternative if you're looking for a smaller-room conversation during Dutch Blockchain Week. Light pitching plus structured intros.

Third edition of the Digital Twin Tech Summit at Park Plaza Victoria. Two days bringing decision-makers, innovators and technologists together around the practical adoption of digital twins — manufacturing, smart buildings, energy, mobility. Case studies, panels and structured networking; useful for product, engineering and ops leaders at companies digitising physical operations.

Europe's largest tech event for women marks its 10th anniversary at RAI Amsterdam, drawing 4,000+ attendees, 100 exhibitors and a programme of keynotes, tactical panels and curated networking. The agenda spans career strategy, technical skills, executive presence and the technologies — AI foremost among them — reshaping the industry, aimed squarely at mid- to senior-level professionals advancing inclusion and scaling their work. Whether you're hiring, building a network, or looking for a room full of people who'll change how you think about your career, this is the standout gathering of its kind on the continent.

Flagship two-day Web3 summit at Johan Cruijff ArenA, anchoring Dutch Blockchain Week (Jun 22–28). 5,000+ attendees, 40+ side events around the city. Bitvavo, bunq, Visa, Kraken, OKX, Mastercard, Deloitte, Fireblocks and Worldpay all confirmed; deep-dives on institutional adoption, regulation, payments, and digital assets. Best week of the year to be in Amsterdam if you work in or around crypto, payments or Web3.

DuckCon returns to Amsterdam for its seventh edition - the community conference for everyone building with DuckDB, the fast in-process analytical database that has become a staple of modern data engineering. Hosted at the Royal Tropical Institute, the afternoon brings together data engineers, analysts and open-source contributors for talks from the DuckDB core team and the wider community, a run of lightning talks, and a closing borrel. If you work with data pipelines, analytics or local-first data tooling, this is the room to be in - expect practical sessions, candid roadmap discussion and easy networking with the people building one of the most talked-about projects in data.

An evening of startup pitches and curated networking hosted by AstraTech, bringing founders, builders and investors together in central Amsterdam. Selected startups pitch to the room, followed by open networking over drinks — a relaxed format for meeting operators and early-stage investors across the AI and tech scene.

SYBIT startups pitch in the 9th-floor theatre hall of the HvA Kohnstammhuis. Moderated by Jim Jansen (New Scientist), keynote by technology philosopher Martijn Aslander, jury includes Suzanne Hansen (DoMoreForWater), Henk Jansen (Brightminds) and Ronald Mooijer (IXA). Followed by a networking reception. Strong fit for early-stage operators, investors, and the Amsterdam university-spinout community.

A relaxed afterwork mixer for people working in tech, AI, data and IT across Amsterdam. Held at the centrally located Bierfabriek, the evening is built around casual networking and drinks - a low-pressure way for engineers, founders, operators and data professionals to meet others in the city's tech scene. A recurring Friday social rather than a talks-led event; come for the connections.