Festival
Upstream Festival
From May 23 through May 25, the Rotterdam Metropolitan Area will once again transform into the place where startups, scale-ups, investors, bold corporates, policymakers and students come together to make a positive impact in the world.
Upstream is the annual festival connecting international changemakers driving the transition to a digital, carbon neutral, circular and inclusive new economy. Entrepreneurs, investors and bold companies are invited to share, connect and create meaningful innovations for sustainable growth. This year's event will take place from May 23-25, 2023 at Poppodium Annabel, a dynamic venue in the heart of Rotterdam. In cooperation with the cities of Delft, Zoetermeer and Schiedam, a total of more than 40 independently organized city events are planned. A range of activities and events will be offered, ranging from keynote speeches and panel discussions to workshops, hackathons and networking events. In three days, startups, scale-ups, innovative SMEs and students can explore the latest innovations, attend city events, build new connections and learn from the leading thinkers and experts in the field.