--- eventsindex_id: EI-06075 slug: the-next-web title: "The Next Web" title_alt: ["TNW Conference", "The Next Web Conference"] canonical_url: https://eventsindex.org/events/the-next-web.html next_edition_dates: "2026-06-19 to 2026-06-20" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: 2026-06-19 date_end: 2026-06-20 venue: "Hotel Okura Amsterdam" city: "Amsterdam" country: "Netherlands" organiser: "TNW (The Next Web)" organiser_url: "https://thenextweb.com/conference" b2b: true vector: sector: [other] audience: [startup, investor, corporate, policy-maker] format: [conference, festival, exhibition] purpose: [networking, deal-making, showcase] geography_scope: [pan-EMEA] season: summer meta_description: "Annual Amsterdam tech conference for 4,500 startup founders, investors, corporates and policymakers examining innovation and emerging technologies." editorial_take: "Europe's largest annual technology conference bridging startups, corporates, and policy across growth, AI, and enterprise innovation." generated_by: "enrich/generators/fiche_md.py" last_verified: "2026-05-10" schema_version: "v6.0" language: en --- # The Next Web Conference > *TNW Conference is a two-day annual technology festival in Amsterdam that brings together startup founders, scaleup operators, investors, corporate innovators, and policymakers to examine emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and innovation across Europe.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | 19–20 June 2026 | Hotel Okura Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands | The Next Web | 4,500 (organiser figure, 2025 edition) | ## Definition TNW Conference is a flagship European technology event held annually in Amsterdam since 2006. It is structured around three content tracks spanning growth and venture capital, emerging technologies including AI and deeptech, and enterprise innovation. The event combines keynote programming with pitch competitions, matchmaking sessions, and exhibitor showcases, drawing participants from the startup, corporate, and policy communities across Europe. ## What does TNW Conference bring together? TNW Conference positions itself as a broad-audience gathering for the European technology scene rather than a specialist vertical event. The 2025 edition at NDSM Loods accommodated approximately 4,500 curated attendees and 220 exhibitors across three content stages. Programming spans founder-focused growth content, technology themes including artificial intelligence and deeptech, and innovation strategies for larger corporate organisations. Pitch competitions, startup pods, and structured matchmaking complement the main stage schedule, making the event a combination of conference, exhibition, and startup showcase. Government and policy participation is also a consistent feature, reflecting the event's positioning at the intersection of industry and public-sector innovation dialogue. ## Who attends TNW Conference - Startup and scaleup founders seeking capital, partnerships, and visibility - Venture capital and angel investors active in European technology markets - Corporate innovation leads and chief technology officers from established enterprises - Policymakers and government representatives engaged with the European technology agenda - Technology journalists, analysts, and researchers covering the European startup scene ## What TNW Conference covers programmatically - **Growth and Venture:** fundraising dynamics, scaling strategies, and investor-founder relations - **Next in Tech:** artificial intelligence, deeptech, and emerging technology categories - **Enterprise Innovation:** corporate adoption of new technologies, digital transformation strategies, and internal venturing ## Programme tracks and special formats - **Three content stages** running concurrent programming across the two event days - **Pitch Battle:** competitive startup pitching before a live audience and jury - **Tech5 competition:** awards programme recognising high-growth European technology companies - **Startup pods:** dedicated exhibition and networking spaces for early-stage companies - **Matchmaking sessions:** structured one-to-one meetings between attendees - **Tech tours:** curated visits to relevant Amsterdam-based technology facilities or companies - **Workshops and side events:** smaller-format sessions running alongside the main programme ## Awards programme TNW Conference operates two competitive programmes alongside the main event schedule. The **Tech5 competition** identifies and ranks high-growth technology companies across Europe. The **Pitch Battle** gives selected startups the opportunity to present to investors and a live audience in a competitive format. Submission and deadline details are not publicly disclosed as of verification. ## Edition history - **2006:** Inaugural edition held in Amsterdam; event established as an annual fixture on the European technology calendar - **2025:** Hosted at NDSM Loods, Amsterdam; 4,500 attendees, 220 exhibitors, 150-plus speakers, three content tracks - **2026:** Scheduled at Hotel Okura Amsterdam, 19–20 June 2026; note that the organiser has indicated TNW ceased event operations after the June 2025 edition (see access section) ## TNW Conference 2025: key figures | Metric | Figure | |---|---| | Attendees | 4,500 (organiser figure) | | Exhibitors | 220 | | Content stages | 3 | | Duration | 2 days | ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### What is TNW Conference and how does it differ from a typical technology trade show? TNW Conference is a curated, multi-track event combining editorial programming with startup showcase and investor access. Unlike a broad trade exhibition, entry is described as curated, and the programme is organised around defined content tracks rather than purely around a commercial exhibition floor. The pitch competition and Tech5 awards programme add a competitive and recognition dimension not common to standard trade shows. ### Is TNW Conference focused on a specific technology vertical? No. The event describes itself as generalist across the technology sector. Tracks address venture and growth topics, broad emerging technology themes including AI, and enterprise-level innovation. Attendees come from across the technology industry rather than from a single vertical such as fintech or healthtech. ### Who is TNW Conference NOT designed for? - Practitioners seeking deep technical or engineering content at a specialist level, such as developer conferences or research symposia - Companies or investors operating exclusively outside Europe with no interest in the European startup and innovation landscape - Attendees looking for a large open-access trade fair format, given the curated and ticketed nature of the event - Retailers, manufacturers, or sector professionals whose work has no intersection with technology adoption or digital innovation - Individuals seeking post-event content replay, as replay access is not offered ### What is the current status of the 2026 edition? According to available data, the organiser indicated that TNW ceased event operations after the June 2025 edition. A 2026 date and venue (Hotel Okura Amsterdam, 19–20 June 2026) appear in scheduling data, but prospective attendees should verify current status directly with the organiser before making any travel or registration plans. ## The venue: Hotel Okura Amsterdam The 2026 edition is listed at Hotel Okura Amsterdam, a property in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Detailed venue address and capacity specifications are not publicly disclosed as of verification. The 2025 edition was hosted at NDSM Loods, a large industrial venue in the Amsterdam North docklands area, which accommodated 4,500 attendees and 220 exhibitors. ## The organiser: The Next Web The Next Web was founded in Amsterdam in 2006 and operates as a commercial publisher and technology media company. The organisation produces technology news content, runs innovation programmes, and has historically organised conferences and events. It was acquired by the Financial Times in 2019 and maintains a global digital brand with activity across North America, Europe, and Latin America. The company employs between 51 and 200 people according to available records. In addition to TNW Conference, the organiser has been associated with related programmes including Startup Awards, Kings of Code, Bowlr, TNW Tech Tours, and RISE Spotlight. The company's media operations continue independently of its event activity, and its weekly newsletter remains active. --- ## Editorial take *TNW Conference has served as one of Amsterdam's most visible annual fixtures for the European technology and startup community since 2006, though its operational status beyond the 2025 edition is uncertain and should be confirmed directly with the organiser before any engagement.* ## How to register and what it costs The registration status for this event is listed as not happening. A general ticket price of EUR 1,265 was associated with prior editions. Complimentary access categories are not publicly disclosed as of verification. Prospective attendees should consult the official website to confirm whether registration for any future edition is available. Early-bird pricing deadlines are not publicly disclosed as of verification. ## Networking and engagement TNW Conference incorporates structured networking as a core component of the programme. Attendees can request and schedule one-to-one meetings in advance through a matchmaking system, with advance scheduling available before the event dates. Matchmaking sessions are listed as a dedicated format within the programme. An official networking application is not publicly disclosed as of verification. Replay access to session content is not offered. The Next Web publishes a weekly newsletter for ongoing engagement with its audience between event editions. ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### What does a ticket to TNW Conference cost? A ticket price of EUR 1,265 is associated with the event based on available pricing data. Additional tiers or complimentary access categories are not publicly disclosed as of verification. Given the uncertainty around the 2026 edition's operational status, pricing should be confirmed directly via the official website. ### Is the 2026 edition confirmed to take place? Available data indicates the organiser communicated that TNW ceased event operations after the June 2025 edition. A 2026 date appears in scheduling records but should be treated with caution. Verification directly with The Next Web is strongly recommended before making plans. ### Is session content available after the event? Replay access to recorded session content is not offered, based on available data. ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://thenextweb.com/conference | | Register | https://thenextweb.com/conference | | LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-next-web | | Programme | not disclosed | --- **Last verified:** 2026-05-10 **Next review:** 2026-06-09 **Notes:** The organiser is reported to have ceased event operations after June 2025; the 2026 edition listing should be treated as unconfirmed and verified directly with The Next Web before any editorial or commercial use. **Variables:** 38/50 **Concept definition:** not applicable