Weekly Community Lunch |
Every Wednesday | 12:30 - 13:30 | Startup Village Amsterdam

January 14, 21, 28

We host the Community Lunch every Wednesday from 12:30 to 13:30 – a fresh, simple lunch to bring our community together. Come for the food, stay for the community. See you at the table!

€ 6 per person with a strippenkaart
€ 8 per person walk-in
RSVP required — same-day cancellations will be charged.

Please contact Danielle for more information.

​21 January | Asif Ventures presents: Beyond the Batch: Stories Straight from Y Combinator | Miro Amsterdam | 17:00-20:00

​Step inside the world of Y Combinator with three Amsterdam founders who have lived the experience. In this intimate fireside chat, they'll share candid insights on the highs, the pressures, and the lessons only insiders know, from the early days of their startups to scaling beyond the program.

​Don't miss this chance to learn directly from founders, connect with entrepreneurs and builders, and take away insights that could shape your next big idea.

​The founders behind these stories will be revealed soon. Trust us: they are worth the wait.

​Seats are limited: reserve yours now!

21 January | 18:00-21:00 | The UX Meetup: Designing one great experience for millions of users | Picnic HQ

Hosted by Picnic Technologies, the event brings together UX experts from IKEA, Vinted, and Picnic, they will share practical lessons from building and scaling digital products.

Whether you work in UX, research, product, or are building your own product, expect honest insights, concrete examples, and meaningful conversations with peers. Come for the stories, stay for the exchange.

Sign up below to join the conversation.

21, 22 January | 17:00-21:00 | The AI Salon | The Hague - Amsterdam

The AI Salon is back in 2026 and growing. This year, they are launching a new chapter in The Hague, alongside our regular gathering in Amsterdam.

Join AI founders, builders, investors, and ecosystem partners on January 21 (The Hague) and 22 (Amsterdam) for two days of connection, learning, and exchange. Explore the real potential of generative AI and what it means to build in a fast-moving field.

Two cities, double the opportunity to connect and collaborate.

Get your ticket below and join the AI Salon community.

23 January | 10:00-11:00 | The Nursery presents: Concept, branding and storytelling | Startup Village Amsterdam

Our very own Danielle will help us explore how start-ups can craft a strong concept, build a distinctive brand, and use storytelling to engage customers and investors. Participants learn how to create a narrative that sets them apart from the competition.

Date conflict? Save the date for our next session on April 24th!

23 January | 15:30-19:00 | Doing business successfully with impact | MBO College Zuidoost, Amsterdam

On 23 January, nlgroeit hosts an event for scale ups focused on combining business growth with societal impact. Entrepreneurs will hear practical insights from experienced social entrepreneurs, explore strategies for impact driven growth, and exchange experiences during moderated roundtable discussions.

The event will be in Ducth. More details by clicking the link below.

28 January | 09:30-18:00 | Deep Tech Day at Faculty of Science | Lab42 - Science Park Amsterdam

What to expect:
A broad display of Deep Tech: from AI to Quantum, from Organs-on-Chipsto Molecular & Material Design, from Green Tech to Health Tech.

Access to our cutting-edge infrastructures, opportunities to connect with researchers, innovators, and technology transfer officers and build new partnerships across academia, industry, and government.

29 January | 13:00-14:30 | The Nursery presents: From startup to scaleup framework including setup pitchdeck | Startup Village Amsterdam

This workshop is designed to set you up for long-term success. Led by Jorn Eitingvan Liempt [Rom in West & Investor] the session will explore both the theory and practice of building a business geared for consistent growth. You will learn how to create a structure that helps you stay focused, identify your first repeatable and scalable business model, and prepare your startup for scaling.

29 January | 18:00-21:00 | The Amsterdam AI Conference 2026 | Rode Hoed Amsterdam

Organized by Startup Network Europe, this evening event gathers 300 business and technology leaders for a mix of engaging content and networking. The program is structured around two dedicated panel discussions featuring high-profile speakers.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. Click the link below to view available ticket tiers and secure your spot.

29 January | 18:00-20:30 | The AI Collective Netherlands | Amsterdam

This two hour evening event, brings together practitioners, leaders, and curious learners to share real-world AI experiences.

Through live demos, you will discover how to move from transactional AI use to collaborative, project-based work, no coding required. Expect practical insights, thoughtful discussions, and a highly curated setting.

Registration is subject to approval. Early sign-up is recommended, and the location will be shared once your registration is confirmed.

Click below to learn more.

Weekly Community Lunch |
Every Wednesday | 12:30 - 13:30 | Startup Village Amsterdam

Ferbuary 4, 11, 18, 25

We host the Community Lunch every Wednesday from 12:30 to 13:30 – a fresh, simple lunch to bring our community together. Come for the food, stay for the community. See you at the table!

€ 6 per person with a strippenkaart
€ 8 per person walk-in
RSVP required — same-day cancellations will be charged.

Please contact Danielle for more information.

5 February | Monthly Community Drinks @ Startup Village Amsterdam | 17:00-19:00

Join us every month for our Monthly Community Drinks — the perfect way to wind down, connect, and get inspired. Each edition spotlights a new entrepreneurial topic, giving you fresh perspectives and easy conversation starters.

Whether you’re building your first startup, scaling a company, or just curious about what others are creating, this is your chance to meet like-minded peers, exchange ideas, and spark unexpected collaborations — all in a relaxed, informal setting.

Good drinks, great people, and the energy of teh Amsterdam startup community.

Come by, bring a friend, and be part of it. Register now!

5 February | 10:00-13:00 | Data leadership roundtable: how genAI redefines the demands on data | Amsterdam

Hosted by Rewire, the roundtable dives into concrete cases, myth-busting discussions, and practical lessons from organizations already workingon on how generative AI is reshaping data needs, governance, and strategy, and how leaders are responding without relying on hype.

With data now central to boardroom decisions and no single playbook for GenAI, this is a space for honest exchange, shared learning, and collective problem solving.

Registration is subject to approval. The event's location will be shared once your registration is confirmed.

Click below to learn more.

9 February | 11:00-12:00 | The Nursery presents: Legal know-how for startups | Startup Village Amsterdam

This session provides early-stage founders with a clear, practical introduction to the key legal topics that influence how a startup is built, structured, and protected.

9 February | 18:00-21:00 | HiBob × Everday Roundtable: Inside the next era of workforce decision-making | Amsterdam

This evening brings leaders together for three focused roundtables on how workforce decisions, talent strategy, and planning are fundamentally changing.

Hosted by HiBob × Everday, the evening explores what becomes visible when the true architecture of work emerges, how organizations detect signals before symptoms appear, and how leadership evolves as AI takes on greater analytical responsibility across the people function.

Registration requires approval. The location will be shared after confirmation. More detail following the link below.

Weekly Community Lunch |
Every Wednesday | 12:30 - 13:30 | Startup Village Amsterdam

March 4, 11. 18, 25

We host the Community Lunch every Wednesday from 12:30 to 13:30 – a fresh, simple lunch to bring our community together. Come for the food, stay for the community. See you at the table!

€ 6 per person with a strippenkaart
€ 8 per person walk-in
RSVP required — same-day cancellations will be charged.

Please contact Danielle for more information.

12 March | Monthly Community Drinks @ Startup Village Amsterdam | 17:00-19:00

Join us every month for our Monthly Community Drinks — the perfect way to wind down, connect, and get inspired. Each edition spotlights a new entrepreneurial topic, giving you fresh perspectives and easy conversation starters.

Whether you’re building your first startup, scaling a company, or just curious about what others are creating, this is your chance to meet like-minded peers, exchange ideas, and spark unexpected collaborations — all in a relaxed, informal setting.

Good drinks, great people, and the energy of teh Amsterdam startup community.

Come by, bring a friend, and be part of it. Register now!

16 March | 10:00-11:00 | The Nursery presents: Subsidies for startups | Startup Village Amsterdam

Sira will introduce their expertise in helping start-ups access public funding, explain which subsidies young companies may qualify for, and share case studies that show how others have successfully secured support.

11 -13 March | Dutch AI Conference 2026 | Pathé Amsterdam Noord

A three-day event for AI engineers, data scientists, and developers to learn and explore building responsible AI systems. Highly technical and startup-friendly.

Tickets are on sale now. Visit the link below to learn more.

11 March | Future of Product #3: The AI Product Workflow | RIVVIA Amsterdam

AI is no longer just a feature, it is reshaping how products are built. From research and design to engineering, quality, and decision making, AI is becoming part of the product creation stack.

This event focuses on the practical reality of working with AI, not just what is possible, but how to integrate it into daily product work in a mature and responsible way.

For product managers, designers, engineers, founders, and leaders.

Registration is subject to host approval. Click below to learn more!

Weekly Community Lunch |
Every Wednesday | 12:30 - 13:30 | Startup Village Amsterdam

April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

We host the Community Lunch every Wednesday from 12:30 to 13:30 – a fresh, simple lunch to bring our community together. Come for the food, stay for the community. See you at the table!

€ 6 per person with a strippenkaart
€ 8 per person walk-in
RSVP required — same-day cancellations will be charged.

Please contact Danielle for more information.

9 April | Monthly Community Drinks @ Startup Village Amsterdam | 17:00-19:00

Join us every month for our Monthly Community Drinks — the perfect way to wind down, connect, and get inspired. Each edition spotlights a new entrepreneurial topic, giving you fresh perspectives and easy conversation starters.

Whether you’re building your first startup, scaling a company, or just curious about what others are creating, this is your chance to meet like-minded peers, exchange ideas, and spark unexpected collaborations — all in a relaxed, informal setting.

Good drinks, great people, and the energy of teh Amsterdam startup community.

Come by, bring a friend, and be part of it. Register now!

24 April | 10:00-11:00 | The Nursery presents: Concept, banding and Storytelling | Startup Village Amsterdam

Our very own Danielle will help us explore how start-ups can craft a strong concept, build a distinctive brand, and use storytelling to engage customers and investors. Participants learn how to create a narrative that sets them apart from the competition.

Weekly Community Lunch |
Every Wednesday | 12:30 - 13:30 | Startup Village Amsterdam

May 6, 13, 20,27

We host the Community Lunch every Wednesday from 12:30 to 13:30 – a fresh, simple lunch to bring our community together. Come for the food, stay for the community. See you at the table!

€ 6 per person with a strippenkaart
€ 8 per person walk-in
RSVP required — same-day cancellations will be charged.

Please contact Danielle for more information.

7 May | Monthly Community Drinks @ Startup Village Amsterdam | 17:00-19:00

Join us every month for our Monthly Community Drinks — the perfect way to wind down, connect, and get inspired. Each edition spotlights a new entrepreneurial topic, giving you fresh perspectives and easy conversation starters.

Whether you’re building your first startup, scaling a company, or just curious about what others are creating, this is your chance to meet like-minded peers, exchange ideas, and spark unexpected collaborations — all in a relaxed, informal setting.

Good drinks, great people, and the energy of teh Amsterdam startup community.

Come by, bring a friend, and be part of it. Register now!

21 May | 15:00-16:30 | The Nursery presents: Building a funding roadmap | Startup Village Amsterdam

In this workshop, funding expert Dennis Huizing shares lessons from 95-plus successful rounds, including strategies that boost your chances, when to raise, which investors to approach, and key terms to understand. He will also help you draft a first funding roadmap for your startup, including expected dilution.

Weekly Community Lunch |
Every Wednesday | 12:30 - 13:30 | Startup Village Amsterdam

June 3, 10, 17, 24

We host the Community Lunch every Wednesday from 12:30 to 13:30 – a fresh, simple lunch to bring our community together. Come for the food, stay for the community. See you at the table!

€ 6 per person with a strippenkaart
€ 8 per person walk-in
RSVP required — same-day cancellations will be charged.

Please contact Danielle for more information.

11 June | Monthly Community Drinks @ Startup Village Amsterdam | 17:00-19:00

Join us every month for our Monthly Community Drinks — the perfect way to wind down, connect, and get inspired. Each edition spotlights a new entrepreneurial topic, giving you fresh perspectives and easy conversation starters.

Whether you’re building your first startup, scaling a company, or just curious about what others are creating, this is your chance to meet like-minded peers, exchange ideas, and spark unexpected collaborations — all in a relaxed, informal setting.

Good drinks, great people, and the energy of teh Amsterdam startup community.

Come by, bring a friend, and be part of it. Register now!

11-12 June | Hello Tomorrow Global Summit | NDSM-wharf Amsterdam

The Global Deeptech Hub Just Got Bigger! Next year, the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit makes its highly anticipated debut in Amsterdam. Moving from Paris to the dynamic NDSM-wharf, the event marks a new era for the Dutch innovation ecosystem. Don’t miss the chance to connect with the leaders shaping the future of technology in the heart of the Netherlands.

Daily passes are already available. Follow the link below.

Weekly Community Lunch |
Every Wednesday | 12:30 - 13:30 | Startup Village Amsterdam

July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

We host the Community Lunch every Wednesday from 12:30 to 13:30 – a fresh, simple lunch to bring our community together. Come for the food, stay for the community. See you at the table!

€ 6 per person with a strippenkaart
€ 8 per person walk-in
RSVP required — same-day cancellations will be charged.

Please contact Danielle for more information.

CWI

The Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) is the national research institute for mathematics and computer science in the Netherlands. Through pioneering research in Data, Security, and Quantum Computing, they actively transfer new knowledge to benefit business and society.

Egg Check | Startup Roulette

Egg check hosts monthly, curated speed-dating events where startups, scale-ups, VCs, and angel investors meet one-on-one. This format is a great way to connect with investors active in different domains.

Ellis Society

The European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS) is a large network of top AI researchers across Europe. Its goal is to keep Europe at the forefront of AI by connecting top experts and creating shared research hubs.

Leapfunder

Leapfunder simplifies early-stage financing for startups, primarily through the widely adopted Leapfunder Convertible Note. The Leapfunder platform allows anyone to become an Angel Investor.

RVO

The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) is the government partner for entrepreneurs, offering comprehensive support to startups, SMEs, and large companies. They implement government policies and connect businesses with essential resources, including funding, grants and IP guidance.

KVK

The Netherlands Chamber of Commerce acts as an essential partner for all business owners in the Netherlands. Its core purpose is to help businesses run successfully, from the moment they start up to when they are engaging in international trade.

AI Salon

AI Salon is a global community that brings together AI founders and builders, investors, and partners to connect, collaborate, and learn. The community is decentralized and organized through local chapters around the world.