Upstream Festival

Upstream is where innovation meets community. Join us for an electrifying blend of inspiration, collaboration, and forward-thinking. Whether you’re a founder, investor or a corporate changemaker, this community-driven festival is your gateway to cutting-edge ideas, meaningful connections, and endless possibilities.

Upstream Festival is a two-day international event that brings together startups, scale-ups, investors, corporates, and policy makers who are shaping the next economy. Held annually in Rotterdam, the festival features a unique mix of curated networking sessions, deepdive roundtables, startup pitch opportunities, and city-wide partner events.

Expect a program that goes beyond the usual conference setup – Upstream is designed to spark real conversations, real partnerships, and real growth. Whether you’re looking to raise capital, scale your venture, expand into new markets, or tap into emerging tech and impact trends, this is where high-potential meets high energy.

Across multiple venues and stages, you’ll find thought-provoking content, hand-picked founders, and ecosystem builders from across the Netherlands and Europe. Upstream is not just about ideas – it’s about action.