The Ecosystem Summit focuses on the functioning and further development of these ecosystems. Participants will discuss questions such as: how do we build strong, resilient ecosystems? How do we improve cooperation between different parties? And how do we ensure that innovations find their way into practice and the market more quickly and successfully?

Please note: space is limited, so register in good time.

For whom

The Ecosystem Summit is intended for anyone in the Netherlands who plays a role in building, strengthening or organising innovation ecosystems. From policymakers and knowledge institutions to industry, investors and regional development companies. In short: all organisations that are working together on the future of the Dutch innovation landscape.

Why participate?

• Best practices from innovation ecosystems.

• Governance models, forms of collaboration and practical tools.

• The role of key organisations such as ministries, ROMs and KIAs.

• Preconditions for growth: financing, talent, culture and more

Programme

• 12:00 - 13:00: networking lunch

• 13:00 - 13:30: Tom van der Horst: Organising innovation

• 13:30 - 14:15: in-depth sessions: regional ecosystems

• 14:15 - 14:45: break

• 14:45 - 15:30: in-depth session: technology development

• 15:30 - 16:15: in-depth session: market and value chain

• 16:15 - 16:45: Q&A and closing

• 16:45 - 18:00: closing and networking drinks

When and where

• Date: 17 March 2026

• Time: 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m.

• Location: Media Plaza, Jaarbeurs Utrecht

Further information and registration

Please visit the NXTGEN Hightech website for more information and to register. Please note: there are a limited number of places available for this summit, so register early to secure your place.