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· 17:30
AI Builders Amsterdam — October 2026
AI Builders · StartDock Coworking Prins Hendrikkade
A technical gathering for founders, engineers and product builders working with generative AI. Includes demonstrations of AI tools and agents, pizza and informal networking. See the organiser’s page for the latest speaker programme. Curated…
· 18:30
Amsterdam Chief of Staff Networking: Bring Your Principal
Chief of Staff Network · Central Amsterdam — address after RSVP
The BYO Boss edition brings together startup operators for a panel on working effectively with company principals, audience questions and networking. Curated by E4F from https://luma.com/OctBorrel; checked 8 October 2026. Times are Amsterda…
· 18:30
Aureum Dinner — Meet Founders, Entrepreneurs & Professionals
The Aureum Club · Amsterdam — restaurant after registration
A small-group dinner with introductions, cross-industry seating and conversation about building businesses. Curated by E4F from https://luma.com/1fax3es6; checked 8 October 2026. Times are Amsterdam local.
· 18:30
Selectors in Commerce — ADE Edition
Ask Phill, with Shopify, Airwallex and Audiense · CUE
A walking dinner and DJ set bringing together commerce founders, brand operators and partners for conversation. Doors open at 18:30; dinner begins at 19:15. Curated by E4F from https://luma.com/SelectorsInCommerceADE; checked 8 October 2026…
· 18:00
Tech Battle at ADE Amsterdam.
Epicenter · Piet Heinkade 99, 1019 GM Amsterdam, Netherlands
Tech Battle at ADE Amsterdam. is a meetup in Amsterdam, hosted by Epicenter. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry requirements.
· 18:00
AI Inference in the Real World: From Kubernetes to the Far Edge
AI Native Netherlands · AWS Amsterdam, Mr.Treublaan 7, 1097 DP Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam
AI Inference in the Real World: From Kubernetes to the Far Edge is a meetup in Amsterdam, hosted by AI Native Netherlands. Listed speakers: Christian Melendez, William Rizzo. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availa…
· 08:30
FastAPI Conf 2026
Matteo Benci · De Wester, Klönneplein 2, 1014 DD Amsterdam
FastAPI Conf 2026 is a conference in Amsterdam, hosted by Matteo Benci. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry requirements.
· 13:00
Your Product Is Ready. Your Go-to-Market Isn’t.
Scaler Company and Gradient / AIC4NL Breaking Barriers · B. Amsterdam
An interactive afternoon for AI and B2B technology founders to work on sales challenges with peers and specialists. Sessions address repeatable sales processes, growth barriers and practical uses of AI in go-to-market execution. E4F editor…
· 09:00
Hackathon Dutch Laravel Foundation
Dutch Laravel Foundation · SWIS full service internetbureau, 3e Binnenvestgracht 23T1, Leiden
Hackathon Dutch Laravel Foundation is a hackathon in Amsterdam, hosted by Dutch Laravel Foundation. The listing includes an opportunity for founders to pitch, demonstrate or present. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme…
· 13:30
BASE 2026: Co-Creation, Building Better Businesses Together
Amsterdam Women Entrepreneurs Meetup · Social Impact Factory - Kauwgomballenfabriek, Willem Fenengastraat 2, 1096 BN Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam, NH
BASE 2026: Co-Creation, Building Better Businesses Together is a conference in Amsterdam, hosted by Amsterdam Women Entrepreneurs Meetup. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry requirements.
· 18:00
Startup Pitch & Networking in Amsterdam — 2026-10-29
Startup Valley · I Dock
Selected startups present short pitches and take questions from investors and the audience, with structured networking before and afterwards. For founders, operators and the supporting startup community. Prices are listed in US dollars; tic…
· 18:00
Monthly Tech Drinks & Pitching - TAG edition
Tech Makers · TAG, Jacob Bontiusplaats 9, Amsterdam
Monthly Tech Drinks & Pitching - TAG edition is a startup showcase in Amsterdam, hosted by Tech Makers. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. The listing includes an opportunity for founders to pitch, demonstrate or prese…
· 09:00
SREday Amsterdam 2026 Q4
SREday / ING · ING Cedar
A single-day community conference with technical talks, hands-on workshops and networking on site reliability engineering. Practical learning for teams building and operating software products. Curated by E4F from https://luma.com/sreday-am…
· 18:00
Startup Pitch & Networking in Amsterdam — 2026-11-10
Startup Valley · I Dock
Selected startups present short pitches and take questions from investors and the audience, with structured networking before and afterwards. For founders, operators and the supporting startup community. Prices are listed in US dollars; tic…
· 12:00
ChemAI × Deep Tech Builders — Day 1
AI House Amsterdam / ChemAI · AI House
The separately listed first day of ChemAI brings deeptech builders together to discuss AI in chemistry and materials, industrial innovation and scaling businesses. Speakers include technical leaders and founders working on predictive design…
· 13:00
How to Raise Your First Check — Quantum Founder Workshop
House of Quantum and QDNL Shared Services · Amsterdam — address after registration
A practical early-stage funding session for quantum founders and aspiring founders. Ground State Ventures explains investor readiness, first meetings and funding instruments, including the Deep Matter One initiative. Includes a presentation…
· 17:30
AI Builders Amsterdam — November 2026
AI Builders · StartDock Coworking Prins Hendrikkade
A technical gathering for founders, engineers and product builders working with generative AI. Includes demonstrations of AI tools and agents, pizza and informal networking. See the organiser’s page for the latest speaker programme. Curated…
· 17:30
Blockchain Meets AI
BCNL Foundation and AI House · Amsterdam — address after approval
Three conversations explore the intersection of AI and blockchain, including agents, infrastructure, applications and financial services. For founders, developers, investors and industry professionals, followed by drinks and networking. Cur…
· 18:00
Inside Coding Agents: What Survives Between Sessions
AI Native Netherlands · Xebia Netherlands BV
Technical talks explore coding-agent session history, persistent memory and context management. Vladislav Ramazaev speaks, followed by another talk and networking with food and drinks. Curated by E4F from https://www.meetup.com/ai-native-am…
· 10:45
WTC BUILDATHON - Nov 26
AI Builders · World Trade Center (Amsterdam), Strawinskylaan 1, 1077 XX Amsterdam, Netherlands
WTC BUILDATHON - Nov 26 is a hackathon in Amsterdam, hosted by AI Builders. The listing includes an opportunity for founders to pitch, demonstrate or present. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any e…
· 17:00
AI Salon Amsterdam
AI Salon (www.AiSalon.ai) · Amsterdam, Netherlands
AI Salon Amsterdam is a meetup in Amsterdam, hosted by AI Salon (www.AiSalon.ai). The listing includes an opportunity for founders to pitch, demonstrate or present. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and…
· 10:00
Become an AI-First Marketer in One Day
NXT Marketers · Amsterdam — exact venue to be confirmed
A practical workshop for marketers and founders on building reusable AI workflows for campaigns, content and growth. Work on your own project with Carolina and Claire, using files, software connections and feedback. Lunch and refreshments a…
· 18:00
Startup Pitch & Networking in Amsterdam — 2026-12-01
Startup Valley · I Dock
Selected startups present short pitches and take questions from investors and the audience, with structured networking before and afterwards. For founders, operators and the supporting startup community. Prices are listed in US dollars; tic…
· 16:00
ABN AMRO + Techstars Future of Finance Demo Day 2026
Techstars · ABN AMRO Headquarters, Gustav Mahlerlaan 10, 1082 PP Amsterdam
ABN AMRO + Techstars Future of Finance Demo Day 2026 is a startup showcase in Amsterdam, hosted by Techstars. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. The listing includes an opportunity for founders to pitch, demonstrate or…