The Digital Growth & Automation Meetup is an in-person event for entrepreneurs, marketers, and product builders who want to optimize digital processes and scale efficiently. The program focuses on automation, customer portals, AI-assisted workflows, and smart integrations.

Alongside practical talks, the evening offers time for discussion and networking with professionals working in tech, marketing, and operations.

Speakers & program

👤 Mark de Vries

Digital Product Strategist, Flowstack

Talk: From Manual to Scalable, Building Digital Systems That Actually Save Time

Mark shares how companies move from fragmented tools to structured digital workflows without rebuilding everything from scratch.

👤 Sarah Collins

Automation Consultant, AutomateLab

Talk: No-Code, Low-Code, and AI, Choosing the Right Automation Stack

A clear breakdown of when to use no-code tools, when custom development makes sense, and where AI adds real value.

👤 Yusuf El Amrani

CTO, Nexora Solutions

Talk: Client Portals Done Right, Security, UX, and Adoption

Insights into designing secure, user-friendly portals that clients actually use, including common pitfalls and best practices.

👤 Panel Session

Topic: Automation in 2026, What Works and What’s Overhyped

An interactive discussion with all speakers, including audience Q&A.

PulseWave Festival is a global electronic dance experience bringing together the biggest names in house, techno and EDM. Set in an iconic coastal location, PulseWave combines massive stages, immersive visuals and nonstop energy from afternoon until deep into the night.

This is a destination festival for electronic music lovers from all over the world.

Main Stage

• Martin Garrix
• Charlotte de Witte
• Calvin Harris

Techno Stage

• Adam Beyer
• Amelie Lens

House Stage

• Fisher
• CamelPhat

Vintage & Streetwear Market Amsterdam brengt liefhebbers van fashion, muziek en cultuur samen voor een dag vol unieke vondsten en creatieve vibes. Ontdek zorgvuldig geselecteerde vintage kleding, exclusieve streetwear brands en lokale designers die hun nieuwste collecties presenteren.

Naast shoppen kun je genieten van DJ-sets, vinyl corners en foodstands. Of je nu komt voor retro classics, sneakers of nieuwe inspiratie, deze markt biedt een relaxte sfeer voor iedereen die houdt van stijl en creativiteit.

Oranje Zomer Festival is een toegankelijk dagfestival waar muziek, gezelligheid en zomerse vibes samenkomen. Met een mix van Nederlandstalige pop, urban en dance muziek biedt het festival entertainment voor een breed publiek.

Op het terrein vind je meerdere stages, foodtrucks, lounges en een grote mainstage waar bekende artiesten optreden. Het festival is ontworpen als een relaxte zomerervaring waar vrienden, families en muziekliefhebbers samenkomen.

🎤 Artiesten & Line-up

Mainstage

• FLEMMING
• Suzan & Freek
• Snelle
• Roxy Dekker

DJ Stage

• La Fuente
• Kris Kross Amsterdam

🕒 Programma & Planning

14:00 – Deuren open

• Ontvangst bezoekers, foodcourt geopend

15:00 – DJ Stage Opening

• Lokale DJ’s warm-up sets

16:30 – FLEMMING (Live)

18:00 – Suzan & Freek (Live)

19:30 – Snelle (Live)

21:00 – Roxy Dekker (Live)

22:00 – La Fuente DJ Set

23:00 – Afsluitende show – Kris Kross Amsterdam

ZenFlow Studio organiseert een inspirerende groepssessie waarin beweging, ademhaling en mindfulness centraal staan. Deze experience is ontworpen voor zowel beginners als ervaren deelnemers die willen vertragen en reconnecten met hun energie.

De sessie combineert zachte yoga flows met meditatie en ontspanningstechnieken. De warme studio setting en rustige muziek zorgen voor een veilige en toegankelijke sfeer.

Startup Pitch Night brings together early-stage founders, investors and builders for a curated evening of innovation and networking in Berlin. Selected startups will present their ideas in front of a live audience followed by expert feedback and open discussions.

The program includes keynote talks, rapid-fire startup pitches and a closing networking session designed to spark real collaborations.

18:00 – Doors Open & Check-in

• Registration

• Welcome drinks

• Open networking

18:30 – Opening Talk

Speaker:

Lena Hoffmann – Venture Partner at NorthBridge Capital

Topic: Building Products Investors Actually Understand

19:00 – Startup Pitch Round 1

Each startup gets 5 minutes pitch + 3 minutes feedback

Startups pitching:

• GreenStack AI

• PayLoop

• UrbanMetrics

19:45 – Keynote Session

Speaker:

Marco Alvarez – Founder of ScaleForge

Topic: From Idea to Seed Round in 12 Months

20:15 – Startup Pitch Round 2

Startups pitching:

• FlowCart

• NeuroDesk

• Atlas Mobility

21:00 – Panel Discussion

Topic: AI Startups in Europe, Hype vs Reality

Panel Speakers:

• Sophie Keller – Product Lead, TechFoundry

• Daniel Weiss – Angel Investor & Ex-CTO

• Maya Rahman – Startup Advisor, Founders Lab

21:30 – Networking & Drinks

• Founder introductions

• Investor meetups

• Open lounge

22:30 – Event Close

Speakers 

Lena Hoffmann

Venture Partner at NorthBridge Capital, focusing on early-stage SaaS and AI startups across Europe.

Marco Alvarez

Serial founder and mentor known for scaling B2B platforms from MVP to international markets.

Sophie Keller

Product strategist helping startups transition from prototype to scalable product.

Daniel Weiss

Berlin-based angel investor with a background in fintech and developer tools.

Maya Rahman

Startup growth advisor working with accelerator programs across Europe.