Innovation is increasingly emerging within networks of companies, knowledge institutions, government agencies, and civil society organizations. To strengthen this collaboration, initiator and facilitator NXTGEN Hightech is organising the Ecosystem Summit on 17 March 2026: an open meeting for everyone working on or involved in innovation ecosystems in the Netherlands. Chairman Peter Stolk will speak on behalf of Holland High Tech at this summit.

The Ecosystem Summit will focus 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 collaboration between different parties? And how do we ensure that innovations find their way to practice and the market faster and more successfully?

Please note: space is limited, so register on time.

For whom

The Ecosystem Summit is intended for everyone in the Netherlands who plays a role in building, strengthening, or organizing innovation ecosystems. This includes policymakers and knowledge institutions, as well as industry, investors, and regional development agencies. In short, all organizations collaborating on the future of the Dutch innovation landscape.

Why participate?

• Best practices from innovation ecosystems.
• Governance models, collaboration models, and practical tools.
• The role of key organizations such as ministries, regional development organizations, and individual investment institutions (KIAs).
• Preconditions for growth: financing, talent, culture, and more.

Programme

• 12:00 PM - 13:00 PM: networking lunch
• 13:00 PM - 13:30 PM: Tom van der Horst: Organising innovation
• 13:30 PM - 14:15 PM: in-depth sessions: regional ecosystems
• 14:15 PM - 14:45 PM: break
• 14:45 PM - 15:30 PM: in-depth session: technology development
• 15.30 PM - 16.15 PM: in-depth session: market and value chain
• 16.15 PM - 16.45 PM: Q&A and closing
• 16:45 PM - 18:00 PM: closing and networking reception

When and where

• Date: 17 March 2026
• Time: 12:00 PM - 18:00 PM
• Location: Media Plaza, Jaarbeurs Utrecht

More information and registration

We would like to refer you to the NXTGEN Hightech website for more information and registration. Please note: there are limited spots for this summit, so register early to secure your spot.

Website NXTGEN Hightech