The highly anticipated TNW Conference is back in Amsterdam after a successful roadshow in València in April. The two-day event, scheduled to take place on June 15, promises to be an engaging, informative, and entertaining affair. While maintaining the tradition of providing a smorgasbord of talks, networking, learning, and festival vibes, this year’s event has a new unifying theme – Reclaiming the Future.
Day two of the conference is packed with exciting events that will engage attendees and leave them feeling inspired and invigorated. Here are eight of the top picks for day two at TNW Conference.
Lila Ibrahim, Chief Operating Officer of Google DeepMind, will take the Vision Stage at 10:10 to talk about the future of AI. Ukraine’s tech sector has had a remarkable run since the country’s political crisis, and at 14:40, Viktoriia Itskovych, the deputy CIO of Kyiv City, will share insights on how IT has helped to keep the country’s economy afloat and fought the war.
Founder of Second Life, Philip Rosedale, will take the Discovery Stage at 16:00 to share his insights on running the platform for over two decades, while Nagin Cox, spacecraft systems engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Lab, will provide an inside glimpse into the future of space travel and the role that robots will play in the mission at 16:10.
Aside from the informative sessions, festival-goers can enjoy games that include ping-pong and Dutch shuffleboard, and feast on locally sourced food that caters to all taste buds.
For those interested in the Dutch tech ecosystem, the Netherlands Point of Entry and the Startup Liaison Network from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will provide breakfast and information on how the Dutch government supports startups. The DEI Coalition will be hosting a roundtable and mentoring sessions on diversity, equity, and inclusion in tech.
A pitch battle will take place at 10:10 on the Glasshouse stage, with a sector spotlight on tech for good. At 14:00, David Beckett will provide a masterclass on the art of pitching. The day will end with a massive closing party at the event garden, where attendees can dance the night away.
Transportation to the venue won’t be a problem, with a free ferry service available near Amsterdam Central at SUPPER Cruise. However, for those who prefer land transportation, public transport, free shuttle bus service, cars, and bikes will be available.
Overall, the day promises to be an exciting and informative experience for tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in the future of the industry.
