TNW Conference Highlights
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Opening Ceremony with Mark Rutte
We kicked off the Opening Ceremony with Mark Rutte delivering an inspirational and thought-provoking message to set the tone for TNW Conference 2023. Attendees enjoyed an exhilarating surprise live performance to start their two unforgettable days filled with excitement and business opportunities. Additionally, the CEO, Myrthe van Der Erve and Co-founder of TNW, Boris Veldhuijzen van Zanten provided insightful words, creating a powerful starting point for the event's dynamic discussions and innovative ideas.
Blueprint for Transformational Success
Joined by Malcom Moore from the Financial Times and Sir Martin Sorrell, the visionary force behind S4 Capital and chairman of WPP, they shared their expertise on navigating the digital transformation revolution. We got the opportunity to learn from Sir Martin's diverse range of businesses and working with big clients such as Google, Facebook, and Microsoft to hone in on the power of digital disruption.
Pitch Battle winner!
Congratulations to Nostics for taking the crown at our Pitch Battle finals! Our panel of investors, industry leaders, and media were thoroughly impressed by their compelling and influential presentation, which undoubtedly sealed the deal. TNW wishes them all the very best in their future endeavors.
EY Padel Tournament
What a day out on the courts! Teams took networking to a whole new level as we brought the first ever EY Padel Tournament to the TNW Conference grounds. Meet new people and come by the court tomorrow for a fun game of padel.
The Assembly
In collaboration with the Financial Times, The Assembly brought together government leaders, policymakers, corporates, and founders together at TNW Conference, to find common ground that balances regulation and innovation. Joined by Myrthe van der Erve, CEO TNW, Manabu Miyasaka, Vice Governor of Tokyo and many more leaders, The Assembly surely made an impact through its various themes.
Aiming for sustainability
TNW Conference is one of the first conferences in The Netherlands to use reusable tableware and utensils thanks to our catering partnership with The Food Line Up. All of the utensils, cups, plates, and packaging at our event are reusable in the effort to minimise our waste and carbon footprint. Make sure to bring your water bottles tomorrow to fill up at one of three water stations.
Crafting a Responsible and Revolutionary Future
In this session, we got the chance to immerse ourselves into the fascinating world of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and its far-reaching implications on society. Together with Lila Ibrahim, COO of Google DeepMind and Janet Adams, COO of SingularityNET, we dove into a discussion of ethical considerations and importance of responsible AI development. Their insights on navigating the complex landscape of AI and pioneering responsibly in the effort to build a safe, ethical and inclusive AI-enabled future shows us how they can reclaim the future.
Sponsors and Exhibitors
The expo floor was buzzing with meaningful conversations between thousands of tech enthusiasts. Companies got the opportunity to showcase their latest technologies on an international stage as we came together to reclaim the future. Thank you to all of our sponsors and exhibitors for joining us at TNW Conference 2023. Check them out here.
Biohacking Your Way to Well-being and Longevity
Teemu Arina explored the topic of leading an entrepreneurial life without sacrificing your well-being. With his unique perspective having worked as a startup entrepreneur, investor and event organizer, Teemu will dove into the psychology and dark side of entrepreneurship, and revealed his top hacks for thriving in high-stress jobs while living a healthier and longer life.
That's a wrap!
With numerous inspiring talks, innovative startups, and endless networking opportunities, TNW Conference 2023 has come to an end! Thank you to all of the tech enthusiasts, startups, investors, corporates, Government officials, sponsors, exhibitors and partners for coming together to create a future that excites us. Until next time <3