Hello Tomorrow Global Summit finds a new home in Amsterdam
Hello Tomorrow serves as a crucial platform for deeptech innovations, bridging a gap between lab discoveries and market-ready technologies.
Published on March 16, 2025
Hello Tomorrow Paris: Dutch delegation, © Discover Dutch Deeptech
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The annual Hello Tomorrow Global Summit is set to move to Amsterdam in 2026, marking a significant shift from its previous venue in Paris. This relocation aims to represent a strategic move to harness Amsterdam's growing reputation as a hub for technological innovation and entrepreneurship. The event is backed by major Dutch entities, including ASML and Damen, emphasising the Netherlands' commitment to advancing deep tech industries.
Hello Tomorrow serves as a crucial platform for deeptech innovations, bridging the gap between lab discoveries and market-ready technologies. With its new home, the Summit aims to boost startup growth and investment in Europe's tech sector. Dutch partners celebrate the move, which is anticipated to keep drawing high-profile French tech companies, highlighting the unwavering shared vision to nurture deep tech as a primary driver of innovation.
Rationale behind the move
The decision to relocate the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit from Paris to Amsterdam in 2026 is a calculated move to leverage the strengths of the Dutch capital. According to the initiators, Amsterdam's reputation as a burgeoning hub for technological innovation is reinforced by its established innovation hubs, prominent universities, and vibrant investment climate. The city holds strategic value in the European deeptech landscape, underscoring a synergy between advanced technologies and market integration. This transition is backed by a robust coalition of private and public partners from the Netherlands, who see the potential to amplify the nation’s leadership in technological innovation.
Key Dutch partners
The involvement of key Dutch partners is pivotal in ensuring a seamless transition of the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit to Amsterdam. ASML, a leading player in the chip manufacturing sector, sees the move as an opportunity to heighten the attention on deep tech, which accelerates innovation by bridging physical technological advancements with market demands. Damen, a prominent shipbuilding company, alongside the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Invest-NL, contribute through strategic support and resource mobilisation. Invest-NL's networking and investment capabilities are crucial in drawing international attention to the Netherlands, fostering an environment that encourages deep tech development and investment. These contributions underscore a well-coordinated effort to position the Netherlands as a central node in the global deep tech arena.
"During the last 10 years Arnaud de la Tour and his team at Hello Tomorrow have done an amazing job in putting deep tech on the map and building a global community", Invest-NL boss Rinke Zonneveld commented on LinkedIn. "It is an honour that their Global Summit will be held in Amsterdam in the upcoming years. As a strong partner, we will support the Hello Tomorrow team in growing its summit in its new location and making it the pan-European platform for deep tech innovations and investments. It is also an important milestone for the Netherlands as we didn’t have a global tech conference where startups, investors, and corporates from all across the globe come together yet."
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Impact on the European deeptech ecosystem
The Hello Tomorrow Summit’s relocation to Amsterdam aims to influence the European deeptech ecosystem significantly. The event acts as a catalyst for innovation, drawing startups, investors, and technology giants into a nexus of opportunity and advancement. By serving as a bridge between lab innovations and market-ready solutions, the Summit fosters accelerated development and deployment of cutting-edge technologies. Key innovations, such as photonic chips and quantum computers, are expected to gain traction, offering transformative potential for industries across Europe.
Competitive standing
Despite not being the largest tech conference in Europe (that's Slush in Helsinki), the Hello Tomorrow Summit holds significant relevance within the deeptech community. Its emphasis on matchmaking between investors and startups provides a unique platform for cultivating business relationships.
In Amsterdam, these interactions find new ground at the vibrant NDSM-wharf, a site symbolic of creativity and innovation.