Official Side Events

Pre ImpactFest Networking Drinks

Join us for pre-ImpactFest networking drinks, co-hosted by Unknown Campus and ImpactCity. Connect with social innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders while enjoying an evening of collaboration and inspiration before the main event!

Date and time: 6 November 19:30 – 22:00
Location: Titaan, Saturnusstraat 95, The Hague
Hosts:

Interesting for: Education/Knowledge Institute; Startup/Scale-up; Investors

Unknown Impact Founder Meetup

The Unknown Impact Founder Meetup is designed to unite founders, exchange success stories and discover opportunities in the impact ecosystem. The highlight of the Founder Meetup will be the Global Final of Get in the Ring Global Startup Competition at Titaan, the leading innovation campus by Unknown Group. This 7th edition will be held in Europe’s impact capital in partnership with the Municipality of The Hague’s department, ImpactCity. Startups from around the world will compete in a dynamic pitching battle, showcasing their solutions, exploring challenges, and making valuable connections.

Date and time: 6 November 17:00 – 20:30
Location: Titaan, Saturnusstraat 95, The Hague
Hosts:

Interesting for: Education/Knowledge Institute; Startup/Scale-up.

Get in the Ring Youth Battle 2024

On November 6th, startups from around the world will fly into The Hague for the Get in the Ring Global Final… and you can be on the same main stage during the Get in the Ring Youth Battle! Present your business idea at the biggest community event of the year at Unknown Campus, in front of a 300-person crowd of founders and investors. Are you between 16 and 24 years old, still studying (high school, BSc, MSc), running a business, and comfortable stepping out of your comfort zone?

Date and time: 6 November 17:00 – 19:00
Location: Titaan, Saturnusstraat 95, The Hague
Hosts:

Interesting for: Education/Knowledge Institute; Startup/Scale-up.

Breakfast club: dialogue for a Just Energy Transition

Join us for an interactive dialogue on the morning before ImpactFest 2024. Together with fellow game changers, we’ll explore what it takes to drive a Just Energy Transition. Facilitated by the number 5 foundation, known for systemic solutions to social and sustainability issues, and Hieroo, a local consultancy for sustainable change, this session focuses on transforming the Energy Transition. The aim is to engage in an open dialogue, discovering new insights from others. Start your impactful day with this inspiring conversation and enjoy a complimentary breakfast!

Date and time: 7 November 08:30 – 10:30
Location: Apollo 14, Saturnusstraat 14, The Hague
Hosts:

Interesting for: Education/Knowledge Institute; Enabler/Ecosystem support; Startup/Scale-up; Medium Sized Business; Corporate; Investor; Government; NGO/Non-Profit; Business angels and family offices

Euclid Network Annual General Meeting

The Euclid Network Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a key event for members of the European social enterprise and impact-driven community. It brings together leaders, practitioners, and experts to discuss network achievements, share insights, and collaborate on advancing social innovation. The AGM serves as a platform for strategic planning, reviewing organizational progress, and fostering connections across sectors to drive positive societal change. Members engage in thought-provoking discussions and workshops, aligning on future goals and initiatives to strengthen social enterprises across Europe.

Date and time: 7 November 09:30 – 10:45 and 11:45 – 13:00
Location: Fokker Terminal, Binckhorstlaan 249, The Hague
Speakers:

Interesting for: This event is exclusive for Euclid Network members.

ImpactCity Hub Tour

From your first office to finding the right space to scale your business while staying close to like minded people, ImpactCity helps you find the right spot. Discover the different hubs and the services that they offer here. Their doors are open!

Date and time: 6 November 09:30 – 18:00
Location: 5 hubs all over the city

---

The New Farm: 09:30 – 11:00
Televisiestraat 2-4 The Hague

The New Farm is a stacked ecosystem of manufacturing companies where the circular economy, social innovation and food production are central. Please register for a tour of New Farm by sending an email.

---

Apollo 14: 11:00 – 12:00
Saturnusstraat 14 The Hague

Apollo 14 is ‘the’ hub in The Hague for the driven startup. With the ultimate focus on stimulating impact. Here you have access to the ecosystem of ImpactCity. Where in every scenario you as an entrepreneur have to try your luck yourself, at Apollo 14 all the knowledge is in one place to protect you from the pitfalls.

---

The Hague Tech: 12:30 – 13:30
Wilhelmina van Pruisenweg 35 The Hague

The Hague Tech is a local ecosystem with a global mind and international ambitions. We are a technology community in the heart of The Hague region, where creative talent, businesses, government, and research institutions work together.

---

The Hague Humanity Hub: 13:30 – 14:30
Fluwelen Burgwal 58 The Hague

The Hague Humanity Hub is a not-for-profit foundation that supports and strengthens the community of peace and justice professionals in the city of The Hague. Our organisation’s strengths lie in actively facilitating collaboration and networking opportunities for our growing network of members.

---

Titaan: 17:00 – 18:00
Saturnusstraat 95 The Hague

Unknown Campus is helping founders to fix the future around the globe and is dedicated to solving future challenges through three key pillars: University, Buildings, and Community.

Female Founder and Investor Breakfast: closing the funding gap

Especially for early-stage female founders and investors.

Join us for an intimate breakfast as we discuss gender biases in tech and funding, share experiences, and identify interventions to increase gender diversity!

Despite numerous studies showing that mixed teams perform better, we still have a long way to go.

Our event creates space to network with other female founders and impact-focused investors with the aim to make gender bias explicit, promote gender equality in the startup ecosystem and close the funding gap for gender diverse founders by connecting founders with potential investors.

Apply to join the event below. Given limited capacity, we will confirm your attendance by email.

Date and time: 7 November 08:30 – 10:30
Location: Fokker Terminal, Binckhorstlaan 249, The Hague
Speakers:

Interesting for: Startups, Scale-ups, Investors

Morning Harvest: Meet Turkish Agritech and Foodtech Innovators

This pre-conference event invites you to savour traditional Turkish delicacies while networking with pioneering agritech and foodtech startups from Turkey. Engage with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts as you explore cutting-edge solutions in sustainable agriculture and food technology. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with innovators shaping the future of food and agriculture before the main conference begins.

Date and time: 7 November 09:45 – 10:45
Location: Fokker Terminal, Binckhorstlaan 249, The Hague
Speakers:

Interesting for: Education/Knowledge Institute; Enabler/Ecosystem support; Startup/Scale-up; Business angels and family offices

Innovating for a sustainable future

retail, hospitality, and the new workplace

Retail, hospitality, and the spaces we work in are the heartbeat of urban life, shaping how we connect, engage, and enjoy our cities. This dynamic event, hosted by Clockwise The Hague, dives into sustainable innovations that are transforming these industries.

Begin with Ulrike Spang-Lessnow’s keynote, “Retail Revolution: How Sustainability is Driving Business Success,” followed by a panel, “Transforming Key Industries Towards Sustainability,” where leaders from retail, hospitality, and the new workplace share insights and answer questions on sustainable adaptation. The event ends  with a breakout session, inviting participants to reflect on ways to incorporate or enhance sustainability within their businesses.

Date and time: 6 November 15:00 – 17:00
Location: Clockwise The Hague, Koninginnegracht 10, The Hague
Speakers:

Interesting for: Startup/Scale-up; Medium-sized business; Corporate; Investor; Non-profit

Meet your co founder

Meet your co-founder is organised by the team of YES!Delft, the leading high tech incubator in Europe. This edition will take place in Startup Hub Titaan in The Hague.

During the Meet your co-founder, you’ll have the opportunity to either pitch your tech startup or present yourself to potentially find a talent match. Whether you are a single founder, part of a founding team, or an entrepreneurial-minded individual, you’ll gain the tools and connections necessary to find a co-founder for your startup.

Date and time: 6 November 13:00 – 17:00
Location: Titaan, Saturnusstraat 95 , The Hague
Speakers:

Interesting for: Startup/Scale-up; Education/Knowledge Institute