Events for Impact

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KlimaatActieConferentie 2026

The KlimaatActieconferentie brings together activists, campaign groups and organisations from the Dutch climate movement to exchange ideas, strengthen collaboration and develop new approaches to climate action. The programme includes workshops and panel discussions on climate disinformation, climate litigation, and cooperation between climate activists, trade unions and other movements.

Klimaattop Gebouwde Omgeving

Klimaattop Gebouwde Omgeving (Klimaattop GO) is a major Dutch sustainability summit focused on accelerating the transition to a more sustainable built environment. Bringing together approximately 3,000 professionals from government, construction, real estate, energy and finance, the event addresses the challenges of decarbonising buildings, scaling up circular construction, improving climate resilience and making sustainable housing and infrastructure affordable. Through keynotes, debates, interactive sessions and collaborative initiatives, participants work towards practical solutions, cross-sector partnerships and concrete agreements to accelerate the transition to a sustainable built environment.

Green Data Center Conference 2026

The Green Data Center Conference is the annual Dutch gathering focused on sustainability and energy efficiency in the data-centre industry. It brings together data-centre operators, technology providers, policymakers and other […]

ROOTED: Blue Balance

ROOTED is a symposium exploring the relationship between people and nature, bringing together philosophical reflection and contemporary policy perspectives. The first edition, Blue Balance, focuses on the world’s seas and oceans and examines how nature conservation, economic activity, energy and security can be brought into balance.

Featuring contributions from Cindy Kroon and Nynke Laverman, under the guidance of moderator Farid Tabarki, the symposium explores how the ocean can become a foundation for decision-making and design, including its potential role in a nature-inclusive energy transition.

Participation is free, registration is required.

Amsterdam Climate Week 2027

Amsterdam Climate Week is a city-wide climate initiative bringing together innovation, capital, policy and community to accelerate climate action across Amsterdam and beyond. Developed in partnership with the City of Amsterdam and a network of public, private, nonprofit and academic organizations, the programme features events hosted across the city, including conferences, startup showcases, community gatherings, tours and cultural activities. It aims to connect climate stakeholders, foster cross-sector collaboration and encourage measurable climate action.

Schaal je Impact

Schaal je Impact 2026 is an annual event focused on partnerships for the new economy. It brings together social enterprises, SMEs, large corporations, impact investors, and policymakers.

Steward Ownership Festival Amsterdam

The Steward Ownership Festival Amsterdam (SOFA) brings together entrepreneurs, investors, advisors, policymakers, academics and other changemakers to explore steward ownership as an alternative to traditional business ownership.

The festival focuses on how companies can protect their mission over the long term through two core principles: self-governance, where control remains with stewards connected to the company’s mission, and profit serves purpose, where profits support the company’s mission and development rather than being an end in themselves.