High Tech NEXT Business Conference

This is the 4th edition of High Tech NEXT, our biggest yearly high tech business conference, featuring insightful keynotes and panel discussions, live demos from 20+ innovative Campus companies, and opportunities to network and connect with fellow professionals and innovators. Register and get a behind-the-scenes view of emerging technologies.

About this year’s theme: 25Y HTCE: What's NEXT!?

2024 marks 25 years since the start of High Tech Campus Eindhoven. As we reflect on past successes, it’s remarkable how far we've come. But our real strength lies in looking ahead—laying the foundation for the future is what we do best. Let’s come together during High Tech NEXT to explore how we can tackle the global challenges of tomorrow. 25Y HTCE: What’s NEXT!?

Who will attend?
Decision makers and tech professionals of High Tech companies (from startup to multinational), representatives of educational and research institutes, venture builders, journalists.

PROGRAM OF THE DAY
LOCATION 1: 📍 Conference Center, High Tech Campus, The Strip (HTC1B)

• 12.00 - 13.00: Walk-in and demos
  Experience live demos from innovative Campus companies, offering a behind-the-scenes look at (emerging) technologies such as AI, VR/AR/Spatial web, MedTech, Integrated Photonics, Semicon, Electronics and more.
  With demo's from: TNO, Vention, Airvision, Brabetech, alphabeats, SMART Photonics, E Ink, inPhocal, Plasmacure, Holland Innovative, TMC, Web3vision, Resleeve AI, imec, Touch Biometrix, Typeware, VRinSCHOOL, Zens Tech, Workplace Vitality Hub, 3EALITY hub, AI Innovation Center, Innovation Origins. More demos will be announced soon.
  

• 13:00 - 13:15: Growth of High Tech Campus Eindhoven
  --> Otto van den Boogaard, CEO High Tech Campus Eindhoven
  --> Paul van Son, Head of Strategy High Tech Campus Eindhoven
  Join us for a short but crystal clear presentation of the further growth and development of High Tech Campus Eindhoven in the oncoming years. How will HTCE facilitate the needs of the current market?

• 13.15 - 13:45: Panel 25Y HTCE: What's NEXT!?
  --> Maurice Geraets, Executive Director, NXP Semiconductors Netherlands
  --> Derya Eker, Eindhoven Deputy Site Manager, Synopsys
  --> Ton van Mol, Director, Holst Centre
  Join us for an engaging panel of industry leaders who will share their perspectives on the future of their organizations, the industry they are in, the Brainport region, and the Campus. Learn from their insights and challenge them to discuss the opportunities and challenges ahead.
  
• 13:45 - 14:45: Keynote "Go Digital, Stay Human"
  --> Christian Kromme, Futurist and expert in disruptive technology, author of "Humanification: Go Digital, Stay Human" (Amazon bestseller)
  In an era where technically skilled professionals are increasingly scarce, Christian will present a vision of how AI can enable us to focus on soft skills and creativity. This shift empowers businesses to collaborate more effectively, innovate faster, and make a meaningful impact on society.

• 14:45 - 16:00: Expo with live demos (continued)

LOCATION 2: 📍 Lucis One, High Tech Campus (HTC 91)

• 16:00 - 18:30: Networking, drinks & BBQ snacks
  Get a unique glimpse into the newly opened Lucis One at HTC 91 for networking, drinks, and cozy winter BBQ snacks on the 4th-floor rooftop

Host or Publisher High Tech Campus Eindhoven