move forward with tech
move forward with tech
14TH OF JANUARY
DAY 1: INNOVATION
On Wednesday 14 January, MXT opens with a high-level overview of national and regional tech policy developments, uniting investors, policymakers, ecosystem builders and founders to explore the forces shaping the Dutch innovation landscape.
The 2026 edition spotlights deeptech, AI, music and life sciences.
Exploring everything from the strategic impact of the emerging AI Factory to AI-driven music innovation, we look at how deeptech and AI are reshaping the investment landscap, and host an exclusive deep-tech session for investors ready to move boldly.
For founders and investors, we’re hosting a dinner in the Akerk from 18:30 to 21:00, featuring roundtable discussions on key themes to spark meaningful conversations.
Breaking the Beat: Inside the tech That’s transforming music.
Deep Tech Due Diligence: The Crystal Ball Club
AI Factory NL: Building Sovereignty, Scale & Strategy
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Decks
Co-Founder Fit: The Human Side of Startup Success by Nascent
Legal Lab – ask your startup law questions.
StartUp Roulette
15TH OF JANUARY
DAY 2: EXECUTION
Day 2 at MXT is all about activation. Startups and scale-ups take the stage for practical workshops, talks and panels designed to sharpen skills, challenge assumptions and accelerate growth.
Expect high-energy, no-nonsense sessions. Exporting Dreams explores what global scaling truly requires, WTF Is Product-Market Fit Anyway? cuts through the noise on real customer love, and Oops, I Founded Again brings raw stories from serial founders.
We spotlight breakthrough innovation with the Healthcare Innovation Award semi-finals, sharp insights from the Startup Book Club, and a no-nonsense funding stress test in the Money Mapping Lab. Biotech Booster and other tracks open fresh paths for collaboration.
The Demo Floor is MXT’s high-voltage playground, where deeptech, medtech, AI, climate and frontier startups showcase raw MVPs, meet investors, spark pilots and ignite new deals.
Oops, I Founded Again
WTF Is Product-Market Fit Anyway?
Startup Bookclub
Demo Floor.
Semi-Finals of the Zorginnovatie Award
Community lead
Community lead
Co-founders Nascent
Co-founder of Gritd
Join us at MXT2026 — The perfect mix of entrepreneurship, music, networking and tech. Together at one conference.