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89 listed worldwide, in date order.
This free monthly webinar shares updates about generative AI and broader AI topics. A consultant presents news, demos, and answers questions in Dutch or English. It is intended for anyone interested in staying current with AI developments.
This weekly lunch gathering brings together a community in Amsterdam to share a simple meal and network. It is open to anyone interested in connecting with local ecosystem members in an informal setting. Attendees come to build relationships and engage with peers over food.
This meetup gathers young thinkers and innovators in media, technology, and society to discuss the intersection of money, machines, and humanity. The event features sharp lightning talks and interactive discussions focused on financial autonomy, digital ethics, and emerging technologies. Attendees can network and engage with a community shaping the digital AI economy's future.
The World Congress on Surgery and Anesthesia is a conference focused on topics related to surgical practices and anesthesia. It gathers medical professionals and researchers interested in advancements and discussions within these fields. The event provides an opportunity to explore current trends and challenges in surgery and anesthesia.
Founders Running Club brings together founders, investors, tech, creative people, and startup enthusiasts for weekly easy runs and networking. The event is designed to foster connections in Amsterdam's startup community through casual physical activity and socializing. It offers an informal environment to meet like-minded professionals and support each other's ventures.
HTML Day 2026 is an in-person event celebrating HTML where participants write HTML together, learn from each other, and share their creations. It welcomes beginners and anyone interested in web development and the independent web. The event fosters community and practical learning in a relaxed setting in Amsterdam.
This event explains how to acquire the first customers for a startup idea. It is designed for early-stage founders who need strategies to validate and grow their initial user base. Attendees will learn approaches to overcome common hurdles faced when starting customer acquisition.
This online meetup explores the deployment of Google AI agents in enterprise environments. It is intended for professionals interested in AI and machine learning applications within business contexts. Attendees can learn practical insights on integrating AI agents for improved enterprise operations.
Founders Running Club hosts weekly runs that bring together founders, investors, tech and creative professionals, and startup enthusiasts for fitness and networking in Amsterdam. Participants can build relationships and connect informally while maintaining an active lifestyle. This event suits anyone involved in or interested in the startup ecosystem looking to network in a casual outdoor setting.
This online meetup covers GPU, CUDA, and PyTorch performance optimizations. It is aimed at AI practitioners and engineers interested in improving computational efficiency for machine learning workloads. Attendees can learn practical techniques and updates relevant to AI performance engineering.
This event covers strategies for gathering customer feedback on startup ideas in the context of AI advancements. It is aimed at entrepreneurs and founders who want to better understand customer pain points to refine their business ideas. Attendees will learn practical ways to engage with potential customers despite the rise of AI tools.
This informal meetup brings together AI developers and enthusiasts to share the latest insights about AI development tools and technologies. It is aimed at AI practitioners interested in topics such as retrieval augmented generation and AI agents. Attendees can network and exchange ideas about AI innovation in a social setting in Amsterdam.
PAID TICKET REQUIRED — PURCHASE ON LUMA A Meetup RSVP does not reserve your place. To receive the venue location and attend the workshop, purchase your ticket here: Buy your ticket on Luma → Choose either a single-session ticket or the full three-event cohort. Stop collecting AI tools. Start building something useful. This is Session 1 of the AI Enablement Bootcamp—a three-evening, hands-on program for founders, product managers, designers, operators, and curious product builders. What you’ll build A working AI-powered prototype or internal tool using Lovable and supporting tools. What you’ll learn Turn a real problem into a clear product brief Define a focused first version Build, test, and improve with AI Evaluate whether the result actually solves the problem What to bring A laptop One real idea, problem, or workflow Curiosity and willingness to share with the cohort Tuesday cohort 18 Aug · Build with AI (Lovable) 25 Aug · AI Co-worker (Claude + Cowork / Claude Code) 1 Sep · AI Team (Team Brain) 18:30–21:30 · Amsterdam · Venue announced soon Tickets Single session — €75 + VAT (€90.75 total) Full three-session series — €200 + VAT (€242 total) Book here → A full-series ticket covers all three Tuesday sessions. Meetup RSVP alone does not reserve a seat; registration is completed through Luma. Small cohort · Maximum 20 participants Come to build, learn with peers, and leave with something real.
This meetup gathers AI engineers and founders in Amsterdam to share the latest AI development tools, APIs, and retrieval-augmented generation techniques. Attendees engage in technical discussions and networking focused on AI development. The event is designed to help AI practitioners stay updated and connected within the local community.
PAID TICKET REQUIRED — PURCHASE ON LUMA A Meetup RSVP does not reserve your place. To receive the venue location and attend the workshop, purchase your ticket here: Buy your ticket on Luma → Choose either a single-session ticket or the full three-event cohort. Stop collecting AI tools. Start building something useful. This is Session 1 of the AI Enablement Bootcamp—a three-evening, hands-on program for founders, product managers, designers, operators, and curious product builders. What you’ll build A working AI-powered prototype or internal tool using Lovable and supporting tools. What you’ll learn Turn an idea or problem into a clear product brief Define a small, realistic first version Build and refine a product with AI Give effective feedback to an AI builder Evaluate whether the result solves the intended problem What to bring A laptop One idea or problem you want to turn into a prototype Curiosity and willingness to share with the cohort Thursday cohort 20 Aug · Build with AI (Lovable) 27 Aug · AI Co-worker (Claude + Cowork / Claude Code) 3 Sep · AI Team (Team Brain) 18:30–21:30 · Amsterdam · Venue announced soon Tickets Single session — €75 + VAT (€90.75 total) Full three-session series — €200 + VAT (€242 total) Book here → A full-series ticket covers all three thursday sessions. Meetup RSVP alone does not reserve a seat; registration is completed through Luma. Small cohort · Maximum 20 participants Come to build, learn with peers, and leave with something real you built yourself.
This workshop critiques the use of large language models in enterprise settings and explores challenges beyond their language capabilities. It is for enterprise operators and AI practitioners interested in the practical limitations of LLM adoption. Participants will gain a realistic perspective on enterprise AI integration and decision processes.
Founders Running Club (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community Join the community http://foundersrc.com/chats Stay updated: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frcamsterdam Podcast http://podcast.foundersrc.com/ LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/ Strava http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC Website http://foundersrc.com/
This five-day summer school focuses on quantum algorithms and quantum error correction. It is intended for students and researchers interested in quantum computing. Attendees will learn about recent research and foundational concepts in these specialized areas of quantum technology.
PAID TICKET REQUIRED — BOOK ON LUMA A Meetup RSVP does not reserve your place. To attend the event and receive venue updates, request your ticket on Luma: Get your ticket on Luma → Flexible pricing: minimum €7; suggested contribution €18.15. Ticket requests are subject to host approval. Vibe coding makes it easy to build quickly. But what happens when an AI agent has access to your codebase, files, credentials, and infrastructure? This practical, community-led event explores how to work with Claude more safely without slowing down experimentation. What to expect Best practices: Protecting secrets, structuring projects, managing permissions, and preventing destructive actions. Buildathon and hackathon insights: How hands-on building can help teams experiment with AI and accelerate adoption. Open mic and show & tell: Share your setup, lessons learned, mistakes, tools, and security patterns. Networking: Meet product people, designers, developers, and AI-curious builders. Bring your questions, cautionary tales, and useful Claude workflows. No security expertise is required. Some vibe-coding experience will help, but curiosity is enough. Flexible pricing Your ticket covers the venue cost only. We want the event to remain accessible, so flexible pricing options are available. We are also looking for a venue partner or sponsor. If we secure a free location, all venue contributions will be refunded. Interested in supporting the event? If your company can provide a space for around 50 people or would like to sponsor the venue, please contact us. We would love to explore a partnership. Hosts Dima Abramov — Product Lead at Foundever and founder of Vibe Coding Amsterdam Dima helps people turn ideas into working prototypes through sharp discovery, rapid prototyping and AI-assisted building. As a Lovable Ambassador, he runs events across Europe that get builders learning, building, and shipping with AI. He has run one of the Netherlands’ largest student hackathons and is h
This workshop helps researchers, postdocs, and PhD students understand how to start academic spin-offs by exploring entrepreneurship, intellectual property, funding, and startup growth. It supports turning AI research into real-world impact. Attendees gain practical knowledge for launching startups from academic work.
PAID TICKET REQUIRED — PURCHASE ON LUMA A Meetup RSVP does not reserve your place. To receive the venue location and attend the workshop, purchase your ticket here: Buy your ticket on Luma → Choose either a single-session ticket or the full three-event cohort. Turn Claude into a co-worker you can rely on. This is Session 2 of the AI Enablement Bootcamp—a three-evening, hands-on program for founders, product managers, designers, operators, and curious product builders. What you’ll build A configured AI co-worker for one recurring professional workflow using Claude + Cowork and Claude Code. What you’ll learn Give Claude useful context without overwhelming it Create reusable instructions and project structures Use AI for research, planning, analysis, and execution Decide what to delegate and where human judgment stays essential What to bring A laptop One recurring workflow you want to improve Curiosity and willingness to share with the cohort Tuesday cohort 18 Aug · Build with AI (Lovable) 25 Aug · AI Co-worker (Claude + Cowork / Claude Code) 1 Sep · AI Team (Team Brain) 18:30–21:30 · Amsterdam · Venue announced soon Tickets Single session — €75 + VAT (€90.75 total) Full three-session series — €200 + VAT (€242 total) Book here → A full-series ticket covers all three Tuesday sessions. Meetup RSVP alone does not reserve a seat; registration is completed through Luma. Small cohort · Maximum 20 participants Come to build, learn with peers, and leave with a workflow you can keep using.
We are excited to have our fourth meeting of Women in Data, where we are going to present technical and soft-skill topics. Join us at our beautiful office in Wibautstraat for an insightful meetup on Data and meet more women in your field. More information coming soon!
Meet UtrechtInc offers a tour of the incubator facilities and an opportunity to learn about its support for entrepreneurs. Attendees can ask questions and network with other early-stage founders. This event is suited for people starting or growing their startup who want to explore incubation options and connect with peers.
This meetup gathers AI developers and enthusiasts to share the latest insights about AI development tools. It is designed for AI nerds and practitioners interested in informal knowledge exchange and networking. Attendees can connect with peers to explore advances in AI technology and applications.