Join us for the official launch of Talent Direction !
This interactive evening brings together technology leaders, HR professionals, founders, educators, and international talent to discuss the future of hiring, upskilling, and integration in the tech ecosystem.
💡 Why Attend?
Shape the Ecosystem: Participate in interactive workshops ( Talent Labs ) and vote on the initiatives that matter most to your business or career.
Expert Insights: Hear from industry experts on tech talent shortages, AI-driven recruitment, and international talent integration.
Targeted Networking: Connect directly with founders, HR leaders, mentors, and job seekers using badged networking categories.
🕒 Schedule
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Welcome & Check-in (Interactive board & welcome drinks)
6:00 PM – 7:05 PM | Insights & Panel Discussion (Keynote presentation, expert panel & Q&A)
7:05 PM – 8:15 PM | Interactive Talent Lab (workshops, group pitches & voting)
8:15 PM – 8:30 PM | TechConnect Talent Program Launch & Wrap-up
8:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Networking, Food & Drinks
We look forward to celebrating this launch with you.
About TechConnect
The Almere-based Tech Community is designed to unite people who grow tech companies.
TechConnect hosts events, exchanges ideas, and shares insights. More than 10,000 experts from startups, scale-ups, and corporates live in Almere, so we are eager to unite them.
Complimentary Food & Drinks: The event fee goes towards serving pizza, wine, beer, and soft drinks throughout the evening.
Location: The HUB, Rentmeesterstraat 42, 1315 JS Almere
TechConnect Talent Direction Kick-Off Helping companies grow their people. Helping people grow their careers. TechConnect is launching a new Talent Direction designed to connect the people who build technology companies with the professionals who want to build their careers within them. The Talent Direction will focus on two connected areas: - People & Company Growth — helping founders and managers build stronger teams through people management, hiring, leadership, employee development, and knowledge exchange. - Career & Talent Growth — helping professionals navigate the Dutch technology market, develop their careers, build relevant networks, and connect with companies and opportunities. During the kickoff, we will also introduce our plans for future initiatives, including People Management Circles, career workshops, company–talent matchmaking, knowledge-sharing sessions, and a potential career fair focused on highly skilled international professionals. Event Program 17:30–18:00 | Welcome & Networking 18:00–19:30 | Two Parallel Practical Workshops Workshop 1 — What Com panies Really Need From Talent Today. Led by Uliana Matyashovska, Founder of TechConnect Instead of discussing CVs and recruitment processes, we will start from the employer side: What makes someone a great employee today? Which skills and behaviours are companies struggling to find? And what should professionals understand about employers’ expectations? Workshop 2 — Building Your Career in the Netherlands. Led by Irina Musuk, Founder InnerLead Lab A practical session for professionals and international talent covering career opportunities, navigating the Dutch job market, positioning yourself, networking, and practical tips for finding the right opportunities. 19:30–20:00 | Break & Networking 20:00-21:00 | Panel Discussion — The Future of Tech Talent in Almere 21:00-22:00 | Networking About TechConnect The Almere-based Tech Community is designed to unite people who grow tech companies. TechConne