The next web Conference 2025

The Ruhr region is one of Germany’s most dynamic and underrated business hubs, providing an ideal environment for start-ups and scale-ups to thrive. As the country’s largest metropolitan area, it uniquely combines a rich industrial heritage with a forward-thinking innovation ecosystem. Companies here benefit from direct access to a highly skilled talent pool, cutting-edge technologies, and global markets.

Home to a population of 5.1 million, over 160,000 businesses and 250,000 students, the Ruhr region is a driving force in key future industries such as cybersecurity, digital health, greentech and hydrogen.

At  The Next Web Conference 2025  in Amsterdam, Business Metropole Ruhr will welcome founders, scale-ups and business leaders to explore how the Ruhr region can be their strategic gateway to the German market.

• 18. June 2025
• 17:00 - 19:00 hours
• The Hoxton Hotel
• Herengracht 255, Amsterdam
   

Gain exclusive insights into entering the German market during our fast-paced panel discussion. This will be followed by networking drinks with our team and fellow founders.

Spaces are limited – secure yours here!
 

• 19. June 2025
• 15:45 – 16:25 hours
• NDSM, TNW Green Stage
• NDSM-Plein 90C, 1033 WB, Amsterdam
   

Join Jörg Kemna, the CEO of Business Metropole Ruhr, and other leading figures to discover how ecosystems can empower founders to transition from the challenges of starting up to the successes of scaling up.

Learn about the strategies and best practices of investors, policymakers and ecosystem builders who are shaping the future of entrepreneurship.

• 19. - 20 June 2025
• 09:00 - 17:00 hours
• NDSM, Entrance of the Business Floor
• NDSM-Plein 90C, 1033 WB, Amsterdam

Visit our booth to find out how the Ruhr region is driving international success stories and supporting scale-ups in accessing the German market. Find out about the opportunities available in one of Europe's most dynamic regions for innovation, business growth and cross-border expansion.