Meet the Experts – Sustainability & Social Change Speed-dates
Conference
Line-up
Andrew Lansley (Accessibility Expert, GB) / Bram Meijer (Beyond Meat, NL) / Claudia Walraven (Green Events, NL) / Daan Stigter (Into the Great Wide Open / Lab Vlieland, NL) / Eli Goldstein (DJs 4 Climate Action, US) / François Gérard (Toopi, BE) / Freke Reimer (NL) / Izzy Mills (Hope Solutions, GB) / Joey van Straalen (MTD Water, NL) / Meegan Jones (GreenShoot Pacific, Institute for Sustainable Events, AU) / Nimmy Garcha (Diaspora Artists, GB) / Paul Schurink (ZAP Concepts & Showpower, NL) / Ramon de Lima (NL) / Sacha Martina (House of Inclusion, NL) / Sally J Freeman (Addonova Ltd, GB)
Meet the Experts – Sustainability & Social Change Speed-dates
Speakers: 10+ industry experts
Moderator: Ramon de Lima
This program offers a unique opportunity to connect directly with leading professionals in sustainability and social change. An exclusive opportunity to get an expert view on a specific challenge you’re navigating, explore potential collaborations, or simply ask an industry insider a few questions.
About this program
Join us for a series of five rounds of speed-dating with experts across various sustainability and social change topics. Engage with specialists in areas such as Sustainable Event Management, Circular Materials, Accessibility, Plant-based Meat, and Zero Emission Construction Equipment. Each 5-minute round offers a new chance to pick up valuable tips!
Join our experts for five rounds of speed-dates on your theme of interest:
1. Sustainable Event Management (Claudia Walraven)
2. Accessibility (Andrew Lansley)
3. Plant-based Meat (Bram Meijer)
4. Zero Emission Construction Equipment (Daan Stigter)
5. DJ’s & Climate Action (Eli Goldstein)
6. Mental Health (Sally Freeman)
7. Touring on renewable energy (Paul Schurink)
8. Circular Water Systems (Joey van Straalen)
9. Inclusive Organisations (Sacha Martina)
10. Inclusive workforce (Freke Reimer)
11. Impact Reporting (Izzy Mills)
12. Urine-to-nutrient recycling (François Gerard)
13. Women’s Safety Advocate (Nimmy Garcha)
Who is this program for?
This program is part of ADE Green, please note that you need an ADE Pro or ADE Green ticket to join this program. For the full ADE Green program, please check here.
Please note that this program has a limited number of spots available, geared towards professionals in the field. Attendants will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please come early if you want to be assured of a spot!
Conference FAQ
ADE PRO
Join us at the Felix Meritis for the full ADE Pro programme. The conference is set to be extended by an additional day, taking place from ADE Wednesday to Saturday. Just down the road the prestigious Andaz Amsterdam by Hyatt Hotels is transformed to a buzzing network & business hub from Wednesday to Friday.
ADE LAB
ADE Lab returns with a four-day programme from ADE Wednesday to Saturday at the Brakke grond and many more venues around the Amsterdam Nes area.
We do not sell ADE Conference only or Day Passes. The only way to get access to the ADE Pro Conference is the ADE Pro Pass.
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Our conferences are accessible for all ages in general. Do note that when alcoholic beverages are served, access can be denied.
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Info & Ticket Desks for picking up your personal ADE Pro Pass badge & wristband
Felix Meritis (outside)
Address: Keizersgracht 324, 1016EZ Amsterdam
Tuesday October 15: 16:00 to 20:00
Wednesday October 16: 09:00 to 19:00
Thursday October 17: 08:30 to 19:00
Friday October 18: 08:30 to 19:00
Saturday October 19: 10:00 to 19:00
Sunday October 20: CLOSED
~ The best location for collecting your accreditation when you want to visit the ADE Pro Conference.
I Amsterdam Store - Central Station
Address: De Ruijterkade 28 B t/m D, 1012 AA Amsterdam.
Tuesday October 15: 14:00 to 18:30
Wednesday October 16: 09:00 to 18:30
Thursday October 17: 09:00 to 18:30
Friday October 18: 09:00 to 18:30
Saturday October 19: 09:00 to 18:30
Sunday October 20: 09:00 to 18:30
~ This Info & Ticket desk is the most convenient location for people who'd like to pick up their accreditation right after arriving in Amsterdam.
Het Groene Paleis
Address: Nes 76, 1012KE Amsterdam
Tuesday October 15: CLOSED
Wednesday October 16: 18:00 to 22:00
Thursday October 17: 18:00 to 22:00
Friday October 18: 18:00 to 22:00
Saturday October 19: 18:00 to 20:00
Sunday October 20: CLOSED
~ Evening pick-up desk for ADE Pro Passes.
NOTE
Please be aware that your E-ticket is strictly personal and non-transferable. It is mandatory to show your ID/passport during pick-up. Your items cannot be picked up by someone else.
Also, don’t forget to complete your profile details before ADE, to make sure we have the right information to prepare your personal badge.
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