Meet the Experts – Sustainability & Social Change Speed-dates
Conference
Meet the Experts – Sustainability & Social Change Speed-dates
Speakers: will be announced soon, expect 10+ industry experts
Moderator: TBA
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!
All topics and experts will be announced soon.
Who is this program for?
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!
This program is part of ADE Green, please note that you need an ADE Pro or ADE Green ticket to join this program, and sign-up is necessary. For the full ADE Green program, please check here.
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.
Tickets for the specialist sessions and ADE Lab can be found on the ticket page.
✓ Valid all 5 days of ADE
✓ Access to all conference tracks: ADE Pro, Lab, Green, Beats & more
✓ Access to all Network events, matchmakings & Business Hubs
✓ Access to ADE Pro's networking database
✓ Access to ADE Festival and Arts & Culture program
✓ The official ADE x G-Star RAW 2024 Bagpack
✓ Travel for free during ADE with GVB
✓ Train like an ADE Pro
and more benefits ...
Read more about the ADE Pro Pass and other tickets.
Our conferences are accessible for all ages in general. Do note that when alcoholic beverages are served, access can be denied.
Happy to see your interest in enhancing and contributing to our Conference program! To submit your conference ideas or panel suggestions, kindly complete this online application form provided.
Our Conference team will review all proposals. If your idea stands out and sparks an interest, we'll reach out to you. Keep in mind that we receive numerous submissions, so using this application form doesn't guarantee selection. We appreciate your understanding.
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