What you can DO
Join DID and find your next step towards making a difference.
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How to become a B-Corp organization
26 January 2024
Enschede
Transmission in Society & Equality
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How design can create a better world
13 February 2024
Enschede
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DID Café
22 March 2024
Enschede
The DID Café is a gathering spot where the curious come together to connect, exchange ideas, witness the latest innovations, and learn from one another, all while enjoying a refreshing beverage. Held quarterly at unique and diverse venues!
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How to prompt your future
28 March 2024
Enschede
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How to prepare for the symbioceen
23 April 2024
Enschede
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Technology on Stage
23 April 2024
Enschede
During the Technology on Stage, we focus on the nominees for the Dutch Innovation Award 2024. These innovators are personally invited to join us on stage, where they have the opportunity to showcase their groundbreaking advancements.
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Dutch Innovation Days 2024
The exact date will be announced soon
Enschede
The fourth edition of the Dutch Innovation Days! Get ready for an inspiring event filled with groundbreaking ideas and cutting-edge technologies. Stay tuned for more information and this edition's theme!
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Dutch Innovation Award 2024
The exact date will be announced soon
Enschede
This year as well, we will present the Dutch Innovation Award, and the nominees for this award will be announced soon.
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Innovationtour to Linz
13 - 14 June 2024
Linz, Austria
Linz, as a former European Capital of Culture, shares a similar demographic and environment to Enschede, making it a valuable benchmark and partner for Enschede. Throughout the trip, we will visit various companies, make connections and explore innovations.
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DID Café
21 June 2024
Enschede
The DID Cafe is a gathering spot where the curious come together to connect, exchange ideas, witness the latest innovations, and learn from one another, all while enjoying a refreshing beverage. Held quarterly at unique and diverse venues!
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DID Café
31 Juli 2024
Enschede
The DID Cafe is a gathering spot where the curious come together to connect, exchange ideas, witness the latest innovations, and learn from one another, all while enjoying a refreshing beverage. Held quarterly at unique and diverse venues!
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How to build an inclusive team
27 September 2024
Enschede
Transmission in Society & Equality
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Innovationtour: Rotterdam
2 October 2024
Rotterdam
With the innovation tour, we're heading to Rotterdam in October, where we'll engage in discussions with startups, renowned companies, and entrepreneurs.
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How to create heartfelt value
17 October 2024
Enschede
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How to do good with AI
22 November 2024
Enschede
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How to fuel future mobility
13 December 2024
Enschede
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What we DID

Slush
30 November 2023 - 1 December 2023
Helsinki, Finland
The Slush 2023 event features two days full of stage programs, in addition to several side events, talks at networking sessions, roundtable discussions, and facilitated workshops. The speaker line-up includes successful founders, top-notch investors, and startups.

The Future under our Skin
28 November 2023
University of Twente (TechMed Centre)
Get ready to dive into the future! Join us for an immersive experience as we explore the fascinating world of Medtech at the University of Twente. Technological breakthroughs, revolutionary ideas, and cutting-edge innovations await at this event, mark your calendars.

Innovation Tour to Eindhoven
8 November 2023
Eindhoven
On November 8, 2023, our first Innovationtour went to Eindhoven, uncovering the city’s innovation hotspots. Throughout the day, we experienced a series of visits to leading companies, fostering excitement and inspiration in the world of technology and innovation.

Society 5.0 Festival
31 October 2023
The Social Hub Amsterdam City
Are we able to design a smart, inclusive, sustainable society without losing sight of the well-being of people and the planet; a Society 5.0? Dutch Innovation is organizing a guest event with Daniel Simu, Marc Sokpolie and Stijn Bolhuis.

Masterclass Storytelling
22 September 2023
Vestzaktheater in Enschede
The Masterclass Storytelling highlighted the power of storytelling, data, and artificial intelligence. It was a day filled with discoveries, reflection, and inspiration that took our audience beyond surface-level insights.

Dutch Innovation Days 2023
11 - 13 May 2023
Enschede
Experience a feast of inspiration as we proudly present the Dutch Innovation Days 2023, featuring an incredible lineup of visionary speakers. Unleash the Power of Innovation with Ali Niknam, Frans Timmermans, Anna Gimbrère, Ralf Mackenback, and Alexander Klöpping.

Dutch Innovation Award 2023
11 May 2023
Concordia, Enschede
Bram Nauta receives the Dutch Innovation Award and talks about his past of developing today’s standard circuitry- named after him; The Nauta Ciruit.- in the fast-growing chip industry.

MXT Groningen
17 January 2023
Groningen
We had the honour to be part of MXT, the first ever tech-event at the renowned ESNS. Facing a fantastic audience of professionals, creative talent and curious individuals, Dutch Innovation was invited to give the opening talk on “How to become a Dutch Innovator”.

Dutch Innovation Days 2022
20 - 24 April 2022
Enschede
Magic Minds: Fix the world. Pioneers, talents, inventors, artists, entrepreneurs, innovators, and a host of other prominent figures from the technology sector are converging in Enschede, transforming it into the innovation hub of Western Europe.

Technology on stage: Jamie Hyneman
23 November 2021
Wilminktheater, Enschede
Long before Jamie created explosive scenes on MythBusters, he was already praised as the special effects man for films like Top Gun and Star Wars. In 2021, on stage in Enschede, he shared an equally creative story about his journey in solving extraordinary challenges.

Dutch Innovation Days 2021
26 - 30 May 2021
Enschede
"DID"; How DID they do that? From May 26th to 30th, the first Dutch Innovation Days took place. The five days were abundantly filled with amazing innovations, groundbreaking ideas, and inspiration. Enschede was brimming with innovation, inspiration and eye-catching displays.