Sprints & Sneakers
Sprints & Sneakers
Sprints & Sneakers Festival 2026

S&S Festival 2026: 5th Anniversary

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

S&S Festival 2026: 5th Anniversary
About the Festival

Introducing the world’s biggest Business Festival

No traditional business event. No passive seating. No boring slides. An active, high-energy day focused on learning, applying, and connecting, with an iconic afterparty that brings it all together.

Past speakers & performers

Here are our previous
speakers and performers

Our stage brings together the minds behind leading brands and AI applications, while artists and performers add the energy, creativity, and show that make this experience unforgettable.

Bart Snijders

Bart Snijders

Founder Sprints & Sneakers

Marco Knitel

Marco Knitel

Former GM Uber, co-founder Check

Marjam Bahari

Marjam Bahari

AI expert Google

Ruud Hendriks

Ruud Hendriks

Co-founder RTL Nederland

Josefien Olij

Josefien Olij

CMO Philips

Richard Bros

Richard Bros

Former partner/advisor Microsoft Corp

Olivier Momma

Olivier Momma

Founder Ekster

Pim Haselager

Pim Haselager

Professor of AI Radboud University

Joep Verbunt

Joep Verbunt

Founder MATT Sleeps

Hans Kazan

Hans Kazan

Performer

De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig

De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig

Performer

Dio

Dio

Performer

Goldband

Goldband

Performer

Bart Snijders

Bart Snijders

Founder Sprints & Sneakers

Marco Knitel

Marco Knitel

Former GM Uber, co-founder Check

Marjam Bahari

Marjam Bahari

AI expert Google

Ruud Hendriks

Ruud Hendriks

Co-founder RTL Nederland

Josefien Olij

Josefien Olij

CMO Philips

Richard Bros

Richard Bros

Former partner/advisor Microsoft Corp

Olivier Momma

Olivier Momma

Founder Ekster

Pim Haselager

Pim Haselager

Professor of AI Radboud University

Joep Verbunt

Joep Verbunt

Founder MATT Sleeps

Hans Kazan

Hans Kazan

Performer

De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig

De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig

Performer

Dio

Dio

Performer

Goldband

Goldband

Performer

Bart Snijders

Bart Snijders

Founder Sprints & Sneakers

Marco Knitel

Marco Knitel

Former GM Uber, co-founder Check

Marjam Bahari

Marjam Bahari

AI expert Google

Ruud Hendriks

Ruud Hendriks

Co-founder RTL Nederland

Josefien Olij

Josefien Olij

CMO Philips

Richard Bros

Richard Bros

Former partner/advisor Microsoft Corp

Olivier Momma

Olivier Momma

Founder Ekster

Pim Haselager

Pim Haselager

Professor of AI Radboud University

Joep Verbunt

Joep Verbunt

Founder MATT Sleeps

Hans Kazan

Hans Kazan

Performer

De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig

De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig

Performer

Dio

Dio

Performer

Goldband

Goldband

Performer

The Era of Execution

What sets us apart from traditional business events?

We bring together high level brand leaders and pioneers shaping today’s future. 
Set in exceptional locations and elevated by top artists and performers. You leave with real skills, practical implementation, a network that accelerates your growth, and an experience you won’t forget.

Create

A place of creation, where like-minded people create instead of consume. Where connections, collaborations, and ideas that immediately add value come together.

Real-time collaboration
Connect with leaders & decision makers
Turn ideas into tangible results
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Innovate

Innovation begins with learning, but continues through applying. We showcase perspectives and demonstrate what’s possible through insights from leading brands and thinkers.

Learn from industry leaders
Apply insights in real time
Discover new possibilities
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Celebrate

Growth should be celebrated. We mark progress with an unforgettable experience, in locations that inspire and connect. Work and enjoyment come together here.

Celebrate growth together
Experience AAA artist performances
Connect, unwind & enjoy
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The Venue

An experience you’ll keep coming back to

Set in one-of-a-kind locations, we create an atmosphere where artists and performers elevate the entire experience. The result is more than an event, it’s a show you want to be part of.

Frequently asked questions

We host the annual Sprints & Sneakers Festival, B2B masterclasses, growth marketing meetups, and webinars throughout the year.

Our flagship event at Thuishaven Amsterdam. A full day of keynotes, workshops, and networking with 800+ growth leaders, founders, and marketers. Plus a legendary afterparty.

Growth marketers, founders, CMOs, and anyone who wants to stay ahead in marketing, AI, and sustainable growth. B2B and B2C.

Yes. We're always looking for bold speakers and like-minded sponsors. Reach out via our contact page.

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