Tech Know Fest
The.NextGen TECH KNOW FEST is an extraordinary IT festival that combines technology, music, art, experiences and gastronomy, creating a unique concept for peers with a background in Software Development, IT Infrastructure and Data.
The 2023 TECH KNOW FEST is the first edition of a series annual festivals. This year’s edition will focus on ‘The evolution of Technology’.
Joep Stassen
Moderator
Bassem Dghaidi
Senior Software Engineer at GitHub
Emirhan Sarikaya
Security Consultant at Cyber4Z
Cedric Vermue
Composer
Wordbites
Spoken word artist
Wilbert Vogel a.k.a. Lil Bleep
Digital Artist
Christian Heilmann
Vice President Developers Relations at We Are Developers
Sabrina Verhage
Co-Founder Live Coding Sessions
Dancing Ambiance
Two-headed DJ collective
Immersive
Art space
A unique experience awaits visitors of TECH KNOW FEST: “Museum of Wonder”
Hidden behind the wall of a DJ booth, the Museum of Wonder transports you to another world. The space is equipped with an immersive audio-visual art installation designed to captivate and engage IT professionals through a unique combination of technology and sensory experiences. This conceptual collaboration between TECH KNOW FEST and Edwin van der Heide, a renowned artist, composer, and research, aims to push the boundaries of traditional artistic expression and transport you into a world where art, sound and space converge.
The Venue
A unique venue on the outskirts of Amsterdam. The Patronage is located at a former industrial area called ‘Hembrugterrain’.
This terrain used to be the Royal Dutch ammunition factory and nowadays ‘The Patronage’ habits one of the factory warehouses. The building is amazingly inspiring because of its historical architectural characteristics. With its 500 square meter surface and 8 meter high ceilings visitors of TECH KNOW FEST will be blown away by the sheer appearance of the building. Especially for those who admire industrial authenticity.
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Tech Know Fest
Please notice that this is an exclusive, invite-only event. Participation is limited. If you are interested in joining us, please express your interest to Loeka and maybe she will get you a ticket.
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How to get there?
Address
Draaibank 11, 1505 RX Zaandam
Free ferry service
De Patronage (Hembrugterrein) is situated within walking distance of the Hempont ferry (F20), which operates three times per hour between Hempontplein (Amsterdam Westhavens) and Hemkade (Zaandam).
Free shuttle bus service
Our shuttle bus service will run to and from Zaandam Central Station to the venue free of charge. They will run from 13.00 – 14.30 and 20.00 – 21.30. When the buses are full they leave as frequently as every 10 – 15 minutes. Take the exit located on the side of the Houtveldweg. Once outside you will see a beachflag with the TECH KNOW FEST logo. Please wait here for our shuttlebus.
Public transport
De Patronage (Hembrugterrein) is located near Zaandam railway station. From the railway station, you can continue your journey by taking bus 64 towards Zaankogerveld or bus 456 towards Assendelft. www.ov9292.nl
Arriving by car
If you are traveling by car, please follow the signs for TECH KNOW FEST. These will guide you to one of the free parking spaces at the Hembrugterrein.
Arriving by OV-fiets
By ‘OV-fiets’ it takes you around 10 minutes from Zaandam railway station to reach De Patronage (Hembrugterrein).
FAQ’s
What is TECH KNOW FEST?
TECH KNOW FEST is an extraordinary festival that combines technology, music, art, experiences and gastronomy, creating a unique concept for peers with a background in Software Development, IT Infrastructure and Data.
Who organizes TECH KNOW FEST?
TECH KNOW FEST is organized by The.NextGen, a secondment company for IT professionals with offices in Amsterdam, ‘s-Hertogenbosch and Düsseldorf.
Where will TECH KNOW FEST takes place?
The first edition of TECH KNOW FEST will take place at ‘The Patronage’, a creative hotspot on the outskirts of Amsterdam. The Patronage is located at the Hembrugterrein.
When will the TECH KNOW FEST take place?
The first edition of TECH KNOW FEST will take place on September 28, 2023
What time does TECH KNOW FEST start and end?
TECH KNOW FEST starts at 02.00 pm and ends at 09:30 pm.
How do I register for TECH KNOW FEST?
TECH KNOW FEST is an exclusive, invite-only event. Participation is limited. If you are interested in joining us, please express your interest to loeka@thenextgen.nl and she will get you a ticket.
Can I bring an IT friend?
Yes, you can! Please contact your Field Manager to learn more about the invitation process.