Prepare to be inspired!
We’ve crafted a dynamic program designed to spark ideas, meet friendly people, and collaborate—and we’re thrilled to announce our first keynote speakers and workshop lineup, with more exciting sessions to be revealed in the coming weeks!
Picture this: hands-on workshops where you’ll create alongside peers, interactive sessions that challenge your thinking, keynotes that leave you inspired, rapid-fire pitches packed with fresh perspectives, and a vibrant exhibition showcasing groundbreaking work—including a spotlight on the most exciting student projects of the year.
This is where creativity meets community. Mark your calendar and
Keynotes & talks



Hands-on workshops & Interactive Sessions












Exhibition
Our exhibition returns with exceptional student work from:
- The Interactive Environments minor from TU Delft
- The Master Digital Design program from Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
- HvA Amfi Fashion Technology
- MADE students AMS
- more to be announced
We’re bringing back the Student Awards to celebrate the best projects with prizes!
and recent work from our ThingsCon community and beyond:
- FlexCitizens
- Mud Batteries
- Biodiversity sensing project by MIT
- AI Chairs by James Bridle
- more to be announced
Friday 12th December – time table
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 | Doors open, badge making, etc |
| 9:30 | Opening |
| 10:00 | Opening Keynote |
| 10:30 | Introductions workshops |
| 10:45 | To the workshops |
| 11:00 | Workshops & interactive sessions – Round 1 |
| 12:45 | Lunch |
| 13:45 | Recap and introductions afternoon |
| 14:00 | To interactive sessions |
| 14:15 | Workshops & interactive sessions – Round 2 |
| 16:00 | Break |
| 16:30 | Pitches, student awards |
| 17:30 | Closing keynote |
| 18:00 | Wrap-up |
| 18:15 | Drinks |
| 20:00 | End |




