Friday, June 27th, 2025 | 12:30 – 18:00
📍 Conference Center, High Tech Campus Eindhoven
Ready to experience what’s next in deep-tech?
Then join HighTechXL’s major event of the year at High Tech Campus Conference Center, Eindhoven
Agenda of the day
12:30 – 13:00 | Walk-in – Coffee & Tea
Start the afternoon by connecting with the deep-tech community
13:00 – 14:30 | Welcome Session
- HighTechXL Highlights: News, achievements & what’s ahead
- ASML 100 talent highlight
- Startup Pitches: Welcoming on stage ventures from the Netherlands and our Singapore ecosystem: HighTechBinders, Galuxea, N&E Innovations
- Fireside Interview: Hans de Neve, CEO of Carbyon
- Keynote: Dr. Hamed Sadeghian, Founder of Nearfield Instruments and winner of the 2025 LET Award
14:30 – 15:00 | Break – Coffee & Networking
Stretch your legs, refresh, and chat with other participants
15:00 – 16:30 | Breakout Sessions
- Breakout 1: Workshop -Tell Your Story Like a Hero with HightechXL pitch coach Frank Smallegange
Every great pitch starts with a great story, and every great story needs a hero. In this lively, hands-on workshop, pitch coach Frank Smallegange helps you uncover your own Hero’s Journey.
You’ll explore how your personal experiences can shape a compelling story, and how that story can make you connect, inspire, and stand out, just like the startups you’re here to watch. No slides, no pressure, just you, your voice, and a bit of storytelling magic.
- Breakout 2: SecurityXL – Accelerating Innovation in Security
Hugo Leyte Strategic Advisor at the Ministry of Defense
Stefan Kuipers Senior Director Security Concepts and Security Innovation at NXP Semiconductors
Luis Pedro Oliveira Co-founder and Director at Aircision
Aron Vromans Investment Manager BOM
John Bell CEO HTXL
This year we have scheduled the Security panel to bring together a diverse group of leaders from across the security innovation ecosystem to explore how startups can effectively contribute to the future of defense and national security.
- Breakout 3: Did someone say Investor’s Arena?
Soukaina Adnane- Murphy Investment Manager at DeepTechXL
Stijn Mandigers Startup & Scale-up Banker at Rabobank.
Patricia de Kort – CFO of HighTechXL
Startup Pitching: Ovalytix, Veridis, Luper, Sonic Precision, WO:EX, Gray Matter Solutions, Ailytics
Energizing breakout session where half a dozen promising startups take the stage to pitch. 5 minutes to pitch and 3 minutes of questions. These companies span early-stage teams in the HighTechXL program, experienced alumni scaling up, and international ventures from Singapore looking to expand into the Dutch market.
16:30 – 18:00 | Closing & Networking Drinks
Wrap up the day with drinks
Free, but limited spots available
Don’t miss out on one of Europe’s most exciting deep-tech events.
Register now → https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/xlday-2025-tickets-1296606387609?aff=oddtdtcreator
Let’s XL together
See you on June 27!
The HighTechXL Team
