CONTRIBUTE // technology in society - sharing perspectives, shaping impact.
This part of the day is about contributing ideas, asking hard questions, and understanding the wider impact of technology beyond tools and code.
Join debates, panels, campfires, and meet ups about how technology impacts education, research, policy, and society at large. Including a plenary talk on human vulnerability and disinformation by Ruurd Oosterwoud.
CONNECT //
Connect is where ideas turn into conversations and conversations turn into connections.
The afternoon starts with two structured networking rounds featuring around 20 themed tables, each with up to ten participants. Every table focuses on a specific theme or challenge, hosted by organizations such as the Central Innovation District, PostNL Innovation Studio, Rabobank, HAAI, and others.
techfest 2026 program // workshops
During TechFest, you create your own program. The morning consists of three one-hour workshop rounds, with 4–5 workshops running in parallel each round. This means you can choose from 12+ inspiring workshops in total. All sessions are practical and hands-on, covering current topics in tech and innovation. From AI and data to public innovation, security, and digital skills. Pick what fits your interests and dive in. Make sure you sign up for Techfest 2026 to participate!
Workshop round 1
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Workshop round 2
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Workshop round 3
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plenary talk: how technology affects human vulnerability
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By Ruurd Oosterwoud.
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techfest 2026 - CID edition
The Central Innovation District (CID): the beating heart of The Hague’s tech, policy, and innovation ecosystem. And the topic for this years Techfest
what is the central innovation disctrict
t’s where national government, businesses, and knowledge institutions sit side by side. Where solutions for digital security, mobility, justice, and emerging technology are built. And where, in the coming years, 20.500 new homes, new offices, and new public spaces will transform the area into a thriving district to live, work, study, and innovate.
At TechFest, together with the Gemeente Den Haag, we’ll explore how we can:
• Help the people who live and work here benefit from smarter solutions
• Strengthen connections between organizations in the CID
• Surface real challenges — from testing new trams to robotics for logistics, to enabling collaboration between tech companies and the city
• Create opportunities for others in the ecosystem to contribute and build with us
We’re proud to work closely with Gemeente Den Haag, and we’re excited about the steps we’ll take together in the coming years to shape the future of the CID.
techfest 2026
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Waldorpstraat 5, The Hague
10:00–17:00 + networking drinks
parking
Parking in the area is very limited. If you plan to come by car, please check parking options in advance or use a nearby parking garage.
bikes
Bikes can be parked in front of the building.
lunch & refreshmentsLunch will be provided during the day. When registering for the program, please let us know if you will be joining for lunch so we can plan accordingly. Drinks will be available throughout the day, with networking drinks at the end.
parking
Parking in the area is very limited. If you plan to come by car, please check parking options in advance or use a nearby parking garage.
bikes
Bikes can be parked in front of t
practical info
techfest 2026
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Waldorpstraat 5, The Hague
10:00–17:00 + networking drinks
location & travel
TechFest takes place at The Hague Tech, right next to Holland Spoor station. We recommend coming by public transport, as it is the easiest option.
parking
Parking in the area is very limited. If you plan to come by car, please check parking options in advance or use a nearby parking garage.
bikes
Bikes can be parked in front of the building.
accessibility
The building is accessible for visitors with mobility needs. If you have specific accessibility questions or requirements, feel free to contact us in advance.
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