Failure Festival 2025 - About Failure Festival

Failure Festival 2025: Leadership Reimagined.

You're warmly invited to the very first NextGen Tech Leaders event on October 30th: Failure Festival 2025, where failure takes center stage not as something to hide, but as something to learn from!

This will be a one-of-a-kind experience for current leaders ánd young professionals who are ready to lead with purpose, stretch their comfort zones, and own their story. The festival theme—Authenticity & Empowerment in Innovative Leadership—puts the spotlight on what happens when we stop pretending. 

Here’s what you’ll dive into: 

• Unfiltered Leadership Talks: Learn how Tech Leaders turned rejections and mistakes into fuel for impact. Inspiring speakers such as Michiel Borgers (Ministry of Defence), Arti Debidien (Supervisory Board Member DNB, ex-CIO KPN) More speakers to be announced soon!
• Interactive Experiences: Celebrate your imperfections and find power in your truth.
• Real Connections: Meet peers across industries who value growth, openness, and fresh perspectives.

Whether you're starting your first leadership role, pivoting your career path, or shaping your personal brand—this event gives you the tools and the confidence to lead like you!