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Dream Festival 2026 - About Dream Festival

Dream Festival 2026

The new NextGen Tech Leaders community, NextGen meets current generation Tech Leaders, powered by CIO Platform Nederland. For next generation IT, Digital, Tech, Cyber and Data Leaders. This event's theme Dream Festival: Strategic Thinking and Vision

Dream Bigger. Think Further. Lead Smarter.

Are you ready to challenge limits, spark bold ideas, and turn ambition into strategy?

Following the success of our first edition, we’re excited to invite you to the second NextGen Tech Leaders event on 16 April. This edition, themed Dream Festival: Strategic Thinking and Vision, focuses on how future tech leaders can develop a clear strategic mindset and long-term vision in a rapidly evolving digital world. 

With Dream Festival, we take the next step: moving from reflection to ambition, and from learning what went wrong to imagining what’s possible: 

  • Why Dreaming Big Matters? And how to break free from selfimposed limits in a fastchanging tech world? Inspired by Noha Shavik, head of Tech, Bol.
  • Dreaming Together: cocreate ideas, challenge perspectives, and connect with likeminded peers  
  • Turning Dreams Into Strategy: exploring vision, the power of networks, and leadership in practice   

We’ll wrap up with fresh energy, new perspectives, and plenty of room to continue the conversation during a walking dinner & networking session. More program details will follow soon!

This event builds on the success of last October’s Failure Festival, where over 150 tech leaders came together to openly share lessons learned from failure. Watch the inspiring aftermovie. 

What’s in it for you?
- Inspiration – Gain valuable insights from real experiences in tech.
- Your Ideas Matter – Share your thoughts and contribute to the conversation.
- Connections – Meet other Tech Young Professionals and grow within this new community.

This is your chance to learn, connect, and shape the future of tech leadership. Don’t miss out!