The family also includes a gifted group of startups and scaleups. <\/span>In recent years, economic headwinds, geopolitical turbulence, and questionable government policies<\/a> have blown some of their progress off course, but Dutch tech continues to punch well above its weight. Just last month, the Netherlands ranked 10th in a <\/span>global index<\/span><\/a> of tech competitiveness \u2014 ahead of every G7 country.<\/span><\/p>\n The country also boasts an illustrious list of tech luminaries. Many of them will be at TNW Conference<\/a> \u2014 and so could you. In our spirit of patriotism (and, perhaps, a bit of Dutch courage), we\u2019re offering a ludicrously generous discount on tickets to mark Koningsdag \u2014 aka King\u2019s Day, an orange-infused celebration of the monarch\u2019s birthday.<\/span><\/p>\n 40% off TNW Conference! For 1 week only…<\/p>\n Register by 28 April & save up to \u20ac700 on General Admission, Corporate, VIP & Investor Passes, and Startup\/Scaleup packages<\/p>\n <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n You can find all the details on the offer at the bottom of this article. But first, we want to introduce you to eight Dutch tech leaders who will grace the stages of TNW Conference on June 19 and 20.<\/span><\/p>\n A legend of Dutch tech, Peter Wennink led chip giant ASML to become the most valuable tech firm in Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n Over his 25-year career at the Veldhoven-based business \u2014 including over a decade as CEO \u2014 ASML earned acclaim as the world\u2019s only supplier and producer of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines.<\/span><\/p>\n These systems are essential for manufacturing the world\u2019s most advanced chips. They\u2019ve become a crucial force behind countless innovations, from iPhones and MacBooks to autonomous vehicles and Nvidia GPUs.<\/span><\/p>\n On the TNW stage, Wennink will speak in an exclusive session titled \u201cGods of Industry: The Battle for Deep Tech Dominance.\u201d He\u2019ll be joined by Young Sohn, the founding managing partner of Walden Catalyst Ventures, a VC fund dedicated to deep tech.<\/span><\/p>\n The duo will give a glimpse into a future that is hard for most of us to even imagine.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s difficult for mankind to foresee the impact of exponentiality because it often yields something seemingly impossible,\u201d Wennink <\/span>told TNW<\/span><\/a>. \u201cBut that\u2019s exactly what science and deep tech will create, making the impossible possible.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n As the CEO of Dutch unicorn DataSnipper, Vidya Peters has overseen the scaleup\u2019s rise to become the <\/span>fastest-growing tech company<\/span><\/a> in the Netherlands for two years.<\/span><\/p>\n Under her leadership, DataSnipper has become a global force in audit and finance automation. Over 500,000 professionals across more than 125 countries now use its software.<\/span><\/p>\n After honing her expertise in Silicon Valley, Peters has also become a powerful advocate for European tech. Rather than merely mimicking US tech, she urges startups and scaleups to embrace the continent\u2019s strengths. A key one is sustainable, long-term growth.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cFive years ago, it wasn\u2019t very fashionable to be profitable,\u201d Peters told TNW<\/a>. \u201cBut I think this is where the European sensibility is a strength, because European companies have always taken this approach, and now it\u2019s hugely valued in the current economic climate.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Peters has also guided DataSnipper\u2019s adoption of artificial intelligence. At TNW Conference, she\u2019ll share her learnings in a session titled \u201cAI\u2019s Big Glow-Up: Generating Ideas, Innovation, and Impact.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n1. Peter Wennink<\/h2>\n
2. Vidya Peters<\/h2>\n
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