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S&S Festival 2024
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The number #1 growth & impact eventBe early, pre-register now.
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Learn by day, Party by night
Growth meets Impact
Top-notch speakers & networking opportunities
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Speakers
Meet the 2024 Speakers
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Marco Knitel
Check
Co-founder
Marco Knitel
Co-founder
Reason to come:
Gain insider insights into the strategies for building a profitable company, straight from the trenches of Uber, UberEATS, and Check, even if you didn't lead the charge into the market.
3 Key Takeaways:
1. First Movers educate the market, followers capitalize on it
2. Don't scale bullshit (eg non profit making activities)
3. A people hire A people, B people hire C people (and the corresponding downward spiral)
Reason to come: Gain insider insights into the strategies for building a profitable company, straight from the trenches of Uber, UberEATS, and Check, even if you didn't lead the charge into the market. 3 Key Takeaways: 1. First Movers educate the market, followers capitalize on it 2. Don't scale bullshit (eg non profit making activities) 3. A people hire A people, B people hire C people (and the corresponding downward spiral)
Margreet van Schaijck
Rainbow Collection
Sustainability strategist
Margreet van Schaijck
Sustainability strategist
Reason to come:
Learn everything about how to prevent your brand from greenwashing, and how to communicate about sustainability in a sincere and effective way.
3 Key takeaways:
1. Claims such as 'environmentally friendly', 'natural', 'climate neutral' and ‘eco’ are a no go
2. There are six types of greenwashing: from greenhushing and greenlabeling to greenshifting
3. With five simple rules your sustainability communication will be greenwash-free
Ward van Gasteren
Grow with Ward
Owner
Ward van Gasteren
Owner
Reason to come:
Discover how Growth is changing and why you need to shift focus to retention to grow from €5M to €50M ARR. Learn how not to derail your roadmap or overwhelm your team, while still improving your retention. Find out how to align with users' intrinsic needs for sustainable growth.
3 Key Takeaways:
1. Why you will hit a growth ceiling between €5-50M ARR
2. How to improve retention without massive product investments
3. Practical steps to start improving retention immediately using quick experiments and targeted analysis
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Martin van Kranenburg
ChatGPT as second brain
AI expert
Martin van Kranenburg
AI expert
Reason to come:
Building your second brain is becoming real with ChatGPT. Gain must have insights in how to build GPTs to create your own marketing AI-team.
3 Key Takeaways:
1. Prompting is about understanding the needs of your audience
2. Prompting is about understanding the anatomy of persuasive copy and design
3. GPTs are the new employees
Marjam Bahari
Google
AI Customer Engineer
Marjam Bahari
AI Customer Engineer
Reason to come:
Generative AI is reshaping the landscape of work and business. Learn what this revolution entails and how to use it to your advantage.
3 Key Takeaways:
1. The democratization of AI is driven by generative AI
2. Generative AI is changing the rules of the game for businesses and individuals alike
3. Effective use of generative AI unlocks major competitive advantages
Reason to come: Generative AI is reshaping the landscape of work and business. Learn what this revolution entails and how to use it to your advantage. Key Takeaways: 1. The democratization of AI is driven by generative AI 2. Generative AI is changing the rules of the game for businesses and individuals alike 3. Effective use of generative AI unlocks major competitive advantages
Dorus Kaandorp
Sprints & Sneakers
B2B Growth Lead
Dorus Kaandorp
B2B Growth Lead
Reason to come:
Growth hacking 2024 is not the same as growth hacking 2023. It’s less about tech and hacks. It’s about getting a smile on your customers face. Learn our process and make sure you are doing growth anno 2025.
Key Takeaways:
1. Why every successful campaign is starting with the question why?
2. Why are funnels not working anymore anno 2024, and how to replace them
3. Why your product is your most effective marketing channel
Reason to come: Growth hacking 2024 is not the same as growth hacking 2024. It’s less about tech and hacks. It’s about getting a smile on your customers face. Learn our process and make sure you are doing growth anno 2025. Key Takeaways: 1. Why every successful campaign is starting with the question why? 2. Why are funnels not working anymore anno 2024, and how to replace them 3. Why your product is your most effective marketing channel
Artists
Meet the 2024 Artists
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Vengaboys
Main act
Vengaboys
Main act
Celebrating over 25 million albums sold worldwide and being crowned the 'Best 90’s Dance Act', the Vengaboys lit up the global music scene throughout the '90s and early 2000s with their unforgettable tunes and vibrant performances
Jasper Fioole
DJ
Jasper Fioole
DJ
What do Pacha Ibiza, ADE and the Sprints & Sneakers Festival have in common?
Jasper Fioole will be spinning at our festival! Known for his electrifying tech house sets, Jasper is all set to bring his incredible energy and beats to our stage for the second year in a row.
Curious?
Follow his journey and get ready to dance to some amazing tunes on Soundcloud. With Jasper on the decks, this festival isn’t just about growth tactics and business insights—it's about making it memorable.
Emiel Lensen
Host of the day
Emiel Lensen
Host of the day
Emiel, together with Rob, has taken the world by storm with their unique blend of magic, mentalism, and entertainment. Their performances are not just shows; they are unforgettable experiences that leave audiences in awe.
Award-Winning Talent: With two prizes at the World Championships for Magic and reigning as Dutch Champions in Magic and Mentalism, their craft is unparalleled.
Television and Theater Success: 3 private television programs and 5 successful theater tours, including shows at Royal Theater Carré.
Global Recognition: From sold-out shows at the Sydney Opera House to 42 performances at the Magic Castle in LA, to a theater tour on our own Dutch grounds, their international acclaim speaks volumes.
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Nossa Roda
Artist
Nossa Roda
Artist
Wether the sun is here to stay, or the characteristic Dutch inconstant summer rain is coming back, we want to make the evening of Sprints & Sneakers Festival 2024 a big vibrant summer party.
Presenting Nossa Roda
Join us for a showcase of authentic Brazilian culture, featuring the lively sounds of samba. Nossa Roda is composed of 7 talented musicians who perform samba around a table, delivering an unforgettable musical experience.
Party With a
Purpose
About the Sprints & Sneakers festival
After three consecutive editions, the theme of 2024 was 'A New Definition of Growth' pushes the boundaries of growth and impact even further. In 2023, attendees of the festival enjoyed presentations by top industry leaders such as the founder of Dopper and the CMO of Inner Circle, with a spectacular performance by De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig as the main act.
In 2024 we had 22 speakers,including luminaries such as Marco Knitel (ex-GM Uber, co-founder Check) and Matthijs Schouten (professor of philosophy and ecology and TEDx speaker), Sprints & Sneakers showed once again a groundbreaking combination of conference and festival.
Pre-register hereIn 2024 we had 22 speakers,including luminaries such as Marco Knitel (ex-GM Uber, co-founder Check) and Matthijs Schouten (professor of philosophy and ecology and TEDx speaker), Sprints & Sneakers showed once again a groundbreaking combination of conference and festival.
Certification for Sustainable Organizations
Drag to Explore
Festival by Night
Featured Artist
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De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig
Hip-Hop Legends
We will be going loesoe in the sky with diamonds on our necks because these Dutch legends will be gracing our stage. They are back after 5 years with a new album, gracing the Alpha stage on Lowlands, and before going on album tour they will be our main act.
De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig
Hans Kazan
Magician
Ladies and gentlemen, hold on for an unforgettable experience, because we have a special guest at our festival! We are proud to present the master of magic, the one and only Hans Kazan, who will enchant you with his masterful illusionism and charismatic personality. Be amazed by his unparalleled skills and interactive show as this daytime entertainer brings an extra dose of wonder to our festival grounds. Get ready for a magical day full of fun and entertainment with Hans Kazan at the helm
Hans Kazan
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DJ Arra
Techno & Breakbeats
DJ Arra is joining the Sprints & Sneakers Festival! You may know her from venues like DGTL, Radio Radio, and Skatecafé. She will definitely make you dance! With her unique sound that contains techno mixed with various riddims and breakbeats, she will make sure you will not forget her name.The only way is up (tempo) with this Berlin and Amsterdam based DJ.
DJ Arra
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Jasper Fioole (Afterparty)
Groovy, disco and house DJ
Do you know Jasper Fioole? This DJ from Amsterdam is rapidly growing in the Dutch house scene and beyond, thanks to his invigorating groovy sound. He performs at major festivals such as Tomorrowland and Mysteryland, and in clubs like Musica New York and Egg London. Moreover, he has shared the stage with top DJs and leads the FLOW-label with his good friend Franky Rizardo, quickly becoming an iconic label in the house scene. So mark it with a pen in your agenda: Jasper's set during the afterparty of the Sprints & Sneakers festival is a must-see!
Jasper Fioole (Afterparty)
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Jon Linar (Afterparty)
Groovy afterparty beats
During the day he is a barber and by night he is a DJ. Jon will be spinning some groovy records during the after. Be prepared.
Jon Linar (Afterparty)
Giso & Wim
House & Disco
Complete your evening with a great warm-up, as Amsterdam DJ legends Giso & Wim will get you in the right mood for De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig's sensational show! Known from "The Sun," they will have you dancing and craving for more. With their compelling beats and unique style, they promise to be an unforgettable experience.
Giso & Wim
We will relive those great hip-hop hits of yesteryear! Get ready, because De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig will take the stage and make us all go "Watskeburt?!" with their funky vibes. 'Stardust' will descend as we dance to their iconic tunes and feel the youthful spirit once again. Don't miss this epic show as De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig brings us an unforgettable night of music and nostalgia.
- De Jeugd Van Tegenwoordig
Dominique Schreinemachers
Founder the Boost Company
Ladies and gentlemen, hold on for an unforgettable experience, because we have a special guest at our festival! We are proud to present the master of magic, the one and only Hans Kazan, who will enchant you with his masterful illusionism and charismatic personality.
Be amazed by his unparalleled skills and interactive show as this daytime entertainer brings an extra dose of wonder to our festival grounds. Get ready for a magical day full of fun and entertainment with Hans Kazan at the helm
Be amazed by his unparalleled skills and interactive show as this daytime entertainer brings an extra dose of wonder to our festival grounds. Get ready for a magical day full of fun and entertainment with Hans Kazan at the helm
- Hans Kazan
Hans Kazan
Magician
Complete your evening with a great warm-up, as Amsterdam DJ legends Giso & Wim will get you in the right mood for De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig's sensational show! Known from "The Sun," they will have you dancing and craving for more. With their compelling beats and unique style, they promise to be an unforgettable experience.
- Giso & Wim
Giso & Wim
DJ Legends
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Festival
What's in it for you
Positive impact
Learn how you can make a positive change in the world, as an organization and person.
Growth Marketing 2024
Discover top B2B and B2C growth strategies at our festival, featuring deep-dive AI sessions, hands-on tactics, and industry-leading best practices
Having fun
A unique experiences, nerdy activities, connecting with like minded and partying with the main act (will be announced soon) and many more
Networking
Innovative Growth Strategies
Amazing artists
Personal Growth
Inspiring speakers
Industry insights
Next-Level Entertainment
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FAQ's
What is the Sprints & Sneakers festival?
The festival is aimed at founders, C-level leaders, and key figures from fast-growing impact companies or companies that want to make a greater positive impact. These companies are looking for new growth perspectives that go beyond just profit. When will you redefine your definition of growth?
Who’s speaking at the Sprints & Sneakers Festival 2025
We’re raising the bar last year and invited an additional 12 speakers from last year. 22 top industry speakers re-establishes the festival as the number one business and sustainability festival of the year. Confirmed speakers include names like Marco Knitel, co-founder of Check and former general manager at Uber, and Matthijs Schouten, special professor of ecology and philosophy and an experienced TEDx speaker.
Additional speakers from top technology companies include Marjam Bahari, a leading AI expert from Google, will share her expertise on the latest developments in artificial intelligence and its impact on growth.
The speakers for 2025 will be announced next year.
Additional speakers from top technology companies include Marjam Bahari, a leading AI expert from Google, will share her expertise on the latest developments in artificial intelligence and its impact on growth.
The speakers for 2025 will be announced next year.
What artists are performing at the festival?
Last year we had the Vengaboys performing as main act. Which artists will perform next year will be announced in 2025.
Will the event be in English or Dutch?
The entire event, including all keynote speeches and masterclasses will be held in English.
Where will the festival take place?
Thuishaven, Contactweg 68, 1014 BW Amsterdam
Is the festival indoor or outdoor?
The weather in the Netherlands is quite unpredictable. We expect nice weather, so the program will take place both inside and outside.
Can I bring my MacBook to the festival?
We recommend you bringing your macbook, as we will be hosting a variety of deep dive sessions and masterclasses.
Your macbook can be easily stored and retrieved when needed in one of Thuishaven’s purchasable lockers.
Your macbook can be easily stored and retrieved when needed in one of Thuishaven’s purchasable lockers.
How to get to the Thuishaven
Do you come by train? Get on the metro 50 at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station towards Isolatorweg and step out at Isolatorweg station. Always check Google maps or 9292ov before leaving. Do you come with a car? Unfortunately it is not possible to park in front of the terrain, but you can park at the surrounding parking areas.
Are there lockers available?
Thuishaven offers rentable lockers at the venue. Large lockers cost €6 and smaller lockers cost €5
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