NextGen Tech Leaders: for the Technological Leaders of tomorrow!
A select group of prominent tech professors (Hylke Sprangers, former CTO of Talpa and affiliated with Erasmus University, and Rini van Solingen) and CTOs (Anneke Keller, former CTO of Wehkamp and PostNL, and Willem Roskam, CTO of Efteling) are launching NextGen Tech Leaders in collaboration with CIO Platform Nederland! This independent community connects seasoned tech veterans with young, ambitious professionals who aim to revolutionize the IT sector. CIO Platform Nederland supports the initiative through organization and promotion.
Bridging the Leadership Gap
Technology evolves at lightning speed, yet young tech professionals—IT architects, product managers, middle management—often lack access to networks that truly support their growth. Traditional corporate events can feel too commercial or distant. NextGen Tech Leaders fills that gap by creating a community by and for tech leaders, focused on collaboration, insight sharing, and empowering future leaders to influence strategic decisions.
Kick-Off Event: Failure Festival, October 30
On Thursday, October 30, NextGen Tech Leaders is organizing its inaugural event, the Failure Festival, at the historic Landgoed Bronbeek in Arnhem of the ministry of Defence (member CIO Platform Nederland), with hosts Michiel Borgers en Michiel Zeeman. Here, experienced tech leaders share candid stories of failure, lessons learned, and how those setbacks fueled their success. The theme: Authenticity & Empowerment.
This is your chance to gain real-world insights, contribute your ideas, and network with peers shaping the future of IT, digital, cyber, and data leadership.
Claim your spot at the Failure Festival!
From Idea to Movement
The idea was born during a dinner in autumn 2024, when top CTOs, CIOs, and professors asked: “Where are the young tech talents who will succeed us?” The answer: a community that fosters real dialogue and development around five key leadership skills:
- Authenticity and empowerment
- Strategic thinking and vision
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
- Communication and decision-making
- Collaboration and networking
Join the Movement
NextGen Tech Leaders is more than just a network or event series, it’s a movement making leadership accessible, mentorship meaningful, and collaboration effortless. With 2 to 4 themed events planned each year, this community is rapidly becoming the go-to place where future and current leaders unite.
Ready to help shape the future of technology? Register now for the Failure Festival and become part of a growing network of game changers.
Learn more and register:
Check out the NextGen Tech Leaders website.
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