# SaaS Summit Benelux

> A focused, application-based one-day event for SaaS and AI founders and senior operators in the Benelux. Wednesday, 23 September 2026, Amsterdam. Strict cap of 350 attendees. Organised by We Love SaaS.

## Key facts

- Date: Wednesday, 23 September 2026
- Location: Circa, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Language: English
- Capacity: 350 attendees (hard cap)
- Format: Application-based. Seven parallel rooms. Lunch, dinner and drinks included.
- Audience: SaaS and AI founders and C-level leaders
- Registration: Application based
- Organiser: We Love SaaS (https://welovesaas.io)
- Contact: info@welovesaas.io

## Tickets

- We Love SaaS Member ticket — €399
- Founder / Executive ticket — €499
- SaaS Investor ticket — €750 (limited)
- Service Provider ticket — €2,000 (limited)

All tickets are application-based. Reviews happen within five working days.

## Pages

- [Home](https://saassummit.io/): Overview of the event, format, and value proposition.
- [About](https://saassummit.io/about): Why the event exists, how the room is curated, and who runs it.
- [Agenda](https://saassummit.io/agenda): Full multi-track agenda across seven rooms.
- [Speakers](https://saassummit.io/speakers): Founders, operators and investors speaking at the event.
- [Venue](https://saassummit.io/venue): Practical info on Amsterdam, travel, and accommodation.
- [Tickets](https://saassummit.io/tickets): Ticket tiers and what is included.
- [Apply](https://saassummit.io/apply): Application form for attending.
- [FAQ](https://saassummit.io/faq): Frequently asked questions across all categories.
- [Contact](https://saassummit.io/contact): Reach the organising team.

## What makes it different

- No sponsored talks. No booths. No logo walls on stage.
- Seniority-curated room: every applicant is reviewed.
- Dinner is part of the day — one of the most useful parts of it.
- Built for the Benelux SaaS and AI ecosystem specifically.

## Speakers

- Jacco van der Kooij — Founder, Winning by Design
- Matthijs Welle — Founder, Mews
- Ida Kuijken — Partner, Fortino
- René Bonvanie — Former CMO, Palo Alto Networks
- Chris Zadeh — Founder, Ohpen
- Joris van der Gucht — Founder, Silverfin & Ravical
- Paul Veugen — Founder, Detail
- Jeroen de Wit — CEO , Teamleader
- Roeland Delrue — Founder, Aikido
- Anke Huiskes — Managing Director, NP-Hard Ventures
- Marili 't Hooft-Bolle — CEO, Trengo
- Louis Jonckheere — CEO, Wintercircus
- Romy de Groot — Chief of Staff, Atlassian
- Koen Stam — Director of International, Personio
- Jeroen van Glabbeek — CEO, CM.com
- Barend Raaff — Founder, Carv

## FAQ

### Application process

**Why is the event application-based?**

To keep the room small, senior, and relevant. The value of the day depends on who is in it.

**How long does the review take?**

We review every application by hand and come back to you as quickly as possible. Usually within a few business days.

**What do you look at in an application?**

Your role, your company, and what you want to get out of the day. Substance matters more than seniority alone.

### Contact

**How do I reach the team?**

Use the contact form on the homepage or write to info@welovesaas.io.

**Can I suggest a speaker or topic?**

Yes. We welcome thoughtful suggestions from operators in the Benelux ecosystem.

### Partners

**Do you have sponsors?**

We work with a very small number of partners aligned with the event. There are no booths and no sponsored talks on stage.

**Can my company sponsor?**

Reach out via the contact form. We are selective and only partner where there is a clear fit with the audience.

### Practical info

**What is SaaS Summit Benelux?**

SaaS Summit Benelux is the annual one-day event for founders and senior leaders of SaaS and AI companies in the Benelux. We bring 350 carefully selected attendees together in Amsterdam for a day of peer conversations, roundtables, and keynotes from founders and operators worth listening to.

**What does the agenda look like?**

13:00 - Doors open & facilitated check-in
13:30 - Opening keynote
14:00 - Roundtable sessions (block 1)
15:30 - Keynotes
16:30 - Roundtable sessions (block 2)
18:00 - Networking & drinks
19:00 - Seated dinner
21:00 - Close

**When and where does it take place?**

Wednesday, 23 September 2026, from 13:00 to 21:00 at Circa in Amsterdam.

**What language is the event in?**

The event language is English.

**How many attendees are there?**

The event is capped at 350 attendees.

**Is dinner included?**

Yes. A seated dinner closes the day and is included for every attendee.

### Ticketing

**How much does a ticket cost?**

We Love SaaS Member ticket: €399 excl. VAT
Founder / Executive ticket: €499 excl. VAT
SaaS Investor ticket: €750 excl. VAT
Service Provider ticket: €2000 excl. VAT
Tickets include the full programme, drinks and dinner.

**Do you offer group tickets?**

Yes. Orders of more than 5 tickets receive a 20% discount, an easy way to bring your leadership team along.

**Can I get a refund?**

Tickets are non-refundable but transferable to another qualifying attendee from your company up to two weeks before the event.

### Who it is for

**Who is this event for?**

Founders and senior leaders of SaaS and AI companies, primarily based in or active in the Benelux. The room is intentionally senior, application-based, and curated to keep conversations relevant.

**I am not a founder or C-level. Can I still attend?**

In most cases no. We keep the room senior so the conversations stay relevant. If you lead a function and operate at C-level scope, mention this clearly in your application.

**Is this open to companies outside the Benelux?**

The focus is Benelux SaaS and AI. A small number of relevant attendees from neighbouring markets join each edition.

**Are investors welcome?**

Yes. A limited number of seats are available for SaaS investors who actively contribute to the ecosystem (a dedicated SaaS Investor ticket is available). Pure prospecting funds without operator engagement are not the focus.

## Sitemap

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