Come join us for a Demo Day featuring 5–8 selected startups shaping the future of developer tools, AI assistance, and collaboration. Each will take the stage to pitch, share what they've built, and battle it out for the JetBrains Dev Tool Startup Award.
And of course, we'll do what we do best - creating space for genuine idea-sharing, honest feedback, and simply celebrating the incredible human effort that powers our tech ecosystem.
Agenda
17:30 – Doors open & welcome drinks
18:00 – Opening remarks
Welcome from JetBrains & DutchBasecamp
18:20 – Keynote: “Why Human Capital Still Builds the Best Tech”
A short talk on the human side of innovation and the power of collaboration.
18:45 – Startup demos & Q&A
5–8 selected startups take the stage to showcase their products and ideas, from developer tools to AI collaboration tech.
19:45 – JetBrains Dev Tool Startup Award
Announcement of the winner and closing remarks.
20:00 – Networking & drinks
Wrap up the evening with drinks, snacks, and conversations that could shape what’s next in 2026.
About the organisers
JetBrains creates intelligent software development tools that are used by over 11.4 million professionals and 88 Fortune Global Top 100 companies. Its lineup of more than 30 products includes IDEs for most programming languages and technologies, such as IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, and others, as well as products for team collaboration, like YouTrack and TeamCity.
JetBrains is also known for creating the Kotlin programming language, a cross-platform language used by more than 5 million developers worldwide yearly and recommended by Google as the preferred language for Android development.
DutchBasecamp helps tech startups scale internationally and connect with global innovation ecosystems through tailored programs, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Having supported over 900 founders expanding to 80+ markets, DutchBasecamp bridges startups, investors, and ecosystem enablers worldwide, turning international growth into a structured, founder-friendly process.
