The fourth Thursday of February, our regular meeting date, often falls during the school holidays. As has become a tradition, we are inviting you to join us for a sushi lunch meeting.
Fun, informal, and delicious, this is a great opportunity to relax and connect with one another.
Places are limited though, so please register as soon as you can and let us know if there are any food preferences the Chef needs to be aware of.
Date: Thursday 26 February 2026, 12:00-14:00 Location: Ohmu Sushi. Reinkenstraat 8, 2517 CV The Hague
CreatorFest 2.0 is where future creators learn hands-on skills, industry experience, and, meet each other.
CreatorFest
CreatorFest 2.0 is where you, a future creator, learn hands-on skills, industry experience, and meet peers. With interactive workshops, industry talks, and an a gezellie networking party, it’s a launchpad for your to make your mark! This one-day event dives deep into creative skills, from snapping the perfect street photo to crafting killer branding strategies.
Let’s face it, kicking off a career in the creative world can be a solo endeavor. CreatorFest 2.0 steps in to bridge the skills gap, helping you launch yourself into the industry with confidence, real-world know-how, and a growing network of friends, colleagues, and collaborators. Through this event, we’re making the move into the industry as a professional a lot smoother. As the name suggests, this also isn’t the first time we’re doing this event. The first edition was a huge sold out success so we’re excited to bring it back in collaboration with The Social Hub The Hague and Astrolads.
Who’s It For?
Almost Graduates: Final two years of studies and ready to start exploring.
Fresh Grads: Zero to two years out and building those first portfolio pieces.
Early Creators: Two to five years in, looking to grow, pivot, or solidify your path.
And of course everyone else that wants to develop their skill set!
You will find not only skills but mentors and connections that help you keep your creative engine running.
Non-profit organisations face growing digital threats, while increasingly relying on tools and systems that shape how they work with people, communities and data. That’s why on 3 February 2026, we invite non-profits, practitioners and experts for a session at the HSD Campus on how to stay resilient in a rapidly changing digital environment. This event explores how to stay secure, make informed choices and use technology in ways that strengthen your mission.
Daan Rijnders, Programme Manager for Digital Safety at The Hague, will share practical insights into digital security. The CyberPeace Institute will present what they are witnessing on the frontline of digital incidents affecting societal organisations. ObjectivEye will demonstrate how everyday digital systems can unintentionally create risks or exclusion, and how these can be recognised and prevented.
Programme
Opening: what “digital peace” means for non-profits today
CyberPeace Institute (Jim Boevink): the new reality of digital threats
ObjectivEye (Noura): practical, people-centred digital practices
Dialogue Table: “From Cybersecurity to Algorithmic Security”
with NGO cases from human rights, education and health
Joint Workshop: shaping a shared definition of “digital peace”
The annual tech & innovation festival in the heart of The Hague’s Central Innovation District is coming back!
TechFest is The Hague’s annual technology and innovation festival, bringing together startups, corporates, researchers, policymakers, and students for a full day of inspiration, collaboration, and hands-on learning. Hosted in the Central Innovation District (CID), TechFest highlights how technology is shaping not only products, but also global politics, governance, and everyday life.
Whether you’re a tech professional, policymaker, student, or simply curious about the future of innovation. TechFest 2026 is for you!
Why attend?
Inspiring keynotes from leaders in AI, mobility, and public innovation
Hands-on workshops on generative AI, Kubernetes, sovereign cloud, and more
Networking opportunities with innovators, startups, corporates, and government
Tech for impact. Explore solutions that address society’s biggest challenges
Three historic buildings in The Hague have reopened their doors after extensive renovations, offering new flexible rental options for meetings, events and workspaces. In collaboration with real estate developer RE:BORN, people@places has made Lange Voorhout 32 (LV32), Het Spaansche Hof and Mauritskade 9 (The Residency) available once again to businesses, organisations and private individuals.
The three monumental properties combine historic character with modern facilities and are designed to meet the growing demand for distinctive meeting and event spaces in the city. Following their redevelopment, the buildings now provide a range of flexible options, including meeting rooms, event spaces and offices, which can be rented temporarily or on a longer-term basis. Additional services such as hospitality, catering and technical support are also available.
According to RE:BORN, the reopening marks an important moment for the city. “We are proud to transfer these historic buildings to people@places and thus give them back to The Hague,” says owner Saman Mohammadi. “In this way, they can once again play an active role in the daily life of the city.”
People@places, which operates the locations, sees a clear need for physical meeting spaces despite the rise of online working. “After a day full of video calls, it’s a relief to meet in person at one of these unique locations,” says Erik Werners, co-owner of people@places. “With these three buildings, we are responding to the growing demand for inspiring meeting spaces for larger groups, where real connection and collaboration are central.”
It’s no surprise that The Hague nestles a diverse group of entrepreneurs, founders, and business owners. What you may not see is the number of students and young professionals with an idea worth pursuing. Some build quietly, while others find spaces that hold them accountable, offer a like-minded community and help advance their idea forward.
One of those spaces is the Ready to Impact program – an intense 5-week long journey that equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools, resources and inspiration they need to turn ideas into successful businesses.
I could go on and on about the program’s vision, but I can show you better than I can tell you. Or what’s more, I can bring the program to you, through the eyes of someone who’s completed it. When asked, Elaine Herkul, the founder of StudyPuff and participant of the program, shared what she’s building, and how Ready to Impact has helped accelerate her progress.
“I am working on StudyPuff. A community for students who want to learn how to learn more efficiently. At StudyPuff we aim to guide students in finding the study routine that works best for them, using scientific research, with our StudyPuff workshops and StudyPuff Learning Algorithm. The Ready to Impact program has helped a lot when it comes to connecting with people, as well as surrounding myself with a group of entrepreneurs who are ready to take action. This has been incredibly motivating. It also helped me think more critically about StudyPuff and how we can best serve students. Without Ready to Impact I would not have been able to move as quickly as I have done because it has pushed me to think more creatively and actually get things done.”
On December 2nd, everyone’s hard work culminated in a grand pitch session. Each founder, changemaker and entrepreneur took to the stage for what can only be described as a turning point. For many, this event was their first ever chance to share their ideas with a wide audience and meet a pool of valuable connections. As the program arrives at an end, one thing is certain – seeing these people grow together has been an incredible experience to witness.
And while Ready to Impact is over, PLNT’s mission is far from done.
At some point while reading this article, you may have asked yourself: “Who’s actually writing this?” And it’s my pleasure to reveal the answer. I’m Ema, a member of PLNT Students – a group within PLNT that targets students and young professionals that want to go beyond what’s expected of them. We look for those with passion projects, side hustles, and business ideas who are looking for ‘their people’.
Each week we reunite our community for productive Get Things Done Days, organise workshops and help form connections that matter. Elaine has been a part of this diverse group of people for some time now, and isn’t planning on leaving anytime soon.
“The PLNT community has been incredibly helpful. Having people around you to ask questions to or spar with has allowed me to be way more creative and solve problems way faster. One bonus is that every other week there is the Get Things Done Day in Leiden, which definitely helps me get things done. Sharing your daily goals with people who are working on their own, helps so much with accountability which is something we all need from time to time. It got me connected with different people who I chat with on a regular basis, just to see what they are up to and to support each other.
I think that has been the most valuable thing. Being surrounded by people who technically have no reason to support you, but they just do.
They want you to succeed and they want to help you wherever they can. Something I’m definitely super grateful for.”
A story like this is one of many. Each person that finds their way to PLNT brings something new. A unique background, one-of-a-kind perspective, and generous dose of dedication. Yet, there’s one thing they all share – the courage to take a chance on their idea and keep coming back.
While our community steadily grows, we make space for more ideas to take root and bloom. If yours is the one we plant next, you know where to find us – start here 🌱
