Scaling in Deeptech: founder-to-founder roundtables

​Scaling a deep tech company is never a straight line. It’s complex, unpredictable, and full of decisions that don’t come with a clear playbook. This founder-to-founder roundtable is built for exactly that reality.

​Instead of listening to polished stories from a stage, you’ll take a seat at a small, interactive table where the conversation goes both ways. Founders share openly what worked, what didn’t, and what they would do differently if they had to scale their company again.

​Lucas Janssen (CEO, CEAD Group) is working on large-scale 3D printing solutions that are changing how industries design and manufacture products, from infrastructure to maritime applications.

​Kiki Lauwers (CEO, Thorizon) is developing next-generation nuclear technology. Her company focuses on molten salt reactors that can safely use existing nuclear waste as fuel and contribute to a more stable and clean energy system.

​Casper Peeters (CEO, E-Magy) is advancing battery technology by developing silicon materials that significantly increase energy density, making batteries more powerful and longer-lasting.

​Albert Hasper (CEO, PHIX) is developing integrated photonics solutions that enable faster and more energy-efficient data transfer. His company designs and assembles photonic chips that are used in applications ranging from telecom to quantum technologies, playing a key role in the next generation of high-speed connectivity.

​Wouter Zijlmans (Asset Director & Partner, Nordsol) is working on solutions that accelerate the energy transition in heavy transport. Nordsol develops technology to convert biogas from organic waste into bio‑LNG, a clean and renewable fuel for sectors like road and maritime transport, contributing to a more circular and low‑carbon energy system.

​Each table brings together founders at different stages, creating a dynamic where experience meets ambition. This is where you gain direct insight into the real choices, trade-offs and challenges that come with scaling a deep tech company, enriched with perspectives from the Dutch Regional Development Agencies.

​The setting is intentionally small, with a limited number of seats per table, to keep conversations focused, personal and valuable.

​Hosted within the Hello Tomorrow Summit and curated by ROM-Nederland, Trailblazer Partner of Hello Tomorrow, this session is designed for meaningful conversations and connections that continue beyond the event itself.

​Programme
The programme starts at 13:30h with a plenary opening, including a reflection on the whitepaper The Value of Product Mindset in Deep Tech and an introduction to the session format by Ivana Sersic (BOM) and Jurgen van Eck (Invest-NL). The first roundtable session starts at 13:50h, followed by a second round at 14:10h. We close the session at 14:30h with networking, drinks and bites.

​During registration, you can indicate your preferred table. We will do our best to take your preferences into account, but we cannot guarantee placement at a specific table.

​No-show = no-go
We kindly ask you to respect your reservation. We prepare this session carefully based on attendance, including catering arranged especially for you. If your plans change, please let us know in time so we can offer your place to someone else.

​Please note that you will need a valid Hello Tomorrow Summit Ticket to attend this event.