Let's celebrate our 10th Anniversary, together!
We're thrilled to invite our amazing community of (alumni) startups, partners, mentors, current and former colleagues, ... to celebrate a decade of impact at Start it @KBC.
So what are we planning? The Biggest Startup Party in Belgian History on September 20th.
PS. We scheduled it on a Friday, so everyone can make it!
Celebration Projects
Start it @KBC celebrates its 10th Anniversary. To celebrate the impact we've created over the past 10 years together with you, we're planning multiple projects & events.
Hey, nothing mainstream here — what else did you expect?
10 Year Celebration Party
The Biggest Startup Party in Belgian History on Friday 20th of September.
Does Grandma Understand?
Our grandma jury gave away 5 golden tickets to our program, and we filmed it (must watch).
Start it Store
We're launching our own marketplace for both B2C as B2B startups & alumni.
Start it Raw | Unfiltered Podcast
A new podcast series where founders, politicians, corporate leaders open up about their journey like never before.
Start it Hubs Walls
We're upgrading all our hubs with a logo wall of all the alumni of that hub.
These are all our 10 Year Anniversary actions.
Discover them by clicking on them.
Book launch | F*king Startups - Lode Uytterschaut
From our founder and CEO, Lode Uytterschaut, get an insider's look at turning innovative ideas into successful projects. Perfect for intrapreneurs—those motivated, committed individuals driving change within their companies!
- Keynote by Lode Uytterschaut
- Panel of experts including Erik Luts (CIO of KBC Group), Jan Verlinden (founder & CEO Ritchie), Kristof Stevens (co-founder Huapii)
- Networking drinks & party
So what about our 10 Year Celebration Party?
Christof, I want a big startup party — but like the biggest ever in Belgium.
What Can I Expect?
Start it @KBSea Foodmarket
18h30 — 20h30 | Enjoy a unique dining adventure by startups
Start it Store
18h30 — 01h00 | Discover the offline version of the Start it Store
Start it Fashion
18h30 — 01h00 | Discover The Start it Fashion startups
Start it Celebration Ceremony
20h30 — 22h00 | Discover the 10 Years of Impact
Start it 10Y Expo
22h00 — 01h00 | Take a Stroll Down Memory Lane
Start it Celebration Party
22h00 — 03h00 | Community DJ'sThe Where | Blikfabriek Antwerp
The When | Friday 20th of September from 18h30 — 3h00
The What | The biggest startup party of the year
The Who | Startup Founders & Alumni, Employees, Investors, Mentors, Partners, Corporate Network, Your Friends, Your Family, ... Everyone!
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So, in conclusion: this ticket unlocks to the best night of your life. Prove us wrong!
The Summary
What's included in your ticket?
- Full Access Pass
- 20,- EUR of vouchers (food & drinks)
- Access to the Foodmarket
- Access to the 10 Year Celebration Show
- Access to the Start it Expo
- Access to the Party (incl. amazing acts)
- Access to accommodation & transportation deals (to get home safely)
The Ticket Flow
Our Strategic Partners
Together with these amazing startups & partners, we're building an amazing experience — by the community for the community.
KBC
KBC wants to support and boost innovation and entrepreneurship in Belgium and beyond.
KBC Group is one of Europe’s leading financial groups. We’re a bank-insurer that wants to help our stakeholders fulfil and protect their dreams.
Accenture
Accenture solves our clients' toughest challenges by providing unmatched services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations.
StartitX
Start it X is the sister company of Start it @KBC, working with intrapreneurs from corporates, scaleups and matching them with real entrepreneurs to learn from each other.
We help corporates to maximise innovation success and boost internal entrepreneurship via challenge boards, incubation sprints, entrepreneur traineeships and corporate teams. We invite founders from the accelerator of Start it @KBC to share their experience and inspire our teams. This can lead to the startup’s work being picked up within that corporate.
Our Event & Startup Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
— By Bike
-> Velostation: Velo station 326 – Krugerbrug
— By Car: Parking, Lageweg 397 = 300m stappen
— By Train: station Antwerpen Zuid = 2,5km
— By Bus:
-> Lijn 13, Stop Hoboken Waaslandstraat
-> Lijn 290 en 295, Stop Hoboken Zwaantjes
-> Lijn 298, Stop Hoboken Krugerstraat
— By Tram: Stop Hoboken Zwaantjes, Lijn 2, 4 en 10
We've got you covered! Thanks to our collab with Troom. An initiative that makes partying and getting home safely easier.
Book your Troom now!Yes, we have you covered! We have a hotel deal where you can get a 10% discount on the total price. To use the discount code, follow these steps:
Discount Code: STARTIT10Y
Website: Hotel B&B Antwerp South
You can enter the discount code at step four (payment).
All ticket sales are final. Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds or exchanges for tickets purchased. We recommend ensuring your availability before booking.