Spaces summit

What’s new at Spaces Summit 2026🚀

Spaces Summit started as bol’s very own internal tech conference, created for colleagues, by colleagues. It is a full day dedicated to inspiration, innovation, and knowledge sharing, but above all, it’s about strengthening our community.

Our tenth edition!

In 2026, we will celebrate the 10th edition of Spaces Summit, and, once again, it is going to be our biggest edition ever. The story began with a group of software engineers who noticed that bol’s IT department was growing rapidly, so fast that it became hard to keep track of all the cool stuff happening. Their solution? Spaces Summit.

The very first edition took place at bol’s headquarters. Since then, we have grown intensely and evolved over the years, with Product joining the mix for the first time last year. A couple of highlights along the way:

  • The first edition on an external location: Theater De Kom in Nieuwegein
  • Adapted during covid with fully online editions
  • Followed by editions at DeFabrique and Het Spoorwegmuseum

This year, we are exploring a new venue: NBC Events. Not too far from the office, but far enough to truly disconnect from our day-to-day work and step into our yearly one-day adventure with the entire Product & Tech community.

What makes Spaces Summit so unique?

At Spaces Summit, the spotlight is on our own people. We invite the Product & Tech community to submit abstracts, ranging from tech deep dives and product insights to personal stories, workshops, or bold experiments. If it sparks curiosity or passion, it belongs on the stage.

Once submissions are in, it is up to the whole Product & Tech community to vote for the talks they want to see come to life at the summit. This results in a program that is 100% community-driven, and it is amazing to watch our colleagues bring their ideas to the stage. We are not aiming for perfectly polished TED Talks. We want real people sharing real stories.

And that is what makes Spaces Summit so unique.

What our Community says

People who joined previous editions consistently highlight the atmosphere, organisation, and community spirit of Spaces Summit:

“Amazing event. Great talks, great energy, and impressive how well this is organised by people next to their daily jobs.”
“It’s always inspiring to see what colleagues are working on. The mix of technical depth, product insights and personal stories makes this day really special.”
“A super smooth and professional event. Enough time for breaks, great food, and a programme that kept me engaged all day.”
“Awesome job again. You really feel the community aspect — it feels cosy, inspiring, and genuinely bol.”