Speaker Bio
Anke Kuipers is a dynamic strategist and creative entrepreneur with a passion for connecting people and solving (complex) challenges. As the Program & Creative Director at Ecosystem Services, she has been instrumental in orchestrating impactful events, fostering innovation within the tech community, and contributing to or initiating programs like the Netherlands Program at MWC, Connectivity Ecosystem North Sea (CENS), and the Private Networks Initiative Main Ports Acceleration (PRIMMA).
Anke’s diverse background includes founding and managing Catching Games, where she led an international team to develop a massive multiplayer online strategy game that engaged thousands of players worldwide.
Her entrepreneurial spirit also led her to co-found Bend-It, an urban shoe brand that reflects the vibrant energy of city life.
With a keen interest in community building, Anke has extensive experience in developing social strategies and implementing them across various businesses. Her work emphasizes the importance of listening and engaging with (online)communities to create meaningful connections and co-create new initiatives.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Anke is, an avid explorer, a mom of two boys, and she loves traveling, art, technology, sailing, hiking, skiing, and meeting new people. Her curiosity and enthusiasm for life fuel her innovative approach to problem-solving and collaboration.
Anke Kuipers brings a wealth of experience and vibrant energy to any project she undertakes, making her a valuable asset to Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2025 as a panel moderator.