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Amsterdam Business Forum 2022

19 September 2022 – AFAS Live – Amsterdam 

Future Focused Leadership

Learn from the best thinkers in the world, get actionable take-aways and meet new business friends in this new and unique leadership event. 

Amsterdam Business Forum = way too awesome for a conference

Amsterdam Business Forum will be your best working day of 2022. Buckle up for an awesome event full of wisdom, inspiration and experience. We guarantee that you return to your office with a head full of new ideas, flames in your eyes and new business friends.

This is the event Holland has been waiting for. Now is your first opportunity to join:

Speakers

Yuval Noah

Harari

Historian, philosopher and best-selling author of ‘Homo Deus’ and ‘Sapiens’.

The future of leadership

Amy

Edmondson

Number #1 business thinker of the world, Harvard Professor and leading expert in Psychological Safety.

Psychological safety in teams

Usain

Bolt

Athlete, entrepeneur, music producer and the fastest man on the planet.

Peak performance and talent development

Alexander

Osterwalder

Author, speaker and inventor of the Business Model Canvas.

Business Model Innovation and the Invincible Company

Roebyem

Anders

Succesful entrepeneur and founder of several sustainable companies.

How to lead a revolution!

Duncan

Wardle

Ex-Vice President of Innovation & Creativity at Disney, winner of our Speakers Contest.

Unleash the creative powers in your team

Boyan

Slat

CEO & Founder of The Ocean Cleanup.

Leadership lessons from The Ocean Cleanup

Deborah

Nas

Professor, innovator and speaker.

A Guide to Successful Technological Innovation

Jimmy

Nelson

Award-winning photographer and author of “Before They Pass Away”

Building connections

Dewi

Van De Vyver

ICT Woman of the Year, CEO of Flow Pilots, board member, podcaster.

How leaders change systems

Ikenna

Azuike

Journalist, film maker, presenter, speaker and founder of the Strawberry Earth Foundation.

Amsterdam Business Forum host

Program

09:00

10:00

Doors open: registration

Theatre open

VIP Regular

Block 1: FUTURE

Main stage

10:30

Opening by host Ikenna Azuike

VIP Regular Digital

10:45

Deborah Nas: A Guide to Succesful Technological Innovation

VIP Regular Digital

11:05

Boyan Slat: The Largest Cleanup in History

VIP Regular Digital

11:35

Yuval Noah Harari: Workforce of the Future

VIP Regular Digital

12:20

Closing by Ikenna Azuike

VIP Regular Digital

Fireside stage

During the two breaks, ALL speakers will drop by at our Fireside stage for an informal Q&A session. Moderated by Remy Gieling and based on the questions from our (physical and digital) attendees.

12:35

Opening by host Remi Gieling

VIP Regular Digital

12:40

VIP Regular Digital

12:52

VIP Regular Digital

13:04

VIP Regular Digital

13:16

VIP Regular Digital

13:28

VIP Regular Digital

12:20

Closing by Ikenna Azuike

VIP Regular Digital

VIP program

VIP

13:00

VIP Deepdive
Choose your favorite session:
 

VIP

13:00 – 13:45

Amy Edmondson: Intelligent Failure (moderator: Joriene Beks)

VIP

13:00 – 13:30

A dialogue with Yuval Noah Harari (moderator: Frits Philips)

VIP

Block 2: FOCUS

Main stage

14:00

Introduction by Ikenna Azuike

VIP Regular Digital

14:10

Amy Edmondson: The Fearless Organization

VIP Regular Digital

14:50

Alex Osterwalder: Ecosystem for Innovation

VIP Regular Digital

15:30

Jimmy Nelson: The Art of Connection

VIP Regular Digital

15:50

Launch ABF2023 & closing by Ikenna Azuike

VIP Regular Digital

Fireside stage

16:05

Welcome back

VIP Regular Digital

16:10

VIP Regular Digital

16:22

VIP Regular Digital

16:34

VIP Regular Digital

16:46

To be announced

VIP Regular Digital

16:58

VIP Regular Digital

VIP program

16:30

VIP Deepdive
Choose your favorite session:
 

VIP

16:30 – 17:15

Alex Osterwalder: Leading Innovation

VIP

16:30 – 17:15

Duncan Wardle: Toolkit for Innovative Thinking

VIP

Block 3: LEADERSHIP

Main stage

17:30

Introduction by Ikenna Azuike

VIP Regular Digital

17:35

Usain Bolt: Peak Performance & Talent Development

VIP Regular Digital

18:10

Dewi Van De Vyver: Leaders Change Systems 

VIP Regular Digital

18:30

Roebyem Anders: Dare to Lead the Revolution

VIP Regular Digital

18:50

Duncan Wardle: Unleash the creative powers in your team

VIP Regular Digital

19:25

Finale

VIP Regular Digital

19:30

End

19:30

Reception

VIP Regular 

VIP Program

19:30 – 21.00

VIP dinner
Walking dinner, for VIP guests only

VIP

Special sessions

The icing on the cake! Special sessions for people that want to make the most out of this seminar.

09:30

Fast learning track

A select group of 32 participants will experience an extra fast and deep seminar day. Together with facilitators of Business Model Inc, you will work on the direct translation of the ideas of all speakers for your own business. On the spot, in brainstorms with fellow participants and the facilitators. Result: an action plan to start tomorrow.
(the group in this track works will gather every break)

VIP Regular 

12:00

Zakendoen live

This BNR radio show will broadcast live from Future-Focused Leadership.
Come take a look and say hi!

VIP Regular 

13:00

The Inclusion Marathon

Zoë Papaikonomoum, author of the Managementbook of the Year 2022, will share her ideas and engage in a dialogue on inclusion and diversity.

VIP Regular 

16:30

Young Business Leaders live

Moderated by van Thomas van Zijl. An exclusive session for Leaders under 40.

VIP Regular 

Plus EVERYTHING 30 days on demand.

Each participant to Future-Focused Leadership will get access to the video registrations of all sessions on Main Stage and Fireside Stage.

Tickets

Regular

1295
995 +VAT
  • 19 September 2022
  • 1 day conference
  • All Inclusive Catering
  • Matchmaking & networking opportunities
  • Online access to presentations until 30 days after the event
Most popular

VIP

1595 +VAT
  • 19 September 2022
  • Everything included in the regular ticket
  • VIP seating (top 20%)
  • Access to exclusive VIP buffet diner after the event
  • Access to 2 VIP side events with Alexander Osterwalder and Amy Edmondson
  • Access to VIP lounge and exclusive side events

DIGITAL

395 +VAT
  • 19 September 2022
  • Access to dedicated livestream of entire event
  • 30 day access to recordings and presentations

We offer discounts on group orders. You will automatically get a 10 % discount for orders with 5-9 tickets, 15 % discount for orders with 10-19 tickets and 20% discount for orders with 20+ tickets. If you are planning to attend with an even larger group contact Godfried Dorssers for the possibilities.

Accepted payment methods: credit card, iDeal, and invoicing.

Main partners

Neil Pasricha

About Neil Pasricha

“It’s easier to act your way into a new way of thinking than to think yourself into a new way of acting.”  
  • Global bestselling author of The Happiness Equation and Two-Minute Mornings with over 2 million copies sold
  • Former Director of Leadership Development at Walmart
  • One of the 10 Most Inspiring TED Speakers of all time
Neil Pasricha is a top-rated leadership keynote speaker, bestselling author, and positive psychology researcher focused on the relationship between happiness and leadership in business. Neil is one of the most popular TED speakers. His first TED Talk The 3 A’s of Awesome ranked as one of the ten most inspiring of all time. His second TED Talk How will you maximize your tiny, short life? was the world’s first ever TED Listen, composed entirely of questions. Neil gave the most attended feature keynote at SXSW 2019 called Building trust in distrustful times. Neil has written five global bestsellers including: The Book of Awesome, Awesome Is Everywhere and The Happiness Equation. His books have been on bestseller lists for over 200 weeks and sold millions of copies. Before leading The Institute for Global Happiness and keynote speaking, Neil spent a decade running Leadership Development and working directly for two CEOs at Walmart, the world’s largest company. He was responsible for CEO onboarding, executive development, and talent management across all levels of the organization. Audience testimonials “Neil is a rock star! He visited the Googleplex and you could hear a pin drop while he was speaking. Many people commented that he was the best speaker we have had!” Rachel O’Meara, Google “Neil Pasricha was the highlight of the day. From my perspective, the highlight of the year at Microsoft! What a genuine, authentic, inspiring person. He connected with the audience and made our themes come to life in the best possible way.” ~ Rekha Rao-Mayya, Microsoft “It is rare to find a speaker that can ignite such passion and unify the audience on a common theme that transcends generation and function. Please keep writing books. Yours changed my life.” ~ Britta Lesaux, 3M “We all LOVED Neil’s keynote and received amazing feedback from our clients. His presentation earned a 4.9/5!!” ~ Sonia Bell, Indeed “Neil joined the Audi Executive Team his lessons were the highlight of the show, engaging and invigorating the audience. He is always on point, thought-provoking, and receives near-perfect ratings. Listen to him!” ~ Peter Donnellan, Audi “Before Neil came to Uber we had seen his TED Talk, Google Talk, and some had read his books so our expectations were already pretty high. But he exceeded them! A life-changing talk. Thank you, Neil!” ~ Kristy Bates, Uber

Sanna Marin

About Sanna Marin


“The strength of a society is measured not by the wealth of its most affluent members, but by how well its most vulnerable citizens are able to cope. The question we need to ask is whether everyone has the chance to lead a life of dignity.”



  • Former Prima Minster of Finland
  • Youngest Prime Minister of the world (at 34)
  • Finland’s leader during Covid, start of the war with Ukraine and Finland’s NATO accession



Sanna Marin is the Former Prime Minister of Finland (2019-2023) and the leader of the Finnish Social Democratic Party. Appointed at the age of 34, Marin served as the youngest Prime Minister of the world when taking office.


Marin’s government has been considered one of the most successful in handling the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in terms of lost lives and economical damage caused by the pandemic. Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Marin led her country through the most swift NATO accession process in the whole history of the alliance.


Marin made history as the longest-serving woman Prime Minister of Finland, leading a parliamentary coalition entirely headed by women and a majority-women cabinet.


In addition to the historical challenges during her leadership Marin’s government passed many progressive reforms in Finland. Including world’s most ambitious climate laws aiming for carbon neutrality by 2035, family leave reform sharing paid leave with both parents equally. As well as major reforms improving healthcare, education and human rights.



Audience testimonials


“Her session was ranked the highest out of the entire agenda.”
~ Cherry Ventures Management


“Sanna Marin was a wise and good decision. Full house, great content, amazing feedback, a lot of selfies with attendees after her slot… 100% recommended.”
~ Cloudfest


“Sanna Marin was very accessible and kind to everyone she interacted with. She is a powerful speaker, and she made a fantastic impression on our guests. She is exactly what she projects: an excellent human being.”
~ Candriam

Simon Sinek

About Simon Sinek

“The primary ingredient for progress is optimism. The unwavering belief that something can be better drives the human race forward.”

  • TED Talk Start with Why (60+ million views) and interview on millennials (100+ million views)
  • Author Start with Why, Leaders Eat Last & The Infinite Game
  • Podcast A Bit of Optimism

Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect”, Simon Sinek is an unshakable optimist who believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together. He envisions a world where the vast majority of people wake up every single morning feeling inspired, safe, and fulfilled by the work they do.

A trained ethnographer, Sinek is fascinated by the people and organizations that make the greatest and longest lasting impact. Over the years, he has discovered some remarkable patterns about how they think, act, and communicate, and also the environments in which people operate at their best.

Sinek may be best known for his TED Talk on the concept of “WHY”, which has been viewed over 60 million times, and his video on millennials in the workplace — which reached 80 million views in its first week and has gone on to be seen hundreds of millions of times.

Sinek’s unconventional and innovative views on business and leadership have attracted international attention, and he has met with a broad array of leaders and organizations in nearly every industry. He frequently works with different branches of the US Armed Forces and agencies of the US government, and is an adjunct staff member with the RAND Corporation — one of the most highly regarded think tanks in the world.

Sinek is the author of several bestselling books, including the global bestseller Start with Why and New York Times bestsellers, Leaders Eat Last and The Infinite Game. In partnership with Penguin Random House, Sinek publishes works by other inspiring thinkers and doers through his imprint, Optimism Press. He is also the host of the podcast, A Bit of Optimism, and the founder of The Optimism Company, a leadership learning and development agency.

In addition, Sinek is active in the arts and with not-for-profit work, or what he likes to call the for-impact sector. In 2021, he founded The Curve, a diverse group of forward-thinking chiefs and sheriffs committed to reforming modern policing from the inside-out. Their purpose is to build a profession dedicated to protecting the vulnerable from harm while advancing a vision of a world in which all people feel justice is administered with dignity, equity, and fairness.

Simon Sinek in quotes:
“Good leaders share the credit when things go well and take responsibility when things go badly.”

“Vision is the ability to talk about the future with such clarity, it is as if we are talking about the past.”

“Don’t show up to prove. Show up to improve.”

“If no one ever broke the rules, then we’d never advance.”

Jitske Kramer

About Jitske Kramer

Jitske Kramer, a corporate anthropologist and author, is known for her fresh perspectives on teamwork, culture, and leadership. Her best-selling book ‘Work Has Left the Building’ topped the charts, and her latest release, ‘Tricky Times,’ has also gained widespread acclaim. Her presentations are highly praised for their insightful and innovative ideas.

As a corporate anthropologist, Jitske provides a unique and practical approach to organizational challenges. She addresses questions like how to foster connections within teams, give minorities a voice, and manage power and conflict constructively. Her work focuses on fostering real, meaningful conversations beyond traditional metrics and checklists.

Jitske is the founder of HumanDimensions, where she applies anthropological insights to improve organizational cultures. 

Kim van Wilgen - Transformation Leadership Europe

Kim van Wilgen

About Kim van Wilgen

Kim is a seasoned leader in software and cloud technology, currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer at Schuberg Philis, a premier IT-outsourcing company renowned for its mission-critical solutions that are designed never to fail. 

 With a deep passion for technology, Kim’s expertise extends to cutting-edge domains such as edge computing and streaming data platforms. However, her interests go beyond just technology; she is equally committed to the human aspect of tech, advocating for continuous learning, addressing social debt, and offering coaching to help tech teams thrive and grow. 

Kim is particularly skilled at optimizing tech processes, with a strong focus on DevSecOps, agile methodologies, and fostering self-organizing teams. She firmly believes that success in technology is driven by a critical balance between technology, culture, organization, and people. This holistic approach ensures that businesses not only adopt the latest technologies but also achieve real, tangible value from them. 

With over a decade of experience in bridging the gap between business and IT, Kim brings a unique perspective and invaluable expertise to her role. Her leadership continues to inspire and drive innovation within the tech community. 

 

Talk Show: “Authentic Leadership in Transformations” 

The courage to use your personal values as a compass to lead organizational change. 

In this inspiring and insightful talk show, we explore the powerful stories of remarkable women who have successfully led transformational changes within large organizations. While these leaders have navigated the complexities of change, it raises the question of how their values played a role during those times. Did they always follow their values, or were there moments of compromise? This session offers an opportunity to hear their stories, not just about successes but also the complexities they faced. 

Expect to hear genuine, vulnerable stories and examples that highlight the importance of authentic leadership. Panellists will share how personal values have influenced their journeys, with space to explore moments where those values may have been challenged. The discussion will be balanced, with each participant having the opportunity to share their experiences and engage in meaningful dialogue, sparking reflection on what it truly means to lead with authenticity.

TLE - Anke den Ouden

Anke den Ouden

About Anke den Ouden

As General Manager of Microsoft Netherlands, Anke is at the helm of bringing Microsoft’s mission to life: empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. Her leadership focuses on driving this vision for all Microsoft customers and partners in the Netherlands. Anke has been a vital part of the Microsoft family for 25 years, starting her journey with Microsoft Germany in various roles spanning marketing, sales, and business management. Her career trajectory has also seen her take on key leadership roles in the business and consumer markets at Microsoft Russia and Poland, as well as in Central and Eastern Europe. 

Anke’s deep knowledge of the Microsoft organization, its culture, and its ecosystem of customers and partners, positions her uniquely to guide the company’s efforts in enabling digital transformation across the Netherlands. Her experience and insight continue to shape the future of Microsoft, aligning it more closely with the evolving needs of its customers and partners. 

 

Talk Show: “Authentic Leadership in Transformations” 

The courage to use your personal values as a compass to lead organizational change. 

In this inspiring and insightful talk show, we explore the powerful stories of remarkable women who have successfully led transformational changes within large organizations. While these leaders have navigated the complexities of change, it raises the question of how their values played a role during those times. Did they always follow their values, or were there moments of compromise? This session offers an opportunity to hear their stories, not just about successes but also the complexities they faced. 

Expect to hear genuine, vulnerable stories and examples that highlight the importance of authentic leadership. Panellists will share how personal values have influenced their journeys, with space to explore moments where those values may have been challenged. The discussion will be balanced, with each participant having the opportunity to share their experiences and engage in meaningful dialogue, sparking reflection on what it truly means to lead with authenticity.

Candice Dillon - Transformational Leadership Europe

Candice Dillon

About Candice Dillon

Candice is the Chief Information Officer at VodafoneZiggo, bringing over 20 years of experience in the technology sector. A recognized leader in digital transformation, Candice has a proven track record in post-merger integration, IT strategy, and core system implementation across a range of industries, including Financial Services and Telecommunications. Her career has spanned multiple continents, with leadership roles in global programs across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, and professional experience in South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. 

Candice is driven by a clear mission: to enhance VodafoneZiggo’s standing as an innovative market leader. She believes that staying ahead in today’s dynamic environment demands agility, rapid adaptation to change, and a pioneering mindset. Her leadership continues to shape the future of VodafoneZiggo, helping the company maintain its competitive edge in a rapidly evolving industry. 

 

Talk Show: “Authentic Leadership in Transformations” 

The courage to use your personal values as a compass to lead organizational change. 

In this inspiring and insightful talk show, we explore the powerful stories of remarkable women who have successfully led transformational changes within large organizations. While these leaders have navigated the complexities of change, it raises the question of how their values played a role during those times. Did they always follow their values, or were there moments of compromise? This session offers an opportunity to hear their stories, not just about successes but also the complexities they faced. 

Expect to hear genuine, vulnerable stories and examples that highlight the importance of authentic leadership. Panellists will share how personal values have influenced their journeys, with space to explore moments where those values may have been challenged. The discussion will be balanced, with each participant having the opportunity to share their experiences and engage in meaningful dialogue, sparking reflection on what it truly means to lead with authenticity.

Janine Vos - Amsterdam Business Forum - Rabobank

Janine Vos

About Janine Vos 

Janine’s remarkable journey in the corporate world speaks volumes about her expertise and leadership skills. 

As a distinguished figure in the industry, Janine not only holds the prestigious title of ‘CHRO of the Year’ (2017), but she has also been named ‘Topvrouw van het Jaar’ – ‘Woman of the Year’ (2021). These recognitions empower her mission to contribute to more diversity, equity, and inclusion at work. 

Beyond her roles at Rabobank, Janine is a member of the Supervisory Board of KLM, and UNICEF Netherland. She actively participates in the Advisory Board of SER Topvrouwen. Her dedication to various boards and organizations underscores her commitment to driving positive change and fostering growth across different sectors. 

Courageous Transformations: Humanizing Work in the Age of Technology 

At TLE tracks, Janine will be speaking on AI and its impact on the workplace, social implications, productivity, and how this all translates to leaders. She will discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on the workplace and the social and productivity benefits it can bring. She offers leaders insights into how they can embrace these technological changes to create a more human-centered workplace. 

Key takeaways 

  • Impact of AI on the workplace: Exploration of how AI transforms processes and tasks, and what this means for employees. 
  • Social implications: Analysis of the social impact of AI, including the challenges and opportunities for inclusion and diversity. 
  • Productivity enhancements: How AI can contribute to increased efficiency and productivity within teams and organizations. 
  • Leadership in the AI era: Practical tips and strategies for leaders to integrate AI ethically and effectively into their organizations. 

Anneke Keller

About Anneke Keller 

Anneke’s extensive experience and leadership in the technology industry have made her a distinguished figure in the corporate world. 

Anneke has spent 25 years working in the IT industry and has held leadership roles in organizations such as Wehkamp, Coolblue, Jumbo, KPN, TomTom, and she is currently the CTO of PostNL.

Throughout her career, she has gained expertise in managing and scaling organizations, developing server-side and embedded software, implementing quality assurance measures, and working with distributed teams and cloud infrastructure.

In addition to her professional pursuits, Anneke is also a member of the Supervisory Board for WWF Netherlands, an organization dedicated to preserving the natural environment, and BrandMR, a company focused on making legal assistance more accessible.

Ikenna Azuike

Ikenna Azuike started his career as a lawyer, but is now a sought-after journalist, presenter, speaker and filmmaker. Ikenna was born in Lagos, Nigeria, grew up in the UK, studied law in the UK and France and has been living in The Netherlands with his family since 2004.

 

FROM LAWYER TO BROADCASTER

After working as a lawyer with Shearman & Sterling in London, Singapore and New York, and with Clifford Chance LLP in Amsterdam, he decided to change course and follow his passions for broadcasting and social activism.

Together with his wife, Mette te Velde, he created the satirical news show What’s Up Africa. Since 2017 Ikenna has worked on a variety of longer form journalistic projects including the 6-part travel series ‘Planeet Nigeria’ (Planet Nigeria) for BNNVARA and the documentary ‘De Post-Racistische Planeet’ (The Post-Racist Planet) for VPRO Tegenlicht. 

 

CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER

In addition to his work as a journalist, Ikenna was also the chairman of The Correspondent Foundation, a foundation launched by the Dutch journalism platform De Correspondent from its inception to 2023. In 2023 he was appointed to the Board of Tony’s Chocolonely Mission Foundation B.V.

 

EVENT HOST

Ikenna is regularly invited to host national and international events where he interviews professionally and enthusiastically with his trademark disarming charm and sense of humour. 

 

Ikenna was host of Amsterdam Business Forum 2022 and got an insanely high rating of 9.04/10. And 35% gave him a perfect 10/10. The highest rating of all people on stage that day. We had no doubt: Ikenna needs to return to Amsterdam Business Forum!