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September 29, 2026
A trophy for failing: five insights from Steven Bartlett

Steven Bartlett shares 5 lessons on experimentation, failure and building great teams. Discover how small improvements can create stronger organizations.

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September 18, 2026
Oprah Winfrey, Philippe Aghion, Rahaf Harfoush and Pieter Zwart to speak at Business Forum 2027

On 24 September 2027, Business Forum arrives at Ahoy Rotterdam for the leadership event of the year. We know the date, the theme and the first headline speakers.

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September 24, 2026
Why Seth Godin keeps a $40 billion T-shirt in a box (plus 5 lessons for you)

Seth Godin shares 5 powerful lessons on AI, change and leadership. Discover how to stay relevant, take ownership and do work that truly matters.

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September 22, 2026
Snoop or Vanilla Ice? Five growth lessons from Diana Kander

Diana Kander shares 5 powerful lessons on curiosity, innovation and growth. Discover how to challenge old habits, rethink success and keep moving forward.

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September 21, 2026
Amsterdam Business Forum 2026 in 7 quotes

Amsterdam Business Forum 2026 is a wrap. Discover 7 powerful lessons on People Centered Leadership, with practical takeaways you can apply right away.

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October 6, 2026

Empathy is a strength: five extra lessons from Jacinda Ardern

Jacinda Ardern answers five questions on empathy, crisis, performance and leadership. Discover her practical lessons for leading with strength and kindness.

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October 1, 2026

Your best hire is the one everyone calls too much

Robin Achterkamp shares his powerful story and three lessons on inclusive leadership: don’t judge, truly see people and give them a chance.

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September 30, 2026

We need losers: Eva de Mol’s 10 ingredients of a winning team

Eva de Mol shares 10 ingredients of successful teams. Discover why passion, failure, diversity, conflict and strong networks make teams perform better.

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September 29, 2026

A trophy for failing: five insights from Steven Bartlett

Steven Bartlett shares 5 lessons on experimentation, failure and building great teams. Discover how small improvements can create stronger organizations.

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September 28, 2026

How to lead when nobody has to listen: three lessons from Ahmed Aboutaleb

Ahmed Aboutaleb shares 3 lessons on human leadership, authority and ownership from his talk at Amsterdam Business Forum 2026.

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September 18, 2026

Oprah Winfrey, Philippe Aghion, Rahaf Harfoush and Pieter Zwart to speak at Business Forum 2027

On 24 September 2027, Business Forum arrives at Ahoy Rotterdam for the leadership event of the year. We know the date, the theme and the first headline speakers.

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