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Explore the stories behind our main stage moments, rewatch standout talks, and discover what today’s most admired leaders are really saying.

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October 2, 2025
Friendship, trust, and optimism: Simon Sinek’s view on leadership

At Amsterdam Business Forum, leadership thinker and bestselling author Simon Sinek gave a masterclass in presence.

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October 2, 2025
Leadership lessons from Sanna Marin: optimism, action and integrity in crisis

Sanna Marin's message to the ABF audience is clear: optimistic leadership is not naïve. It is strategic. And in a fractured world, it is essential.

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September 27, 2025
Amsterdam Business Forum 2025 in 5 powerful quotes

One day. 3,000 leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs. And the 5 very best speakers on optimistic leadership. Amsterdam Business Forum 2025 is a wrap. That’s why we’ve captured the day for you in 5 quotes.

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September 25, 2025
Seth Godin, Jacinda Ardern, and Steven Bartlett at ABF 2026

We’re beyond excited to announce the first international speakers for Amsterdam Business Forum 2026!

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September 9, 2025
How to make a leadership event 'rock'

Amsterdam Business Forum takes place in an unusual venue: one of Amsterdam’s most famous concert halls, AFAS Live. This choice comes with big advantages, a few challenges, and - perhaps most interestingly - a remarkable backstory

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October 6, 2025

Summary - Deep Dive: Ideas in action

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October 6, 2025

Summary - Deep Dive: Management book of the year

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October 6, 2025

Summary - Deep Dive: Female leadership that lasts

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October 2, 2025

Friendship, trust, and optimism: Simon Sinek’s view on leadership

At Amsterdam Business Forum, leadership thinker and bestselling author Simon Sinek gave a masterclass in presence.

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October 2, 2025

Think success brings happiness? Neil Pasricha proves you wrong

At Amsterdam Business Forum 2025, bestselling author and positive psychologist Neil Pasricha flipped the script.

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October 2, 2025

From friction to fuel: Eliza Filby on leading four generations

Eliza Filby's keynote was a call to arms for leaders to stop blaming younger (or older) colleagues.

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