Talks

Finance

Future of Finance - this theme explores the evolution of global finance from the euro and financial crises to bitcoin and beyond. It examines digital assets, tokenization, stablecoins, and decentralized banking within shifting geopolitical contexts.

Featuring insights from trendwatchers, researchers, and innovators, it includes panels on regulation, trust, and adoption, showcasing pioneers driving the next era of fintech, blockchain, and DeFi innovation.

Curated together with Cognito Media

Tech

Built in the Netherlands, Shaping Europe - explores how Dutch ecosystems scale to EU impact, balancing openness with strategic autonomy. It tackles digital sovereignty—governing data, cloud, and AI without lock-in—and the urgent task of clearing grid congestion so electrification and renewables can power digital growth. Featuring founders, operators, researchers, and policymakers, it hosts debates on standards, data spaces, and energy market reform, showcasing pilots that turn the Netherlands into Europe’s trusted testbed for fast, secure, clean tech.

Curated together with nlmtd

Impact

Building a Great Future for All - connects 40 years of progress - from the Club of Rome and SDGs to activism and COP milestones- to a forward agenda: zero emissions, cradle-to-cradle design, resilient democracy, and defense with impact. We reflect on movements, share research on systemic change, convene panels on climate, democracy, and global security, and spotlight founders scaling purpose-driven ventures.

Curated together with School for Moral Ambition & Fronteer

Career Planning & Purpose

Work-Life Balance & Talent Development in Times of Change - oversee 40 years of talent and leadership development, then look ahead to essential skills, work-life balance, and lifelong learning through TED-style inspiration, deep-dives, and panels. Practitioners from HR, coaching, talent tech, and personal growth share insights on future-ready leadership, resilience, and permanent education.

AI & Your Job

Where (and if) humans are needed in the future - overviewing 40 years from machine learning to GenAI, then explore what’s next: automation, job shifts, and must-have skills through debates and panels. Innovators and practitioners unpack augmentation vs. disruption, future roles, and organizational readiness across business, workforce transformation and education.

Workspace of the future

In Search of the Best Environment to Thrive In - track the shift from HR-led flexibility and remote work to tomorrow’s ecosystems, campuses, communities, coworking and hybrid models—through case studies, insights, and panels. Designers, workplace innovators, and community builders explore how environments shape productivity, wellbeing, and creativity.

Curated together with CBRE