Leaders in Finance AI Event 2026

Listen, learn and discuss ideas with industry leaders
Gain thought-provoking insights from keynotes, panels, interviews, Q&A’s, etc.
Meet & connect with 100+ participants from 50+ organizations

Welcome to the Leaders in Finance AI Event on 4 June 2026 at Kontakt der Kontinenten (Soesterberg). Join the unique gathering of industry leaders, including CEOs, regulators, top managers and professionals in the space. A great opportunity to gain new insights, engage in thought-provoking discussions with peers, and get to know pioneers shaping AI in financial services.

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Pre-event interviews

In the run-up to the Leaders in Finance AI Event on 12 November 2026, we will publish pre-interviews with speakers here. They will introduce themselves, discuss the major opportunities and challenges they see in their work, and share what they expect from the event.

Participants

Keynote I 'AI: the State of the Union' MAARTEN DE RIJKE
Panel 'Use cases and its risks of AI in Financial Services' Bernadette Wesdorp, Cyprian Smits, Arjan de Ridder, Raphael Lemay and Peter Strikwerda.
Keynote II 'The AI Boom: From Algorithmes to LLMs' Roy Derks
Speech III 'Fashion-forward, security first' Florence Mottay
Book: 'Our Artificial Future' Joris Krijger
Speech II 'AI regulation: What you need to know' Frans van Bruggen
Speech I 'the role of AI in Cyber Security' Corence Klop

How to get there

Kontakt der Kontinenten
Amersfoortsestraat 20
3769 AS Soesterberg

Uniting the financial sector by discussing pressing topics and enhancing cooperation. That’s what we love to do at Leaders in Finance. By listening, learning, and connecting with others, we accelerate the sharing of ideas, thus powering (upcoming) leaders and organizations to shape the future of financial services.

Each part of the Leaders in Finance Group – Podcasts, Events, Lunches, Academy – has its unique approach. Want to explore how we can benefit your organizational goals? We’re happy to meet and discuss opportunities.

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