Leaders in Finance HR 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 Human Resource Event on 18 June 2026 at Kontakt der Kontinenten, Soesterberg. Join the unique gathering of industry leaders, including CHRO’s, regulators, top HR 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 the future of human resources in financial services.

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Human by Design

Leading Workforce Transformation in the Age of AI
As AI reshapes how work is organised, led, and experienced, HR leaders face a defining challenge: how to accelerate transformation without losing the human foundations that drive trust, culture, and performance.

Speakers

Program

08:00 – 09:00 • Coffee & Registration
 
09:00 – 09:05 • Welcome & Opening Remarks
09:05 – 09:50 • Opening Keynote: Global Human Capital Trends 2026 ‘Designing Work for Humans & AI’
09:50 – 10:20 • CHRO Fireside Chat
10:20 – 10:40 • Organisational case:  ‘How are organisations translating these trends into action?’ Case Study I • Reskilling at Scale: Building Future Workforce Capability
  • Giorgia Calabria – Leadership, Talent & Organisational Transformation Advisor, Founder of The Human Factor Consulting 
10:40 – 11:15 • Coffee & Refreshments
 
11:15 – 11:35 • HR Talk: Talent – in the eye of the beholder
11:35 – 11:55 • Interview: Reward, Fairness & Expectations Across Generations
11:55 – 12:15 • Organisational case:  ‘How are organisations translating these trends into action?’
 Case Study II: Human-Centred Leadership in Times of Change
12:15 – 12:40 • Presentation: TED Talk about Generational Differences at Work
12:40 – 13:00 • Closing Keynote: Leading Human Potential in an AI-Enabled Future
13:00 – 14:30 • Lunch & Networking  

Partners

Main Partner

Knowledge Partner

Event Partner

Knowledge Partner

Pre-event interviews

'Another development - also driven by regulation - and one that came as somewhat of a surprise - is the lifting of the bonus cap for financial institutions in the Netherlands as of next year. As some of you may know, we are currently subject to a 20% bonus cap. That cap will be lifted next year for the majority of our staff, and it will be very interesting to see what impact this will have, not only on ING but on the wider market as well. For instance, do we expect firms to immediately introduce or reintroduce variable remuneration plans, or will they be more hesitant to do so?'
'People today think much more consciously about what motivates them and what gives them purpose. Many employees, across generations, want work that contributes to something bigger than themselves, whether within the organization or in society. At the same time, job security remains important, especially in uncertain economic times. That balance between meaningful work and stability is a key theme. At ABN AMRO, we therefore invest strongly in personal and leadership development, helping people better understand themselves and shape careers that fit their ambitions and values.'
"For me, it feels like we are experiencing a revolution, and I would actually say one that is even bigger than the Industrial Revolution. The Industrial Revolution mainly disrupted factory work and manual labor. What makes AI different is that almost everyone’s role is going to be affected in some way.’"

Participants

With our Leaders in Finance HR Event, we aim to bring together high-level speakers and attendees to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and ideas.

Therefore, this event should be of interest to all HR professionals, but also for leaders who, while not engaged in the typical HR topics daily, view it as a crucial element in strategic management.

We expect to welcome 100+ attendees from 50+ organizations, both public and private. Our event is driven by a clear mission.

First, we want to bring the (financial) professionals in the HR space together and encourage knowledge sharing and exchange of best practices.

Secondly, we hope to add value in the deepening of cooperation between the different stakeholders in the HR domain, among other things, by facilitating the forming of new relationships and to deepen existing relationships.

Finally, above all we want to achieve that all participants will travel home after the conference full of energy and enthusiasm.

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How to get there

The event will take place at Conference Center Kontakt der Kontinenten, Amersfoortsestraat 20, 3769 AS Soesterberg.

The venue is easily accessible by car (free parking) as well as by train and bus (8 minutes by bus from Amersfoort Central Station).

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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