Alumni
This year, the 16th edition of the EBF Conference will take place. There are several reasons, why you, as an alumnus can benefit from attending the EBF Conference:
Inspiration: During these two days we hope you will be inspired by big CEOs and key experts in the field. Additionally you will get familiar with this year's theme and it’s many interesting facets. By attending the masterclass by Joeri Schasfoort you will learn everything about the State of the World Economy.
Networking: As this is the event for entrepreneurs and businesses in Groningen, you’ll have a great chance to expand your network. There are multiple network possibilities throughout the day, consisting of a lunch, a network social and a special alumni workshop. This will give you the opportunity to meet fellow entrepreneurs, experts, students and potential employees. Additionally you might have the chance to talk to key speakers of the day.
Leisure: The EBF Conference is the perfect event to relax while learning new things. There will be a fully organized lunch buffet and a network social afterwards.
If you are interested in attending the EBF Conference 2024, please fill in this form.
The day program for FEB Alumni can be found below:
| Timeslot | Activity | Who | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:45 - 09:15 | Reception with all Alumni | Theatre Foyer | |
| 09:30 - 09:45 | Grand Opening | Paula Ooms (Chair EBF Conference) | Theatre |
| 09:45 - 10:00 | Opening | Emmelie Zipson & Tom Jessen (Co-chair & Chair of the Day) | Theatre |
| 10:00 - 10:35 | Keynote 1 |
Erik-Jan Mares (CEO Zeeman) Theme: Summits of Success: Rising to Peak Performance |
Theatre |
| 10:35 - 11:10 | Keynote 2 |
Paul Polman (Business leader, campaigner, co-author of Net Positive) Subtheme: Transforming Waste of Materials into Mountains of Wealth |
Theatre |
| 11:10 - 11:30 | Break | Theatre Foyer | |
| 11:30 - 12:05 | Economic Parallel 1 | Maarten Edixhoven (CEO van Lanschot Kempen) Subtheme: Harmonizing Perspectives to Achieve Unity in Diversity |
Springer Hall |
| Business Parallel 1 | Anneke Keller (CTO PostNL) Subtheme: Taking Technological Shortcuts to New Heights of Investing |
Theatre | |
| 12:05 - 12:40 | Economic Parallel 2 | Jos Baeten (CEO a.s.r.) subtheme: Taking Technological Shortcuts to New Heights of Investing |
Springer Hall |
| Business Parallel 2 | Jasper van den Driest (CEO Vandebron) Subtheme: Transforming Waste of Materials into Mountains of Wealth |
Theatre | |
| 12:40 - 13:50 | Lunch in Speaker room | Theatre Foyer Business Lounge |
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| 13:50 - 15:50 | Masterclass: State of the World Economy |
Speaker/Moderator: Joeri Schasfoort, Money & Macro Followed by an Expert Panel: Prof. dr. S. Brakman, Prof. dr. R. Inklaar, Prof. dr. J. de Haan. |
Workshop Room |
| 15:50 - 16:10 | Break | Theatre Foyer | |
| 16:10 - 16:35 | Entrepreneurship Q&A | Gianluca de Leo & Brend Koolhof (Founders BOZU) | Theatre |
| 16:35 - 17:05 | Motivational Speaker | Irene Schouten | Theatre |
| 17:05 - 17:15 | Closing Remarks | Chair of the Day Paula Ooms (Chairman EBF Conference) |
Theatre |
| 17:15 - 18:10 | Network Social | Theatre Foyer |