People Experience Amsterdam One Day Where HR Meets AI, Strategy, and Leadership
We are bringing the People Experience Conference to Amsterdam for the first time. On 19 November 2026, senior HR leaders, L&D experts, and people strategists will come together for a high-impact day of honest conversation, real-world case studies, and practical takeaways, all focused on what it actually takes to lead HR into the future.
Through inspiring keynotes and real-world case studies, discover:
As automation accelerates and the demands on HR grow more complex, the question is no longer whether AI will change HR. It is whether HR leaders will shape that change or find themselves responding to it too late. The most valuable conversations are happening between peers willing to speak honestly about what is working, what is breaking, and what the business actually needs from HR.
Through keynote sessions, panel discussions, and a deliberately intimate format, discover how senior leaders from Google, A.P. Moller – Maersk, Merck, EPAM Systems, LG Electronics, ING, Superbet, Atlas Copco, Danone, ProRail, and the City of Amsterdam are navigating the intersection of technology, culture, and human performance.
You will leave with new perspectives, practical frameworks, and meaningful connections to help you lead with confidence through the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Register by 20 of August for only €559!
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Kick off the day with relaxed networking
Learn how data and AI can revolutionize learning programs and enable smarter, scalable talent development.
Pieter-Anthony De Haes, Director & Global Head of Commercial Academy, A.P. Moller – Maersk
Ruben Groen, Director of Learning Transformation, Merck
Nastia Padvishenskaya, Head of L&D EMEA, EPAM Systems
Francesco Pello, Market Consultant, Google
This session explores the changing face of workforce wellbeing, from traditional absenteeism management to the more complex challenge of presenteeism. Alain De Dauw will look at how organisations are seeing presenteeism drop significantly while burnout continues to rise and what this shift reveals about the psychological pressure employees are facing.
He will also examine how people management is changing in times of polycrisis, where AI disruption, geopolitical instability, economic uncertainty, and constant transformation are affecting human psychology, workplace behaviour, and organisational resilience.
Alain De Dauw, VP HR Shared Services, Atlas Copco Group
In a world that often equates extroversion with leadership, introverted leaders bring a powerful alternative rooted in deep listening, thoughtful decision-making, and authentic connection.
Niels Jansen, Head of HR, LG Electronics
Culture doesn't create value — leaders do. A practical look at how leadership behaviours, not frameworks or values decks, determine whether strategy translates into performance, and how to embed behaviours that deliver measurable impact at scale.
Florine van der Ven, Senior HR Business Partner Wholesale Banking, ING
How can organisations move beyond standard talent management frameworks to build a truly integrated and people-focused talent ecosystem? This session explores how to create a comprehensive talent strategy that combines employee development, career progression, and performance management into a cohesive model that delivers business value.
Stephanie Fastre, Global TM and Development Leader, Superbet
Caterina Bonfiglio, Global L&D Director- Transversal Academy, Danone
Creating psychological safety is high on the agenda of many organizations. At the same time, it often remains an abstract goal. Everyone agrees it matters, but what actually happens when tension arises in real conversations?
In this interactive session, Carlijn and Pieternel share insights from their joint research on psychological safety, leadership and the role of HR. Based on qualitative research with HR Business Partners, they explore what professionals see, experience and do when safety is at stake and why it is often difficult to address it in the moment.
Participants will explore:
The session connects research with lived leadership practice and invites participants to reflect on their own role. Together, we will explore how leaders and HR can move beyond policies and intentions and actively contribute to conversations where people feel safe enough to speak up, challenge and learn from each other.
Finally, we look ahead: how might the rise of AI change the way we work, interact and learn? And what does this ask from leaders and HR in creating environments where real conversations remain possible? Expect a mix of research-based insights, real-life examples and interactive dialogue.
Carlijn Kriek, Senior Learning & Development Expert, City of Amsterdam
Pieternel Groeneveld, HR Business Partner & Organizational Coach, ProRail
This program can also be delivered as a tailored in-house training for your organization. We adapt the content to your industry, objectives, and level of maturity, focusing on real challenges your teams face and the decisions they need to make. In-house formats allow your people to align on a shared approach, work through relevant scenarios, and build skills they can apply immediately.
If you’re exploring an in-house option, tell us a bit about your team, priorities, and timing, and we’ll recommend the right format.
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