Future forward; set the course for your future

Constructive communication in the workplace - Griet Coupé
Do you ever find that conversations at work are more difficult than you would like? That feedback is sensitive or that misunderstandings cause irritation? In this interactive session, you will discover how to communicate with colleagues in a positive and clear manner. Through practical exercises, you will experience how to truly make room for each other's perspectives and how to give and receive feedback respectfully. You will go home with concrete tools to create more understanding and mutual trust – and thus work together more effectively. 

Digitalisation, AI and the GDPR – what should we do with them? - Pieter Wolters
Do you work with data, AI or digitalisation and find yourself bogged down in rules and obligations? Do you see the GDPR primarily as a brake on innovation? In this session, you will gain an overview of the most important (European) rules, what they specifically require of your organisation and how you can deal with them in practical terms. We will also look ahead: what does the ambitious EU proposal of November 2025 to revise the regulations mean? Based on practical situations, you will discuss dilemmas from your own organisation and contribute ideas for workable solutions. 

Neurodiversity in organisations - Léon de Bruin
Why does working with some people feel effortless, while working with others takes more energy? Everyone thinks and works differently. Neurodiversity (such as autism, ADHD or ADD) helps you understand where those differences come from, without immediately seeing them as a “problem”. We explore what neurodiversity means for teams, leadership and professional development. You will discover how organisations can utilise diverse qualities and temperaments and what that requires from the work culture.

From lonely wolf to fellowship in sustainable change - Marije Klomp
Are you working on sustainability within your organisation? Are you an ESG or sustainability manager, HR or communications professional, change manager, entrepreneur – or simply someone who wants to make a difference? In this session, we delve into the complexity of sustainable change. You will recognise the conflicting interests, inhibiting forces and dilemmas at various levels. Instead of avoiding that complexity, we will unravel it together. You will gain insight into what is really going on and concrete tools to deal with it. Fellowships play a key role in this: together you are stronger than alone.

Bullshit-in-Jobs: What if your work loses its meaning? - Christiaan Boonen
Do you ever wonder: Does my work actually contribute to anything? Doubts about useless tasks or a lack of meaning can lead to frustration, reduced motivation and even employee dropout or departure. In this session, we explore what makes work valuable, both for individuals and for organisations. Together, we will look for answers to questions such as:  

• When do people experience their work as meaningful? 
• Why is meaningful work important for employees and the organisation? 
• Is there a right to meaningful work and does this entail obligations for organisations? 

Education & young people in a digital world - Jacqueline Nijenhuis-Voogt
How do we prepare students for a rapidly changing, technology-driven society? Young people are growing up with AI, fake news and an abundance of information. How can you ensure that they understand the mechanisms behind technology, learn to distinguish reliable sources and become resilient in their use of digital media? How do you respond to these challenges and ensure that young people are well equipped for the future?

Meeting in a diverse team - Janou Hemsing
Do you work in a diverse team and sometimes feel that not everyone gets a chance to speak? Or that decisions are difficult to reach? In this session, we will test a practical meeting approach on a realistic case study. You will immediately experience which interventions work to ensure that everyone has a say, to maintain an overview, to strengthen cooperation and to reach supported decisions. You will go home with concrete tools to make your meetings more inclusive, effective and constructive.  

Valuable sustainability - Gerard Kuperus
The sustainability transition requires cooperation between government, businesses and citizens. Do you work at the intersection of government, business and society? And have you noticed how quickly discussions about sustainability can turn into recriminations and polarisation? In this session, you will explore your own sustainability values, those of your organisation and those of key stakeholders. What ethical beliefs about people, nature and coexistence do we share? And how do you deal with conflicting values? We explore how you can turn tensions into constructive dialogue – precisely where things get uncomfortable.

AI for Global Development: Opportunities, Limits and Ethical Choices (English) - Zunera Rana
AI is reshaping everything, from monitoring and evaluation to citizen engagement and data ethics. But what problems does it truly solve? And where does it amplify bias, exclusion, or dependency on tech vendors? In this session, we take a closer look at AI in international development, highlighting emerging use cases, from digital public goods to humanitarian early-warning systems, and discussing the governance questions every organisation should ask before deploying AI.

Moral tensions at work: How do you stay true to your values? - Marcel Becker
Do you ever wonder whether you can still act according to what you really find important, while reality pulls at you every day? In many organisations, ideals clash with daily practice: time and staff shortages, conflicting demands from stakeholders, assertive customers and (geo)political pressure. That causes friction... and that is precisely when you have to make moral choices.  

Resilience and Change: Build a future-proof organisation - Tina Miedtank
Is your organisation under pressure from digitisation, sustainability or labour market shortages? And do you want to not only survive, but thrive? In this interactive session, you will discover the building blocks of resilient organisations: adaptive leadership, psychological safety and the ability to learn and change quickly. You will gain insights and inspiration to make your organisation agile and future-proof.

Working smart with generative AI - Marjet Tamse
Do you already use tools such as ChatGPT or Gemini, or are you curious about how they can make your work smarter and faster? From brainstorming to writing, planning and prioritising: there is a good prompt for almost everything. In this session, you will discover practical applications of generative AI, but we will also consider the limitations, risks and ethical questions. What really works, and when should you be careful?