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Moving Forward

Event Info

Date 21 April 2012
Location Regardz Olympic Stadium, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Event Description

The Moving Forward conference brought together leading professionals from different sectors and organisations to talk about their career paths. Learning about the vocation of exceptional people from diverse fields, the drivers shaping their professional development and the challenges of their work, talented young minds can reflect and use these insights to make solid decisions that will shape their own paths. Check out the brief programme below.

TimeActivitySpeaker
10:30 – 11:30Opening PlenaryProf. dr. Maurits van Rooijen
11:40 – 12:40 Exploration sessions
 How much talent exists in the Netherlands? Where are the shortages in the labour market and the opportunities for talent?Rosa Becker
 What are the rules and regulations for internationals to stay in the Netherlands after their studies? When and how to prepare to take advantage of the opportunities available?Ilse Schenk
Are you looking for opportunities to kick-start your career? Do you want to gain experience in different areas for different companies?Laura van Willenswaard
13:30 – 14:30Inspirational sessionsPeter Robinson
Floris Jan Cuypers
Govert Geldorf
Eric Jewett
Joost van Haalem
Thierry Sanders
15:00 – 16:00Exploration sessions
Have you set goals that stayed only good intentions? Other than motivation and perseverance, what do you need in order to accomplish all your goals?Jeroen van Dalen
Have you recently started a tough, intense and demanding job and are facing new stressful situations? Want to enjoy your working day and learn more about yourself and the everyday dynamics of human interaction?Jonathan Lewis

Check out a series of photos from the event.