Super early bird tickets are now availableBring your team: group tickets availableBest time to book = nowYes, that Oprah. Live in Rotterdam
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September 29, 2026
A trophy for failing: five insights from Steven Bartlett

Steven Bartlett shares 5 lessons on experimentation, failure and building great teams. Discover how small improvements can create stronger organizations.

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September 18, 2026
Oprah Winfrey, Philippe Aghion, Rahaf Harfoush and Pieter Zwart to speak at Business Forum 2027

On 24 September 2027, Business Forum arrives at Ahoy Rotterdam for the leadership event of the year. We know the date, the theme and the first headline speakers.

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September 24, 2026
Why Seth Godin keeps a $40 billion T-shirt in a box (plus 5 lessons for you)

Seth Godin shares 5 powerful lessons on AI, change and leadership. Discover how to stay relevant, take ownership and do work that truly matters.

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September 22, 2026
Snoop or Vanilla Ice? Five growth lessons from Diana Kander

Diana Kander shares 5 powerful lessons on curiosity, innovation and growth. Discover how to challenge old habits, rethink success and keep moving forward.

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September 21, 2026
Amsterdam Business Forum 2026 in 7 quotes

Amsterdam Business Forum 2026 is a wrap. Discover 7 powerful lessons on People Centered Leadership, with practical takeaways you can apply right away.

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September 24, 2026

Why Seth Godin keeps a $40 billion T-shirt in a box (plus 5 lessons for you)

Seth Godin shares 5 powerful lessons on AI, change and leadership. Discover how to stay relevant, take ownership and do work that truly matters.

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September 22, 2026

Snoop or Vanilla Ice? Five growth lessons from Diana Kander

Diana Kander shares 5 powerful lessons on curiosity, innovation and growth. Discover how to challenge old habits, rethink success and keep moving forward.

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September 21, 2026

Amsterdam Business Forum 2026 in 7 quotes

Amsterdam Business Forum 2026 is a wrap. Discover 7 powerful lessons on People Centered Leadership, with practical takeaways you can apply right away.

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August 3, 2026

Stay the night. Join our exclusive pre-event

Stay overnight at a special ABF2026 rate and join our exclusive pre-event at WestCord Fashion Hotel Amsterdam, including an inspiring talk by Elke Van Hoof and a 5-course walking dinner in the Skybar.

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June 18, 2026

The Storyline of Amsterdam Business Forum 2026

Three blocks. Six speakers. One storyline. Discover how Diana Kander, Seth Godin, Ahmed Aboutaleb, Jacinda Ardern, Eva de Mol and Steven Bartlett fit into one carefully crafted programme around this year's theme: People Centered Leadership.

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June 11, 2026

WHO'S COMING TO AMSTERDAM BUSINESS FORUM 2026?

With 2,268 leaders and entrepreneurs already registered and 76% of all seats sold, Amsterdam Business Forum 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated leadership events of the year.

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