Experience an unforgettable day at BF 2027

Super early bird tickets are now availableBring your team: group tickets availableBest time to book = nowYes, that Oprah. Live in Rotterdam
Super early bird tickets are now availableBring your team: group tickets availableBest time to book = nowYes, that Oprah. Live in Rotterdam

THe program

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8:00

Registration

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9:30

Block 1: The World Reinvented

Block 1: The World Reinvented

Rahaf Harfoush
Rahaf Harfoush
Digital anthropologist and New York Times best-selling author

Innovating at AI speed

  • The companies moving now will set the rules for their market tomorrow.
  • The real business models, cases, and strategies organizations are already using.
  • How to strike the balance between AI at scale and authentic human creativity.
Speaker TBA
To be announced

Leading when certainty disappears

  • Build organizational resilience for a world without stable ground
  • Turn uncertainty into strategic advantage
  • Make decisions when nobody knows what's next
11:30

Break #1

Side sessions, lunch, networking and VIP session with Rahaf Harfoush (VIP ticket holders)

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12:45

Block 2: Reinvent Your Company

Block 2: Reinvent Your Company

Philippe Aghion
Philippe Aghion
Nobel Prize-winning economist, pioneer of the theory of creative destruction

The power of creative destruction

  • Growth requires creative destruction, not endless optimization
  • Protecting yesterday's success can block tomorrow's innovation
  • Attack your own business model before someone else does
Speaker TBA
To be announced

Reinvent through radical focus

  • Rediscover what makes your company distinctive
  • Remove complexity, make clear choices
  • Turn strategy into visible customer experience
Pieter Zwart
Pieter Zwart
Founder & CEO of Coolblue

Reinvent before you have to

  • Get better every single day
  • Cannibalize your own success before competitors do
  • Keep your identity, change the execution
14:15

Break #2

Side sessions, energizer snacks, networking and VIP session with Pieter Zwart (VIP ticket holders)

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15:30

Block 3: Reinvent Yourself

Block 3: Reinvent Yourself

Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey
Global media pioneer and self made entrepreneur

Become the leader your future requires

  • Turn what makes you different into strength
  • Move from talent to ownership
  • Become a beginner again
  • Turn achievement into purpose and impact

Keynote + moderated Q&A

Session to be announced

17:15

Closing and reception

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Speakers at bf 2027:
The visionaries sharing their insights on Reinvention

Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey
Global media pioneer and self made entrepreneur
Philippe Aghion
Philippe Aghion
Nobel Prize-winning economist, pioneer of the theory of creative destruction
Pieter Zwart
Pieter Zwart
Founder & CEO of Coolblue
Rahaf Harfoush
Rahaf Harfoush
Digital anthropologist and New York Times best-selling author
Get your tickets

Join a day of
inspiration and
leadership

Most chosen
Regular ticket
Perfect for ambitious professionals
ready to dive into the full experience.
€1295
€995
Access to all keynote sessions, panels, and workshops
Networking opportunities with 3,000+ business leaders
Complimentary lunch, coffee, and refreshments
Post-event access to session recordings
Smart choice
Group ticket
Perfect for teams who want to learn
together and save while they’re at it.
up to
20% off
Everything in a Regular ticket – access to all keynotes, panels & workshops
Group lunch options available
Discounted rates:
• 5 – 9 seats – 10% (€ 895,50 per ticket)
• 10 – 19 seats – 15% (€ 845,75 per ticket)
• 20+ seats – 20% (€ 796 per ticket)
Exclusive experience
VIP ticket
An exclusive package designed for
people who want front-row inspiration.
€1895
€1495
Access to VIP front-row seating at the main stage and our VIP lounge
Private VIP session with Pieter Zwart on Customer Obsession
Private VIP session with Rafah Harfoush on Digital Culture
VIP dinner and drinks to close the day
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Rotterdam Ahoy offers the perfect backdrop for this unforgettable event. Home to the largest arena in the Netherlands and host to everything from the Eurovision Song Contest to North Sea Jazz, it has the space and the atmosphere for a forum of this scale.

Rotterdam Ahoy at dusk, the venue for Business Forum 2027.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to your top questions about tickets, travel, and your Business Forum 2027 experience.

What's included in my ticket to Business Forum 2027?

Everything you need for a focused, worry-free day. Your ticket covers access to all sessions, unlimited coffee/tea/soft drinks, generous (vegetarian-friendly) catering in every break, a free cloakroom for coats and bags, and when speakers allow it, digital hand-outs e-mailed afterwards.

How and when will I receive my e-ticket - and how do I pay?

After you register, you’ll get an invoice by e-mail within 5 business days (payment by bank transfer within 14 days, prices excl. 21 % VAT). Your personal e-ticket with QR-code arrives by e-mail no later than one day before the event - simply print it or show it on your phone at the registration desks.

I can’t attend after I’ve booked – what are my options?

Give your ticket to someone else (free of charge).
Tickets are personal, but you can transfer yours to a colleague or friend at any time. Just e-mail the new participant’s full name, e-mail address and company details to customercare@denkproducties.nl and we’ll take care of the rest.

Cancel your order within 30 days.
Changed your mind? You can cancel in writing (an e-mail is fine) within 30 days of placing your order, provided your request also reaches us more than 30 days before the event date.

If we have to move the event.
Should circumstances force us to reschedule, we’ll contact you immediately and set a new date. Your ticket simply rolls over - same programme, same speakers, no extra cost.

(For the full legal wording, see our General Terms & Conditions, which always take precedence.)

How do I get to Rotterdam Ahoy and where can I park?

Public transport: Take the metro to Zuidplein (lines D and E). From there it is a five-minute walk to Rotterdam Ahoy. Every metro from Rotterdam Centraal stops at Zuidplein, and the journey takes about ten minutes.

By car: Navigate to Jacob Kleiboerweg 80, 3084 BA Rotterdam - this is the entrance to Ahoy's own car park, which has over 2,500 spaces. Parking is paid, and you can reserve a parking guarantee in advance on ahoy.nl to be certain of a space. If the car park is full, Q-Park Zuidplein and Q-Park Hart van Zuid are nearby alternatives.

Being dropped off? Navigate to Ahoyweg 10 at the front of the venue, where traffic marshals will direct you to the Kiss & Ride area.

Do you cater for special diets and accessibility needs?

Absolutely. The venue is wheelchair-friendly and we can accommodate allergies, dietary restrictions, visual impairments and other needs. E-mail us at customerservice@abforum.nl at least two weeks in advance so we can arrange the perfect setup for you. Vegetarian options are already plentiful - no notice required.

Still have a question?

Call us on +31 20 303 3825 or e-mail customerservice@abforum.nl – we’re happy to help.

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