We are delighted to invite you to NBCC Young Professionals Resilience Workshop & Drinks Reception: The Power to Grow, Adapt & Lead, an exclusive afternoon dedicated to celebrating, connecting, and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

Details:
Date: Friday, 4 September 2026
Time: 15:00 – 17:00 CET
Location: Commanders House at the Marineterrein, Amsterdam

This special event brings together inspiring business leaders, Young Professionals Award finalists and winners, and emerging professionals to explore one of today's most valuable leadership skills: resilience. Through inspiring keynote sessions, personal leadership stories, and an interactive Q&A, we will explore how resilience, adaptability, and confidence empower us to thrive in an ever-changing professional world.

We are honoured to welcome an outstanding panel of speakers who will share their personal experiences and practical insights on resilience and leadership:

• Alfred van der Klis – Co-founder and Director at Society College
  Leading Under Pressure: Building Resilience in Times of Uncertainty
• Nelson T. Ajulo, PhD – CEO & CTO – Co-Founder at MyHives
  Thriving as a CEO: Leading with Resilience Through Growth and Change
• Daphne van Uhm – Director, Head of Transaction Services Sales Account Management at ING Netherlands
  The Human Side of Leadership: Building Trust, Resilience and Lasting Impact
• Saskia Kapinga – Vice President External Relations at Shell
  Turning Challenges into Opportunities: A Resilience Story
• Jochem Kroezen – Academic Director at Rotterdam School of Management BV
  Future-Proof Your Leadership: Resilience in a Changing World

The afternoon will conclude with an interactive Q&A discussion followed by networking drinks, providing an excellent opportunity to reconnect with fellow Young Professionals Award finalists and winners, expand your network, and engage with business leaders from the UK–Netherlands business community.

We would be honoured to have you join us for this special gathering as we celebrate leadership, resilience, and the continued success of our Young Professionals community.