FLAIRS 2026: The New Banking Agenda: Human Touch in Age of Technology

FLAIRS 2026 is on the horizon!

We are about six months away from FLAIRS 2026, and preparations are in full swing behind the scenes.

This year we will dive into the future of finance, the role of emerging technology and what it means to grow as professionals in a changing industry. Expect new speakers, interactive sessions and plenty of chances to meet peers from across the financial sector.

More details about the programme, speakers and tickets will follow in the coming months. For now, save the date and get ready for an inspiring FLAIRS 2026.

FLAIRS x Leaders in Finance

The Leaders in Finance Podcast explored central theme of FLAIRS 2025: “The Power to Pivot: Banking for Resilience and Renewal.” The episode dives into how banks can adapt to an uncertain world, embrace innovation, and remain relevant for future generations. What does resilience and renewal mean in practice, and how could these ideas shape the future of the sector?

In this podcast, leaders from across the industry share their vision on our theme:

Damla Hendriks, Chief Risk Officer & Managing Board Member at Van Lanschot Kempen
Yorick Naeff, CEO & Co-Founder of BUX
Dieuwertje de Rover, Lead Wholesale Banking Strategy at Rabobank
Isil Akdemir Evlioglu, Head of Private Individuals at ING Netherlands
Pieter-Jan Bakker, Chair FLAIRS Foundation & Business Consultant at ING

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or our website: https://lnkd.in/di7iC5k

Interested in becoming a FLAIRS partner for 2026?

Why wouldn’t you want to join hands with an annual, interbank event for young professionals in finance?

FLAIRS reaches:

• 13.000 young professionals (aged 20-35) at five major Dutch banks;
• 500 participants;
• An established network within the financial industry in the Netherlands.

We’d love to involve you through different forms of sponsoring. This could include joining a panel discussion, hosting a masterclass, or (digital) exposure.

Please contact us at [email protected] to discuss what form of sponsoring best suits your organisation.

Registration

Registration for FLAIRS’26 is not opened yet! See you soon!

About FLAIRS

FLAIRS is the biggest interbank event for young professionals in the Netherlands. The event stimulates exchanging knowledge among young bankers by creating a platform to discuss relevant issues and gain inspiration from leading financial figures. The event allows these professionals to establish networks and provides the opportunity to collaborate with other experts from the field.

Since 2006, FLAIRS has been the real deal in combining and sharing knowledge. It is also the perfect place for discussions to take place between young bankers. The biggest annual interbank event in the Netherlands provides lots of thought-provoking workshops, presentations, and inspiring discussions.

Would you like to know more about our previous editions? Check them here!