FLAIRS 2024: Banking from the Past to the Future 

The biggest annual interbank event for young professionals will return on September 27th with another edition! This year’s theme “Banking From the Past to the Future” invites us to explore how the lessons of the past equip us to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and seize emerging opportunities. Join us as we navigate the path forward, shaping the future together.

Here’s an exciting preview of the inspiring keynote headlining this year’s edition:

• Barbara Baarsma, Chief Economist at PwC;
• Mathieu Willems, Department Head of Strategy, Design and Innovation at Rabobank;
• Robert Swaak, CEO of ABN AMRO

We’re thrilled to announce that the event will be hosted by Sacha de Boer, former presenter of the NOS Journaal. Her engaging presence and journalistic expertise will guide us through the day’s programme.

In addition to the Keynote speeches, the day will feature workshops, panel discussions, podcasts, and ample networking opportunities. The programme will conclude with a dinner and the much-anticipated FLAIRS afterparty, ensuring a day packed with valuable experiences and connections.

In the meantime, watch the FLAIRS 2023: Banking Through Crises aftermovie here!

Interested in becoming a FLAIRS partner for 2025?

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;
• 400 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

FLAIRS’24 opens its registration on September 2nd at 12:00pm sharp.

Registration proceeds through the involved young bankers’ associations. Be sure to check out their respective communication channels to secure your ticket.

Be sure to check our Conditions page!

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!