PROGRAM

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Thursday, November 14

12:00 – 13:00 REGISTRATION & LUNCH

13:00 – 13:10
Opening by Erwin Bastianen, chair DACT

13:10 – 14:40
Presentation 1: What Can We Learn from the Silicon Valley Bank?
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Harald Benink, Tilburg University
Prof. Harald Benink will offer an in-depth analysis of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapse. His presentation will explore the role of treasurers during banking crises, the potential impact of SVB’s failure on the Dutch banking system, and the current uncertainties within the European financial sector.  

14:40 – 15:15
Break

15:15 – 16:30
Presentation 2: Company Evaluation Through the Lens of a Financial Analyst
Speaker: Edin Mujagic, Investment Fund Hoofbosch
Edin Mujagic will explore the macroeconomic and geopolitical factors influencing company evaluation. His presentation will provide a macroeconomic overview, focusing on how labor availability, interest rates, and other factors impact corporate decisions. He will then apply these insights to stock market evaluations, emphasizing what analysts should consider when deciding to buy or sell shares.

16:30 – 17:00
Break

17:00 – 17:30
Els Kamphof, Member of the Managing Board at Rabobank will reflect on the dynamic landscape of global Food & Energy Transitions, uncovering the opportunities and challenges they present and highlight the strategic initiatives the Rabobank Managing Board has implemented to support their clients and society through these critical transitions. This analysis will be framed within the context of the Paris and Montreal agreements, emphasizing the commitment to sustainable development and regional self-sufficiency.

17:30 – 18:00
Panel Discussion
Panelists: Prof. Harald Benink, Edin Mujagic & Els Kamphof
Moderator: Erwin Bastianen
A comprehensive discussion on the potential impact of a Trump presidency on global energy transition efforts, with a focus on how Europe might respond to increased urgency for both defense and renewable energy investments, moderated by Erwin Bastianen.

Dinner

Friday, November 15 => for Friday’s programme check here

Registration is not possible anymore – fully booked: https://dact.nl/8818-2/

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