Friday, November 15

Download the two-day program as a PDF: DACT Academy programme

08:30 – 9:00 REGISTRATION

PROGRAM

09:00 – 09:45
Title: Elections and Their Impact on the Global Economy
Speaker: Arend Jan Boekestijn, Historian and Publicist
Our world looks like a battered place. I can’t remember a time in which so many crises (the plural of crisis) are happening simultaneously. At the same time major geopolitical transformations are taking place which are very difficult to handle peacefully. Which great power will ultimately come out of top? I fear that Russia, Africa and Latin America won’t be part of the first league. The contenders will be USA, EU, India and China. Which power will de dominant?

09:45 – 10:15
Title: Navigating Inflation and Interest Rates in 2025
Speakers: Stefan Koopman, Senior market strategist & Hessel Rijpkema, Executive Director Wholesale Europe / Markets Rabobank
Join Stefan and Hessel in just 30 minutes for a deep dive into the forces shaping today’s economic landscape, from the persistent trends influencing inflation to the pivotal interest rate decisions impacting markets worldwide. Stefan and Hessel will provide not only a thorough analysis but also insights to help you navigate this complex environment.

10:15 – 11:00
Break

11:00 – 11:45
Title: AI for Financials
Speaker: Ioana Karnstedt-Hulpus, Assistant Professor in the Data Intensive Systems group at the Department of Information and Computing Science at University of Utrecht

This session will focus on the newest AI techniques and how these technologies can support treasurers in their decision-making.

11:45 – 12:00

Best treasury thesis candidates will share their insights through short pitches, followed by the announcement of the Thesis Award winner and a prize-giving ceremony.

12:00 – 12:15
Introduction of New DACT Partner: Treasurer Search

12:15 – 13:00
Title: Working across generations
Speaker: Jos Ahlers

Each year at the DACT Academy, we focus on DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). This year, bestselling author Jos Ahlers will lead a session on understanding Generation Z, diving into the dynamics of working across generations. What can different generations learn from one another, and how can they help empower each other?

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch

14:00 – 16:00
Soft Skills Training: The Art of Negotiating
Conducted by: Debat.nl
This optional training session will focus on developing negotiation skills. Key topics include:

  • Persuasive opening statements.
  • Techniques to lead discussions.
  • Handling resistance and emotions during negotiations.

16:00 – 17:00
Closure and Awarding of Participation Certificates

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