On November 14–15, the DACT Academy delivered two days of expert-led sessions and networking opportunities for treasury and finance professionals. Participants awarded the event an impressive 9 out of 10! An aftermovie capturing the highlights is now available, and all presentations can be accessed in the DACT Library. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors, Rabobank and Treasurer Search, for their invaluable support in making this event a success. Photos from the event are also available in the DACT Gallery.
Highlights
Day 1:
- Silicon Valley Bank Collapse: Prof. Harald Benink shared lessons from the SVB failure and its impact on treasurers and the financial sector.
- Macroeconomic Insights: Edin Mujagic discussed how geopolitical and economic factors influence company valuations and investment decisions.
- Food & Energy Transitions: Els Kamphof highlighted Rabobank’s strategies for sustainable development in global transitions.
Day 2:
- Global Power Shifts: Arend Jan Boekestijn analyzed the economic impact of ongoing geopolitical transformations.
- Inflation & Interest Rates: Rabobank experts Stefan Koopman and Hessel Rijpkema provided strategies for navigating persistent inflation and interest rate challenges.
- AI for Treasurers: Ioana Karnstedt-Hulpus demonstrated how AI tools support financial decision-making.
- Working Across Generations: Jos Ahlers shared strategies for fostering collaboration between generations in the workplace.
- Negotiation Workshop: Debat.nl led an interactive session on mastering negotiation techniques.
Partnership with Treasurer Search
At the DACT Academy, we announced our partnership with Treasurer Search. Since 2009, Treasurer Search has become a leading Treasury recruitment specialist in the Netherlands. They match candidates with both permanent and interim Treasurer positions across sectors such as trade, industry, financial services, and not-for-profit, fulfilling vacancies in mid-sized to large companies in the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium.
DACT Academy 2025
Mark your calendars for November 13–14, 2025, when the next DACT Academy will take place. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another round of insights and inspiration!
