FLAIRS 2025: Power to Pivot, Banking for Resilience and Renewal

Welcome to FLAIRS 2025!

Power to Pivot: Banking for Resilience and Renewal

We are very excited to welcome you at FLAIRS 2025, the biggest interbanking conference for Young Professionals. On october 3rd, ING Cedar will be the decor for the best banking has to offer. Be prepared to be amazed by keynotes, panel discussions and workshops from the creme de la creme of the finance industry!

This years theme is more than just a theme. “The Power to Pivot: Banking for Resilience and Renewal” is about how we deal with change and stay strong in uncertain times. Something that is very important in our industry today.

Key note speakers:

Three captains of industry will join FLAIRS 2025 to give their vision on the Power to Pivot. We are very excited to the host the following speakers:

Wim Mijs

Wim Mijs is a seasoned leader in European banking, currently serving as CEO of the European Banking Federation. With a legal background from Leiden University and early experience at the International Court of Arbitration, Mijs quickly rose through the ranks at ABN AMRO, eventually leading its EU affairs. As former CEO of the Dutch Banking Association, he played a key role in modernizing the sector post-financial crisis. At the EBF, he champions regulatory reform, financial education, and deeper capital market integration. Known for his sharp insights and diplomatic finesse, Mijs is a driving force behind Europe’s financial resilience

Marguerite Bérard

Marguerite Bérard is a powerhouse in European finance and public policy. A graduate of Sciences Po, ENA, and Princeton, she began her career in the French government before transitioning to banking. She held executive roles at BPCE and BNP Paribas, where she led major transformations in retail banking. In 2025, she became CEO of ABN AMRO, the first Frenchwoman to head a major Dutch bank. Bérard blends strategic vision with public service values, making her a leading voice on resilience and inclusive growth.

Inge Bryan

Inge Bryan is a cybersecurity strategist and resilience expert with a career spanning intelligence, law enforcement, and executive leadership. Former CEO of Fox-IT and now Project Lead Resilience at Rabobank, she’s known for her bold approach to digital security and societal resilience. Bryan has advised governments, chaired national institutes, and led investigations into cybercrime and espionage. Her mission: to build a safer, more resilient society through collaboration, transparency, and tech-savvy leadership

Panels:

We offer two very exhilarating panel sessions on the topics of renewal and Resilience. Experts in their respective field will guide you on how bank are going to play a vital role regarding these topics.

Panel 1: Renewal

• Annerie Vreugdenhil: Chief Commercial Officer, Personal & Business Banking, ABN AMRO
• Bauke Sprenger: Partner Customer & Operations – Financial Services Consulting, PwC Netherlands
• Anneka Treon: Global Head of Private Banking, Wealth Management & Investments, ING

Panel 2: Resilience

• Gwendolyn van Tunen: Chief Financial Crime Officer, ASN Bank
• Mark Pieter de Boer: Head of Sector Coverage and Commercial Office, ING Wholesale Banking
• Willemien van Gorkum: Director of Supervisory Policy, De Nederlandsche Bank
• Anoop Saxena: Vice President and Business Unit Head Banking, TCS Financial Services

Signing up for workshops:

Be sure to pick your workshops before buying your ticket.

Important Reminders:

• Tickets are non-transferable; you cannot register on behalf of someone else
• Tickets are refundable up to 7 days before the event; tickets are non-refundable from September 26th onwards
• Registration links are specific to each bank; using a link from another bank will result in an invalid ticket, no access to FLAIRS 2025 and no refund will be provided
• Alternative registration methods are not available

Check out: www.flairs.nl for more information on the programme.