Seeking innovative solutions to the issues facing the Dutch pensions industry. 

 

 

 

 

10:45-11:30 Workshop Investing for the Future: The Energy Transition 

Investors can help accelerate the shift to a low-carbon economy, financing the clean technologies which are making rapid progress every day, and develop innovative new products. But in order for companies to withstand and benefit from the on-going energy transition, we believe that consequential company engagement is imperative.

 

          Speaker: Meryam Omi, Head of Sustainability and Responsible Investment Strategy, Legal & General Investment Management

 

From 11:30 Registration and lunch

 

 

12:20 Welcome by Pensioen Pro editor in chief,Mariska van der Westen and introduction of event host Greg Shapiro

 

12:25-12:55 Presentation Thinking out of the Box: Innovation in Pensions

How can the pensions sector break the impasse and come up with creative solutions to the challenges facing pension provision in The Netherlands? EJ Lugt, nicknamed ‘the Dutch Mark Zuckerberg’ shares his insights.

         

          Speaker: Evert Jaap Lugt, Innovation Management expert and Managing Director at tech incubator YES!Delft 

 

12:55-13:20 Presentation Looking across the Border

Thinking out of the box also means: looking beyond the borders. The Netherlands is not the only country struggling to future-proof its pension provision; what can we learn from other countries?

 

          Speaker: Stefan Lundbergh, Director Cardano Insights and non-executive board member of the Fourth Swedish National Pension

          Fund AP4

 

13:20-13:55 Panel Political Panel Debate

As social partners struggle to reach consensus on the way forward, politicians debate whether – and how – to take action.  Where do SER talks stand and what should the role of politics be in the next few months?

 

          Moderated by Bibi de Vries, Head of Benelux, Willis Towers Watson

          With among others panel members: Robin Fransman, Head of Financial Sector, Argumentenfabriek; Gijs van Dijk, Labour MP (to be

          confirmed); Peter Verhaar, among others board member at Brightpensioen, advisory role at APG en SVB
 

13:55-14:15 Presentation Innovation in Practice

While the debate about the system overhaul continues, innovative solutions are already being developed. from sophisticated lifecycle investments to smart pension solutions. A look at the latest innovations and their practical implications.

 

          Speaker: Gerard Roelofs, Director Client Solutions, Kempen Capital Management

 

14:20-15:50

 

 

 

15:50-16:15 Refreshment Break

 

16:15-16:35 Interview A New Look at Tomorrow 

How does the country’s largest pension manager harness its innovative and creative power to tackle the problems facing Dutch pension funds and plan participants? APG shares some of its deepest concerns and brightest ideas.

 

          Greg Shapiro speaks with Gerard van Olphen, ceo of APG

 

16:35-16:55 Presentation The Future of Responsible Investing

 

16:55-17:25 Joint Interview Champions of Innovation

Regulators have an important role in policing new and disruptive technologies, but they also serve as champions of innovation. How do AFM and DNB view innovation in the pensions sector – is the industry doing enough to innovate and nurture creative thinking?

 

          A joint interview with: Jan Boerboom, acting  Head of Suprervisory Department Insurance and Pensions Toezicht Verzekeren en

          Pensioenen, AFM en Arnoud Vossen, Departmental Director Supervision Large Pension Funds, DNB

 

17:25-17:45 Closing Address Taking the Next Step

 

17:45 – 18:30 Guided Tour of World Press Photo Exhibition 

In De Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam

 

18:30-19:15 Drinks Reception at the Beurs van Berlage