BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//eluceo/ical//2.0/EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-683 DTSTAMP:20260607T014225Z SUMMARY:Women in Business DESCRIPTION:Women in Business: Empowering the Next Generation On February 1 9th\, the EBF is hosting the Women in Business event at the Van der Valk H otel Groningen. This inspiring afternoon will feature engaging keynote spe akers\, hands-on case studies with leading companies\, and valuable networ king opportunities to help you take the next step in your career. Event Hi ghlights Keynote Speakers The afternoon begins with two inspiring speakers who will share their personal journeys and insights on leadership\, resil ience\, and success in business: Claudia Zuiderwijk – An accomplished en trepreneur and leader in the Dutch business community\, CEO of the GVB (Pu blic transport operator for Amsterdam) Marianne Verhaar-Strijbos – An ex perienced executive and advocate for gender equality in the workplace\, Fo rmer manager of private wealth management ABN AMRO\, and entrepreneur in t he financial sector advising wealthy families. Their stories will motivate you to pursue your ambitions with confidence and determination. Case Stud ies with KPMG &\; ITDS Following the keynote speeches\, you’ll have t he chance to participate in a case study session with one of two leading c ompanies: KPMG – A global leader in audit\, tax\, and advisory services. ITDS – A consultancy firm specializing in digital transformation and in novation. These case sessions provide a practical experience to get to kno w these companies.  Networking Drinks The event will conclude with networ king drinks\, where you can meet professionals from KPMG\, ITDS\, and GVB in an informal setting. This is your chance to make meaningful connections and explore future career opportunities. Event Details Date: February 19t h\, 2025 Time: 13:00 - 18:00 Location: Van der Valk Hotel Groningen Price: Free of Charge   How to Register Sign up now to secure your spot: Upload your anonymous CV as part of your registration. Indicate your preferred c ase company (KPMG or ITDS). * If you do not show up to the case you will b e fined €30\,- If you have any questions please send an email to p.kokel enberg@ebfgroningen.nl. KPMG: KPMG Netherlands\, part of a global network\ , offers Audit\, Tax\, and Advisory services with 3\,500 colleagues across 12 offices. Together\, we drive progress that benefits both people and so ciety. By combining the latest technologies with over 100 years of experti se\, we help our clients achieve their goals\, guided by our core values: Integrity\, Excellence\, Courage\, Together\, and For Better. At KPMG\, yo u’ll find an open and informal culture where you can be yourself\, grow quickly\, and make an impact. From day one\, you’re given responsibility and the freedom to develop both professionally and personally. We embrace diversity and inclusion\, as a diverse environment fosters trust\, drives growth\, and helps us stand for what is right. We take our responsibility to society seriously. Every day\, we work toward a sustainable and fair f uture by tackling complex challenges\, driving innovation\, and using our expertise to make a positive difference in the world.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ITDS: We are IT DS Business Consultants ITDS is a consultancy for financial service provid ers and we serve renowned Dutch insurers\, banks and pension funds since 1 998. We combine the experience we have accumulated with our in-depth knowl edge of technology\, legislation and digital marketing. Because that is wh ere you will find the cutting-edge solutions that will make all the differ ence. If ever there was an exciting time to work in financial services\, t hat time is now. Change is the norm and tension the lowest common denomina tor. It is a given that everything is about to be shaken up. That is what makes the future so irresistible. We believe in the power and value of fin ancial service providers. And we see a surfeit of opportunities for them t oo. It is why we like to act as the link between our clients and their pot ential. We dare to look beyond Insurance policies\, banking products and p ensions are a necessary good\; we cannot do without\, neither today nor to morrow. But the industry is facing substantial challenges: it needs to bec ome more digital\, more social and more customer-centric. But where to sta rt? And how to continue? Our 175 employees are ready and waiting to think\ , work and do business. Together we can keep the financial sector strong. We are looking for people who do things differently At ITDS you will be wo rking on projects that will really help major brands in the financial serv ices sector. Projects that have never been carried out before - or not the way that we carry them out anyway. We are right on top of the latest deve lopments and technology\, which we deploy to make our solutions even smart er and faster. So take as much space as you need\, because your ideas will take ITDS even further. DTSTART:20250219T120000Z DTEND:20250219T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20250219T120000 TZNAME:UTC TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR