Events

We are thrilled to announce the next SparkOptimus alumni event! Join us for an evening of inspiring stories, laughter, and reconnecting with old friends. Save the date—more details to come!

We are living in a time of transitions, calling for a financial sector that drives positive change. The Leadership Circle is an invite-only exchange for senior executives in financial services.

Following last year’s big success, join us for the second installment of our ‘Young PE’ event, featuring an afternoon of insightful discussions. We'll explore lessons learned, simplify (Gen) AI complexities with practical examples, and share our vision for the future, along with opportunities for informal networking with peers. Apply for a spot now.

Discover how data & AI, combined with more traditional ‘digitized B2B sales’, will change field sales completely. We share a vision of how Sales Reps will become Business Advisors and will leverage data & AI to realize higher revenues at lower cost-to-serve. Join our experts, Michiel Bos and Steven Koolen (Sector Leads Consumer Goods) for a discussion on how to combine vision with getting started today. Apply for a spot now.

Join our sector lead Joris Hulst and Data & AI lead Matti van Engelen for the second installment of our webinar series on the impact of Generative AI for investment professionals. Learn how your portfolio can be impacted and what to do now to ensure you stay ahead of the pack. More information will be announced soon.

We are pleased to invite you to the September edition of our Sustainability Breakfast with a key note speech from Marjon Stamsnijder, Global Director & Former MD Netherlands of Henkel Consumer Brands. In this event we will focus on moving from sustainability strategy to reality—how to effectively implement change within a complex corporate environment. The event is a unique opportunity to exchange experiences with peers, and gain insights on how to realize impact in your organization.

Join us for an exclusive webinar where SparkOptimus experts Matti van Engelen, Data & AI Lead, and Michiel Bos, Sector Lead Consumer Goods, will reveal results from our latest benchmark study ‘Gen AI in Consumer Goods’. Discover how top companies leverage Gen AI to create value at scale and gain practical tips to accelerate value creation in your organization.

SparkOptimus Sustainability Leads Amy Tuk and Claire Broeders will provide insights on how to pragmatically navigate your Double Materiality Assessment (DMA), while ensuring it is both impactful and effectively integrated into actionable strategies. This way, you can focus on action & creating long-term sustainable value, but on the right topics!

Retail Media has emerged as a key topic for CPG companies in the last year and is rapidly developing. Join us for this virtual event, where Bas van Kesteren (Head of Digital & Ecommerce at Sanofi Consumer Health Care) and Steven Koolen (Sr. Partner at SparkOptimus, responsible for multinational CPG) will provide insights on how to drive the ROI & growth with Retail Media.