Women in Leadership Event
9 October 2026
Today's environment calls for a new approach to leadership. Leaders increasingly operate at the intersection of strategy, governance, compliance and organisational transformation. Success in this environment requires more than technical expertise alone. It demands strong communication skills, effective stakeholder engagement and the ability to inspire, influence and drive change.
During this inspiring event for female leaders, we will explore how to strengthen those capabilities and increase your impact. Together with keynote speakers Virpi Vuorinen (CAE ING), Leontine van der Goes (AFM Supervisory Board Member) and Bianca de Jong-Muhren (Chair of the NBA), we will discuss what leadership requires today and how to continue developing it in practice. You will leave with valuable perspectives and practical tools to further develop your leadership style and apply it with confidence.
This event will be held in English.
"Those who consciously invest in their soft skills increase their impact as auditors.”
Daphne Manichand, Partner Risk Consulting
Programme
15.30 – 15.45 | Registration & welcome
15.45 – 16.00 | Teaser the changing landscape
16.00 – 17.15 | Interactive discussion with the keynote speakers
From 17.15 onwards | Connect with fellow professionals during the closing drinks reception
Target audience
This event is specifically aimed at:
- Internal audit professionals
- Members of supervisory boards
Date and venue
Friday, 9 October 2026
15:30 – 18:00 CEST
Forvis Mazars office
Delflandlaan 1
Amsterdam
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Daphne Manichand Director Risk Consulting
Audit & assurance
Reliable, transparent and independent reporting is essential for maintaining trust in society. In a complex and rapidly changing world, Forvis Mazars supports organisations in achieving the highest standards of quality and reporting.
Risk consulting
Due to continuous change and increasing regulations, managers, directors and supervisors wonder whether their company or organisation is 'in control'. Do they have a clear picture of the risks, which governance is needed, are control processes adjusted according to the changes and is the on-board crew adequately trained for a safe voyage? In both the private and public sectors, there is a growing...