WorldPride: Leading the Evolution of Allyship

Thursday 6th August, 16:30 - 20:30

Leadership has the power to shape workplace culture and create lasting change. As WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 celebrates the theme of UNITY, Adyen is bringing together senior leaders from all industries for an evening to explore what meaningful allyship looks like today and where it needs to go next.

Allyship isn’t passive. It’s an active practice of using your platform to drive change and support marginalized groups. In the workplace, this means moving beyond intent to tangible action - whether that’s ensuring equal access to opportunities, advocating for inclusive global benefits or simply showing curiosity and listening. Join us at the iconic De Nieuwe Kerk for inspiring conversations, shared perspectives, and valuable networking as we exchange ideas across industries and define how senior leaders can drive lasting impact for LGBTQIA+ communities in the workplace.

This event is intended for senior leaders, as our discussions will focus on the role senior leadership plays in advancing allyship and driving meaningful change across organizations.

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Guest Speaker

Jan van Halst, Former Professional Footballer

Jan shares valuable experiences from the world of elite sport and translates them into practical insights for businesses. Drawing on his experience with leadership, team culture and leading by example, he explores the responsibility senior leaders have as allies and how they can contribute to an inclusive organisational culture. He speaks passionately about leadership, team building and motivation, showing how the principles of professional football can be successfully applied to entrepreneurship and the workplace. Through practical takeaways and inspiring examples, he engages and motivates his audience.

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Event agenda

16:30 - 17:00 Registration & Networking

Attendees are invited to network over a welcome drink.

17:00 - 17:15Welcome & Introduction

A short, warm welcome to Leading with Pride: Evolution of Allyship.

17:15 - 17:45Keynote Speaker

Hear from Jan van Halst, former professional footballer, as he explores the responsibility senior leaders have as allies and how they can contribute to an inclusive organisational culture.

17:45 - 18:30Panel Discussion

Hear personal stories of allyship from our panelists.

18:30 - 19:15Breakout Sessions

Collaborate on actionable strategies to shape the future of workplace allyship.

19:15 - 20:30Networking, Drinks & Bites

Network and exchange stories over drinks and light bites.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We structurally embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into our operations and company culture. We’re building an inclusive environment through an equitable recruitment process, continuous education, and promoting our employee-led communities.

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Event location

De Nieuwe Kerk, one of Amsterdam’s most iconic landmarks. Located right on Dam Square, the church sits at the absolute heart of the Dutch liberation movement, steps away from where early activists fought for the visibility we enjoy today. By bringing our community together here, we honor the legacy of those who paved the way and write the next chapter of our history.

The timing could not be more symbolic, as we gather during the church’s milestone exhibition "Queer Amsterdam, de roze stad" and celebrate exactly 25 years since the Netherlands made history as the first country to legalize same-sex marriage.

De Nieuwe Kerk: Tomek Dersu Aaron (photographer)

Historic cathedral near an urban square with people and surrounding buildings.