Pont Europe
120th Anniversary Conference

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A message from Michael

We are delighted to invite you to join us for Pont Europe’s 120th Anniversary Conference.

This is a really important moment for us as a business. It gives us the chance to reflect on our journey, recognise the people who have helped shape it, and look ahead to what comes next.

It will be a day of insight, discussion and connection, followed by an evening celebration with colleagues.

We look forward to welcoming you.
Michael.

Venue

Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam
Paul van Vlissingenstraat 24
1096 BK Amsterdam
Netherlands
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Travel

Nearest Airport

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

Approximately 20 minutes by taxi from the hotel.

Taxi

Taxis are readily available at the airport.

The journey to the hotel typically takes around 15–20 minutes depending on traffic.

Public Transport

The hotel is well connected via Amsterdam’s metro system.

Metro station Overamstel is located directly next to the hotel and is only a 2‑minute walk from the moment you exit the metro.

For colleagues travelling from Schiphol to the hotel, Metro station Overamstel is also the most convenient option. You can take the train from Schiphol to Amsterdam RAI (two stops) and then transfer to metro line 50 to metro station Overamstel (one stop). This route is faster, easier, and will significantly reduce travel costs.

Agenda

Thursday, 3rd September 2026
Arrival & Registration
08:30 – 10:00
Opening Address – Michael Watson
10:00 – 10:20
Pont’s Journey
10:20 – 11:00
Strategic Direction 2026–2030
11:00 – 11:30
Break
11:30 – 11:45
Keynote Speaker
11:45 – 13:15
Lunch
13:15 – 14:15
Breakout Workshops – Applying the Keynote
14:15 – 15:30
Break
15:30 – 15:45
Operational Excellence & Systems of the Future
15:45 – 16:15
People & Culture: The Pont We’re Building
16:15 – 16:45
Closing Remarks – Richard Newman
16:45 – 17:00
120-Year Celebration Dinner
18:30 – Late

Dress Code

Guests are kindly asked to avoid sportswear during the conference. The dress code is smart casual.

Smart evening wear is requested for the evening dinner.

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(All rooms are double rooms for single occupancy).*