Impact Investing Event for Institutional Investors & Asset Owners

The Impact Seminar Series – BENELUX is tailored to institutional investors and asset owners based in Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg. It consists of a one-day programme with keynote speeches, InvestorConnect sessions, investor panel discussions, fireside chats and a workshop to close the day touching upon the challenges and opportunities within the impact investing universe.

The Seminar also includes educational workshops and masterclasses featuring in-depth sessions on thematic topics. These sessions cover financial data, practical tools, top-tier case studies, and group assignments.

Institutional investors, asset owners, and impact fund managers will have the opportunity to exchange best practices, share insights from their experiences, and collaborate on innovative, scalable solutions for generating impact across both private and public markets through the InvestorConnect sessions. These sessions offer investors a chance to explore a curated selection of impact strategies spanning public equity, public debt, private equity, private debt, and real assets.

We believe in the power of impact investing and the role financial actors play in solving the most pressing issues of our time.

 

WHY ATTEND

 

This one-day seminar offers thought-provoking sessions, investor panels, keynote presentations, InvestorConnect sessions and dedicated networking opportunities - encouraging the open exchange of best practices and the co-creation of actionable solutions tailored to the challenges facing the region and beyond. Participants will also benefit from immersive educational workshops and masterclasses which deliver practical insights through real-world case studies, advanced financial analysis, hands-on tools, and collaborative group work focused on thematic investment topics.

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OBJECTIVES

 

  • INFORMED CONVERSATIONS

    The Seminar aims to provide institutional investors & asset owners with a platform to share knowledge and insights through in-depth discussions about the challenges and opportunities associated with impact investments in both public and private markets. It seeks to foster collaboration, and explore innovative strategies that can drive meaningful impact while achieving financial returns.

 

  • CONNECTING WITH PEERS

  • Institutional investors, asset owners and a curated group of impact fund managers will be able to reconnect with the industry peers, exchange best practices, learn from each other’s experiences, and share ideas on creating innovative and scalable solutions to their impact journeys.

  • DISCOVERING & EXPLORING

    • InvestorConnect sessions feature a highly efficient system of pre-scheduled speed meetings designed specifically for institutional investors and asset owners to discover pre-screened institutional-quality impact strategies across all asset classes, impact themes, and SDGs.

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JOIN IMPACT INVESTING PEERS!

A LIMITED NUMBER OF COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS IS AVAILABLE FOR INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS & ASSET OWNERS

WHO WILL ATTEND

This invitation-only event is catered to C-Suite, Board Members, Portfolio Managers and ESG/Impact Investing officers, and respective teams of:

● Public and Corporate Pension Funds and their Fiduciary Managers,
● Insurance Companies,
● Sovereign Wealth Funds,
● Family Offices,
● Foundations and Endowments,
● Wealth Managers/Private Banks,
● Development Finance Institutions,
● Faith-based Organisations.
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PLEASE CAREFULLY SELECT YOUR REGISTRATION PATH

This event is catered to C-Suite, Board Members, Portfolio Managers and ESG/Impact Investing officers of: Public and Corporate Pension Funds and their Fiduciary Managers, Insurance Companies, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Family Offices, Foundations and Endowments, Wealth Managers/Private Banks, Development Finance Institutions, Faith-based Organisations. Additionally, a select group of impact fund managers, corporations, service providers, and industry collaborators are invited to participate via sponsorship packages.

ASSET OWNER COMPLIMENTARY TICKET

Free

  • Asset owners may apply for a Complimentary ticket. A maximum of 2 complimentary tickets are available per organisation and are mainly reserved for C-Suite, Board Members, Portfolio Managers and ESG/Impact Investing officers.
  • Asset owner tickets are reserved for organisations who have discretion over assets, invest in external funds and do not engage in third-party fundraising activities or collect fees for advisory/ consulting services.

IMPACT FUND MANAGER PARTICIPATION

Via Application

  • A limited number of carefully selected impact fund managers are invited to participate in the conference via an application for a sponsorship package. 

    There are only a limited number of packages available per event.
  • Impact fund managers and their impact themes will be selected based on the institutional quality criteria, asset class and intended impact. Please apply below or contact us via: sales@phenixcapitalgroup.com.
CORPORATE organisation participation

Via Application

  • A few third-party/corporate organisations such as service providers, research organisation, investment consultants, government institutions, investee companies will be admitted to participate in the seminar.
  • Each application will be reviewed by our team and contacted individually with the next steps.
  • Corporate Ticket Packages:
    Early bird: 650€, till October 15th
    Regular ticket 850€

JOIN LEADING ORGANISATIONS AS A SPONSOR!

IMPACT FUND MANAGERS ARE WELCOME TO ENQUIRE ABOUT  SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 

CONNECTING SPACE WITH YOUR INDUSTRY PEERS!

 
ADVISORY BOARD 2025
 
The programme of 2025 was created with input from the following industry players:
      • Bruno Besek, Impact Investment Analyst, NN Group
      • Cecilia de Lima Pessanha, Manager, Impact Management & Sustainable Investments, COFRA Holding
      • Eszter Vitorino, Manger Sustainable Investment, Van Landschot Kempen
      • Sanne Van Gorp, Strategic Policy Advisor, PGGM
      • Karin Bouwmeester, Sustainability Lead Private Equity, PGGM
      Mies Ligtenberg, Responsible Investments, a.s.r. vermogensbeheer 
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1-DAY OF ENGAGEMENT & INSPIRATION

PRELIMINARY AGENDA 2025

09:00 - 09:30 Registration                                            

09:30 - 09:40     

Welcome word | by Phenix Capital Group                                                                                                 

09:40 - 10:30       

Breakfast Workshop |  Systems Thinking for Impact 

This hands-on workshop introduces systems thinking as a practical tool for tackling interconnected challenges in sustainability and impact investing. Participants will map out the linkages between climate, energy, food, and geopolitics, learning how to identify feedback loops, anticipate unintended consequences, and design more resilient strategies. Through interactive exercises and group discussion, attendees will practice applying systems thinking frameworks to real-world impact scenarios and walk away with actionable methods to apply in their organizations.
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10:30 - 11:10     

Investor Panel I Making biodiversity investible for institutional investors

  • Biodiversity is emerging as the next frontier in sustainable finance, yet it remains far harder to fit into traditional risk/return models than climate. This panel discussion explores how regenerative agriculture, forestry, and nature restoration can become investible at scale while avoiding double counting and greenwashing

11:10 - 11:15 coffee break

11:15 - 12:30       

InvestorConnect session 

This dynamic session, consisting of short 15-minute speed meetings, is designed to give asset owners an efficient way to learn about a selected group of impact strategies of institutional quality and take an opportunity to enquire for more details, whilst making connections with other asset owners along the way.

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch break

13:30 - 14:00       

Fireside chat | The role of infrastructure funds 

Infrastructure funds are central to financing the energy transition, from scaling renewable energy and storage to modernizing power grids. This panel will examine how infrastructure investment not only accelerates decarbonization but also strengthens resilience through climate adaptation measures such as flood defenses, sustainable transport, and water systems. We will explore how investors can balance long-term returns with measurable impact, ensuring that infrastructure solutions drive both sustainability and resilience.

14:00 - 14:15       

Keynote

To be announced soon...                                                                                                                                              

14:15 - 14:30 Networking break

14:30 - 15:20           

Panel discussion | How do changes in regulation influence internal processes

Evolving sustainability regulations are not only redefining reporting obligations but also reshaping how organizations structure teams, systems, and decision-making. This panel explores how regulatory changes translate into internal process adjustments, from data collection and compliance frameworks to risk management and governance. We will discuss both the challenges and opportunities these shifts create, and how firms can adapt efficiently while maintaining focus on impact outcomes. 

15:20 - 16:00    

Panel discussion | Systemic Interconnectedness: What influences our thinking during a global crisis and how to think systematically

Global crises rarely occur in isolation conflicts, energy shocks, climate events, and food insecurity are deeply interconnected. In this session, participants will explore frameworks and tools for systematic thinking that help identify linkages, anticipate second-order effects, and inform more resilient strategies. Through interactive discussion, we will examine how geopolitical pressures reshape investment decisions and challenge conventional impact approaches.

16:00 - 16:20   

Case Study | How government led mandates influence private investments in defence

Government-led mandates, from NATO’s defence spending targets to national security strategies, are reshaping capital flows into the defence sector. Our speaker shows research on how public policy directives influence private investment decisions, raising questions about ethics, risk, and long-term sustainability. We will explore whether defence and dual-use technologies can align with impact frameworks, and what boundaries investors should draw in a shifting geopolitical landscape.

16:20 - 17:00             

Presentation | Rethinking Transitions

We often imagine transitions as moving from solution A to solution B. In reality, change is far more complex. Drawing on lessons from nature and the economy, Ammy shows how system change depends on interactions, diversity, and even volatility. The challenge is not so much finding good solutions, but ensuring sectors have the adaptability and resilience to absorb and integrate them. She offers guidance on how investors can structure portfolios and manage risk to achieve lasting impact.

16:50 - 17:30 Closing & Networking drinks

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKERS 2024

Eric Huizing

VP Investments
Ahold Delhaize Pensioen

Stefan Kuhn

Head of ETF Distribution Europe
Fidelity International

Philip Ehrhorn

Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder
The Great Bubble Barrier

FEATURED SPEAKERS 2024

Ana Pimenta

Chief Impact Strategist
Blink CV

Carol Tarr

Head of Impact Programmes and Collaborations
Phenix Capital Group

Chantal Hermans

Chief Operations Officer
Phenix Capital Group

Eszter Vitorino Fuleky

Manager, Sustainable & Impact Investing
Van Lanschot Kempen

Gemma Roex

IMM Lead
Phenix Capital Group

Georg Mikus

SVP Fixed Income Product Development
Solactive AG

Jan-Willem König

Chief Executive Officer
Polestar Capital

Luke Layfield

Head of Portfolio Management - Private Markets
Aviva Investors

Liza Rubinstein Malamud

Co-founder & Chief Climate Impact
Carbon Equity

Mohit Saini

Impact Solutions
Phenix Capital Group

Peter van den Tol

Senior Advisor Impact Investing & Responsible Investing
MN

Philip Ehrhorn

Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder
The Great Bubble Barrier

Narina Mnatsakian

Impact Investor, Independent Impact Advisor

Stijn de Bont

Senior Portfolio Manager ESM/Alternative Investment
APG Asset Management

VENUE 2025

 

H'ART MUSEUM

Amstel 51, 1018 GR Amsterdam

 

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The H’ART Museum showcases famous works of art and stories from around the world are brought together in one-of-a-kind exhibitions. The museum is located in a historical landmark at the heart of Amsterdam, called the Amstelhof. Spanning it's history since 1683 serving as a sanctuary for elderly, it was reborn as Amstelhof in 1953. This magnificent landmark has received a new purpose as a museum in 2009 with collection loans from the treasury of the famous Hermitage museum, St. Petersburg, and made it's debut as Hermitage Amsterdam. Nowadays H'art Amsterdam brings leading art together as never before, connecting art from France, USA, UK and the Netherlands.

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