Sessions
In January 2021, Michel was named Minister of the New Economy. He is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and author of numerous True Price reports. In his lecture, he shares his extensive experience applying True Pricing in business and his vision for a new, future-proof economy. He is also a member of the think tank Worldconnectors and an alumnus of the World Economic Forum Global Shapers network. Michel holds several advisory roles in impact measurement and valuation, serves on the board of the Netherlands Food Partnership, and is co-founder of the Impact Economy Foundation. He holds an MSc in Sociology from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in social research, agent-based modeling, and living wages.
In this session, Michel unpacks the new EU sustainability regulations (CSRD) and demonstrates that they are much more than a reporting obligation: they are an opportunity to strengthen your business strategy. You will learn how chain transparency can be turned into a competitive advantage, from mapping impact across the entire value chain to taking targeted improvement actions. Using real-life examples of organizations leveraging CSRD requirements to become innovative and future-proof, Michel shares insights from his experience as an instructor at the CSRD Academy and his expertise in CSRD data and software. After this session, sustainability reporting will no longer be seen as a compliance task but as a strategic engine for long-term value creation. Upon request, a double materiality scan of broad value creation can be conducted in advance, based on Impact Intelligence (AI) and the Global Impact Database, which will then be integrated into the session. The session is suitable for any sector – public or private – and relevant for both companies and individuals.
In a world of constant change and unpredictability – from geopolitical tensions and (hybrid) warfare to climate risks, cybersecurity, and the digital revolution – resilience is essential for survival. Michel demonstrates how organizations and households can build integrated resilience by proactively responding to transitions. In this session, you will learn how companies or households can absorb shocks and emerge stronger from change. Topics such as risk management, agility, and long-term vision are linked to practical examples, offering insights into how sustainable and resilient business models prepare your organization for tomorrow’s challenges. Templates can be provided and completed upon request to specifically enhance the resilience of participants or the organization. The session is relevant for any sector – public or private – and suitable for both businesses and consumers.
Broad prosperity goes beyond economic growth: it encompasses social progress and ecological balance. In this session, Michel challenges leaders in both the public and private sectors to look beyond financial quarterly results and focus on creating real, sustainable value. How can you, as a leader, foster a culture that promotes both performance and well-being? Using practical examples from organizations such as Alliander, GasUnie, and ABN AMRO, Michel shows how success is achieved by balancing people, planet, and profit. The session provides concrete tools for leaders to contribute to prosperity for all, now and in the future. Templates can be provided to add an interactive workshop, mapping the organization’s or stakeholders’ contribution to broad prosperity. The session is relevant for any sector – public or private – and suitable for both businesses and individuals.
In this session, Michel takes you into the world of True Pricing: calculating the real cost of products, including social and environmental costs. He demonstrates how this approach is not a barrier but a source of innovation. Discover how companies can reveal hidden costs and create new opportunities, from more sustainable product designs to more efficient value chains. Michel shares seven ways True Pricing contributes to business value, illustrated with impactful examples from both B2B and B2C contexts across various sectors. You will gain practical insights to apply True Pricing, increasing both impact and profitability. Upon request, an initial True Price assessment can be conducted in advance using Impact Intelligence (AI) and the Global Impact Database, which will then be integrated into the session. The session is suitable for any sector – public or private – and relevant for both businesses and consumers.
Discover how the latest AI technology and impact data can transform your business operations. In this session, Michel shows how companies can use AI to work more sustainably, measure social impact, and make better data-driven decisions. Using concrete examples from organizations such as Tony’s Chocolonely, Ekoplaza, Odin, and Albert Heijn, he illustrates how impact-driven data management creates value for both the organization and society. This approach keeps your organization competitive and responsible in the AI era. Upon request, an initial scan of the impact of a product, company, or portfolio can be conducted using Impact Intelligence (AI) and the Global Impact Database, which will then be integrated into the session. The session is relevant for any sector – public or private – and suitable for organizations, companies, and individuals.
