EVENT DETAILS
On Friday, 23rd of May, 2025, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and top female leaders from the business world for a thought-provoking programme filled with keynotes, workshops, and power-up panels. More than 40 speakers will take the stage, showcasing to the world just how far perseverance and ambition can take a woman. By the end of The Self-Made Summit, you’ll have a clear roadmap for tackling the goals that have been sitting on your to-do list. Together with 750+ other ambitious women, you’ll contribute to strengthening female representation in the business world.
Are you ready to gain practical insights, take your career or business to the next level, and expand your network? At The Self-Made Summit, you’ll get all this—and more. Together with 750 other ambitious women, you’ll contribute to a stronger female presence in the business landscape.
More than 40 speakers will take the stage to showcase how far perseverance and vision can take you. By the end of the day, you’ll know exactly what steps to take to turn your ambitions into reality.
Expect many extraordinary, unexpected, and inspiring speakers and attendees. The key to success is not only what you know but also who you know. That’s why you’ll have the opportunity to connect with hundreds of like-minded attendees who, just like you, are eager to expand their network with valuable contacts.
Bring your ideas to life at The Self-Made Summit through various creative workshops, get inspired by top business leaders in power-up panels, and learn from the very best entrepreneurs across different industries.
KEY FACTS
🔹 40+ speakers: Inspiring keynotes, workshops, interviews, and panel discussions led by top female executives and successful entrepreneurs.
🔹 750+ attendees: A powerful network of professionals, industry leaders, and rising talents, specializing in media, online marketing, finance, branding, PR, and leadership. From corporate executives to startup founders, scale-up entrepreneurs, freelancers, and future industry leaders—this is where ambitious women come to grow.
THE LINE-UP
The 2025 programme of The Self-Made Summit features a dynamic lineup of keynotes, masterclasses, power-up panels, and workshops led by top-tier speakers from both the Netherlands and abroad. These experts bring valuable insights from diverse industries, ensuring an inspiring and educational experience. The confirmed speakers for The Self-Made Summit 2025 include Sakina Badho, an applied psychologist and coach; Bianca Zwart, Chief Strategy Officer; Leonie Boekel, a multipreneur, event host, career coach, and wedding officiant; Sanne Cornelissen, an efficiency expert, AI specialist, and behavioural psychologist; and Marga de Jager, CEO of ANWB. More speakers will be announced soon, making this an unmissable event for ambitious professionals.
The event will include multiple stages covering following topics:
- 🫧 Entrepreneurship and leadership
- 🫧 Social and content marketing
- 🫧 Career growth and presentation techniques
- 🫧 Customer care, branding and PR
- 🫧 Digital strategies and media
- 🫧 Manifestation, funding and investments
- 🫧 Personal development and work-life balance
NEW LOCATION: VENUE COLLECTIVE
Located close to the southern edge of Vondelpark and near business hubs like Zuidas, it’s right at the transition zone between Amsterdam Zuid and Nieuw-West, Venue Collective is a dynamic and inspiring venue that fosters creativity, connection, and innovation.
Situated in Amsterdam Nieuw-West, near the vibrant business district of Zuidas, Venue Collective offers an ideal setting for events aiming to make a lasting impact. Chosen as the official location for The Self-Made Summit 2025 on 23 May 2025, this venue provides the perfect environment for professionals, entrepreneurs, and changemakers looking to grow, connect, and be inspired in Amsterdam.
Venue Collective features a versatile space designed to host a wide range of events — from conferences and seminars to workshops and networking sessions. With its modern architecture, state-of-the-art facilities, and flexible layout, it stands out as a top choice for high-impact gatherings in Amsterdam.
Its central location ensures excellent accessibility by public transport, car, or bicycle, making it convenient for both local and international visitors.
Address:
Venue Collective
Generaal Vetterstraat 55
1059 BT Amsterdam
The Netherlands
LANGUAGE
This workshop will be conducted in Dutch. Professional working proficiency of the Dutch language is required for participation.
REGISTRATION
Be quick and secure your spot! A ticket costs €495.
PRIVACY AND IMAGE RIGHTS
We’d like to inform you that during our physical events some photography and recordings may be taken and therefore may contain your image. Please notify us at the start of an event if you prefer not to be featured and we will seat you accordingly.
ABOUT SELF-MADE SUMMIT
The Self-Made Summit is the premier business event for female professionals, bringing together hundreds of ambitious women in each edition who are eager to develop their careers, expand their networks, or grow their businesses. With inspiring keynotes, workshops, and power-up panels, The Self-Made Summit brings together hundreds of entrepreneurs, CEOs, and top female leaders from various industries each year. The Self-Made Summit is driven by a mission to empower ambitious women in their growth and development so they can stand fully in their power.
DISCLAIMER
The information provided on this website is for inspiration and general reference only. While we aim to keep details accurate and up to date, we cannot guarantee their completeness or correctness. LaMatu is not responsible for any changes, updates, or cancellations related to this event. LaMatu disclaims any liability for errors, omissions, or decisions made based on this information. For the most current details, please refer to the official event organisers.
