Highberg

EU Pay Transparency Directive: From Directive to Reality

Calendar

November 17 - November 11, 2025, 11:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location

Jaarbeurs Utrecht

Capability

Government and Public Sector

The time for non-commitment is over

The EU Pay Transparency Directive is coming – and organizations must take action now. Equal pay is no longer just an ideal, but a legal obligation in the making. This will have a major impact on pay structures, HR policies, and legal compliance.

On November 18, 2025, Highberg is organizing the event for everyone who wants to stay ahead of this change: from labor law attorneys.

Earn accreditation points via MR Opleidingen
Meet experts, experienced professionals, and policymakers
Get practical tools to prepare your organization or clients effectively

Why you should be there

Concrete insights into the impact of the EU Directive on practice
Legal and strategic perspectives combined in one event
Keynotes & discussions with top executives, academics, and experienced professionals
Practical insights for policy, organizational culture, and compliance
Accreditation points for legal professionals via MR Opleidingen

Keynote speakers & guests

Opening by: Lianne Hamstra & Rogier Kerkhof

We are proud to present an inspiring line-up of speakers:

  • Maarten Edixhoven – CEO Van Lanschot Kempen
    Advocate for transparency and fair pay in the corporate world.
  • Maria Verschoor – Olympic hockey champion
    Public voice in the debate on the gender pay gap in sports.
  • Speaker names to be announced – Erasmus University
    Academic perspective on the legal and societal impact, including a Crown-appointed member of the SER.
  • Amber Zwanenburg – Employment lawyer
    On the legal scope and obligations of the directive.
  • Emmy Kooloos – Consultant at Highberg
    On organizational change and sustainable implementation of pay policies.

Moderator: Corine Dieterman – NN Group

Program

Location: Jaarbeurs Utrecht
Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 18:00 (including lunch & networking drinks)

Program

Time                                                                        Session

12:00 – 12:45                                                   Arrival & lunch

12:45 – 13:00                                                   Opening by Lianne Hamstra

13:00 – 13:45                                                   Keynote: Maarten Edixhoven

13:45 – 14:30                                                   Panel: Equal pay in practice

14:30 – 15:15                                                    Keynote: Maria Verschoor

15:15 – 15:30                                                    Break

15:30 – 16:15                                                    Breakout sessions: legal & organizational perspective

17:00 – 17:30                                                    Wrap-up with Corine Dieterman

17:30 – 18:00                                                    Networking drinks


Registration & accreditation

Accreditation: Through MR Opleidingen, legal professionals can earn accreditation points
For whom: employment lawyers, HR directors, compliance officers, executives
Questions? Email [contact@highberg.com]

The EU Pay Transparency Directive is coming. Are you prepared?
Join us on November 18 at the event on fair pay in practice.