The Science of Personality:
Validated Insights for High-Performance Organisations

May 8, 2025 – Amsterdam

Summit’s Annual Event is our yearly highlight where we bring together our clients, key contacts and partners to inspire new thinking, share knowledge and best practices, debate key trends, and network with peers and experts. This year we will focus on using scientifically and validated personality insights to build high-performance leaders, teams and organisations.

Discover how scientifically validated personality assessments can drive talent strategies, enhance leadership development, and foster a culture of high performance. Through expert-led sessions and real-world examples, you’ll gain deeper insights on how to leverage the power of personality data to unlock potential and boost effectiveness, productivity, innovation, and collaboration. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your approach and build a truly high-performing organisation!

The Annual Event is also hosted in Copenhagen on May 6 and Stockholm on May 13.

Preliminary Agenda:

8:30 – 9:00Registration and Breakfast
9:00 – 9:10

Welcome & Introduction

Karsten Søderberg, CEO, Summit & Dr. Katja Friederichs, Senior Consultant, Summit

9:10 – 9:40

Regional Leadership

Dr. Katja M. Friederichs, Senior Consultant, Summit

9:40 – 10:10

High Potentials, Hidden Gems: Uncovering Tomorrow’s Leaders

Vera Stephan, Global Talent Director Program Management, PVH

10:10 – 10:40

Science-backed Insights to Build High-Performance Leaders, Cultures, Teams and Organisations

Dr. Greg Haudek, Director of Talent Analytics, Hogan Assessments

10:40 – 11:10Coffee Break & Networking
11:10 – 12:00

Interactive Facilitated Group Discussions

  • What is good leadership?
  • Next generation of leaders
  • Leadership Diversity 
12:00 – 12:20Key Take-aways from Group Themes
12:20 – 12:40Hogan Leadership Experience: Hogan’s Newest Development Product
Garrett Shaffer, Regional Director EU, Hogan Assessments
12:40 – 12:45Closing Remarks
12:45 – 13:30Lunch

Elevate your expertise and gain actionable insights with our new event Masterclasses designed for professionals who want to stay ahead, sharpen your skills and gain insights that drive real impact.

14:00 – 16:30

Masterclass – Please note: the masterclass is FULLY BOOKED (but you can sign up for the waitlist) 

After the main event we are offering a fee-based Masterclass on a first-come, first-served bases with a max of 12 participants. Description of the Masterclass can be found when you click on the title below. If you are interested in attending, please fill in the separate sign-up form after you have filled in the event registration form below. The separate Masterclass sign-up form will show up after your registration to the event. Price: €260.

Speakers

DR. Greg Haudek

Director of Talent Analytics, Hogan Assessments

Vera Stephan

Global Talent Director Program Management, PVH

Garrett Shaffer

Regional Director EU, Hogan Assessments

DR. KATJA M FRIEDERICHS

Senior Consultant, Summit

karsten søderberg

CEO, Summit

Registration

Note: If you do not see a confirmation email in your inbox after your registration, please check your junk mail folder.

Venue

Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam

Javakade 766 1019 SH Amsterdam
The Netherlands 
www.hoteljakarta.com 
+31(0)20 2360000
Getting there

Contact
If you have any questions regarding the event or need further information, please contact us at info@summitlead.com or +45 45 85 15 15.