The gong: an age-old tradition
The Amsterdam Stock Exchange is the oldest stock exchange in the world and a household name in the Netherlands and abroad. As early as the 17th century, trading was opened and closed by sounding a gong. Today, all securities trading is automated and the opening is a ceremonial act. Directors of listed companies, business people, politicians and charity ambassadors have helped keep this tradition alive in recent years.
Amsterdam Gong Ceremonies
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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024
08/03/2024 - 17:58PM CET | Amsterdam
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For the 10th time in a row, Euronext Amsterdam is giving extensive consideration to the celebration of International Women's Day. By organizing a series of events in all European locations, Euronext aims to stimulate the necessary discussion on promoting gender equality in the financial sector. The celebration of International Women's Day is a collaboration with UN Women Netherlands, UN Global Compact Netherlands, Women in ETFs, Optiver, Flow Traders and Dutchess Capital. The day will be festively kicked off with a traditional Gong ceremony, followed by an extensive morning and afternoon program with numerous inspiring speakers and representatives of the Dutch capital market and AEX companies. The celebration of this international day will conclude with a closing Gong Ceremony.
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024 08/03/2024 - 17:58PM CETAmsterdam -
VEB celebrates 100th year anniversary
08/03/2024 - 9:47AM CET | Amsterdam
204014131cdbb58-ece8-4385-8109-b3cfb62e75acDutch investor association VEB celebrates 100th year anniversary
Since 1924, investor association VEB has represented the interests of investors. Every reason to celebrate its 100th anniversary this morning with a loud Gong beat in Rotterdam, opening the trading day on Euronext Amsterdam.
The VEB is not only the oldest, but also the largest representative of investors in Europe. The anniversary year is kicked off today with an anniversary conference at the Rotterdam Doelen.
In a sold-out hall, filled with VEB members and prominent figures from the Dutch and European listed world, including Euronext CEO Stéphane Boujnah, many facets of the capital market will be the subject of discussion.
VEB celebrates 100th year anniversary 08/03/2024 - 9:47AM CETAmsterdam -
Completion of €30 mln Series C funding by Onera Health
20/02/2024 - 11:30AM CET | Amsterdam
2036401950c95e2-505d-41cd-a3c3-464668a61279Completion of €30 mln Series C funding by Onera Health
Today Onera Health celebrated the closing of a €30M ($32M) Series C financing round with a Gong ceremony at Euronext Amsterdam.
The capital round, led by EQT Life Sciences and co-led by Gimv, solidifies Onera Health's leadership in sleep diagnostic solutions. Existing investors, including Innovation Industries, Invest-NL, imec.xpand, BOM and 15th Rock, also contributed to the successful financing.
René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam welcomed the group.
Completion of €30 mln Series C funding by Onera Health 20/02/2024 - 11:30AM CETAmsterdam -
Envipco – 25 years listing anniversary
19/02/2024 - 11:59AM CET | Amsterdam
20361726bbe01e6-374c-4a36-96a9-e87d48241304Envipco – 25 years listing anniversary
Today marked Envipco's 25-year listing on Beursplein 5.
Founded in 1982, the company is a global leader in reverse vending solutions. With this, it has extensive experience in setting up Deposit Return Systems (DRS).
To celebrate this historic milestone, Tina Bergers, President, Container Collection Services at Envipco sounded the Gong this morning. She did so in the presence of René van Vlerken (Head of Listings at Euronext Amsterdam).
Envipco – 25 years listing anniversary 19/02/2024 - 11:59AM CETAmsterdam -
Knab launches Pension Investing
13/02/2024 - 10:50AM CET | Amsterdam
2032479c1f7153f-2756-4091-ac68-82101978cde0Knab launches Pension Investing
Knab is celebrating the launch of their new retirement investment offering. With Knab Pension Investing, experts are investing for the retirement of others.
Andrew Trythall, Domain Lead Savings and Investment at Knab, sounded the Gong today to celebrate the launch.
The group was hosted by Paul Noordam, Senior Product & Sales Manager at Euronext Amsterdam.
Knab launches Pension Investing 13/02/2024 - 10:50AM CETAmsterdam -
31st edition Best stock market expert
12/02/2024 - 10:12AM CET | Amsterdam
2032253f034a8f2-319c-47aa-90fa-79f053f297c6Cardano 31st edition best stock market expert
Every year, asset management firm Cardano interviews over a hundred stock market experts about their expectations for the AEX Index. They also predict what the best and worst stocks will be in the coming year. The best expert wins the prize for best stock market expert.
Winner of 2023 is Nico Inberg, Founder of Deaandeelhouder.nl, sounded the Gong today.
The group was welcomed today by Han Zwakenberg, Compliance Officer at Euronext Amsterdam.
31st edition Best stock market expert 12/02/2024 - 10:12AM CETAmsterdam -
Listing Theon International PLC
07/02/2024 - 11:59AM CET | Amsterdam
20386125f3db243-0c20-4a53-851b-562b8cc89694Listing Theon International PLC on Euronext Amsterdam
Christian Hadjiminas, CEO of THEON, sounds the gong to mark the listing of THEON INTERNATIONAL PLC on Euronext Amsterdam.
THEON designs and manufactures cutting-edge night vision and thermal imaging devices across both man-portable and platform-based systems. Its solutions allow the visualisation of images in low light or obscure conditions for defence and security applications. The company, founded in 1997, has its headquarters and main production facilities in Greece and has become one of the most relevant players in the industry, with a global footprint.
The listing on the Euronext Amsterdam market allows THEON to further accelerate growth and its future business development. THEON INTERNATIONAL PLC shares are traded under ticker code: THEON.
Listing Theon International PLC 07/02/2024 - 11:59AM CETAmsterdam -
Kick-Off IPOready in the Netherlands
30/01/2024 - 12:40PM CET | Amsterdam
202940490a18582-f91b-45b7-a68d-95ca90388885Kick-Off IPOready in the Netherlands
This year marks the 9th edition of IPOready, Euronext's educational program for high-growth and ambitious European companies considering a stock market listing.
With over 160 companies from 15 European countries participating, this is the largest and most diverse edition to date. In the Netherlands, 24 companies are participating this year.
Willem Kroner, Head of ECM at Rabobank, sounded the Gong on behalf of the group in the presence of René van Vlerken (Head of Listings Euronext Amsterdam).
Kick-Off IPOready in the Netherlands 30/01/2024 - 12:40PM CETAmsterdam -
Ferr-Tech wins KVK Innovation Top 100
23/01/2024 - 9:36AM CET | Amsterdam
2028125224e6f60-8475-4c34-8d12-96581b17d4a4Ferr-Tech wins 18th edition of the KVK Innovation Top 100
On behalf of the Ferr-Tech team, Richard Bruins, CEO of Ferr-Tech, sounded the Gong at Euronext Amsterdam today.
The occasion marked the company winning the 18th KVK Innovation Top 100. The company is the global market leader in Ferrate (VI) applications for industrial (waste) water treatment.
The group was welcomed by Rene van Vlerken, Head of Listings at Euronext Amsterdam.
Ferr-Tech wins KVK Innovation Top 100 23/01/2024 - 9:36AM CETAmsterdam -
5th anniversary Global Listed Infrastructure Fund
16/01/2024 - 10:52AM CET | Amsterdam
20260511014a0fa-32b1-40d6-8168-92328b55ae625th anniversary Van Lanschot Kempen Global Listed Infrastructure Fund
On behalf of the Van Lanschot Kempen team, Jags Walia, Head of Global Listed Infrastructure, rang the Gong today at Euronext Amsterdam.
The occasion is the 5th anniversary of the Global Listed Infrastructure Fund. Van Lanschot Kempen introduced the fund in January 2019, offering investors access to listed infrastructure companies worldwide.
The group was welcomed by Paul Noordam, Senior Manager Product & Sales, and Leon Mensink, Listing Associate at Euronext Amsterdam.
5th anniversary Global Listed Infrastructure Fund 16/01/2024 - 10:52AM CETAmsterdam -
105th year listing anniversary AkzoNobel
09/01/2024 - 11:11AM CET | Amsterdam
2024487b200ea86-c3dc-4e9e-bf3b-338b22912b1eAkzoNobel celebrates 105th year listing anniversary
AkzoNobel today celebrated the 105th anniversary since its listing on Euronext Amsterdam in 1918.
The Dutch multinational, specializes in the production and supply of paints and coatings, was also one of the thirteen founding fathers of the AEX Index at the time of its inception in 1983.
To celebrate this historic milestone, Maarten de Vries, CFO of AkzoNobel, sounded the Gong this morning. He did so in the presence of Simone Huis in 't Veld (CEO Euronext Amsterdam) and René van Vlerken (Head of Listings Euronext Amsterdam).
105th year listing anniversary AkzoNobel 09/01/2024 - 11:11AM CETAmsterdam -
First Airbus A321Neo for Transavia
05/01/2024 - 11:12AM CET | Amsterdam
2023622e8e53380-9cf3-4e2b-bfad-92368a36dcd3First Airbus A321Neo for Transavia
This morning, the gong was sounded by Marcel de Nooijer, CEO of Transavia, a subsidiary of KLM, the airline listed on Euronext Amsterdam. The reason for the gong was the arrival of the Airbus A321neo earlier this morning. With the arrival of the Airbus, Transavia is embarking on a new, sustainable chapter: among other things, the CO2 emissions of the fleet will be reduced by up to 15 percent.
The Transavia crew was welcomed this morning for a traditional Gong ceremony by René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.
First Airbus A321Neo for Transavia 05/01/2024 - 11:12AM CETAmsterdam -
1-year anniversary of Gini Capital
04/01/2024 - 10:03AM CET | Amsterdam
20233920113903f-3d71-4f68-b791-442b74716d971-year anniversary of Gini Capital
Today, Gini Capital celebrated their 1-year anniversary by sounding the Gong.
In addition, Gini Capital launched their second fund called the Super Commodity Fund in August 2023.To celebrate these milestones, Sebastiaan van der Poel, Managing Director of Gini Capital, today sounded the Gong in the presence of his team. The group was welcomed by Paul Noordam, Senior Product & Sales Manager at Euronext Amsterdam.
1-year anniversary of Gini Capital 04/01/2024 - 10:03AM CETAmsterdam -
First trading day 2024
02/01/2024 - 9:53AM CET | Amsterdam
2022942bccebcac-17ea-4038-90cb-5c8cc9f13c0fFirst trading day 2024
This morning, for the first time in 2024, the sound of the gong echoed across the trading floor at Beursplein 5. A Gong that Euronext Amsterdam traditionally dedicates to all its members, issuers and business partners in the Netherlands.
On behalf of all colleagues at Euronext Amsterdam and in the rest of Europe: Happy New Year!
First trading day 2024 02/01/2024 - 9:53AM CETAmsterdam -
Renewi become part of AScX Index
18/12/2023 - 10:04AM CET | Amsterdam
2019365c2d4fff3-f6af-422c-9c58-266e0ae0de26Renewi become part of AScX Index
Renewi joins the AScX Index with effect from today.
Renewi is a waste management and recycling company, created in 2017 after the merger of Shanks Group plc with Van Gansewinkel Group BV.
To celebrate this milestone, the team of Renewi, sounded the Gong today.
The group was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listings at Euronext Amsterdam.
Renewi become part of AScX Index 18/12/2023 - 10:04AM CETAmsterdam -
Listing SPDR new Acc version of the S&P500
13/12/2023 - 11:52AM CET | Amsterdam
2018238e8f30d09-7ca9-4ee3-9afc-b449815d6728Listing SPDR new Acc version of the S&P500
Today marked the listing of SPYL SPDR new Acc version of the S&P500 ETF on Euronext Amsterdam.
Alexandre Jacob, Sales Manager of State Street Global Advisors, sounded the Gong in the presence of the team.
The group was welcomed by Francesco Valdini, Product Manager of Euronext Amsterdam.
Listing SPDR new Acc version of the S&P500 13/12/2023 - 11:52AM CETAmsterdam -
Flow Traders Investment Competition
12/12/2023 - 9:51AM CET | Amsterdam
20178822d9c565c-f20a-4129-a3cc-9b970126dbabFlow Traders Investment Competition
Today, Luc Boender, Chairman of B&R Beurs, sounded the Gong in aid of the Flow Traders Investment Competition.
During this competition, student investment groups at B&R Beurs invest with real money. The group with the highest risk-adjusted return at the end of the academic year wins the trophy.
The group was welcomed by Leon Mensink, Listing Associate at Euronext Amsterdam.
Flow Traders Investment Competition 12/12/2023 - 9:51AM CETAmsterdam -
10-year anniversary of Rutgers & Posch
04/12/2023 - 15:30PM CET | Amsterdam
20160728c38dad3-4404-4756-b5d8-acce5875adf910-year anniversary of Rutgers & Posch
Today marked the 10th anniversary of the Rutgers & Posch law firm. The firm is characterised for its combination of Big Law expertise and a boutique set-up.The Gong was struck today by Inge de Laat, partner Employment Law at Rutgers & Posch.
10-year anniversary of Rutgers & Posch 04/12/2023 - 15:30PM CETAmsterdam
The team was welcomed by Ibtissam Gzouny, HR Director at Euronext in the Netherlands, and René van Vlerken, Head of Listings at Euronext Amsterdam.
Would you like to sound the gong with your company at Beursplein 5?
Open the trading day at Euronext Amsterdam
Companies or institutions that have a natural connection to the Amsterdam capital market can be invited to take part in a gong ceremony. For example, this might be to mark a special milestone or to raise awareness of a charity.
The ceremony starts with a reception hosted by a senior Euronext Amsterdam representative in the former Board Room at Beursplein 5. Just before 9 am, the participants and their guests take their place on the gong stage to open the trading day, The gong is sounded at 9 am precisely. The group then returns to the Boardroom for a cup of coffee.
Media coverage
The gong strike is broadcast live every morning on RTL Z. A picture of the gong strike illustrates the daily stock market report on the Financiële Telegraaf's website. In addition, Euronext shares the images on its social media channels.
Photos and video footage taken of the gong ceremony are shared with guests, who are free to use them for their own communications and on social media.
Practical information
Programme
Timings for gong ceremonies at Beursplein 5 are as follows:
Reception: 8.30 am
Sounding of the gong: 9.00 am
End: 9.15 - 9.30 am
Group size: minimum 8 people, maximum 15 people.
There is no charge for the gong ceremony.
Additional options
You can combine your gong ceremony with the Amsterdam Exchange Experience: a special tour of the stock exchange building.
Or if you would like to use the gong ceremony to kick off a conference or event, consider organising your event at Beursplein 5. Euronext has several historic rooms where events for 10 to 150 people can be held.
The Euronext Events Team will be happy to give you all the information you need about the options available.