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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Opening of the PostTrade 360° at Beursplein 5
30/11/2023 - 10:28AM CET | Amsterdam
201500491c1a45c-148f-4cea-a3fc-ebc618b6c45aOpening of the PostTrade 360° at Beursplein 5
For the second time, PostTrade 360°, the conference on investment activities in Scandinavia and the Netherlands, will take place at Beursplein 5.
To open a new trading day as well as to kick off the event itself, Kim Ersson, Co-Founder of Financial Media Group, sounded the Gong this morning.
For this he was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam and also opening speaker of the event.
Opening of the PostTrade 360° at Beursplein 5 30/11/2023 - 10:28AM CETAmsterdam -
Royal Vopak: Celebrating female leaders
29/11/2023 - 11:00AM CET | Amsterdam
2014760c191e984-948e-4269-9a89-f75219148d48Royal Vopak: Celebrating female leaders
Today's theme was 'Female Leadership' by Royal Vopak NV.
The world leader in tank storage has developed a diversity policy aimed at increasing diversity (both in terms of gender and origin) in its senior management. For this reason, a delegation of international 'female leaders' from Vopak opened a new trading day at a traditional Gong ceremony this morning.
René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam, and Leon Mensink, Listing Associate at Euronext Amsterdam, welcomed them.
Royal Vopak: Celebrating female leaders 29/11/2023 - 11:00AM CETAmsterdam -
CIO of the Year 2023
27/11/2023 - 9:47AM CET | Amsterdam
2014301d3c1f360-ba80-46dc-99c2-086aa82e769cDamen Shipyards - Celebrating CIO of the Year 2023
Aart Rupert, Chief Digital Officer of Dutch shipbuilder Damen, opened the trading day today.
Rupert was named CIO of the Year 2023 this week for his outstanding performance in the field and his strategic vision.
Albert Siepel, Head of Index Governance, Regulation and Innovation at Euronext Amsterdam, welcomed him to celebrate this joyous occasion at a Gong ceremony.
CIO of the Year 2023 27/11/2023 - 9:47AM CETAmsterdam -
Young Captain Award 2023
21/11/2023 - 10:28AM CET | Amsterdam
201298731dbb788-3f0f-4212-872f-f1429037a94cYoung Captain Award 2023
Sarike van Wette, Alliander's Director of Maintenance & Outages, has been voted Young Captain 2023.
The award was presented for the nineteenth time this year to the most talented young business leader within the top business community. Sarike van Wette celebrated winning the award by sounding the Gong in the presence of her team.
The group was welcomed by Han Zwakenberg, Compliance Officer of Euronext Amsterdam.
Young Captain Award 2023 21/11/2023 - 10:28AM CETAmsterdam -
Week of Economy education
20/11/2023 - 10:42AM CET | Amsterdam
2012692df219469-8ae0-4099-b502-a39a105f459fWeek of Economy education 2023
The second Week of Economics Education will take place from 20 to 24 November. Developed for and by education professionals, the substantive programme offers inspiration about the economics profession.
Govert Buijs, Professor of Social and Economic Renewal opened the trade day by sounding the Gong.
The group was welcomed by Marianne Aalders, Communication Manager at Euronext Amsterdam.
Week of Economy education 20/11/2023 - 10:42AM CETAmsterdam -
ClimateLaunchpad – Celebrating 10th edition
16/11/2023 - 11:11AM CET | Amsterdam
2011748f0b7ce95-fef2-4636-b793-0b10cc6d566eClimateLaunchpad – Celebrating 10th edition
ClimateLaunchpad is a competition for green companies where this year, more than 500 green companies from 50 countries will be guided and trained from idea to business plan.
Ederik Tiessen, Project Manager of ClimateLaunchpad, sounded the Gong in honour of their 10th edition of this competition.
The group was welcomed by Francesco Valdini , Product Manager at Euronext Amsterdam.
ClimateLaunchpad – Celebrating 10th edition 16/11/2023 - 11:11AM CETAmsterdam -
Exchange Drumming 2023
14/11/2023 - 9:31AM CET | Amsterdam
2011526838148bd-0f66-418f-97ad-80d4b04eb1a3Exchange Drumming 2023
This morning, a new trading day on Euronext Amsterdam opened with more noise than usual. More than 100 children drummed happily from the trading floor during the traditional ‘Exchange Drumming’.
Exchange Drumming is a tradition that was started around 400 years ago, after an orphan boy managed to prevent the Amsterdam Stock Exchange building from being blown up by Spaniards during the Eighty Years’ War. As a thank you, his wish was granted and, together with other orphans, he was allowed to drum in the Stock Exchange building.
Today, more than 100 schoolchildren continue this tradition, and they came – with their drums – to take a look behind the scenes at the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.
Exchange Drumming 2023 14/11/2023 - 9:31AM CETAmsterdam -
Greenlabel – Attention to CSRD reporting
13/11/2023 - 11:45AM CET | Amsterdam
20110381a216fae-d1d0-4e0a-96df-021ab6162abaGreenlabel – Attention to CSRD reporting
Today, Hans Scholten, co-shareholder of NL Greenlabel, and Lodewijk Hoekstra co-founder of NL Greenlabel, opened the trading day at a Gong ceremony.
NL Greenlabel was founded to draw attention to the importance of biodiversity and the new way of reporting (CSRD), in which sustainability is becoming the norm. A new directive that will become mandatory for many companies from 2024.
The NL Greenlabel team was welcomed by Paul Noordam, Senior Product & Sales Management at Euronext Amsterdam.
Greenlabel – Attention to CSRD reporting 13/11/2023 - 11:45AM CETAmsterdam -
40-year listing anniversary of Aegon
09/11/2023 - 11:22AM CET | Amsterdam
2010136d65c8985-882d-45bf-81ce-e2af3ada756140-year listing anniversary of Aegon
This year, Aegon is celebrating two anniversaries: In 1983, the company was founded through the merger of insurers Ago and Ennia. In the same year, Aegon listed on Euronext Amsterdam.
As an international financial services company, Aegon brings together a range of businesses that together help millions of people around the world with a wide range of investment, protection and retirement solutions.
To celebrate this 40th anniversary and listing, Aegon's CEO Lard Friese sounded the Gong. The Aegon team was welcomed by Simone Huis in 't Veld, CEO at Euronext Amsterdam, and René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.
40-year listing anniversary of Aegon 09/11/2023 - 11:22AM CETAmsterdam -
Opening Week of the Investor 2023
03/11/2023 - 15:09PM CET | Amsterdam
2008709cd8ed3dc-dbb2-4c3c-85a2-3200ae4a0278Opening Week of the Investor 2023
Investor Week has started again! A week-long event to draw attention to the importance of investing.
On Friday 10 November, this national week concludes at the Beleggersfair, the largest investor event in the Netherlands. Martijn Develing, Online Editor of TRIPLE i, kicked off Investor Week today by ringing the Gong.
The group was welcomed by Dirk Donker, Head of Retail Services at Euronext Amsterdam.
Opening Week of the Investor 2023 03/11/2023 - 15:09PM CETAmsterdam -
50-year listing anniversary of Wolters Kluwer
30/10/2023 - 11:04AM CET | Amsterdam
1984253405d42bf-f4de-4e54-ba17-3f2a53677a5250-year listing anniversary of Wolters Kluwer
Today, Nancy McKinstry, CEO of Wolters Kluwer, opened the trading day during a traditional Gong ceremony.
In McKinstry's 20 years as CEO, the company transformed from a Dutch player to a leading global technology and software company. Wolters Kluwer also celebrated 50 years of being listed on Euronext Amsterdam this year.
Nancy and her team were welcomed by Simone Huis in ‘t Veld, CEO at Euronext Amsterdam, and René van Vlerken, Head of Listings at Euronext Amsterdam.
50-year listing anniversary of Wolters Kluwer 30/10/2023 - 11:04AM CETAmsterdam -
10-year anniversary of DEGIRO
24/10/2023 - 9:44AM CEST | Amsterdam
1981314de81b4c6-7385-4726-ab3a-3b65d104d3f710-year anniversary of DEGIRO
DEGIRO is an online broker that offers an online investment platform. Through this platform, clients can trade globally. DEGIRO begin in 2008 as an institutional broker for professional investors. In September 2013, DEGIRO launched its online brokerage services for retail clients in the Netherlands. As a result, DEGIRO has become one of the largest brokers in Europe.
Today Frank Niehage, CEO of flatex DEGIRO AG, sounded the Gong to mark the 10th anniversary of the online brokerage launch.
He and his team were welcomed by Simone Huis in ‘t Veld, CEO at Euronext Amsterdam, and Dirk Donker, Head of Financial Derivatives at Euronext Amsterdam.
10-year anniversary of DEGIRO 24/10/2023 - 9:44AM CESTAmsterdam -
Dufas enters partnership with BeleggerUitlegger
18/10/2023 - 11:07AM CEST | Amsterdam
1979963607e9b9c-7a1c-462e-96cc-8321eef3d150Dufas enters partnership with BeleggerUitlegger
Dufas is a Dutch industry association for asset managers aiming to raise awareness of the social relevance of investing. As young people are an important target group for the association,
Dufas entered into a partnership with BeleggerUitlegger and Scholenstrijd.
To celebrate this collaboration, the Dufas team was welcomed with a number of young people from their target group.
Dufas enters partnership with BeleggerUitlegger 18/10/2023 - 11:07AM CESTAmsterdam
The group was welcomed by Dirk Donker, Head of Financial Derivatives at Euronext Amsterdam. -
CSR Manager of the Year 2023
16/10/2023 - 10:25AM CEST | Amsterdam
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Andy van den Dobbelsteen, Sustainability Coordinator at the TU delft, has been named as 2023 CSR Manager of the Year and sounded the gong for this occasion.
The CSR Manager of the Year election has been organised since 2012. The purpose of the election is to provide additional recognition of the efforts and results of enthusiastic CSR managers.
The group was welcomed by Albert Siepel, Head of Index Governance, Regulation and Innovation at Euronext Amsterdam.
CSR Manager of the Year 2023 16/10/2023 - 10:25AM CESTAmsterdam -
Morningstar Sustainable Investing Summit 2023
10/10/2023 - 10:56AM CEST | Amsterdam
197808043642f58-1985-4483-96d7-4f8e1f9fc584Morningstar Sustainable Investing Summit 2023
Starting tomorrow, the annual Morningstar Sustainable Investing Summit will take place in Amsterdam.
During this conference, professionals from the financial sector will gather to learn about strategies, methods and tools that they need to build a long-term sustainable financial success.
A representation from Morningstar gathered at Beursplein 5 to celebrate the kick-off of this event. Ron Bundy, President of Morningstar Sustainalytics & Morningstar Indexes sounded the Gong.
The group was welcomed by Paul Noordam, Senior Manager Sales and Product Management at Euronext Amsterdam.
Morningstar Sustainable Investing Summit 2023 10/10/2023 - 10:56AM CESTAmsterdam -
ABN AMRO Clearing Global Graduate Programme
06/10/2023 - 12:58PM CEST | Amsterdam
1977217c120dcab-983b-4096-aa59-ac66732bd071ABN AMRO Clearing Global Graduate Programme
Every year, ABN AMRO Clearing organises a Global Graduate Programme. During this 1-year programme, young employees get the chance to work at different international locations of ABN AMRO Clearing. This enables them to get to know the company better and start a position within Clearing after this year. The graduates came together and sounded the Gong.
The group was welcomed by Paul Noordam, Senior Manager Sales and Product Management at Euronext Amsterdam.
ABN AMRO Clearing Global Graduate Programme 06/10/2023 - 12:58PM CESTAmsterdam -
Listing of QEV Technologies
03/10/2023 - 11:21AM CEST | Amsterdam
1976543c179d781-462c-4efc-8f2f-4199df701411Listing of QEV Technologies
Joan Orús, CEO of QEV Technologies, sounded the Gong this morning on the occasion of the listing of the company. QEV Technologies, the European manufacturer of electric vehicles for corporate fleet and public transport clients, listed through the legal merger with the Special Purpose Acquisition Company SPEAR Investments I.
They were welcomed by René van Vlerken (Head of Listing Euronext Amsterdam) and Susana de Antonio (Head of Listing Euronext Spain).
Listing of QEV Technologies 03/10/2023 - 11:21AM CESTAmsterdam -
Winner of the School Competition 2023
02/10/2023 - 10:19AM CEST | Amsterdam
1976124aaf60bb4-336e-4821-9d72-8a877fc33ce9Winner of the School Competition 2023
Today, Rijnlands Lyceum from Sassenheim was welcomed for the second time for being the winner of the School Competition. During this competition, thousands of secondary school students take part in a digital investment competition. This competition is an initiative of Stichting Capital Amsterdam and is a biannual event that is part of the broader education platform BeleggerUitlegger.
One of the winning students was therefore given the honour of ringing the Gong today.The class was welcomed by Henry van Glabbeek, board secretary of Euronext Amsterdam
Winner of the School Competition 2023 02/10/2023 - 10:19AM CESTAmsterdam
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.