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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Nedap – 75 Listing anniversary
22/09/2022 - 11:09AM CEST | Amsterdam
1749717f1c2a198-e728-4490-99f4-c0d0d3d00913Nedap – 75 Listing anniversary
Today Daniëlle van der Sluijs, CFO of Nedap, sounded the gong to celebrate Nedap’s 75th listing anniversary.
Nedap creates hardware and software solutions to make people happier and more successful in their professional lives: Technology for Life. These technologies make situations simpler, even when they are complex. In order to add real value, Nedap is organised into seven market groups: Healthcare, Identification Systems, Light Controls, Livestock Management, Retail, Security Management and Staffing Solutions.
The group was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.
Nedap – 75 Listing anniversary 22/09/2022 - 11:09AM CESTAmsterdam -
Amsterdam Investor Forum
20/09/2022 - 14:33PM CEST | Amsterdam
1749360e24a3ff4-93a7-4392-8e9a-485eca41880fABN AMRO – Amsterdam Investor Forum
On 21 September, ABN AMRO is organising the 10th Amsterdam Investor Forum. This forum brings together leading economists, senior hedge fund managers and financial services firms to discuss the current opportunity set, evolving market backdrop and challenges facing the industry.
Samir Zamarialai, Developer at Savin Investment Partners, sounded the gong in the presence of a number of guests of the Forum, including representatives from Savin.
The group was welcomed by Marianne Brackel, Senior Liquidity Provider Manager at Euronext Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Investor Forum 20/09/2022 - 14:33PM CESTAmsterdam -
Financieele Dagblad
15/09/2022 - 11:13AM CEST | Amsterdam
17476997f62a2b3-a8de-4d84-a5ec-f763aaf98d61Amsterdam Stock Exchange newspaper archive donated to Financieele Dagblad
Exactly 79 years ago, Het Financieele Dagblad was first published in its current form, as a continuation of various financial dailies. In celebration, the current FD editors received a special set of newspapers today, namely the archived paper editions from the Amsterdam stock exchange from 3 January 1944 until the present day. For decades, these newspapers formed a daily treasure of information for stock traders in the reading room of Beursplein 5.
The paper newspaper editions were donated by Stichting Capital Amsterdam, which manages Amsterdam’s stock exchange heritage.
To mark the occasion, Perry Feenstra, editor-in-chief of the Financieele Dagblad, sounded the gong today. The group was welcomed by Marianne Aalders, Communication Manager at Euronext Amsterdam.
Financieele Dagblad 15/09/2022 - 11:13AM CESTAmsterdam -
Kick-off Coastal Clean-up Days
14/09/2022 - 9:47AM CEST | Amsterdam
174678551cdcd99-6a93-4549-b711-cbae73312440Euronext Amsterdam – Kick-off Coastal Clean-up Days
The kick-off of the Euronext Amsterdam Coastal Clean-up was celebrated this morning with a traditional gong ceremony.
Euronext teams from across 12 different locations in Europe are rolling up their sleeves and filling dozens of bags with rubbish, preventing it from ending in the ocean.
Each year, from North to South, Euronext volunteers engage in a week of waterfront clean-up initiatives, in celebration of International Coastal Clean-Up Day and European Sustainable Development Week.
As the first exchange signatory of the UNGC Sustainable Ocean Principles, Euronext embraces the sustainable goal of the conservation of the oceans, seas and marine resources, as consecrated in the United Nations’ SDG 14. It is a cause that is dear to our community.
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AFS Group
09/09/2022 - 9:42AM CEST | Amsterdam
17441631c6256e4-f3f0-4b84-9140-7f5c1aaf3349AFS Group – Celebration of merger
AFS Group has been on the exchange floor of Beursplein 5 for many years.
As co-shareholder of Geldvoorelkaar.nl & AndersFinancieren, AFS Group invited their teams to a traditional gong ceremony to celebrate the merger.
The group was welcomed by Lennart Visser, Junior Product Manager of Euronext Amsterdam.
AFS Group 09/09/2022 - 9:42AM CESTAmsterdam -
UBS Europe SE Netherlands Branch
08/09/2022 - 11:29AM CEST | Amsterdam
17440952e70f642-ec93-4635-a734-bed8215fd351UBS Europe SE Netherlands Branch – 30-year anniversary in the Netherlands
This morning, the gong was sounded by Diana Brandsma, UBS Country Head for the Netherlands.
The UBS team celebrated the 30th anniversary of UBS in the Netherlands this morning.
The group was welcomed by Marianne Brackel, Senior Liquidity Provider Manager at Euronext Amsterdam.
UBS Europe SE Netherlands Branch 08/09/2022 - 11:29AM CESTAmsterdam -
STEPtember
01/09/2022 - 10:39AM CEST | Amsterdam
1741488d4c1aed8-4e89-434a-8412-3bcfdfddbb16Celebration of the new edition of STEPtember
Today is the start of a new edition of STEPtember. STEPtember is a sponsored sporting event in which thousands of participants worldwide get moving throughout the month of September. Euronext Amsterdam is also inspiring its employees to participate in this initiative, with this year marking the third time in a row, for themselves, and for people with cerebral palsy.
Job (4 years old) has cerebral palsy and is one of the enthusiastic trainers supporting this event. He was allowed to open the trading day today by sounding the gong to give the starting signal for this special event. Job was welcomed by Marianne Brackel, Senior Liquidity Provider Manager at Euronext Amsterdam.
STEPtember 01/09/2022 - 10:39AM CESTAmsterdam -
WEBB Traders – 12½-year anniversary
30/08/2022 - 11:18AM CEST | Amsterdam
1740958d986e1e1-1198-438b-b213-ed259a7ab955WEBB Traders – 12½-year anniversary
Jacco Verbruggen, Senior Trader at WEBB Traders, sounded the gong this morning in celebration of the company’s 12½ -year anniversary.
WEBB Traders is a global proprietary trading company and market maker active in electronic trading on international financial markets.
The group was welcomed by Marianne Brackel, Senior Liquidity Provider Manager and Han Zwakenberg, Compliance Officer at Euronext Amsterdam.
WEBB Traders – 12½-year anniversary 30/08/2022 - 11:18AM CESTAmsterdam -
KvK Innovation Top 100
22/07/2022 - 10:21AM CEST | Amsterdam
1735848fc24ae1e-a495-4f5a-ac6c-0795220e1accGong ceremony – 2022 KvK Innovation Top 100
Grown.bio is the winner of the 16th edition of the Innovation Top 100 of the Chamber of Commerce.
The Gelderland company offers a sustainable alternative to styrofoam.
Arthur Moree, COO of Grown.bio, sounded the gong together with Jan Berbee (CEO of Grown.bio), Greet Prins (Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce), Claar van Ittersum, Yasmine Feriani and René Zijtregtop, also of the Chamber of Commerce.
They were welcomed by Alexander Voorham, Listing Account Manager at Euronext Amsterdam.
KvK Innovation Top 100 22/07/2022 - 10:21AM CESTAmsterdam -
Nyenrode Business University
15/07/2022 - 11:00AM CEST | Amsterdam
1733458979c7b9b-62b5-40b1-8323-5df0ae17abc4Gong ceremony – Nyenrode Business University
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Nyenrode Business University and the 25th anniversary of Nyenrodiaanse Handelsvereniging De Zilveren Rijder. Ramon van Dooijeweerd, Board of Nyenrodiaanse Handelsvereniging De Zilveren Rijder sounded the gong together with his members.
The group was welcomed by Robin van Rijn, Client Relationship Manager Sales Buy-Side & Liquidity Providers at Euronext Amsterdam
Nyenrode Business University 15/07/2022 - 11:00AM CESTAmsterdam -
Book launch: Goals Based Investing
12/07/2022 - 9:17AM CEST | Amsterdam
173344931a7e385-955b-487a-8f4d-02446258d1f0Gongceremony – Book launch: Goals Based Investing
On 12 July, the official book launch of Goals Based Investing took place.
The authors Robert van Beek, Ronald Janssen & Ramón Wernsen had the honour of opening the trading day at Euronext Amsterdam during a Gong ceremony. They were supported by a group of advisors and financial planners who also believe that every investor has goals.
The group was welcomed by Lennart Visser, Product Manager Cash Equities & Derivatives at Euronext Amsterdam.
Book launch: Goals Based Investing 12/07/2022 - 9:17AM CESTAmsterdam -
Finance Run 2022
07/07/2022 - 9:45AM CEST | Amsterdam
1733333ea17ff9b-c9cc-42d0-a366-3c3eeff40b5fFinance Run 2022
The Finance Run is an annual sporting event within the financial services sector, from which the proceeds this year will benefit Kikid and Emma at Work.
To kick off this sporting event, Ingrid Oudhuis van Scildon, Director of Private Businessline, sounded the gong this morning. The group was welcomed by Pepijn Paanen, Head of Legal and Regulatory Affairs, and Kelly Goslinga, Corporate Actions Analyst at Euronext Amsterdam.
Finance Run 2022 07/07/2022 - 9:45AM CESTAmsterdam -
DSI
05/07/2022 - 12:41PM CEST | Amsterdam
173310099ea505a-6b1a-4c67-8fff-da67a6bb63bdGong ceremony – DSI
The DSI Foundation and Validata stand together for honest and reliable professionals in the investment sector.
This morning, in support of collaboration in the field of screening DSI certified persons, Floris Mreijen, General Manager of DSI since 1 April, sounded the gong together with Validata.
DSI 05/07/2022 - 12:41PM CESTAmsterdam -
Dutch IR Awards 2022
04/07/2022 - 11:05AM CEST | Amsterdam
1733086382b4934-b0f4-4108-8404-3a93e6444d60Dutch IR Awards 2022
The Netherlands Association for Investor Relations (NEVIR) awarded the 2022 Dutch IR Awards last Thursday, 30 June.
For the fifteenth consecutive year, prizes were awarded to Dutch listed companies and IR professionals who excel in Investor Relations. NEVIR is the professional representative body and advocacy organization for investor relations officers at Dutch listed companies.
The group was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listing at Euronext Amsterdam.
Dutch IR Awards 2022 04/07/2022 - 11:05AM CESTAmsterdam -
25th listing anniversary Brunel
24/06/2022 - 9:15AM CEST | Amsterdam
173231410f9e51e-29d7-49d6-9d04-8615b38432c625th listing anniversary Brunel
Brunel, founded by Jan Brand in 1975, celebrated its 25th listing anniversary today on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange. Gita Naigi,
Brunel’s Senior Invoicing Officer, sounded the gong with her team in celebration of this anniversary.
The group was welcomed by Dirk Donker, Head of Financial Derivatives at Euronext Amsterdam.
25th listing anniversary Brunel 24/06/2022 - 9:15AM CESTAmsterdam -
The Next Web Conference
17/06/2022 - 9:49AM CEST | Amsterdam
173230794612613-105a-4de0-966b-004740bf169aGong ceremony – The Next Web Conference
On 16 and 17 June, the TNW Conference will take place in Amsterdam. TNW is seen as the two-day technology event where (future) leaders from the Dutch FinTech ecosystem come together to share insights and experiences.
On the occasion of this special FinTech event, Myrthe van Erve, CEO of TNW, opened another trading day at Euronext Amsterdam today during a gong ceremony.
The group was welcomed by Alexander Voorham, Listing Account Manager and Pepijn Paanen, Head of Legal and Regulatory Affairs at Euronext Amsterdam.
The Next Web Conference 17/06/2022 - 9:49AM CESTAmsterdam -
Basic Course in Financial Journalism
14/06/2022 - 10:56AM CEST | Amsterdam
17322932b625c53-72a3-411c-9146-b8b1f32bfd28Gong ceremony – Basic Course in Financial Journalism
Every year the four-day Basic Course in Financial Journalism is organised, in which experts from the financial and academic world update journalists on a large number of current financial topics. As in previous years, one of these course days will take place at Beursplein 5, at the invitation of Euronext Amsterdam. This day will discuss, among other things, the organization and impact of financial markets and underlying products. To mark the occasion, a delegation of participants opened the trading day this morning during a traditional gong ceremony. The group was welcomed by Marianne Aalders, Communication Manager at Euronext Amsterdam.
Basic Course in Financial Journalism 14/06/2022 - 10:56AM CESTAmsterdam -
Unibail Rodamco Westfield
07/06/2022 - 9:44AM CEST | Amsterdam
173181262f2be65-0240-489d-aa32-956425da3349Gong ceremony – Unibail Rodamco Westfield’s Fourth Listing Anniversary
In honor of the 4th anniversary of the listing of Unibail- Rodamco- Westfield on Euronext Amsterdam and Paris, Gerard Sieben, CFO of Unibail Rodamco Westfield opened the trading day by sounding the gong. Gerard celebrated this moment with his team and was welcomed by René van Vlerken, Head of Listings at Euronext Amsterdam and Alexander Voorham, Listing Account Manager at Euronext Amsterdam.
Unibail Rodamco Westfield 07/06/2022 - 9:44AM 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.