Programme

The JDR Festival offers a program full of inspiration, knowledge, and practical tools. Whether you choose to attend for one day or both days, each option offers you a unique and valuable experience.

Day 1: Inspiration and Experience – 09:30 AM – 11:00 PM
The first day is all about discovering, experiencing, and connecting.
Morning

• Plenary Opening:A dynamic start to the festival.
• Keynote by Arnold Bakker, the founder of the JDR model.

Afternoon

• Festival-style Lunch: Sample a variety of street food stalls while networking and exchanging ideas.
• Workshops and interactive sessions (choose from topics) on themes such as work happiness, proactive work behavior, and sustainable employability.

Evening

• Plenary closing of the content program with an inspiring recap.
• Festival-style Party:Enjoy a delicious dinner and dance the night away during an evening full of music and fun. Show that you can not only talk about work happiness but also truly experience it!

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Day 2: Science and Deepening – 09:00 AM – 02:00 PM
The second day brings the science behind work happiness to life and shows you the tools to implement it right away.

Morning

• Recap of the insights from day one.
• Keynotes/workshops by international experts such as Eva Demerouti and Wilmar Schaufeli. Dive deeper into topics like work pressure, motivation, and sustainable employability, and discover practical strategies and tools you can immediately apply in your organization.

Afternoon
Lunch and plenary closing with a unique interactive session to bring together everything you’ve learned.