LNVH Affiliates' Meeting 2025

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Theme: Good governance, better science? From principles to practice

We are delighted to invite you to the 2025 LNVH Affiliates’ Meeting. This year’s gathering will bring together affiliates for an inspiring evening of keynote presentations, lively discussion, and a shared dinner in the beautiful setting of the Mauritshuis in The Hague. Our focus on good governance will provide valuable insights and perspectives on how governance principles can shape and strengthen scientific practice. 

Speakers and moderator:

Word of welcome
Martine Gosselink
General Director, Mauritshuis

Opening address
Prof. Yvonne Benschop
Chair LNVH, Professor of Organizational Behavior, Radboud University Nijmegen 

Keynote speaker
Prof. Amanda Goodall
Professor of Leadership, Bayes Business School (City, University of London)
Prof. Goodall’s research examines the impact of leaders on organizational performance, with a particular focus on expertise and evidence-based leadership in universities, hospitals, and beyond. She is a widely published scholar and a recognized voice on leadership in knowledge-intensive organizations, and author of the book The Power of the Expert Leader.

Moderator
Marcia Luyten
Journalist, writer, and moderator
With a background in economics and extensive experience in international affairs, politics, and culture, Marcia Luyten, former presenter of the Dutch television program ‘Buitenhof’, a prominent weekly political talk show that features in-depth interviews with leading politicians, policymakers, and academics, is known for her engaging style of moderating complex debates and bringing clarity to multifaceted discussions.

Speakers & panelists
Prof. Paulien Herder
Professor of Engineering Systems, Delft University of Technology
Prof. Herder’s work centers on complex systems engineering and innovation management in the energy sector. She has extensive experience in academic governance and in steering large-scale interdisciplinary projects. She is also a member of the Committee for the Evaluation of the Code of Good Governance of Universities
(Universities of the Netherlands), contributing her expertise to the future of governance in Dutch academia.

Prof. Corien Prins
Professor of Law and Chair of the Scientific Council for Government Policy (WRR)
Prof. Prins specializes in law and digital technologies and has been a leading voice in advising government on science policy and societal challenges. She brings an authoritative perspective on governance at the intersection of law, technology, and society.

Prof. Jonathan Soeharno
Professor of Law and Legal Philosophy, University of Amsterdam
Prof. Soeharno’s research addresses integrity, ethics, and the rule of law, with a particular focus on the moral responsibilities of institutions. His insights bridge the worlds of jurisprudence and practical governance.

The program is still being finalized, and a more detailed introduction of all speakers will be provided in the lead-up to the event.

Seats are limited, and early registration is highly recommended. Register here*. 

We very much look forward to welcoming you on October 6, 2025 at the Mauritshuis.

Any questions regarding this event? Contact the bureau via info@lnvh.nl.