BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//eluceo/ical//2.0/EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event-751 DTSTAMP:20260423T135513Z SUMMARY:Connection Day 2025 DESCRIPTION:Participating companies: ACTLytics\, BexerHamstra\, Dassault Sy stèmes (3DS)\, Milliman\, OMP On Wednesday\, May 7\, Connection Day will take place at the LocHal in Tilburg. This full-day event offers a great op portunity to connect with various companies and participate in an engaging activity. The day kicks off with a short presentation\, followed by case- solving sessions in small groups with several companies. In the afternoon\ , we will walk to the Harmonie\, where you can meet other companies in a m ore informal setting while preparing and enjoying some bites together. The event concludes with a relaxed networking drink. Below you can find descr iptions of the participating companies. Program of the day: 09:00-10:00 O pening presentations 10:00-12:30 Case 13:00-13:30 Presentations afternoo n companies 13:30-16:00 Cooking workshop 16:00-17:00 Closing drink Regis tration All third-year+ econometrics students who are interested can regis ter! Registration deadline: May 4\, 23:59   Company descriptions: ACTLyt ics ACTLytics is a small consultancy that aims to be the bridge between so ftware developers and software users. We do not deliver software\, instead we provide services to help use software more effectively and generate va lue from it. Our work spans multiple industries\, from large multinational s to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). What sets us apart is our deep understanding of both the technical side and the user perspective. Fo r example\, we work with planners to understand what they need to work eff iciently with new software. We ask critical questions to truly understand the challenges software users face\, and we combine that with strong mathe matical and optimization skills to grasp the inner workings of the softwar e being used. In most cases\, our work involves either improving optimizat ion models or training users to get the most out of their tools. In additi on\, we use data analysis to identify bottlenecks within organizations and provide actionable advice to improve business processes. Our projects are diverse and often situated at the intersection of Operations Research and Business Analytics. Mostly\, the projects are related to logistics. At AC TLytics\, you will work alongside curious and cooperative colleagues in a small team of 5 to 10 people. The atmosphere is warm and friendly but can also be competitive. Especially when we play boardgames after lunch or dur ing our weekly padel sessions on Mondays. Other activities that we organiz e are our annual ski trip\, participating in a triathlon together or havin g a karaoke night. At ACTlytics there is a lot of room for self-improvemen t. Growing as a person as well as growing your professional skills is impo rtant. We believe learning from each other and helping one another is key to both individual development and team success.   BexerHamstra BexerHams tra is a rapidly growing consultancy firm specialized in organizational de sign and reward solutions (compensation &\; benefits\, remuneration pol icy\, pension arrangements\, and other terms of employment)\, with a clien t portfolio we are proud of. BexerHamstra is a close team of about 40 ente rprising consultants who all have the drive to achieve excellent results f or their clients. We make complex calculations of employment conditions in different scenarios with transitional measures and compensation arrangeme nts. We have grown rapidly in recent years and expect to continue growing in the coming years. And we have a beautiful office at the Maliebaan in Ut recht. Will you join us? You are invited for a first cup of coffee at the Maliebaan? For more information\, visit https://bexerhamstra.nl/werken-bi j/   Dassault Systèmes Dassault Systèmes is a catalyst for human progre ss. Operating in three sectors – Life Sciences &\; Healthcare\, Infra structure &\; Cities\, and Manufacturing Industries – we provide busi nesses and people with collaborative 3D virtual universes to imagine susta inable innovations. A pioneer in computer-aided design founded in 1981\, D assault Systèmes has expanded into a diverse range of software categories \, including 3D modeling\, simulation\, information intelligence\, and soc ial and collaborative processes. By creating virtual experience twins of t he real world\, our customers push the boundaries of innovation capable of harmonizing product\, nature and life.  Dassault Systèmes’ customers use our 3DEXPERIENCE platform to design and test their ideas in the virtua l world so they can better respond to today’s experience economy where c onsumers value experiences over products. 3DEXPERIENCE also extends into t he organic world\, where the human body can be modeled with a virtual expe rience twin and tested as precisely\, safely and effectively as products i n traditional industry. Dassault Systèmes’ corporate culture promotes a questioning mindset\, exploring possibilities and connecting people to br ing about meaningful change. Dassault Systèmes’ 20\,000 employees bring value to over 300\,000 customers of all sizes\, in diverse industries\, i n 140 countries. For more information\, visit us at www.3ds.com.   Millim an Milliman is one of the world’s largest independent providers of actua rial and financial risk management services. Founded in 1947\, the firm op erates globally with offices in major cities across the world. In addition to traditional actuarial work\, we support our clients in areas such as f inancial risk management\, data analytics\, and AI. Milliman Benelux has o ffices in Amsterdam\, Brussels\, and Luxembourg. From these locations\, a close-knit team of around 50 diverse consultants works together to tackle the complex challenges faced by our clients. We combine deep local experti se with the strength and innovation of an international network. At Millim an\, you make a real impact. Our projects focus on the quantitative issues financial institutions deal with — from capital models to M&\;A proc esses\, and from predictive modelling to option pricing. This variety allo ws you to develop as a consultant and apply the skills and knowledge you g ained at university in real-world scenarios. You’ll be working in an env ironment that offers a high degree of freedom\, alongside ambitious\, reso urceful colleagues who are always ready to help. Our culture is driven by knowledge and results\, and we continuously seek out new challenges in the world of data\, risk\, and regulation. One day you may help a client deve lop a new risk model\, the next you could be working on a data science ini tiative or advising on regulatory changes. And beyond work\, we believe in balance and team spirit. From padel games\, foosball and toastie Wednesda ys to ski trips\, annual dinners\, and volunteering activities like cleani ng up canals or beaches — Milliman Benelux is more than just a workplace \; it’s a community.   OMP OMP helps companies facing complex planning challenges to excel\, grow and thrive by offering the best digitized suppl y chain planning solution on the market. Unison PlanningTM has a unique ap proach. It handles all supply chain planning challenges in a unified way. It’s full scope and in-depth. Unison PlanningTM synchronizes all plannin g stages\, horizons\, functions and roles. From source to deliver\, from s trategic to operational planning. The unique combination of services and t echnology boosts collaboration throughout your value chain\, from forecast ers to schedulers\, from business leaders to technology experts. Unison Pl anningTM is a cloud-based\, out-of-the-box solution for industry-specific challenges. Hundreds of customers in consumer goods\, life sciences\, chem icals\, metals\, paper and packaging run it to make the right decisions at the heart of their business. Valued as a thought leader by experts as Gar tner\, OMP invests one out of every three dollars earned into innovation.       This event is organized by the Connection Day committee. Do you a lso want to join a committee? Become active by sending a mail to Vice-Chai rman@Asset-Econometrics.nl Do you want more information about this event? Or are you a company interested in participating in this event? Reach us a t: ExternalAffairs@Asset-Econometrics.nl DTSTART:20250507T070000Z DTEND:20250507T150000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20250507T070000 TZNAME:UTC TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR