Netspar organizes a variety of activities to exchange knowledge with our partners and to stimulate discussions aimed at encouraging social innovation in the pension and insurance sectors.
Annual conference
Each year in April Netspar organizes a conference in cooperation with one of the partners. This event combines the highest level of scientific research with discussions of the potential impact on society and the implications for (public) policy on retirement and pensions. A panel discussion wit economists and policy makers and/or politicians rounds off the conference.
Anniversary meeting
At an annual anniversary meeting in March key players in the Dutch pension and insurance sectors discuss current issues in the field of aging, pensions and retirement
Workshop
During bi-annual (January and June) workshops, foreign academic specialists share the results of their research, and prominent Dutch policymakers present their perspectives on policy issues. At these workshops, leading economists, both national and international, and key policymakers gather for formal discussions and informal networking. As from 2009, the June workshop will have a more scientific character and will often be held abroad.
Pension day
Netspar’s researchers present and discuss the latest findings related to the research themes. Every pension days is linked to one of the Netspar themes. The theme researchers discuss the progress and exchange knowledge with partner representatives who actively take part in the theme activities, for example via sounding boards.
Panel
Panel meetings are held in April and October. Partners discuss the policy implications of Panel Papers with researchers and policy makers. The Netspar Panel Papers provide a survey of the latest and most relevant research, explain this in a non-technical manner, and outline the implications for policy questions.
Debate (in Dutch)
Partners are invited to comment and discuss NEA papers with scientists during debates. In contrast with Panel Papers, NEA Papers contain the opinion of the author(s) on a policy relevant topic. NEA stands for Netspar Economic Advise. The debates are held once a year in June.
Lunch seminar series
The weekly seminars take place at Tilburg on Thursdays from 13.00 - 14.00 hours and are open to all people involved with Netspar research. During each seminar a Netspar researcher presents the state of affairs concerning his project or addresses a current research topic.