Want to know where I was presenting? A selection:

 

Dutch Interactive Awards - Emerce

 

Language: Dutch

Audience: Digital agencies in The Netherlands, nominees and winners 

The DIA's are an annual award show for the best digital work in The Netherlands. Out of hundreds of cases, an expert jury picked the most beautiful projects with the best results. In the wonderful Beurs van Berlage, I presented this festive evening and announced the winners of the gold and silver awards.

 

Conference on Responsible AI - Ministry of Economic Affairs and AI Coalitie Nederland

 

Language: English

Audience: Artificial Intelligence experts, researchers and entrepreneurs

In the famous Peace Palace in The Hague, I hosted an international group of AI experts that was invited to discuss and formulate recommendations on future Artifical Intelligence legislation and regulation.

Partner Kick-off - Exact Nederland

 

 

Language: Dutch

Audience: Partners and resellers of Exact Nederland

To send the extended Exact family off into the new year fully energized, Exact hosted a live kick-off in which we looked back on a strange Covid-year, celebrated successes and focussed on the months ahead. In short 15-minute segments, we built a dynamic talk show interlaced with items on location and interaction with our viewers using Zoom. It was a joy to work with the Exact team again! 

Trade mission France and The Netherlands - The NL Artificial Intelligence Coalition

 

 

Taal: English

Audience: entrepreneurs and policymakers in France and The Netherlands

Due to the travel restrictions, it is impossible for the Dutch government to host trade missions to other countries, so we move online! From a studio in The Hague, together with Mona Keijzer, Dutch State Secretary for Economic Affairs and Climate and the French Minister of State for Digital Transformation and Electronic Communication, Cedric O, I connected entrepreneurs and policymakers from both countries, to explore opportunities for collaboration, financing and business within the field of Artificial Intelligence. 

 

Recruitment Tech Event 2020 - RecruitmentTech.nl

 

 

Language: Dutch

Audience: recruiters and recruitment software suppliers

RecruitmentTech.nl is -the- Dutch platform for recruitment technology. Once a year, during the Recruitment Tech Event, the latest technology and trends are discussed and the winners of the annual Recruitment Tech Awards are announced. I was delighted to host this year's online meeting, in which talk shows and presentations were alternated at an energetic pace.

 

HZPC Potato Days - HZPC

 

Language: English

Audience: Potato farmers, buyers and growers

The Netherlands is a big country when it comes to potatoes. From Stiens, in Northern Friesland, millions of potatoes are shipped around the globe every year. Thanks to world-class expertise in The Netherlands, every year new specialised variations are developed and grown. HZPC hosts their annual event for clients and business partners, the HZPC Potato Days. This year, HZPC opted to go virtual. An exciting day full of participants and speakers from all around the world.  

 

EIT Health Summit and Award show - European Commission and EIT Health

 

 

Language: English

Audience: health startups, investors, EU policymakers and medical professionals

After the extensive pitch rounds in October, the EIT Health team gathered in Hilversum and Berlin, to live broadcast a four-day EIT Health Summit and Award Show. Thanks to green screen and 3D technology, despite the distance between Hilversum and Berlin it became possible for me as a presenter to virtually stand next to my co-host on stage in Berlin. 

 

EIT Health Awards Pitches - EIT Health

 

 

Language: English

Audience:: health startups, investors, medical professionals, EU policymakers

EIT Health is an organisation within the European Union that stimulates innovation in healthcare. From participants in their annual business coaching program, EIT Health selects the most promising healthcare startups in the EU to participate in the prestigious EIT Health Awards. In October, during a four-day live-streamed event, 45 startups pitched their business idea to a jury of experts and an international audience. I was honoured to be the host of this online event. 

 

Delaware Discover Week - Delaware

 

Language: Dutch

Audience: clients, business relations and employees

Delaware opted for a new approach to their annual event for clients and relations, due to the Covid pandemic. Instead of a live event, Delaware hosted a four-day live online talk show series, in which we discussed the most relevant topics about technology and software for supply chain managers.

 

The Ortus Club

 

 

Language: English

Audience: C-level executives

The Ortus Club hosts international informal events for industry leaders and C-level executives with the aim of networking and knowledge sharing. As one of the primary presenters, I host the virtual events on behalf of The Ortus Club, for an audience located in all the corners of the world. The topics of the round tables and masterclasses that I host focus mainly on IT, Connectivity, Finance and Security.  

 

Exact Partner Day - Exact Netherlands

 

Language: Dutch

Audience: resellers, employees and management

Exact Software is one of The Netherlands most succesful companies. The accountacy software is used by thousands of clients both in The Netherlands and abroad. During the anual Partner Day, I kick-started the year with Exact's board of directors and resellers were updated about all the latest developments.

 

Digital Architecture Design Day 2019 - NAF and CKC Seminars

 

Language: English
Audience: IT architects, Product Owners and developers
Every year Nederlands Architectuur Forum hosts a conference for IT architects and professionals. This year, the conference was slightly modernized: DADD 2019 was an international event for IT architects, to share insights and the latest developments, to exchange knowledge and to meet new colleagues and friends. In the beautiful Brabanthallen in Den Bosch, I presented the plenary program with distinguished speakers.

 

Working safely with Chrome 6 - Ministry of Social Affairs and the BKB campaign team

 

Language: Dutch
Audience: Politicians, construction companies, health and safety specialists and scientists
A year and a half ago, the Dutch Ministry of Social Affairs launched a campaign about hazardous substances in the workplace. One of the best known substances is Chrome 6. During this afternoon in the port of Rotterdam, contractors and clients were informed about the latest affairs, possible measures and the co-creation of an improved safety aware culture in workplaces where Chrome 6 is involved.

Twinkle Marketplaces 2019 - Twinkle magazine and BBP media

 

Language: Dutch and English
Audience: eCommerce specialists and retailers
Can you still afford to be absent as a retailer on online marketplaces like Bol.com, Alibaba or Amazon? What are the differences between these platforms, the services they offer, the pros and cons? These were the central questions answered during the first edition of Twinkle Marketplaces event in Utrecht. International speakers of the largest marketplaces and experts exchanged knowledge and views in keynotes and break out sessions in front of an engaged audience.

 

Retail Connected 2019 - Great Circle and partners

 

Language: Dutch
Audience: eCommerce specialists and retailers
Experiences from clients and keynotes by trendwatchers and Microsoft formed the foundation of the overview of Retail Connected's view on the digital retail promotion process. Together with speakers, they presented the latest developments in the field. The beautiful Orangerie in Doorn was the backdrop of panel discussions and cheerful interaction with the audience.

 

Ford Go Further - Ford Europe

 

Language: English, German, Dutch
Audience: Ford dealers, relations and clients
Once every two years, Ford Europe goes all out with a giant 10-day international event: For Go Further. During this event, Ford presents its business plans, new models and technology for the coming years. It was my job to reveil the new hybrid Ford Kuga and Ford Explorer to car dealers, relations and clients from Europe and the Middle-East. 

Data Driven Commerce 2019 - Marketing Tribune magazine and Twinkle

 

Language: Dutch
Audience: Marketing professionals and data scientists
Data Driven Commerce is the annual conference voor every Dutch marketeer to catch up on the latest developments. Everything from new tools, personalisation, to neuroscience and brain scans is touched upon on stage. This year, I had the opportunity to present this great event for the third time.

 

Diversity Summit - NL Zakenvrouwen and SmartUp Network

 

Language: Dutch
Audience: Ambitious women interested in diversity and inclusion
“How do you make sure talent is not wasted?” “What opportunities are there to achieve our diversity goals and norms?” and “How to we make sure our company is a reflection of society?”. A few of the questions that were center stage during the first Diversity Summit in Rotterdam. Discussion, conversation and knowledge sharing were the aims of this event, an initiative of Rotterdams Business woman of the Year Deniece von Harras. During the afternoon, personal stories were mixed with different views and solutions. For me as a moderator an impressive event, that made me proud to be a part of.

 

Opening new biomass energy plant - Twence

 

Language: Dutch
Audience: Politicians, community members, local residents
With a push of the button, HRH Prince Prins Carlos de Bourbon de Parme and CEO of Twence Marc Kapteijn opened the largest solar panel park of the region anda a fully renovated biomass energy plant. In on stage interviews with politicians and management, I addressed the extraordinary green energry plant and the importance for the region of Twente. The festive afternoon was closed by an enegertic keynote by Dutch physician and ESA astronaut André Kuipers.

 

Computing Conference London 2018 - SAI Conferences IEEE

 

 

Language: English
Audience: Computer scientists from 50+ countries

Every year in London, SAI Conferences and IEEE organize the international event for scientists and researchers, focussing on information sciences, artificial intelligence, mathematics, data analysis and human computer interaction. During three days, researchers from all over the globe share their insights and recent findings. Establishing connections between the delegates and representatives of universities is central to the conference. As a moderator and MC, it was first of all my job to make that connection between the delegates and the speakers on stage and to conduct video interviews with researchers on their current work.

Women in eCommerce - PayPal Nederland

 

Language: Dutch
Audience: 30 personally invited ladies, working in online marketing and ecommerce

In June, PayPal Nederland hosted the first edition of Women in eCommerce. A purposefully small group of women met in Amsterdam during a breakfast event. Entrepreneurs and representatives of large corporates shared ideas and experiences, together with three speakers - experts in the field. By choosing an intimate setting, starting with informal exercises to get to know each other, we created a successful event in which interaction thrived. All women present agreed: we look forward to the next meetings!

 

Opening Quarter Plaza - HighBrook Investors

 

Language: English and Dutch
Audience: realtors, property managers, investors

Amsterdam Sloterdijk area is thriving. HighBrook Investors renovated three office buildings and transformed them into modern buildings, with all necessary amenities. Together with Syrinx PR & Communicatie and Sprekershuys, I hosted the festive opening of these three buildings. Duncan Stutterheim joined me as a guest on stage, to talk about the development of the Sloterdijk area.

 

Keynote Academie voor Vastgoed

 

Language: Dutch
Audience: realtors

What does digitization mean for realtors and property managers? This was the main theme of my keynote for the Academy for Real Estate. Using recent examples, the audience joined me on a trip through relevant developments, while I handed them practical tools to recognize and implement new possibilities.

 

Launch ACCEZ - Province of Zuid-Holland

 

Language: Dutch
Audience: policy makers, scientists, entrepreneurs and startups

Circular economy will be one of the main focus points of the Zuid-Holland province over the next couple of years. To support entrepreneurs in this area, a new office will be there to support them and help them find answers to their challenges: ACCEZ. ACCEZ will build collaborations between companies, universities and policy makers. Their goal: paving the road for successful initiatives. During the event, the door to ACCEZ was opened by representatives of all sectors.

Election night – Municipality of Almere

Language: Dutch
Audience: candidates, municipal councillors, dignitaries, policy makers, citizens

On the evening of the national Dutch municipal elections, I presented the results of the election, together with mayor Weerwind of Almere. Champagne for the winners, a shoulder to cry on for those who lost.

 

Launch RHIA - Rotterdam The Hague Innovation Airport

 

Language: Dutch
Audience: entrepreneurs, politicians, scientists

In the impressive hangar of Rotterdam Airport, I hosted the festive launch of Rotterdam-The Hague Innovation Airport, RHIA. A new collaboration between the airport, corporated and educational institutions in the area.

 

Video series – Department of Waterways and Public Works

 

Language: Dutch
Audience: representatives and partners of the Department of Waterways and Public Works

Together with Zandbeek Communications, I travelled the country to record a 5-part corporate video series about the deployment of sensor technology for maintenance and development of the Dutch public infrastructure.

 

Me, myself and… Putin – Groninger Forum

 

Language: English
Audience: students, Groningers and expats

Right before the reelection of Vladimir Putin, the Groninger Forum hosted a debate night about the role and influence of the Russian leader in his own country and abroad. I moderated the conversation between experts Wierd Duk, Hans van Koningsbrugge and the audience.

 

Jong en Zorgend – Mantelzorg & Meer

 

Language: Dutch
Audience: informal carers, researchers and policy makers

Young people with a responsibility to provide care. What are their needs? Two years of research by Mantelzorg & Meer led to clear conclusions. During the symposium, three young informal carers took to the stage. I moderated the on occasion emotional conversation.

 

Focus on Inspire – Canon Nederland

.

 

Language: Dutch
Audience: clients and associates of Canon Nederland

In 2016 and 2017 I presented the annual client get together of Canon Nederland. The audience consisted of users of the CCM suite, a tool to smoothly handle client communications, a combination of practically minded functional software managers and strategically inclined IT- and communication managers.

 

Disrupt IT – Stichting Nationaal Informatica Congres SNiC

 

Language: English
Audience: IT and computer sciences students

Once a year, all IT-students of the Netherlands come together during the National Computer Sciences Congress. In 2017, this event was organized by the IT student association of the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen. Together with Danny Mekic, I presented the well attended day in the theatre of Zwolle.

 

Venture Lunch – CHIO

 

Language: Dutch
Audience: innovators, scientists and companies from the The Hague – Rotterdam region.

Innovators, researchers, companies and students joined each other during the famous Concours Hippique International Officiel (CHIO) in Rotterdam. Along the background of the dressage competition, the audience discussed three topical subjects: circular economy, digitization and energy transition.

 

Werken bij de EU – Ministry of Foreign Affairs

 

Language: Dutch and English
Audience: (young) professionals and students

Every year, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosts an event for all who are interested in working for the EU. The Ministry actively recruits Dutchmen and -women with the right background and attitude. I have had the pleasure of moderating this event over the last couple of years.

 

PR is Key – Presspage

 

 

Language: English
Audience: Presspage clients and associates

Following the surge of digital solutions and the overall adoption of the internet, the field of PR has significantly changed over the last years. During the PR is Key event, I zoomed in on the current status of the sector and the new role of PR managers, together with host organization Presspage.

 

Cascadis Congress – Cascadis

 

Language: Dutch and English
Audience: online professionals working for the Dutch government

In 2016 en 2017 I presented the annual Cascadis congress. Cascadis is the association for web professionals in the Dutch public sector. The congress is aimed at sharing knowledge, insights and networking. Guest of honour during the 2017 event was Gerry McGovern, well known within the sector for the development of the highly popular Top Tasks method of online content and information management.