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Event Design Collective PODcastsBaris Onay #DESIGNtoCHANGE ONstage PODcast episode with Ruud JanssenWhat happens when event design, AI, and strategic ambiguity collide?
Episode 222 of Season 6 of the DESIGN to CHANGE Podcast explores exactly that question.
In this conversation, host Ruud Janssen sits down with Dr. Barış Onay, a London-based strategist operating at the intersection of events, data, and digital transformation. What begins as a shared curiosity about AI’s role in event design quickly unfolds into a wide-ranging dialogue on leadership, incentives, and the often-underestimated cultural footprint of events.
With more than two decades of experience, Barış traces his journey from architecture and urban planning into the global events industry—bringing with him a sy...
2026-01-2940 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsBaris Onay #DESIGNtoCHANGE BACKstage PODcast with Ruud JanssenWhat happens when event design, AI, and strategic ambiguity collide?
Episode 222 of Season 6 of the DESIGN to CHANGE Podcast explores exactly that question.
In this conversation, host Ruud Janssen sits down with Dr. Barış Onay, a London-based strategist operating at the intersection of events, data, and digital transformation. What begins as a shared curiosity about AI’s role in event design quickly unfolds into a wide-ranging dialogue on leadership, incentives, and the often-underestimated cultural footprint of events.
With more than two decades of experience, Barış traces his journey from architecture and urban planning into the global events industry—bringing with him a sy...
2026-01-2918 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsJulie Wynne MLL #DESIGNtoCHANGE ONstage PODcast with Ruud JanssenOn October 24, 2025, Ruud Janssen hosted Julie Wynne, a partner at MLL legal firm in Geneva, on the #DESIGNtoCHANGE podcast. Recorded at the Novartis Pavilion in Basel, the session explored the transformative power of conversations and the intersection of law, design thinking, and impactful change. Julie shared her journey from hospitality to becoming a leading legal expert in international estate planning, art law, and sustainable economy. As head of MLL’s Sustainable Economy Industry Group, Julie emphasized embedding purpose and impact into organizational DNA through constitutional documents, policies, and contracts, advocating for a holistic approach to governance.
The Event Canvas methodology wa...
2025-10-2645 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsJulie Wynne MLL #DESIGNtoCHANGE BACKstage PODcast with Ruud JanssenOn October 24, 2025, Ruud Janssen hosted Julie Wynne, a partner at MLL legal firm in Geneva, on the #DESIGNtoCHANGE podcast. Recorded at the Novartis Pavilion in Basel, the session explored the transformative power of conversations and the intersection of law, design thinking, and impactful change. Julie shared her journey from hospitality to becoming a leading legal expert in international estate planning, art law, and sustainable economy. As head of MLL’s Sustainable Economy Industry Group, Julie emphasized embedding purpose and impact into organizational DNA through constitutional documents, policies, and contracts, advocating for a holistic approach to governance.
The Event Canvas methodology wa...
2025-10-2612 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsSaamer Mansoor #DESIGNtoCHANGE BACKstage with Ruud Janssen + Roel FrissenMeet Saamer Mansoor ( linkedin.com/in/saamer ) who from building a Deaf Aware App is now revolutionising the way meeting Transcription and Translation Apps can work without the Internet connectivity on device and nearly no latency. Conference Captioning (https://conferencecaptioning.com ) is ADA-compliant live transcription and instant translations powered by On-Device AI — so your audience never misses a word. PODcast hosts Roel Frissen and Ruud Janssen explore this development in this latest episode of the #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast ONstage and BACKstage more at https://designtochange.online
The #DESIGNtoCHANGE podcast, hosted by Ruud Janssen and Roel Frissen, featured Saamer Mansoor, founder of Be...
2025-10-2142 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsSaamer Mansoor #DESIGNtoCHANGE ONstage with Ruud Janssen + Roel FrissenMeet Saamer Mansoor ( linkedin.com/in/saamer ) who from building a Deaf Aware App is now revolutionising the way meeting Transcription and Translation Apps can work without the Internet connectivity on device and nearly no latency. Conference Captioning (https://conferencecaptioning.com ) is ADA-compliant live transcription and instant translations powered by On-Device AI — so your audience never misses a word. PODcast hosts Roel Frissen and Ruud Janssen explore this development in this latest episode of the #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast ONstage and BACKstage more at https://designtochange.online
The #DESIGNtoCHANGE podcast, hosted by Ruud Janssen and Roel Frissen, featured Saamer Mansoor, founder of Be...
2025-10-2142 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsFred Werner - ITU #DESIGNtoCHANGE BACKstage #PODcast with Ruud JanssenAI in Event Design Conversations
Ruud Janssen and Fred Werner discussed their shared history, including attending the International School of Manila and their current roles in event design and technology. They explored the impact of AI on events, with Werner sharing his experience of managing the AI for Good event, which has grown significantly in popularity. Werner highlighted the challenges of dealing with high demand and managing the success of such events. Ruud explained the format of the Design to Change podcast, which features conversations with event designers and owners about embracing change and looking beyond the present. They agreed...
2025-10-0925 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsFred Werner - ITU #DESIGNtoCHANGE ONstage #PODcast with Ruud JanssenFred Werner - Chief Engagement Officer at ITU - United Nations https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredericwerner/ in conversation with Host Ruud Janssen
AI in Event Design Conversations
Ruud and Werner discussed their shared history, including attending the International School of Manila and their current roles in event design and technology. They explored the impact of AI on events, with Werner sharing his experience of managing the AI for Good event, which has grown significantly in popularity. Werner highlighted the challenges of dealing with high demand and managing the success of such events. Ruud explained the format of the Design...
2025-10-0943 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsSharifa Wilkinson - FIU #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast Year +1 with Ruud JanssenIn this #DESIGntoCHANGE #PODcast Year +1 Episode, Sharifa Wilkinson M.Ed, CED - Mega Events & Event Management Teaching Professor and Program Lead - FIU - Florida International University shares with podcast host Ruud Janssen her journey on the #HORIZONSofCHANGE a year onward.
Snapsight Key Takeaways & Idea Cloud & Summary = https://www.snapsight.com/live-channel/79791165-0d19-41f7-87ff-6af2c3a9f3cc/e1be71ca-a1cb-4f34-8ecd-1d9e0efd487e/attendee?tab=takeaways
Snapsight AI Summary https://www.snapsight.com/live-channel/79791165-0d19-41f7-87ff-6af2c3a9f3cc/e1be71ca-a1cb-4...
2025-10-0345 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsTim WIllard #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast Year +2 with Ruud JanssenIn the #DESIGNtoCHANGE Podcast Season 5 episode "Year +2 with Tim Willard," hosted by Ruud Janssen, the speakers delved into the transformative intersections of event design, organizational development, and AI. Tim Willard, a certified director and organizational development practitioner, shared insights from his Navigate practice, emphasizing trust, collaboration, and the systemic approach of mess management in leadership teams. The Event Canvas methodology, developed by the Event Design Collective, was highlighted as a structured framework for designing events that align with stakeholder behaviors and expectations, fostering shared understanding and teamwork.
Find the Full AI recap by Snapsight including Key Takeaways, Idea Cloud and...
2025-09-221h 12
Event Design Collective PODcastsCarina Bauer, Suzanne Mulligan, Sophie Pink Team IMEX #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast with Ruud JanssenThe #DESIGNtoCHANGE podcast, hosted by Ruud Janssen, DES, CMM , brought together IMEX leaders Carina Bauer , Suzanne Medcalf Mulligan , and Sophie Pink to explore the transformative power of conversations in the events industry and the strategies behind IMEX's success. IMEX Frankfurt was celebrated as a global networking hub where serendipitous connections often lead to impactful collaborations, such as Marina Bay Sands ' partnership with the Event Design Collective, which has resulted in global event design training initiatives.
See the full newsletter + video here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/carina-bauer-suzanne-mulligan-sophie-pink-team-imex-srlxe/?trackingId=9wKUU6etWZyk3xza1d%2B68w%3D%3D
The IMEX team...
2025-09-1740 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsFred Schindler IEEE #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast - Year +1 with Ruud JanssenSee the Key Takeaways, Idea Cloud and Summary by Snapsight here: https://www.snapsight.com/live-channel/830724de-e21a-4295-abd5-f55b6c56b5eb/e1be71ca-a1cb-4f34-8ecd-1d9e0efd487e/attendee?tab=takeaways
Summary
In this compelling episode of the #DESIGNtoCHANGE podcast, Ruud Janssen hosts Fred Schindler, the 2024 IEEE VP Technical Activities, to discuss the upcoming clean tech and climate change conference scheduled for October 2025 in Glasgow. Designed using the Event Canvas methodology during IEEE Convene in Hawaii, the conference aims to unite diverse technical communities to address sustainability challenges. Fred reflected on the recent...
2025-08-1440 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsMichael Ackerbauer #DESIGNtoCHANGE #PODcast with Ruud Janssen Year +3Connect with Michael Ackerbauer PhD here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelackerbauer/
Connect with Ruud Janssen here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruudwjanssen/
And see there Key Takeaways, Idea Cloud and Summary (in 70+ languages) here courtesy by Snapsight :
https://www.snapsight.com/live-channel/ba005022-bc7b-42b6-bc5b-419c21f3833c/e1be71ca-a1cb-4f34-8ecd-1d9e0efd487e/attendee?tab=takeaways
Summary
In this captivating "Year plus three" episode of the #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast, Ruud Janssen engaged Michael Ackerbauer in a rich dialogue about change, technology, and personal growth. Michael, now at the helm of ACK...
2025-06-0344 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsKevin Hinton, CAE, CED + Miguel Neves, CED with Ruud Janssen #DESIGNtoCHANGE #IMEX25At IMEX Frankfurt 2025, the #DESIGNtoCHANGE #podcast, hosted by Ruud Janssen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruudwjanssen/ ) brought together industry veterans Kevin Hinton (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinhinton/) of US Travel Association and Miguel Neves ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/miguelseven/ ) from SKIFT Meetings. Both former MPI International Board members, they shared insights on the evolving landscape of events and travel.
Kevin Hinton discussed his recent presentation on US travel trends, addressing the new administration's impact and highlighting Rotary International's successful Chicago meeting. He also touched on personal changes, anticipating his "empty nester" status as his daughter prepares to attend...
2025-05-2438 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsAna Maria Viscasillas MBA CDME DES CED + John Mc Hugh with Ruud Janssen #DESIGNtoCHANGE #IMEX25Meet Certified Event Designers Ana Maria Viscasillas - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amviscasillas/ and John McHugh https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mchugh-cmm-87367320/ in conversation with Ruud Janssen at live #IMEX25 in Frankfurt.
At IMEX Frankfurt 2025, the global events industry's premier trade show, Ana Maria and John, two seasoned professionals, engaged in a thought-provoking dialogue about the industry's evolution and future. Ana Maria, former chair of the Events Industry Council (EIC) and architect behind the Puerto Rico Convention Center, shared her journey from the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show to leading Discover Puerto Rico. She introduced the Future Studies project...
2025-05-2433 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsKai Hattendorf with Ruud Janssen #DESIGNtoCHANGE #IMEX25At IMEX Frankfurt 2025, Ruud Janssen hosted Kai Hattendorf, a business transformation specialist and former UFI CEO, for the #DESIGNtoCHANGE podcast in Hall 9. Fresh from visits to Sabah, East Malaysia, Hattendorf shared insights on the event industry's state of flux, drawing from his extensive background, including his time at Messe Frankfurt.
The conversation, which included perspectives from industry leaders like Reggie Agarwal of Cvent and IMEX CEO Carina Bauer, explored the concept of "accidental organizers." Hattendorf cited Web Summit and South by Southwest as prime examples of community-driven events that grew organically. He emphasized the trust inherent in event ownership and...
2025-05-2331 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsSabrina Schoenmaker + Jack Ryan with Ruud Janssen #DESIGNtoCHANGE #IMEX25At IMEX Frankfurt 2025, the #DESIGNtoCHANGE podcast hosted an illuminating session on May 20th, featuring adaptive adventurers Sabrina Schoenmaker and Jack Ryan. Nestled near the IMEX canyon in Hall 9, podcast host Ruud Janssen created an "audio bubble" amidst the bustling 16,000-attendee event at Frankfurt Messe.
Sabrina, a wheelchair user due to multiple sclerosis (Handy Fly NL), and Jack Ryan, visually impaired (Instagram: VI Adventurer), shared powerful insights during their "Travelers on Wildly inclusive" session. Introduced by CED'er and IMEX Curator Tahira Endean, they explored inclusive event planning and personal growth through adversity.
The speakers challenged the notion of "lowering the bar"...
2025-05-2026 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsMonique Ruff-Bell TED #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast with Ruud Janssen Year +1In the latest #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast, host Ruud Janssen engaged in an illuminating conversation with Monique Ruff-Bell, TED's Chief Program and Strategy Officer, about the organization's evolution and future direction. Ruff-Bell shared insights on TED Next, a groundbreaking event in Atlanta that attracted 80% new attendees, aiming to match the impressive 55-60% retention rate of TED's Vancouver conference.
TED's ecosystem has expanded significantly, now encompassing 3,000 annual TEDx events, TED Ed for schools, and the Audacious Project, which raises nearly $1 billion yearly for global initiatives. New thematic events like TED AI and TED Sports, alongside the Countdown Climate Change conference in Nairobi, showcase...
2025-05-0844 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsAudette Sophia #DESIGNtoCHANGE ONstage PODcast with Ruud JanssenMeet Audette Sophia in this new episode of the #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast with Ruud Janssen. Audette is the founder of Catalyst Arts, a production company in California that energizes events through creative entertainment & experience design.
From elaborately costumed performers to interactive installations, they enhance ambiance & delight guests. Audette is also the creator of the X-Factor Method, a strategic design framework for crafting more unique & interactive brand experiences. You can connect to Audette on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/audettes/.
Based on the content of the #DESIGNtoCHANGE book written by Roel Frissen, Ruud Janssen and Dennis Luijer we are guided...
2025-04-2434 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsAudette Sophia #DESIGNtoCHANGE BACKstage PODcast with Ruud JanssenMeet Audette Sophia in this new episode of the #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast with Ruud Janssen. Audette is the founder of Catalyst Arts, a production company in California that energizes events through creative entertainment & experience design.
From elaborately costumed performers to interactive installations, they enhance ambiance & delight guests. Audette is also the creator of the X-Factor Method, a strategic design framework for crafting more unique & interactive brand experiences. You can connect to Audette on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/audettes/.
Based on the content of the #DESIGNtoCHANGE book written by Roel Frissen, Ruud Janssen and Dennis Luijer we are guided...
2025-04-2425 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsDatuk Dr. Hajah Rosmawati #DESIGNtoCHANGE ONstage PODcast with Ruud JanssenMeet Datuk Dr. Hajah Rosmawati Haji Lasuki J.P. , CEO of the Sabah International Convention Centre and event owner of the #BEinSABAH Business Event in Sabah (https://beinsabah.com.my) on this special episode of the #DESIGNtoCHANGE ONstage + BACKstage PODcast with Ruud Janssen.
Explore what it takes to open a convention centre operating at the highest degree of competence in Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, East Malaysia. From first meeting at #IMEX24 through a previous podcast guest Chanet Ham to running the EDC Level 3 Cohort 56 in Kota Kinabalu and exploring the #DESIGntoCHANGE concepts onstage at the #BEinSABAH event in February 2025, they...
2025-04-0947 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsDatuk Dr. Hajah Rosmawati #DESIGNtoCHANGE BACKstage PODcast with Ruud JanssenMeet Datuk Dr. Hajah Rosmawati Haji Lasuki J.P. , CEO of the Sabah International Convention Centre and event owner of the #BEinSABAH Business Event in Sabah (https://beinsabah.com.my) on this special episode of the #DESIGNtoCHANGE ONstage + BACKstage PODcast with Ruud Janssen.
Explore what it takes to open a convention centre operating at the highest degree of competence in Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, East Malaysia. From first meeting at #IMEX24 through a previous podcast guest Chanet Ham to running the EDC Level 3 Cohort 56 in Kota Kinabalu and exploring the #DESIGntoCHANGE concepts onstage at the #BEinSABAH event in February 2025, they...
2025-04-0814 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsBarnet Bain #DESIGNtoCHANGE BACKstage PODcast recording with Ruud JanssenAccording to Oscar winning Filmmaker Barnet Bain "we can all become weapons of mass creation". Since meeting at the College of Extraordinary Experiences Barnet and host Ruud Janssen 8 years ago, they have become friends as a result of an epic 3 hour bus ride conversation back to the airport in Berlin. This conversation was not left to chance and hear about his new film project based on the epic novel "Men are from Mars Women are from Venus" and his new book "How to be a friend in an unfriendly world".
Based on the content of the #DESIGNtoCHANGE book written by...
2025-03-2621 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsBarnet Bain #DESIGNtoCHANGE ONstage PODcast recording with Ruud JanssenAccording to Oscar winning Filmmaker Barnet Bain "we can all become weapons of mass creation". Since meeting at the College of Extraordinary Experiences Barnet and host Ruud Janssen 8 years ago, they have become friends as a result of an epic 3 hour bus ride conversation back to the airport in Berlin. This conversation was not left to chance and hear about his new film project based on the epic novel "Men are from Mars Women are from Venus" and his new book "How to be a friend in an unfriendly world".
Based on the content of the #DESIGNtoCHANGE book written by...
2025-03-2647 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsWesley Benn with Ruud Janssen #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast Year+1#DESIGNtoCHANGE - Live PODcast recording with special guests Wesley Benn, Chairman of the Digital Built Environment Institute (https://www.dbei.org) ( www.linkedin.com/in/wesleybenn/ ) with Ruud Janssen (www.linkedin.com/in/ruudwjanssen/…inalSubdomain=ch ) in Year +1 since their first conversation at #IMEX24 in Frankfurt.
Check out the AI insights courtesy of SnapSight here:https://www.snapsight.com/live-channel/b44355d0-738b-4cb0-8a57-060864c4dada/e1be71ca-a1cb-4f34-8ecd-1d9e0efd487e/attendee?tab=takeaways
An open conversation with the creators of #EventCanvas and their new book DESIGN to Change, elevating yo...
2025-03-2453 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsSunni Brown #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast Year +1 with Ruud Janssen1 year onward we meet again with Sunni Brown / Sun Kagami (www.linkedin.com/in/sunnibrown/) in this #DESIGNtoCHANGE conversation Year +1 with Ruud Janssen (www.linkedin.com/in/ruudwjanssen/ ) .
Sun is a Catalytic Author of The Doodle Revolution (www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/312838…781591847038 , www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K5suHjo7d0 ) , Gamestorming and more to come) , Keynoter, TED speaker, Facilitator, Gamestormer, Zen Student and former Innovator-in-Residence at Mural for whom joy is one continuous mistake.
She has been named one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business and one of the 10 Most Creative People on Twitter by Fast Company. She is a co...
2025-01-1558 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsStefanie Simmons & Thomas Hallin #DESIGNtoCHANGE BACKstage PODcast with Ruud JanssenStefanie Simmons ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefaniepettigrewsimmons/ ), and Thomas Hallin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashallin/) discussed with host Ruud Janssen the importance of planning and spontaneity in conversations, the impact of entrepreneurship on personal and professional growth, and the value of creating a safe environment for learning and experimentation. They also explored the concept of 'offboarding' from experiences like Imex, the use of AI for note-taking and reflection, and the importance of note-taking and soft skills in learning and memory retention. The conversation ended with gratitude for the participants and a discussion about potential future meetings.
Offboarding Strategies...
2024-11-1521 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsStefanie Simmons & Thomas Hallin #DESIGNtoCHANGE ONstage PODcast with Ruud JanssenStefanie Simmons ( www.linkedin.com/in/stefaniepettigrewsimmons/ , and Thomas Hallin ( www.linkedin.com/in/thomashallin/) discussed with host Ruud Janssen
Stefanie is an experienced event designer and meeting planner with various certifications including the CED and EDC MAsterMind. Thomas is a systems thinker, ecosystem builder, and business strategist originally from Sweden based in Los Angeles.
Balancing Planning and Spontaneity in Conversations
Ruud, Stefanie, and Thomas discuss the importance of not leaving good conversations to chance. Stefanie emphasizes planning and preparation while allowing room for spontaneity. Thomas agrees that planning is essential but also highlights the value of leaving unplanned time...
2024-11-1544 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsTim Willard with Ruud Janssen #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast Year +1Meet Tim Willard, CED is the founding partner at navigate in Cape Town South Africa, www.linkedin.com/in/linkedintimwillard/ as he speaks with Ruud Janssen of the Event Design Collective about his Horizons of Change and Claiming Time for change conversations.
In the podcast episode we address several of Tim's activities and below you will find a listing of the links they relate to:
MURAL Partner Jam 29 October 2020 feat. navigate and EDC (how Ruud met Tim!) https://youtu.be/udStl-D5iBI
-About navigate... www.navigate.co.za
-About Tim www.timwillard.co.za
-About scenario learning ... and creative mornings...
2024-08-2857 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsFred Schindler - IEEE + Ruud Janssen #DESIGNtoCHANGE ONstage PodcastFred Schindler of IEEE & Ruud Janssen of Event Design Collective ONStage #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast recording
Quick recap
Ruud and Fred discussed the importance of conversation and serendipity in driving change, at "IEEE Convene" and the upcoming conference focused on climate change and sustainability in 2025 for IEEE. They also explored the complexities of event design, the intersection between art and design, and the recent ideas generated from their "idea quarantine" session. Lastly, they discussed the structure of their respective organizations, the challenges of event planning, and the concept of event failure.
Summary
Discussing Change, Conversation, and Serendipity Ruud and Fred discussed the...
2024-08-0845 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsKim Arazi #DESIGNtoCHANGE ONStage PODcast With Ruud JanssenKim Arazi ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-arazi-1665763/ ) and Ruud Janssen discussed the transformative power of meaningful conversations, emphasizing the role of serendipitous experiences in events to foster connections. They delved into the cultural importance of meat consumption, the rise of plant-based alternatives, and the significance of clear intentions in event design. They also shared insights from recent events, industry trends, and agreed on future collaborations.
Summary
Serendipitous Experiences for Sustainable Change
Kim emphasized the importance of serendipitous experiences in events to foster meaningful connections, drawing from her background as a guest lecturer, innovation advisor, pitch coach, and founder of...
2024-05-3044 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsKim Arazi #DESIGNtoCHANGE BACKstage PODcast With Ruud JanssenKim Arazi ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-arazi-1665763/ ) and Ruud Janssen discussed the transformative power of meaningful conversations, emphasizing the role of serendipitous experiences in events to foster connections. They delved into the cultural importance of meat consumption, the rise of plant-based alternatives, and the significance of clear intentions in event design. They also shared insights from recent events, industry trends, and agreed on future collaborations.
Summary
Serendipitous Experiences for Sustainable Change
Kim emphasized the importance of serendipitous experiences in events to foster meaningful connections, drawing from her background as a guest lecturer, innovation advisor, pitch coach, and founder of...
2024-05-3015 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsMonique Rochard - Marine #DESIGNtoCHANGE #IMEX24 with Ruud JanssenSummary
In this #DESIGN to CHANGE podcast at IMEX Frankfurt 2024, Monique Rochard-Marine, CMP, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquerochard/ ) shares her insights with Ruud Janssen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruudwjanssen/) on the importance of intentional connection in designing memorable event experiences. As the head of global travel, meetings, and events at Cordis (https://www.linkedin.com/company/cordis/about/ ) , she emphasizes the power of face-to-face interactions for building relationships and influencing change. Monique discusses her strategic approach to travel, avoiding third-party vendors to foster direct partnerships, and leveraging personal connections for business success. She highlights the distinction between incentives...
2024-05-2830 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsWesley Benn #DESIGNtoCHANGE #IMEX24 PODcast with Ruud Janssen#DESIGNtoCHANGE - Live PODcast recording with special guests Wesley Benn, Chairman of the Digital Built Environment Institute ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleybenn/ ) with Ruud Janssen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruudwjanssen/?originalSubdomain=ch )onsite at #IMEX24 - Live from IMEX Frankfurt. See the full AI enable recap courtesy of snap sight by Gevme here: https://www.snapsight.com/live-channel/b29b289c-ea90-4868-8737-11453f180496/6dd50dbe-1c94-466c-a95a-7eb21e0855ab/attendee?tab=ideacloud )
An open conversation with the creators of #EventCanvas and their new book DESIGN to Change, elevating your ability to look and...
2024-05-1621 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsNaomi Crellin #DESIGNtoCHANGE #IMEX24 PODcast with Ruud Janssen#DESIGNtoCHANGE - Live PODcast recording with special guests Naomi Clare Crellin of Storycraft Lab ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-clare-crellin ) and Ruud Janssen of the Event Design Collective ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruudwjanssen/?originalSubdomain=ch ) onsite at #IMEX24 - Live from IMEX Frankfurt
In the "Design to Change PODcast" at IMEX Frankfurt 2024, Ruud Janssen and Neomi Crellin from Storycraft Lab delve into the significance of purposeful conversations in shaping change, emphasizing the balance between chance and design. They explore the role of empathy and safety in fostering authentic dialogue, essential for fruitful outcomes. The discussion transitions to the dynamics...
2024-05-1636 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsMonique Ruff-Bell (TED) #DESIGNtoCHANGE ONstage With Ruud JanssenMonique Ruff-Bell, Chief Program & Strategy Officer at TED (https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniqueruffbell/ ) and Ruud Janssen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruudwjanssen/) discuss the evolution of the TED organization (https://www.ted.com ) , its mission, and the need for agility in adapting to changing information consumption patterns.
They explore the creation of unique and unforgettable experiences at TED events, catering to different age groups and fostering a sense of community. They also talk about embracing change, learning from innovation, and their experiences from the TED Conference as a playground for the curious.
Links mentioned in the conversation:
40 years of...
2024-05-0946 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsNicola Kastner + David Kliman ELX #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast ONSTAGE with Ruud Janssen#DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast - Nicola Kastner CEO ELX + David Kliman Co-Founder ELX + Ruud Janssen
Quick recap
David, Nicola, and Ruud discuss the importance of involving global heads of events in the design process, the value the ELX organization provides to its members, and the role of ELX events in facilitating conversations. They also shared their anticipation for the upcoming IMEX Frankfurt event, recalled a nostalgic moment from a previous conference, and discussed strategy sessions and event management. Lastly, they outlined plans for their design podcast, "Design to Change," and encouraged listeners to subscribe and share their episodes.
Summary
Global Heads of...
2024-04-3036 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsAnnette Gregg - SITE with Ruud Janssen #DESIGNtoCHANGE Podcast Year +1Meet 1 year later with Annette Gregg - CEO at SITE - Society for Incentive Travel Excellence, in conversation with Ruud Janssen on Design to Change.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annettegregg/
Recap
Ruud and Annette discuss the recent incentive summit's impact, stressing collaboration between associations and destinations, fostering innovation, and learning from failures. They explore event evolution, customization, and plan a future design session, drawing inspiration from 1970s music.
Next steps
Annette focuses on implementing a culture of learning and innovation within SITE, aiming for relevant events.
Ruud and Annette plan to meet in Frankfurt on May 14th and 15...
2024-04-1834 min
DuimpjeworstelenKim Janssen (Cape Sleep) ❤️ Vanilla Sky // DuimpjeworstelenWat was de grootste plotwending van rond de eeuwwisseling? Die van The Sixth Sense? Of die van The Others? Dat Tyler en de verteller dezelfde persoon zijn? Dat de Millennium Bug een hoop gebakken lucht was? In 2001 deed Vanilla Sky ook een gooi naar een eindtwist die de geschiedenisboeken in moest gaan, maar het was er een die host Ruud nooit heeft kunnen bekoren. Deze film stond daardoor al heel lang op het verlanglijstje om eens te onderwerpen aan een kritische blik. Maar nu, op de valreep voor een lange welverdiende podvakantie, gaat het eindelijk gebeuren. Want po...
2024-02-211h 26
Event Design Collective PODcastsKathryn Frankson #DESIGNtoCHANGE Year + 1 Podcast with Ruud JanssenKathryn Frankson - Global Director of Marketing - Money20/20 speaks with Ruud Janssen on this Year +1 episode of the #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast.
www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynfrankson/
Kathryn leads marketing for Money 20/20, the global fintech event leader. With events trading in Europe (Amsterdam), USA (Las Vegas), a brand new show in Asia (Bangkok) and (live NOW) and 365 content, Money20/20 is the ecosystem for the global fintech community and the place fintech's love to do business.
After 48 straight quarters selling exhibition space, custom event sponsorships and custom event design, Kathryn made the move to marketing focusing on demand gen, event and digital...
2024-01-0947 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsSunni Brown Sun Kagami #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast BACKstage With Ruud JanssenMeet Sunni Brown / Sun Kagami (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnibrown/) in this #DESIGNtoCHANGE conversation with Ruud Janssen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruudwjanssen/ ) .
Sun is a Catalytic Author of The Doodle Revolution (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/312838/the-doodle-revolution-by-sunni-brown/9781591847038 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K5suHjo7d0 ) , Gamestorming and more to come) , Keynoter, TED speaker, Facilitator, Gamestormer, Zen Student and former Innovator-in-Residence at Mural for whom joy is one continuous mistake.
She has been named one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business and one of the 10 Most Creative People on Twitter by Fast Company. She is a consultant...
2023-06-1427 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsSunni Brown Sun Kagami #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast ONstage With Ruud JanssenMeet Sunni Brown / Sun Kagami (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnibrown/) in this #DESIGNtoCHANGE conversation with Ruud Janssen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruudwjanssen/ ) .
Sun is a Catalytic Author of The Doodle Revolution (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/312838/the-doodle-revolution-by-sunni-brown/9781591847038 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K5suHjo7d0 ) , Gamestorming and more to come) , Keynoter, TED speaker, Facilitator, Gamestormer, Zen Student and former Innovator-in-Residence at Mural for whom joy is one continuous mistake.
She has been named one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business and one of the 10 Most Creative People on Twitter by Fast Company. She is a consultant...
2023-06-1449 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsJudith Marie Sonneck - Global Landscapes Forum #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast With Ruud Janssen Year +1Join Judith Marie Sonneck (https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-marie-sonneck-3b2241176/ ) Event Designer at the Global Landscapes Forum (https://www.globallandscapesforum.org ) in conversation with Ruud Janssen one year since their first conversation at #IMEX22. Hear about the approach that Judith takes with her team.
GLF Nairobi 2023 Hybrid Conference gathers key stakeholders to shape the global conversation ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference COP28. It is an opportunity for all to call for action on crucial issues affecting humans, biodiversity, and the planet. On the 12th of October 2023 – 49 days before COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates – the Global Landscapes Foru...
2023-06-1339 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsTrevor Lui #DESIGNtoCHANGE BACKstage with Ruud JanssenTrevor Lui (linkedin.com/in/trevor-lui-773aa69 ) has made a life and career being surrounded by the sights and sounds of food and drink. Never mind that he comes from a long line of restauranteurs, more importantly, he believes that we are all connected through our dining experiences.
In this episode he speaks with Ruud Janssen of the Event Design Collective about his approach to being an event owner and the role of food in creating access and equitable spaces for all stakeholders.
Trevor has spent more than 20 years producing thousands of event experiences as an executive for major entertainment...
2023-06-1113 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsTrevor Lui #DESIGNtoCHANGE ONstage with Ruud JanssenTrevor Lui (linkedin.com/in/trevor-lui-773aa69) has made a life and career being surrounded by the sights and sounds of food and drink. Never mind that he comes from a long line of restauranteurs, more importantly, he believes that we are all connected through our dining experiences.
In this episode he speaks with Ruud Janssen of the Event Design Collective about his approach to being an event owner and the role of food in creating access and equitable spaces for all stakeholders.
Trevor has spent more than 20 years producing thousands of event experiences as an executive for major entertainment...
2023-06-1046 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsKim Werner (University Osnabrück)+ Ruud Janssen Onsite At #IMEX23 #DESIGNtoCHANGE#DESIGNtoCHANGE - Live PODcast recording with special guests onsite at #IMEX23 - Live from IMEX Frankfurt - An open conversation with the creators of #EventCanvas and their new book DESIGN to Change, elevating your ability to look and act beyond the now. This onsite series features spontaneous conversations with #IMEX23 visitors, speakers, Event Design Enthusiasts and Certified Event Designers (CED'ers) as well as team members of the Event Design Collective with an by the authors Ruud Janssen and Roel Frissen. Curious questions to learn from real life current event design experiences to help Event Canvas practitioners elevate DESIGN conversations. Share...
2023-05-2515 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsKiki L'Italien Association Chat + Devon Pasha + Ruud Janssen Onsite At #IMEX23 #DESIGNtoCHANGE#DESIGNtoCHANGE - Live PODcast recording with special guests onsite at #IMEX23 - Live from IMEX Frankfurt - An open conversation with the creators of #EventCanvas and their new book DESIGN to Change, elevating your ability to look and act beyond the now. This onsite series features spontaneous conversations with #IMEX23 visitors, speakers, Event Design Enthusiasts and Certified Event Designers (CED'ers) as well as team members of the Event Design Collective with an by the authors Ruud Janssen and Roel Frissen. Curious questions to learn from real life current event design experiences to help Event Canvas practitioners elevate DESIGN conversations. Share...
2023-05-2524 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsRamon Özer, CED + Gerrit Jessen, CMP CMM CED + Ruud Janssen Onsite At #IMEX23 #DESIGNtoCHANGE#DESIGNtoCHANGE - Live PODcast recording with special guests onsite at #IMEX23 - Live from IMEX Frankfurt - An open conversation with the creators of #EventCanvas and their new book DESIGN to Change, elevating your ability to look and act beyond the now. This onsite series features spontaneous conversations with #IMEX23 visitors, speakers, Event Design Enthusiasts and Certified Event Designers (CED'ers) as well as team members of the Event Design Collective with an by the authors Ruud Janssen and Roel Frissen. Curious questions to learn from real life current event design experiences to help Event Canvas practitioners elevate DESIGN conversations. Share...
2023-05-2519 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsSonja Siegner, CED (Bodensee Forum)+ Ruud Janssen Onsite At #IMEX23 #DESIGNtoCHANGE#DESIGNtoCHANGE - Live PODcast recording with special guests onsite at #IMEX23 - Live from IMEX Frankfurt - An open conversation with the creators of #EventCanvas and their new book DESIGN to Change, elevating your ability to look and act beyond the now. This onsite series features spontaneous conversations with #IMEX23 visitors, speakers, Event Design Enthusiasts and Certified Event Designers (CED'ers) as well as team members of the Event Design Collective with an by the authors Ruud Janssen and Roel Frissen. Curious questions to learn from real life current event design experiences to help Event Canvas practitioners elevate DESIGN conversations. Share...
2023-05-2518 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsAbosede Abisagboola + Christoph Von Below + Ruud Janssen Onsite At #IMEX23 #DESIGNtoCHANGE#DESIGNtoCHANGE - Live PODcast recording with special guests onsite at #IMEX23 - Live from IMEX Frankfurt - An open conversation with the creators of #EventCanvas and their new book DESIGN to Change, elevating your ability to look and act beyond the now. This onsite series features spontaneous conversations with #IMEX23 visitors, speakers, Event Design Enthusiasts and Certified Event Designers (CED'ers) as well as team members of the Event Design Collective with an by the authors Ruud Janssen and Roel Frissen. Curious questions to learn from real life current event design experiences to help Event Canvas practitioners elevate DESIGN conversations. Share...
2023-05-2528 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsThomas Lahnthaler (Crisis Compass)+ Roel Frissen + Ruud Janssen Onsite At #IMEX23 #DESIGNtoCHANGEConnect with Thomas Lahnthaler (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaslahnthaler/ ) and check out his book here: https://www.thecrisiscompass.com/navigatingbeyondcrisisbook
#DESIGNtoCHANGE - Live PODcast recording with special guests onsite at #IMEX23 - Live from IMEX Frankfurt - An open conversation with the creators of #EventCanvas and their new book DESIGN to Change, elevating your ability to look and act beyond the now. This onsite series features spontaneous conversations with #IMEX23 visitors, speakers, Event Design Enthusiasts and Certified Event Designers (CED'ers) as well as team members of the Event Design Collective with an by the authors Ruud Janssen and Roel...
2023-05-2527 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsDaniel Scheffler (NYTimes Travel +Without Maps) + Ruud Janssen Onsite At #IMEX23 #DESIGNtoCHANGE#DESIGNtoCHANGE - Live PODcast recording with special guests onsite at #IMEX23 - Live from IMEX Frankfurt - An open conversation with the creators of #EventCanvas and their new book DESIGN to Change, elevating your ability to look and act beyond the now. This onsite series features spontaneous conversations with #IMEX23 visitors, speakers, Event Design Enthusiasts and Certified Event Designers (CED'ers) as well as team members of the Event Design Collective with an by the authors Ruud Janssen and Roel Frissen. Curious questions to learn from real life current event design experiences to help Event Canvas practitioners elevate DESIGN conversations. Share...
2023-05-2524 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsMarge Anderson + Janet Sperstadt + Devon Pasha + Ruud Janssen Onsite At #IMEX23 #DESIGNtoCHANGE#DESIGNtoCHANGE - Live PODcast recording with special guests onsite at #IMEX23 - Live from IMEX Frankfurt - An open conversation with the creators of #EventCanvas and their new book DESIGN to Change, elevating your ability to look and act beyond the now. This onsite series features spontaneous conversations with #IMEX23 visitors, speakers, Event Design Enthusiasts and Certified Event Designers (CED'ers) as well as team members of the Event Design Collective with an by the authors Ruud Janssen and Roel Frissen. Curious questions to learn from real life current event design experiences to help Event Canvas practitioners elevate DESIGN conversations. Share...
2023-05-2527 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsZulayka Martis + Ruud Janssen Onsite At #IMEX23 #DESIGNtoCHANGE#DESIGNtoCHANGE - Live PODcast recording with special guests onsite at #IMEX23 - Live from IMEX Frankfurt - An open conversation with the creators of #EventCanvas and their new book DESIGN to Change, elevating your ability to look and act beyond the now. This onsite series features spontaneous conversations with #IMEX23 visitors, speakers, Event Design Enthusiasts and Certified Event Designers (CED'ers) as well as team members of the Event Design Collective with an by the authors Ruud Janssen and Roel Frissen. Curious questions to learn from real life current event design experiences to help Event Canvas practitioners elevate DESIGN conversations. Share...
2023-05-2515 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsAnna Gyseman (IMEX) + Fabia Seewald (SeeArts + Dundu) + Ruud Janssen Live At #IMEX23 #DESIGNtoCHANGE#DESIGNtoCHANGE - Live PODcast recording with special guests onsite at #IMEX23 - Live from IMEX Frankfurt - An open conversation with the creators of #EventCanvas and their new book DESIGN to Change, elevating your ability to look and act beyond the now. This onsite series features spontaneous conversations with #IMEX23 visitors, speakers, Event Design Enthusiasts and Certified Event Designers (CED'ers) as well as team members of the Event Design Collective with an by the authors Ruud Janssen and Roel Frissen. Curious questions to learn from real life current event design experiences to help Event Canvas practitioners elevate DESIGN conversations. Share...
2023-05-2516 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsMiguel Neves (Skift Meetings) + Ruud Janssen Live At #IMEX23 #DESIGNtoCHANGE#DESIGNtoCHANGE - Live PODcast recording with special guests onsite at #IMEX23 - Live from IMEX Frankfurt - An open conversation with the creators of #EventCanvas and their new book DESIGN to Change, elevating your ability to look and act beyond the now. This onsite series features spontaneous conversations with #IMEX23 visitors, speakers, Event Design Enthusiasts and Certified Event Designers (CED'ers) as well as team members of the Event Design Collective with an by the authors Ruud Janssen and Roel Frissen. Curious questions to learn from real life current event design experiences to help Event Canvas practitioners elevate DESIGN conversations. Share...
2023-05-2514 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsMichiel Middendorf (GL Events) + Ruud Janssen Live At #IMEX23 #DESIGNtoCHANGE#DESIGNtoCHANGE - Live PODcast recording with special guests onsite at #IMEX23 - Live from IMEX Frankfurt - An open conversation with the creators of #EventCanvas and their new book DESIGN to Change, elevating your ability to look and act beyond the now. This onsite series features spontaneous conversations with #IMEX23 visitors, speakers, Event Design Enthusiasts and Certified Event Designers (CED'ers) as well as team members of the Event Design Collective with an by the authors Ruud Janssen and Roel Frissen. Curious questions to learn from real life current event design experiences to help Event Canvas practitioners elevate DESIGN conversations. Share...
2023-05-2520 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsYanique DaCosta + Ingrid Rip + Devon Pasha + Ruud Janssen Live At #IMEX23 #DESIGNtoCHANGE#DESIGNtoCHANGE - Live PODcast recording with special guests onsite at #IMEX23 - Live from IMEX Frankfurt - An open conversation with the creators of #EventCanvas and their new book DESIGN to Change, elevating your ability to look and act beyond the now. This onsite series features spontaneous conversations with #IMEX23 visitors, speakers, Event Design Enthusiasts and Certified Event Designers (CED'ers) as well as team members of the Event Design Collective with an by the authors Ruud Janssen and Roel Frissen. Curious questions to learn from real life current event design experiences to help Event Canvas practitioners elevate DESIGN conversations. Share...
2023-05-2426 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsTahira Endean ONstage #DESIGNtoCHANGE with Ruud Janssen"Events are like Jello" according to Tahira Endean, CITP, CMP, CED (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahira-endean-citp-cmp-ced-918a868/ ) Not only is she a longtime friend and prolific collaboration artist, author, mentor and teacher, she is also the Head of Programming at IMEX leading the Knowledge Team. In this episode of the #DESIGNtoCHANGE #PODcast she speaks with Ruud Janssen about recent evocative event experiences and peaks and troughs in experience design.
She shares her insights from het latest capstone project of her Masters in Creative Studies at Buffalo State University as well as the multiplicity of roles you hold as an...
2023-05-1756 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsTahira Endean BACKstage #DESIGNtoCHANGE with Ruud Janssen"Events are like Jello" according to Tahira Endean, CITP, CMP, CED (www.linkedin.com/in/tahira-endean…cmp-ced-918a868/ ) Not only is she a longtime friend and prolific collaboration artist, author, mentor and teacher, she is also the Head of Programming at IMEX leading the Knowledge Team. In this episode of the #DESIGNtoCHANGE #PODcast she speaks with Ruud Janssen BACKstage about recent evocative event experiences and peaks and troughs in experience design.
She shares her insights from het latest capstone project of her Masters in Creative Studies at Buffalo State University as well as the multiplicity of roles you hold as an...
2023-05-1718 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsFerdinando Buscema #DESIGNtoCHANGE BACKstage with Ruud JanssenFerdinando Buscema is a Magic Experience Designer who circumvented the world from Milan, Lombardy, Italy https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferdinando/ Magician-in-Residence, is a Foresight Training Facilitator at the Institute for the Future, Palo Alto California as well as the Experience Designer and Ambassador at Ferrari.
In this episode Ferdinando has a conversation with Ruud Janssen about the parallels between Magic and Events. On negative capability and how mediocre events are like jokes without punchlines. Ferdinando explains how events are like multi player games and hear him elaborate on the importance of closing the experience to deliver the effect effectively.
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2023-05-1118 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsFerdinando Buscema ONstage #DESIGNtoCHANGE with Ruud JanssenFerdinando Buscema ONstage #DESIGNtoCHANGE with Ruud Janssen by Event Design Collective
2023-05-101h 09
Event Design Collective PODcasts#DESIGNtoCHANGE Oli Bailey IMEX Year +1 BACKstage With Ruud Janssen#DESIGNtoCHANGE - Year +1 BACKstage PODcast recording with special guests Oli Bailey of the IMEX Group - just weeks before #IMEX2023 in Frankfurt - An open conversation with the creators of #EventCanvas and their new book DESIGN to Change, elevating your ability to look and act beyond the now. Ruud Janssen asks questions to spark the BACKstage conversation with questions to learn from Oli's experience in designing all but 1 past editions of this show. Share your experiences and the challenges you face in designing for change. We grow in the direction of the questions we ask, so let's start the conversation...
2023-05-0923 min
Event Design Collective PODcasts#DESIGNtoCHANGE Mo Husseini Gen City Labs BACKstage With Ruud JanssenThe BACKstage edition with Mo Husseini, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohusseini/) Co-Founder & Chief Design Officer at Gen City Labs Designing the UX, Innovating the CX, and Creating the Web3 Future of Community Engagement in conversation with Ruud Janssen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruudwjanssen/ ) of the Event Design Collective.
Below you will find his responses to the #DESIGNtoCHANGE Worksheet on the #HORIZONSofCHANGE (also available at https://designtochange.online/worksheets/ ) :
* How do you involve others in the change you design for?
Mo-> - By asking questions... understanding the problems they have... and helping them articulate their vision of success before we...
2023-05-0828 min
Event Design Collective PODcasts#DESIGNtoCHANGE Micheal Ackerbauer IBM + Ruud Janssen Year +1Michael Ackerbauer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelackerbauer/) has been a transformational leader at IBM, in this #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast #ONstage with Ruud Janssen he speaks about his experiences in shifting IBM from an engineer thinking to a Design Thinking culture. Micheal is a change leadership thought partner. Learning innovator. Agile & innovation coach. He helps leaders make the most of their agility, versatility & creativity. He also has a terrific podcast at : theprocessbeyond.com
He is an Organizational Consultant and Transformation leader at IBM. Over the last 20+ years Michael has coached executives and managers across a range of environments, including technology, finance...
2023-05-0845 min
Event Design Collective PODcasts#DESIGNtoCHANGE Mo Husseini Gen City Labs In ONstage conversation with Ruud JanssenListen to Mo Husseini Onstage , (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohusseini/) Co-Founder & Chief Design Officer at Gen City Labs Designing the UX, Innovating the CX, and Creating the Web3 Future of Community Engagement in conversation with Ruud Janssen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruudwjanssen/ ) of the Event Design Collective.
Below you will find his responses to the #DESIGNtoCHANGE Worksheet on the #HORIZONSofCHANGE (also available at https://designtochange.online/worksheets/ ) :
* How do you involve others in the change you design for?
Mo-> - By asking questions... understanding the problems they have... and helping them articulate their vision of success before we st...
2023-05-0855 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsPanos Moutafis #DESIGNtoCHANGE ONStage #PODcast With Ruud JanssenMeet Panos Moutafis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmoutafis/ ) of Zenus AI who exchanges in the #DESIGNtoCHANGE episode his views on how Artificial Intelligence for incognito Face Analysis is making its entry into the events you will be visiting. He speaks with Ruud Janssen on how the trade show for the Events Industry #IMEX in Frankfurt (https://imex-frankfurt.com) will be revealing its innovations and brand update next in May 2023. Feel free to connect with Panos to learn more. Or go to https://designtochange.online to see the DESIGN to Change book to which this conversation is connected.
2023-04-0238 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsPanos Moutafis #DESIGNtoCHANGE BACKstage #PODcast With Ruud JanssenMeet Panos Moutafis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmoutafis/ ) of Zenus AI who exchanges in the #DESIGNtoCHANGE episode his views on how Artificial Intelligence for incognito Face Analysis is making its entry into the events you will be visiting. He speaks with Ruud Janssen on how the trade show for the Events Industry #IMEX in Frankfurt (https://imex-frankfurt.com) will be revealing its innovations and brand update next in May 2023. Feel free to connect with Panos to learn more. Or go to https://designtochange.online to see the DESIGN to Change book to which this conversation is connected.
2023-04-0105 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsSunil Malhotra #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast Year +1 in conversation with Ruud JanssenLast year, in a #DESIGNtoCHANGE conversation with Ruud Janssen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruudwjanssen/), Sunil Malhotra (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunil-malhotra/) founder of Ideafarms, shared his idea of the unplanned organisation — creating necessary conditions (seed topics, build environments, provoke, inspirational content, ...) “in the hope that people will be drawn to join and interact with others and artefacts.”
This Year + 1 conversation is about how these ideas are manifesting as 2 synergistic projects
1. GrandBuddys.in to seed Self-governed, Hyperlocal Intergenerational Communities, and harvest needs and stories
2. Opening the ideafarms.com brand for young entrepreneurs and small groups to test their ideas withou...
2023-03-2948 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsDave Gray #DESIGNtoCHANGE Year +1 With Ruud JanssenIt's been a year since we last spoke to Dave Gray, founder of XPLANE, creator of the Empathy Map, Possibilitarian & Visual Thinker and creator of the Culture Map. ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegray/) Ruud Janssen ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruudwjanssen) catches up with Dave on his Horizons of Change in this newest episode of the #DESIGNtoCHANGE episode.
More episodes can be found at https://www.designtochange.online
2023-03-2829 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsKey Portilla Kamawura - Studio Banana - #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast ONstage With Ruud JanssenMeet Key Portilla Kamawura - co-founder of Studio Banana. The inspiration and chance to discuss STUDIO BANANA's perspective on #placemaking #communitybuilding #workplacedesign and design-driven transformation at LaunchLabs in Basel was inspiring and thought proviking. In this conversation with Ruud Janssen, Key touches on the difference between Space & Place. Connect to Key Portilla Kamawura on linkedin here
https://www.linkedin.com/in/key-kawamura/ and also check out his TEDxBasel talk https://youtu.be/d0lfzs6i2sg - for more information on the #DESIGNtoCHANGE book see for full details https://designtochange.online
2023-03-061h 03
Event Design Collective PODcastsBob Bejan - Microsoft - BACKstage #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast w/ Ruud JanssenIn conversation with Bob Bejan, Corporate Vice President: Global Events, Production Studios and Marketing Community at Microsoft (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbejan/ ) with Ruud Janssen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruudwjanssen/ ) of the Event Design Collective. The last years have set the stage for incredible innovation in events and experiential marketing moving forward. Listen to Bob's perspective in an organisation where events are core and front center of the marketing strategies. #microsoft #microsoftlife #eventmarketing #liveevents #digitaltransformaiton #innovation . Read all about the #HORIZONSofCHANGE and #DESIGNtoCHANGE in the new book at https://www.designtochange.online
2023-02-1912 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsBob Bejan - Microsoft - ONstage #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast w/ Ruud JanssenIn conversation with Bob Bejan, Corporate Vice President: Global Events, Production Studios and Marketing Community at Microsoft (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbejan/ ) with Ruud Janssen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruudwjanssen/ ) of the Event Design Collective. The last years have set the stage for incredible innovation in events and experiential marketing moving forward. Listen to Bob's perspective in an organisation where events are core and front center of the marketing strategies. #microsoft #microsoftlife #eventmarketing #liveevents #digitaltransformaiton #innovation . Read all about the #HORIZONSofCHANGE and #DESIGNtoCHANGE in the new book at https://www.designtochange.online
2023-02-1941 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsKathryn Frankson BACKstage #DESIGNtoCHANGE with Ruud JanssenKathryn Frankson - Global Director of Marketing - Money20/20 speaks with Ruud Janssen on this episode of the #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynfrankson/
Kathryn leads marketing for Money 20/20, the global fintech event leader. With events trading in Europe (Amsterdam, June 6-8), USA (Vegas, October 23-26), a World Tour (live NOW) and 365 content, Money20/20 is the ecosystem for the global fintech community and the place fintech's love to do business.
After 48 straight quarters selling exhibition space, custom event sponsorships and custom event design, Kathryn made the move to marketing focusing on demand gen, event and digital marketing efforts...
2022-12-1215 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsAnnette Gregg with Ruud Janssen ONStage #DESIGNtoCHANGEMeet 1 year later with Annette Gregg - CEO at SITE - Society for Incentive Travel Excellence, in conversation with Ruud Janssen on Design to Change.
Linkedin: [Annette Gregg's LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/annettegregg/)
### Recap
Ruud and Annette discuss the recent incentive summit's impact, stressing collaboration between associations and destinations, fostering innovation, and learning from failures. They explore event evolution, customization, and plan a future design session, drawing inspiration from 1970s music.
### Next steps
- Annette focuses on implementing a culture of learning and innovation within SITE, aiming for relevant events.
- Ruud and Annette plan to meet...
2022-12-1236 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsKathryn Frankson ONstage #DESIGNtoCHANGE with Ruud Janssen #DESIGNtoCHANGEKathryn Frankson - Global Director of Marketing - Money20/20 speaks with Ruud Janssen on this episode of the #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynfrankson/
Kathryn leads marketing for Money20/20, the global fintech event leader. With events trading in Europe (Amsterdam, June 6-8), USA (Vegas, October 23-26), a World Tour (live NOW) and 365 content, Money20/20 is the ecosystem for the global fintech community and the place fintech's love to do business.
After 48 straight quarters selling exhibition space, custom event sponsorships and custom event design, Kathryn made the move to marketing focusing on demand gen, event and digital marketing efforts...
2022-12-1251 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsAnnette Gregg With Ruud Janssen BACKstage #DESIGNtoCHANGEMeet Annette Gregg - CEO at SITE - Society for Incentive Travel Excellence. She is in conversation with Ruud Janssen on this episode of Design to Change.
Linkedin = https://www.linkedin.com/in/annettegregg/
SITE Global Congress New York City = https://siteglobal.com/event/global-conference-nyc
* How do you involve others in the change you design for?
Ask a lot of questions about their goals and objectives for the events. Have them think about all the audience types and what they want each stakeholder to "think, feel and do" before, during and after their event.
* How do the events you design be...
2022-12-1215 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsNelly Riggenbach - Novartis - #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast BACKstage - Designer Series - Ruud JanssenIn this special episode recorded onsite at the Novartis Campus in Basel, Switzerland, Nelly Riggenbach, responsible for the Novartis Experience speaks with Ruud Janssen of the Event Design Collective.
Nelly is a notoriously curious audience ambassador and storyteller. She has an entrepreneurial spirit, strong people skills and an appetite for change.
Nelly explains how the Novartis Campus (30 football fields in size) in Basel, Switzerland is now opening up to the general public.
See the link to the Novartis Pavillon which is the newest addition to the Novartis Campus here: https://www.campus.novartis.com/en/novartis-pavillon
For more details on...
2022-10-2008 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsNelly Riggenbach - Novartis - #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast ONstage - Designer Series - Ruud JanssenIn this special episode recorded onsite at the Novartis Campus in Basel, Switzerland, Nelly Riggenbach, responsible for the Novartis Experience speaks with Ruud Janssen of the Event Design Collective.
Nelly is a notoriously curious audience ambassador and storyteller. She has an entrepreneurial spirit, strong people skills and an appetite for change.
Nelly explains how the Novartis Campus (30 football fields in size) in Basel, Switzerland is now opening up to the general public.
See the link to the Novartis Pavillon which is the newest addition to the Novartis Campus here: https://www.campus.novartis.com/en/novartis-pavillon
For more details on...
2022-10-2058 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsBobi Seredich + Liz Hunt With Ruud Janssen #DESIGNtoCHANGE Live from #IMEXAmericaBobi Seredich, President of EQ Inspirations and Co-Founder Southwest Institute for Emotional Intelligence
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobi-seredicheqi/
Speakers Bureau and Training Company. Certified to train in Emotional Intelligence by the Institute for Health and Human Potential. Author of the book - Courage Does Not Always Roar, Ordinary Women with Extraordinary Courage published by Simple Truths
Specialties: My company provides Speaker Experts in the areas of leadership, customer experience, emotional intelligence and life balance.
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Liz Hunt
VP, Operations at Southwest Institute for Emotional Intelligence - 22 years in the Meeting Industry with focus...
2022-10-1842 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsRyan Hill With Ruud Janssen #DESIGNtoCHANGE Live from #IMEXAmericaRyan Hill - Creative Problem-Solving and Design Thinking: Educator and Facilitator focusing on change and transitional leadership and is the Founder / Principal at ChangeLead Solution Services, LLC in Colorado. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-a-hill-thinker/)
Ryan was formerly a Strategic Design and Innovation Facilitator at U.S. Space Command as well as a Civil Affairs Staff Officer and Future Operations Officer for the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) He is currently completing a Master of Science - MS, Creative Studies and Change Leadership
at the State University of New York College at BuffaloState University of New York College at Buffalo
In...
2022-10-1829 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsDale Hudson With Ruud Janssen #DESIGNtoCHANGE Live from #IMEXAmericaDale Hudson, CED
Knowledge and Events Director | relationship builder | education, events and programming specialist | team leadership | imaginative and creative thinker who makes things happen at IMEX Group.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-hudson-ced-19b2b45/
IMEX Group based in Greater Brighton and Hove Area in the United Kingdom.
Dale has had the opportunity and ability to really live her life with enthusiasm, joy, passion and creativity. IMEX is an amazing global events company which fits well with her drive to initiate new ideas and implement them, take well-judged risks, work on new projects - and champion positive changes to keep...
2022-10-1827 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsDavid Adler with Ruud Janssen #DESIGNtoCHANGE Live from #IMEXAmericaDavid Adler is the Chairman & Founder, BizBash (https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-adler/ )
David has more than forty years’ experience of working within Large Corporate and SME start-ups, working hard to ensure a culture of operational excellence in Media, Events, Governmental and Non-Profit Environments: becoming widely recognized as a Thought Leader and Collaboration Artist with an exceptional talent for problem-solving and process simplification.
David has founded BizBash as a cutting-edge platform for commerce, community, and content creation in the rapidly expanding event and meeting market: with more than 200,000 monthly users, magazines, events, and digital components. In addition,he hosts the Ga...
2022-10-1831 min
PropellerThe One About Growth - With Ruud JanssenKeeping the human always at the centre of any activity. Ruud Janssen, CFO, INSEAD GEMBA, through an honest illustration his deep managerial know how, explains how to navigate the complexity embedded in the CFO, while defining a new framework of cross culture understanding and kindness mindset, coupled with a genuine interest in human capital development. Listen to no nonsense, but simple and effective ideas on how to generate high performance through culture crafting, applicable to any organization.https://www.linkedin.com/company/propellerpodcast
2022-10-101h 00
Event Design Collective PODcastsSabine Bonora - ONstage #DESIGNtoCHANGE with Ruud JanssenIn this episode Ruud Janssen speak with Sabine Bonora, Head of ICM International Conference Management at MED-EL.
Sabine is not only a leader in MED-EL, she is also a front runner in trying new ways in order to achieve different and better results. As early as 2013, Sabine hired Ruud Janssen and Roel Frissen as consultants at MED-EL to help her and her team to innovate one of her pinnacle events. She instantly felt that our approach was new and valuable, even before we brought it to market. Sabine is one of #EventCanvas' early adaptors and ambassadors. She saw value as...
2022-10-0527 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsSabine Bonora - BACKstage #DESIGNtoCHANGE With Ruud JanssenIn this episode Ruud Janssen speak with Sabine Bonora, Head of ICM International Conference Management at MED-EL.
Sabine is not only a leader in MED-EL, she is also a front runner in trying new ways in order to achieve different and better results. As early as 2013, Sabine hired Ruud Janssen and Roel Frissen as consultants at MED-EL to help her and her team to innovate one of her pinnacle events. She instantly felt that our approach was new and valuable, even before we brought it to market. Sabine is one of #EventCanvas' early adaptors and ambassadors. She saw value as...
2022-10-0507 min
Association Chat PodcastEvent Design Can Save Your Conference with Ruud JanssenToday's Nonprofit Business Model often relies heavily on meetings and events. Whether it is for commitment to cause, content, or community; all we know is that the value proposition for an association often finds an important channel in its events. But what happens when attendance begins to slide? What happens when the value of that value proposition doesn't seem to be what it used to be? Can Event Design Save Your Conference? Ruud Janssen is an events industry powerhouse. You may have already seen his work if you've looked through tools like Miro or Mural...
2022-09-1250 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsMary Ann Linder CMP, CED+ #DESIGNtoCHANGE ONSTAGE - EDC MasterMind Series With Ruud JanssenMary Ann Linder, CMP, CED+ is an experienced meeting professional who believes in the ability of meetings to help truly connect the world. In this ever changing world, she believe Design Thinking is critical to the success of events. She is a Certified Event Designer and CED+ coach and works as a Senior Manager WEFTEC Education at the Water Environment Federation in Washington DC, USA.
Mary Ann is a customer service driven and she prides herself on her customer service ability and enjoys creating a quality educational event.
Her linkedin profile = https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-ann-linder-cmp-ced-0ba9644/
In this...
2022-05-1953 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsMary Ann Linder CMP, CED+ BACKstage #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast With Ruud JanssenMary Ann Linder, CMP, CED+ is an experienced meeting professional who believes in the ability of meetings to help truly connect the world. In this ever changing world, she believe Design Thinking is critical to the success of events. She is a Certified Event Designer and CED+ coach and works as a Senior Manager WEFTEC Education at the Water Environment Federation in Washington DC, USA.
Mary Ann is a customer service driven and she prides herself on her customer service ability and enjoys creating a quality educational event.
Her linkedin profile = https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-ann-linder-cmp-ced-0ba9644/
In this...
2022-05-1917 min
Leveraging Thought LeadershipIdeas, Events, and Behaviors | Ruud Janssen | 390How can you tell — in an instant — whether an in-person event will be a success or failure? Are there key items that can predict an event's outcome? In-person events are returning, and with them, questions of their utility and ability to really change the behaviors of those who attend. How can a thought leadership practitioner speak about their insights on stage in a way that brings about lasting and sustainable change? In order to better understand the challenges and pitfalls of organizing an event, we've invited Ruud Janssen, the Managing Director and Co-Founder of The Event D...
2022-05-0140 min
Catching the Next WaveS10.E5. Ruud Janssen. Horizons of Change.The pandemic showed us that change is non-optional. But what remains to be figured out is how to make it good and lasting. With our guest Ruud Janssen, the co-author of “Event Design Handbook” and “Design to Change” we discuss what it takes to implement change you wish for. We deliberate what is more important, process or outcome, and we look into events as pivotal moments for change. We also wonder whether it’s possible to design for how people spend time at work.LINKS“Design to Change” by Roel Frissen, Ruud Janssen, Dennis Luijer“Event De...
2021-11-111h 10
Skift Meetings PodcastCreating a Common Language for Event Design with Ruud JanssenRuud Janssen is the Founder & Managing Partner of the Event Design Collective In this episode EventMB's editor-in-chief, Miguel Neves, and deputy editor, Dylan Monorchio, discuss event design among other things including:
Why designing time is essential to event design
How music and business models inspired the Event Canvas Methodology
How a common frustration led to a side project that led to a thriving startup
How structure enables language that powers conversations about event design
The many challenges of planning for behavior change
Why successful events may still benefit from design thinking
How restrictions can ai...
2021-07-2358 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsRuud Janssen, Roel Frissen, Anthony Vade DESIGNtoCHANGE - BACKSTAGE - at #WECvegas 2021 - PODcastWelcome to the DESIGN to CHANGE podcast BACKSTAGE
A live conversation from the MPI World Education Congress with the authors of the new DESIGN to CHANGE book Ruud Janssen and Roel Frissen in a conversation with Anthony Vade, Director North America at the Event Design Collective
Ruud Janssen and Roel Frissen, creators of the #EventCanvas and founders of the Event Design Collective will be having a conversation on their views and experiences writing their new book "DESIGN to CHANGE - Elevating your Ability to Look & Act Beyond the Now"
To learn more about DESIGN to CHANGE check out www.designtochange...
2021-06-1727 min
Event Design Collective PODcastsRuud Janssen, Roel Frissen, Anthony Vade DESIGNtoCHANGE - ONSTAGE - at #WECvegas 2021 - PODcastWelcome to the DESIGN to CHANGE podcast ONSTAGE
A live conversation from the MPI World Education Congress 2021 in Las Vegas with the authors of the new DESIGN to CHANGE book Ruud Janssen and Roel Frissen in a conversation with Anthony Vade, Director North America at the Event Design Collective
Ruud Janssen and Roel Frissen, creators of the #EventCanvas and founders of the Event Design Collective will be having a conversation on their views and experiences writing their new book "DESIGN to CHANGE - Elevating your Ability to Look & Act Beyond the Now"
To learn more about DESIGN to CHANGE check...
2021-06-1734 min
human innovation - The Jens Heitland ShowEP 61: Innovation in Event Design - Ruud Janssen on playing Alphorn, Building the Event Design Collective, Creative Comments and MoreInnovation in Event Design - Ruud Janssen on playing Alphorn, Building the Event Design Collective, Creative Commons and More. | Brought to you by The Event Design Collective. More on that below.Welcome to the Jens Heitland Show where I meet with experts of different fields to connect the dots of innovation and entrepreneurship.This Episodes will bring us into the Event Design space. Ruud Janssen (@RuudWJanssen) is an Event Designer, Founder and Managing Partner of The Design Collective.Links to my guest:Ruud Janssen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...
2021-05-031h 01
Que Des SolutionsChanger les comportements, changer les événements - avec Ruud Janssen / Entrevue [Épisode 6]Co-auteur du "Event design handbook" et co-créateur du "Event Canvas", Ruud Janssen nous partage sa vision des événements et pourquoi nous devons prendre le temps de les repenser. Dans un français dont il s'excuse (mais qui est, avouons-le, impeccable!), ce Hollandais-Suisse ayant grandi en France (de là sa francophonie) nous raconte son parcours, les raisons qui les ont poussés, lui et ses collègues, à créer le Event Canvas et l'avenir de cette méthode, notamment la sortie d'un nouveau livre en juin.
Dans une entrevue où l'on perçoit sa générosité et son...
2021-03-181h 26
SeeArts Podcast 🌟 Building the co-creative Bridge between Arts & Business 🎭🚀The SeeArts Podcast #17 🌟 Change, Frame, Protoype 💫 with Ruud Janssen on the Event Canvas Today, we are talking about creative pivots and the Event Design Collective has been shaping the way towards better events. The whole events industry got massively disrupted and we want to ask Ruud Jansen about the state of the union of events: The Switzerland based Entrepreneur Ruud Janssen has been an innovator and game changer in the Hospitality and Meetings & Events Industry since 1994. With his business partner Roel Frissen he co-created Event Canvas methodology and with an evergrowing community, this collective aims at creating common language for Meetings & Events. Ruud shares with us with story of growing up in...
2021-01-271h 09