Ruud Janssen, DES, CMM

Des Ruud Janssen is a renowned Facilitator, Business Modeler, Event Designer & Marketeer with a wealth of experience in the Global Meetings industry. He is an author, Digital Event Strategist, Networker, Visual Thinker, Consultant & Serial Entrepreneur, known for his award-winning Corporate events and multi-stakeholder NGO gatherings.

Des Ruud Janssen is a MPI Global Training Accredited Trainer and holds certifications in Meeting Management (CMM) and as a Certified Digital Event Strategist (DES). He has been recognized as one of the 9 most Influential Meeting Professionals shaping the future of the Global Meetings Industry.

With a diverse skill set, Des Ruud Janssen specializes in Creator #EventCanvas, Facilitation online & offline, Training, Event & Business Modeling, Event Design, New Media Marketing, Sales, and Event Technology. Apart from his professional expertise, he is also a Slowfood & œnology Enthusiast, scuba diver, jazz fanatic, trumpet player, aspiring Alphorn student, and a hobby chef.

Des Ruud Janssen's educational background includes studying at prestigious institutions such as Cornell University, The College of Extraordinary Experiences, SKEMA Business School, and Hotel Management School Maastricht. He holds degrees in Business Administration, Experience Design, Financial Management, Hotel Management & Marketing, and International Baccalaureate.

Throughout his career, Des Ruud Janssen has held key roles in organizations like Event Design Collective GmbH, TNOC | The New Objective Collective, TEDxBasel, MPI Global Training+, Congrex Group, Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts, Elior, and Renaissance Hotels, showcasing his expertise in Event Design, Digital Event Strategy, Branding, Marketing, Sales, Association Management, Conference Organizing, Conference Innovation & Planning, PR & Communications, and Online Multimedia.