Event Design Collective PODcasts

Kafi London & Orlando Molina | Design to Change – Live at IMEX America 2026 Guests: Kafi London https://www.linkedin.com/in/kafilondon/ Orlando Molina https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhymosaurs/ Host: Ruud Janssen, Managing Director, Event Design Collective Episode Show Notes What does it take to design meaningful change? In episode 254 of the Design to Change podcast, recorded live at IMEX America 2026 in Las Vegas, host Ruud Janssen, Managing Director at Event Design Collective, welcomes two special guests: Kafi London and Orlando Molina. Together, they bring different perspectives to the conversation about the evolving world of events, the importance of intentional event design, and the opportunities to create meaningful change through the experiences we design. Recorded in the vibrant atmosphere of IMEX America, this episode brings together two voices for a conversation about the power of purposeful experiences. It's another opportunity to look beyond the logistics of organising events and consider how intentional design can create value for stakeholders and lasting impact. About Design to Change Design to Change is a podcast by Event Design Collective, exploring the people, ideas, and practices shaping the future of events and experience design. Through conversations with industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers, host Ruud Janssen challenges conventional thinking and explores how intentional design can transform events into powerful drivers of change. About Event Design Collective Event Design Collective is a global leader in event design education, training, and consulting. Through the Event Canvas™ methodology, we empower professionals and organisations to design events with purpose, align stakeholder expectations, and create measurable impact. Learn more: edco.global  Connect & Follow Podcast: Design to Change Website: designtochange.online  Event Design Collective: edco.global  Guest LinkedIn profiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kafilondon/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhymosaurs/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/event-rap/

Sharifa Wilkinson, Suzanne Bagnera & Fiona Quarschie | Design to Change – Live at IMEX America 2026 Guests: Sharifa Wilkinson Suzanne Bagnera Fiona Quarschie Host: Ruud Janssen, Managing Director, Event Design Collective Episode Show Notes What does it take to design meaningful change? In episode 253 of the Design to Change podcast, recorded live at IMEX America 2026 in Las Vegas, host Ruud Janssen, Managing Director at Event Design Collective, welcomes three special guests: Sharifa Wilkinson, Suzanne Bagnera, and Fiona Quarschie. Together, they bring different perspectives to the conversation about the evolving world of events, the importance of intentional event design, and the opportunities to create meaningful change through the experiences we design. Recorded in the vibrant atmosphere of IMEX America, this episode brings together three voices from the international events community. It's another opportunity to look beyond the logistics of organising events and consider how purposeful design can create value for stakeholders and lasting impact. About Design to Change Design to Change is a podcast by Event Design Collective, exploring the people, ideas, and practices shaping the future of events and experience design. Through conversations with industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers, host Ruud Janssen challenges conventional thinking and explores how intentional design can transform events into powerful drivers of change. About Event Design Collective Event Design Collective is a global leader in event design education, training, and consulting. Through the Event Canvas™ methodology, we empower professionals and organisations to design events with purpose, align stakeholder expectations, and create measurable impact. Learn more: edco.global  Connect & Follow Podcast: Design to Change Website: designtochange.online  Event Design Collective: edco.global  Guest LinkedIn profiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharifa-wilkinson/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannemarkhambagnera/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-antoinette-quarshie-m-s-chia-900554173/

Design to Change Podcast Episode 252 | Live from IMEX America 2026, Las Vegas Episode Title: Chris Wong Cho, Mercedes Guldris & Diego Foresi | Design to Change – Live at IMEX America 2026 Guests: Chris Wong Cho LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-wong-cho-45117585/ Mercedes Guldris LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mercedes-guldris/ Diego Foresi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diego-gonzalo-foresi-987756/ Host: Ruud Janssen, Managing Director, Event Design Collective Episode Show Notes What does it take to design meaningful change? In episode 252 of the Design to Change podcast, recorded live at IMEX America 2026 in Las Vegas, host Ruud Janssen, Managing Director at Event Design Collective, welcomes three special guests: Chris Wing Cho, Mercedes Guldriz, and Diego Foresi. Together, they bring different perspectives to the conversation about the evolving world of events, the importance of intentional event design, and the opportunities to create meaningful change through the experiences we design. Recorded in the vibrant atmosphere of IMEX America, this episode brings together three voices from the international events community. It's another opportunity to look beyond the logistics of organising events and consider how purposeful design can create value for stakeholders and lasting impact. About Design to Change Design to Change is a podcast by Event Design Collective, exploring the people, ideas, and practices shaping the future of events and experience design. Through conversations with industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers, host Ruud Janssen challenges conventional thinking and explores how intentional design can transform events into powerful drivers of change. About Event Design Collective Event Design Collective is a global leader in event design education, training, and consulting. Through the Event Canvas™️ methodology, we empower professionals and organisations to design events with purpose, align stakeholder expectations, and create measurable impact. Learn more: edco.global  Connect & Follow Podcast: Design to Change Website: https://designtochange.online  Event Design Collective: https://edco.global  #DesignToChange #IMEX26 #IMEXAmerica #EventDesign #EventDesignCollective #EventCanvas #EventIndustry #ExperienceDesign #EventProfs

Episode Title: Breanna Thompson & Christine Cleaver | Design to Change – Live at IMEX America 2026 Guests: Breanna Thompson Organisation: New York University (NYU) Christine Cleaver Role: Clinical Assistant Professor of Events Management Organisation: Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, New York University (NYU) LinkedIn: Christine Cleaver Host: Ruud Janssen, Managing Director, Event Design Collective Episode Show Notes What does it take to design meaningful change? In episode 251 of the Design to Change podcast, recorded live at IMEX America 2026 in Las Vegas, host Ruud Janssen, Managing Director at Event Design Collective, welcomes two guests from New York University (NYU): Breanna Thompson and Christine Cleaver, Clinical Assistant Professor of Events Management at the Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality. Together, they explore fresh perspectives on the evolving world of events, the power of intentional event design, and how events can become catalysts for meaningful change. Recorded in the vibrant atmosphere of IMEX America, this conversation brings together perspectives from academia and the next generation of event professionals, exploring how fresh thinking and education can contribute to the future of the events industry. About Design to Change Design to Change is a podcast by Event Design Collective, exploring the people, ideas, and practices shaping the future of events and experience design. Through conversations with industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers, host Ruud Janssen challenges conventional thinking and explores how intentional design can transform events into powerful drivers of change. About Event Design Collective Event Design Collective is a global leader in event design education, training, and consulting. Through the Event Canvas™ methodology, we empower professionals and organisations to design events with purpose, align stakeholder expectations, and create measurable impact. Learn more: https://edco.global Connect & Follow Podcast: Design to Change Website: https://designtochange.online Event Design Collective: https://edco.global Guest LinkedIn: Christine Cleaver

Episode Title: Sandro Serio | Design to Change – Live at IMEX America 2026 Guest: Sandro Serio Role: Principal Consultant Organisation: Puncta LinkedIn: Sandro Serio Host: Ruud Janssen, Managing Director, Event Design Collective Episode Show Notes What does it take to design meaningful change? In episode 250 of the Design to Change podcast, recorded live at IMEX America 2026 in Las Vegas, host Ruud Janssen, Managing Director at Event Design Collective, sits down with Sandro Serio, Principal Consultant at Puncta. Together, they explore fresh perspectives on the evolving world of events, the power of intentional event design, and how events can become catalysts for meaningful change. Recorded in the vibrant atmosphere of IMEX America, this conversation brings together industry insights, personal experiences, and forward-thinking ideas about how we can move beyond simply organising events to designing experiences that create lasting impact. About Design to Change Design to Change is a podcast by Event Design Collective, exploring the people, ideas, and practices shaping the future of events and experience design. Through conversations with industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers, host Ruud Janssen challenges conventional thinking and explores how intentional design can transform events into powerful drivers of change. About Design to Change Design to Change is a podcast by Event Design Collective, exploring the people, ideas, and practices shaping the future of events and experience design. Through conversations with industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers, host Ruud Janssen challenges conventional thinking and explores how intentional design can transform events into powerful drivers of change. About Event Design Collective Event Design Collective is a global leader in event design education, training, and consulting. Through the Event Canvas™ methodology, we empower professionals and organisations to design events with purpose, align stakeholder expectations, and create measurable impact. Learn more: https://edco.global Connect & Follow Podcast: Design to Change Website: https://designtochange.online Event Design Collective: https://edco.global Guest LinkedIn: Sandro Serio

Episode Title: Kai Hattendorf | Design to Change – Live at IMEX America 2026 Guest: Kai Hattendorf Role: Partner Organisation: JWC LinkedIn: Kai Hattendorf Host: Ruud Janssen, Managing Director, Event Design Collective Episode Show Notes What does it take to design meaningful change? In episode 249 of the Design to Change podcast, recorded live at IMEX America 2026 in Las Vegas, host Ruud Janssen, Managing Director at Event Design Collective, sits down with Kai Hattendorf, Partner at JWC. Together, they explore fresh perspectives on the evolving world of events, the power of intentional event design, and how events can become catalysts for meaningful change. Recorded in the vibrant atmosphere of IMEX America, this conversation brings together industry insights, personal experiences, and forward-thinking ideas about how we can move beyond simply organising events to designing experiences that create lasting impact. About Design to Change Design to Change is a podcast by Event Design Collective, exploring the people, ideas, and practices shaping the future of events and experience design. Through conversations with industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers, host Ruud Janssen challenges conventional thinking and explores how intentional design can transform events into powerful drivers of change. About Event Design Collective Event Design Collective is a global leader in event design education, training, and consulting. Through the Event Canvas™ methodology, we empower professionals and organisations to design events with purpose, align stakeholder expectations, and create measurable impact. Learn more: https://edco.global Connect & Follow Podcast: Design to Change Website: https://designtochange.online Event Design Collective: https://edco.global Guest LinkedIn: Kai Hattendorf

Episode Title: Julie McMartin | Design to Change – Live at IMEX America 2026 Guest: Julie McMartin, CED Role: Business Events Specialist Organisation: Outaouais Tourism LinkedIn: Julie McMartin Host: Ruud Janssen, Managing Director, Event Design Collective Episode Show Notes What does it take to design meaningful change? In episode 248 of the Design to Change podcast, recorded live at IMEX America 2026 in Las Vegas, host Ruud Janssen, Managing Director at Event Design Collective, sits down with Julie McMartin, CED, Business Events Specialist at Outaouais Tourism. Together, they explore fresh perspectives on the evolving world of events, the power of intentional event design, and how events can become catalysts for meaningful change. Recorded in the vibrant atmosphere of IMEX America, this conversation brings together industry insights, personal experiences, and forward-thinking ideas about how we can move beyond simply organising events to designing experiences that create lasting impact. About Design to Change Design to Change is a podcast by Event Design Collective, exploring the people, ideas, and practices shaping the future of events and experience design. Through conversations with industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers, host Ruud Janssen challenges conventional thinking and explores how intentional design can transform events into powerful drivers of change. About Event Design Collective Event Design Collective is a global leader in event design education, training, and consulting. Through the Event Canvas™ methodology, we empower professionals and organisations to design events with purpose, align stakeholder expectations, and create measurable impact. Learn more: https://edco.global Connect & Follow Podcast: Design to Change Website: https://designtochange.online Event Design Collective: https://edco.global Guest LinkedIn: Julie McMartin

Episode Title: Steve Kinsley & Aditya Devas | Design to Change – Live at IMEX America 2026 Guests: Steve Kinsley Role: President Organisation: Kinsley Meetings LinkedIn: Steve Kinsley Aditya Devas Role: Data Science and Automation Organisation: Backdropsource LinkedIn: Aditya Devas Host: Ruud Janssen, Managing Director, Event Design Collective Episode Show Notes What does it take to design meaningful change? In episode 247 of the Design to Change podcast, recorded live at IMEX America 2026 in Las Vegas, host Ruud Janssen, Managing Director at Event Design Collective, welcomes two guests: Steve Kinsley, President at Kinsley Meetings, and Aditya Devas, working in Data Science and Automation at Backdropsource. Together, they explore fresh perspectives on the evolving world of events, the power of intentional event design, and how events can become catalysts for meaningful change. Recorded in the vibrant atmosphere of IMEX America, this conversation brings together industry insights, personal experiences, and forward-thinking ideas about how we can move beyond simply organising events to designing experiences that create lasting impact. About Design to Change Design to Change is a podcast by Event Design Collective, exploring the people, ideas, and practices shaping the future of events and experience design. Through conversations with industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers, host Ruud Janssen challenges conventional thinking and explores how intentional design can transform events into powerful drivers of change. About Event Design Collective Event Design Collective is a global leader in event design education, training, and consulting. Through the Event Canvas™ methodology, we empower professionals and organisations to design events with purpose, align stakeholder expectations, and create measurable impact. Learn more: https://edco.global Connect & Follow Podcast: Design to Change Website: https://designtochange.online Event Design Collective: https://edco.global Guest LinkedIn: Steve Kinsley Guest LinkedIn: Aditya Devas

Episode Title: Monique Rochard-Marine | Design to Change – Live at IMEX America 2026 Guest: Monique Rochard-Marine, CITP, CMM, CMP, CTSM, MBA Role: Head of Global Commercial Services & Operational Efficiency Organisation: Cordis LinkedIn: Monique Rochard-Marine Host: Ruud Janssen, Managing Director, Event Design Collective Episode Show Notes What does it take to design meaningful change? In episode 246 of the Design to Change podcast, recorded live at IMEX America 2026 in Las Vegas, host Ruud Janssen, Managing Director at Event Design Collective, sits down with Monique Rochard-Marine, CITP, CMM, CMP, CTSM, MBA, Head of Global Commercial Services & Operational Efficiency at Cordis. Together, they explore fresh perspectives on the evolving world of events, the power of intentional event design, and how events can become catalysts for meaningful change. Recorded in the vibrant atmosphere of IMEX America, this conversation brings together industry insights, personal experiences, and forward-thinking ideas about how we can move beyond simply organising events to designing experiences that create lasting impact. About Design to Change Design to Change is a podcast by Event Design Collective, exploring the people, ideas, and practices shaping the future of events and experience design. Through conversations with industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers, host Ruud Janssen challenges conventional thinking and explores how intentional design can transform events into powerful drivers of change. About Event Design Collective Event Design Collective is a global leader in event design education, training, and consulting. Through the Event Canvas™ methodology, we empower professionals and organisations to design events with purpose, align stakeholder expectations, and create measurable impact. Learn more: https://edco.global Connect & Follow Podcast: Design to Change Website: https://designtochange.online Event Design Collective: https://edco.global Guest LinkedIn: Monique Rochard-Marine

Episode Title: Hannah Peper & Hailey Craig | Design to Change – Live at IMEX America 2026 Guests: Hanah Peper Role: Community and Events Manager Organisation: INFRA LinkedIn: Hanah Peper Hailey Craig Role: Events and Education Specialist Organisation: INFRA LinkedIn: Hailey Craig Host: Ruud Janssen, Managing Director, Event Design Collective Episode Show Notes What does it take to design meaningful change? In episode 245 of the Design to Change podcast, recorded live at IMEX America 2026 in Las Vegas, host Ruud Janssen, Managing Director at Event Design Collective, welcomes two guests from INFRA: Hanah Peper, Community and Events Manager, and Hailey Craig, Events and Education Specialist. Together, they explore fresh perspectives on the evolving world of events, the power of intentional event design, and how events can become catalysts for meaningful change. Recorded in the vibrant atmosphere of IMEX America, this conversation brings together industry insights, personal experiences, and forward-thinking ideas about how we can move beyond simply organising events to designing experiences that create lasting impact. About Design to Change Design to Change is a podcast by Event Design Collective, exploring the people, ideas, and practices shaping the future of events and experience design. Through conversations with industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers, host Ruud Janssen challenges conventional thinking and explores how intentional design can transform events into powerful drivers of change. About Event Design Collective Event Design Collective is a global leader in event design education, training, and consulting. Through the Event Canvas™ methodology, we empower professionals and organisations to design events with purpose, align stakeholder expectations, and create measurable impact. Learn more: https://edco.global Connect & Follow Podcast: Design to Change Website: https://designtochange.online Event Design Collective: https://edco.global Guest LinkedIn: Hanah Peper Guest LinkedIn: Hailey Craig