About this episode

Ruud Janssen interviews Julius Solaris about his contributions to the events industry and the importance of intentional change and storytelling.

In this episode of the Design to Change podcast, Ruud welcomed back Julius Solaris 4 years on to discuss his work as an event consultant and creator, focusing on his contributions to the Event Design Handbook and his approach to documenting events. They explored the challenges and opportunities in the events industry, including the need for intentional change, adaptation to technological advancements, and the importance of authentic storytelling and ROI measurement. The conversation concluded with discussions about professional certifications, future collaboration opportunities, and the value of trusted advisors in the events industry.

People in this episode

Host: Ruud Janssen

Guest: Julius Solaris

Topics covered

• event consulting
• authentic storytelling
• ROI measurement
• professional certifications
• technological advancements

Keywords

• event design
• consultant
• technology
• storytelling
• ROI
• certifications
• collaboration

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Event Design Handbook

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