Blue Tulip Awards
In 2021, I host Accenture’s Blue Tulip Awards, a year-long program that aims to accelerate innovation.
During online events, I guide startups throughout the program that is set up in themes that are based on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Participants go through various rounds and events, connecting with other innovators and experts within their ecosystem. Throughout the competition, jury members provide feedback and guidance.
At the end of each cycle, I announce the winner during a final show where the Blue Tulip Awards are handed out.
This program is designed to connect innovative entrepreneurs, build strong collaborations, and accelerate groundbreaking innovations.
other highlights
What’s Next in Retail Tech
What’s Next in Retail Tech provides valuable insights into the latest technological developments in retail. From the AFAS Theater, I interviewed Picnic's CTO about how innovation drives their success. I also introduced speakers and moderated Q&A sessions.
Hybrid award show, Atlassian
For software company Atlassian, I host the finale of their ‘Global ShipIt Days.’ From their Amsterdam office, I lead this hybrid event, shining a spotlight on their internal innovations. Employees across EMEA tune in live as awards are handed out for the most innovative projects.
TV program, NOS op 3
In 2013, I started at NOS op 3 as the presenter of the daily live TV broadcasts on NPO3. NOS op 3 is a cross-media news platform from NOS that was focused on millennials at the time. NOS is the largest national news organization in the Netherlands.
National Geographic Hydrogen
I hosted the documentary Hydrogen: Our New Energy? that was broadcasted on National Geographic. In this program, I explore the current state of hydrogen in the Netherlands. What’s possible already? What challenges and solutions are we facing?
My Future Dream Job
🔥🔥 Finalist Dutch Podcast Awards 🔥🔥I created this podcast series for the University of Twente. In this 10-part series, I explore jobs that don’t exist yet. Each episode features a future profession!
Podcast Cultuurshift
For Centre of Expertise DEN, I’m developing and hosting the second season of Cultuurshift, a podcast series consisting of 10 episodes about digital transformation in the cultural sector.
Climate Convention COP27
At the UN Climate Convention COP27 in Egypt, I’m the host of the Hydrogen Transition Summit. I’ll be interviewing world leaders and top executives from the global energy sector. The goal? To boost the hydrogen economy and hit Net Zero emissions.
RetailRookies competition
An annual competition for retail start-ups, organized by RetailTrends. For the past three years, I’ve had the pleasure of hosting the award ceremony during RetailTrends LIVE at Amsterdam’s DeLaMar Theater.
World Hydrogen Congress
World Hydrogen Congress is an international conference on hydrogen. At this hybrid event, I’m moderating a panel discussion on creating a new hydrogen economy chain. I’ll also be hosting the livestream and leading Q&A sessions.
The central bank of the Netherlands
The central bank of the Netherlands organizes a series of lectures on various economic topics. Members from the leadership team give these lectures. I host the sessions and lead the Q&A.