Build for what's next.
Making your event and organisation future-proof
Independent strategic advisory, interim management, event design and congress organization for convention bureaus, DMOs, and international associations.
Helping organisations in the MICE industry — DMOs, convention bureaus, venues, (international) associations, and PCOs — become future-ready. Not just by refining strategy and positioning, but also by critically reassessing existing business models and fundamentally renewing them where needed. Creatively and strategically building what will work tomorrow.
About Me
Dare to change.
Leading international destinations and organisations through change & growth.
After ten years as Head of Convention Bureau at The Hague & Partners and over 25 years of international experience in the MICE industry — including senior roles at Kenes International and MCI-Eurocongress International — Bas now dedicates himself fully to supporting organizations ready for their next step. From strategic positioning to organizing international congresses: Plinth thinks along, takes action, and delivers results
How I can help?
Strategy & Advisory
.Positioning, market analysis and acquisition strategy for destinations and organizations
Interim-Management
Experienced interim leadership, ready to step in for vacancies, transitions, or periods of peak workload within your organization
Event Design & Delivery
Designing your event. Full or partial organization of international events, from bid process to execution
Training & Coaching
Workshops, training sessions, and keynotes on bid strategy, market positioning, and congress acquisition, grounded in hands-on industry experience.