Student Max Engelaar wins IDEA Talent Scout

Student Max Engelaar wins IDEA Talent Scout

11/16/2023 - 14:47

Student Max Engelaar is currently studying at the specialisation Events for Business of Leisure & Events Management. Together with other students, he got the opportunity to participate in the IDEA Talent Scout. He won the contest!
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Max, what is IDEA Talent Scout? 
IDEA Talent Scout is a programme from the branche organisation IDEA, designed to help individuals distinguish themselves among all students studying in the business events sector. It is an annual event held at different locations each year. Every year, students compete for the title of "Event Talent of the Year."

What did you have to do? 
The first thing I had to do for this day was send in my CV. I received feedback on it during the day itself. After that, I had to submit a video pitch. This pitch had to focus on my vision for the future of the events sector. The vision I developed centered around keeping the genuine emotions of attendees at the forefront. Additionally, I had to submit a visual that was shown during my pitch on the stage on the day itself. During this pitch, I had to explain why I am the event talent of 2023, highlighting my strengths in just 1 minute. In addition to all the preparations for this day, we also had a case study from Nationale Nederlanden on the day, where we had to prepare a concept in 45 minutes to be presented on stage.

Why did you win? 
I won by truly showcasing myself and clearly communicating what I have to offer. Being vulnerable was appreciated, and this set me apart from the other students. The jury also praised my enthusiastic work attitude during the case study and the pitch. Furthermore, the high quality of my video pitch, including beautiful animations, contributed to my success.

How many 'competitors' did you have? 
From six different universities, a total of 30/35 students were selected to participate in this day and explain why they are the Event Talent of the Year 2023.

What exactly did you win, and what does winning the prize mean to you? 
I won a potential internship or traineeship with one of the judging companies. Besides this prestigious prize, the day brought me many other valuable things. The number of new contacts I made on this day is significant, and especially after my win, my LinkedIn page has been very active.

I am extremely proud of this achievement and grateful for all the people who have collaborated with me over the years. This has ultimately shaped my way of working and my vision in the events industry.