How to Organize a Successful International Meeting in Less Than Sixteen Hours

How to Organize a Successful International Meeting in Less Than Sixteen Hours

September 2025
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ABSTRACT

In less than sixteen hours, David Kirsch and Koen Joly organized an international meeting by setting a clear date early using simple tools like a shared spreadsheet, and embracing a flexible, co-created agenda. Prioritizing connection, tangible outcomes, and diverse perspectives, they demonstrated that effective gatherings can be spontaneous, collaborative, and impactful without overcomplicating the logistics.

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Author: David Kirsch

Appreciative Inquiry groupie, multi-lingual trainer and facilitator and podcast host. Based in Belgium, David is a social worker with a Master’s degree in Labour Sciences. Passionate about participatory management and organisational development, he has trained in Theory U and Appreciative Inquiry, been a member of the European AI Network since 2019, and is co-host of the French podcast Mise au vert.

Contact: david@simplitude.be

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Author: Koen Joly

Koen Joly works to build organizations where people work together with a lot of enthusiasm to achieve strong results. He is a positive coach of people, teams and organizations. He’s also a constructive meddler, motivator, inspirer and facilitator, chief of creativity, cultural glutton, dancer and DJ.

Contact: koen@keik.be

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