Simon Viane

Simon Viane is a Belgian event organizer and the founder of KONEKT, a specialized consultancy focused on B2B events and teambuilding experiences. Based in Belgium, Viane has established himself as an expert in event conceptualization, strategic planning, and experiential marketing within the regional events industry.

Viane's professional journey began with his involvement in developing Festival For Friends, where he played a pivotal role in transforming the concept from inception into a recognized regional festival attracting approximately 2,000 visitors. This foundational experience provided him with comprehensive insights into large-scale event planning, audience development, and regional marketing strategies.

Following his success in festival development, Viane expanded his expertise into the sports and hospitality sectors, serving as an event and hospitality manager for KV Kortrijk, a prominent Belgian football club. This role allowed him to develop specialized skills in venue management, corporate hospitality, and sports-related event coordination.

In establishing KONEKT, Viane has positioned himself as a consultant for organizations seeking to develop professional B2B events and teambuilding initiatives. His approach emphasizes practical thinking, structured methodology, and clear strategic planning. The company serves as a bridge between conceptual event ideas and their practical implementation.

Viane's consulting methodology centers on supporting emerging event organizers in transforming their initial concepts into viable, professional events. His expertise encompasses the full spectrum of event development, from initial ideation through execution, with particular emphasis on feasibility assessment and professional standards implementation.

Throughout his career, Viane has demonstrated proficiency in multiple aspects of event management, including festival production, corporate events, hospitality management, and teambuilding facilitation. His regional success with Festival For Friends and subsequent corporate experience have established him as a knowledgeable practitioner in the Belgian events landscape.

Simon Viane is based in Kortrijk, Belgium and holds education from Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen - Vlaamse Autonome Hogeschool.

Full name	Simon Viane
Role	Event organisator
Organization	KONEKT
Country	Belgium
Industry	Events & Entertainment
Specialties	Event Planning · Festival Development · B2B Events · Teambuilding · Hospitality Management · Event Consulting
Consulting rate	EUR 50 per hour
Bookable	Yes — via TinRate

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