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Weemin Ong & Genevieve Lim Marina Bay Sands #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast + Roel Frissen + Ruud Janssen
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- Sep 12, 2025
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This #DESIGNtoCHANGE Podcast, recorded live on 11 September 2025 in Melbourne, Australia and you can find the AI Recap of the contact, key takaways and idea cloud by Snapsight here: https://www.snapsight.com/live-channel/c78561ad-1c5f-47b9-992d-5e03bc95e1ea/e1be71ca-a1cb-4f34-8ecd-1d9e0efd487e/attendee?tab=takeaways . It is hosted by Ruud Janssen, Roel Frissen featuring Genevieve Lim, and Weemin Ong, executive leaders of Marina Bay Sands, explored the transformative power of conversations in shaping the future of event design. Marina Bay Sands' adoption of the Event Design Canvas (EDC) methodology was highlighted as a key driver of innovation and excellence in the global events industry. Central to this effort is the Marina Bay Sands Event Design LAB℠ , Asia's first dedicated space for applying the EDC methodology, fostering collaboration between clients and certified event designers to create impactful events. Genevieve Lim and Weemin Ong shared insights into Marina Bay Sands' initiatives, including the EDC Young Professionals Program, which introduces event design principles to students in partnership with institutions like the Singapore Institute of Technology. The Event Design Certificate Level 3 program has trained nearly 100 team members as CED - Certified Event Designer across departments, including culinary, audiovisual, and operations, creating a unified culture of event design. The Rising Tides metaphor underscored their belief in collective industry growth through shared methodologies and collaboration. Marina Bay Sands, hosting over 2,500 events annually and welcoming 1.4 million delegates, operates across 120,000 square meters of event space. Plans for the Integrated Resort 2 expansion, featuring luxury event spaces and a 15,000-seater arena, reflect its c…