Robert Daverschot is an experienced event moderator, dagvoorzitter and speaker coach known for his calm, engaging presence on stage. With a background in hospitality, event production and TV talk show editing, he helps audiences feel involved and speakers feel at ease. Fluent in Dutch and English, he works with organisations in the Netherlands and abroad, moderating conversations with experts, ministers and business leaders while supporting keynote speakers to deliver stronger presentations.
Robert Daverschot has worked full-time as an independent event moderator, online moderator and speaker coach since 2017.
As a generalist, he is comfortable getting to grips with unfamiliar subjects and turning complex content into clear, engaging conversations. His preparation starts well before an event begins, giving him time to understand the organisation, speakers, audience and themes.
On stage, Robert combines careful listening with what clients often describe as een prettige kalmte, or a pleasant calmness. That steady approach helps create a safe atmosphere where guests feel comfortable answering thoughtful questions and audiences feel encouraged to take part.
For organisations searching for een veelgevraagd dagvoorzitter, Robert offers an experienced pair of hands without making the event feel overly scripted.
Robert’s roots are in hospitality.
He studied International Business & Languages at Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen before completing a Master’s degree in Hospitality Management through Hotelschool The Hague and Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Early in his career, he worked as a Business Developer for Seats2meet. In 2008, he opened the first citizenM hotel at Amsterdam Airport as Hotel Manager, welcoming guests from around the world.
He later spent several years with event agency Sendsteps, advising organisations on the content and structure of corporate events before setting up independently in 2017.
That hospitality background still shapes the way Robert works today. He pays close attention to atmosphere and energy, understands how to put people at ease and knows that a successful event depends on the audience experience as much as what happens on stage.
A strong moderator needs to do more than introduce speakers and keep an eye on the clock.
Robert prepares carefully so he can ask useful questions, follow
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