Ferdinand van Dalsen has been active in the live entertainment industry for over 34 years. As Head of Rental at Pieter Smit Group, one of Europe’s leading logistics partners for the cultural and live events sector, he oversees operations across six countries, including the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Portugal, Germany, and Poland.

Ferdinand works closely with emerging bands and major productions to ensure smooth touring logistics, and is a strong advocate for sustainable and digital innovation in the industry.

By integrating electric vehicles, smart planning tools, and digital workflows, he’s helping reshape how artists move across Europe, with fewer emissions, more efficiency, and better data.

At ESNS, Ferdinand shares insights from the intersection of logistics, sustainability, and digital transformation — offering a behind-the-scenes look at how the future of touring is being built today.

“Touring smarter, greener, and more connected, how logistics is evolving with the music industry.”