Lex Kruijver is co-founder and CEO of Respons. Kruijver started monitoring the event industry in the mid 90s and established Respons, which is now the leading event information company in The Netherlands. In his role as head of Respons Kruijver oversees the various event research programs such as Festivals & Concerts, Sports Events and Trade & Consumer Fairs. As a senior consultant Kruijver advises government, regional and local authorities, also companies on a strategic, organizational, financial and creative level in event related topics. Throughout his professional career he has shared his passion for events, data and research through various platforms.