Two-Day Masterclass · Ljubljana

Professional Moderation
with Jan-Jaap In der Maur

A hands-on, intensive training for conference moderators, event professionals, and corporate hosts — led by one of Europe's most experienced practitioners in the field.

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Event Details

DatesSept 17–18, 2026

LocationLjubljana, Slovenia

LanguageEnglish

FormatIn-person, small group

IncludedMaterials, certificate, catering

⚠ Limited spots available

What you'll learn

Seven core skills.
Two intensive days.

You won't just watch and take notes. You'll be on your feet — practicing as moderator, speaker, and participant, with real-time feedback from your trainer.

Reading & Leading a Room

Tone, pace, energy — and how to shift all three on the fly to keep an audience actively engaged.

Audience Interaction That Works

Not gimmicks — techniques that create real conversation and genuine engagement in the room.

Q&A Management

How to keep discussions focused and productive when the room goes sideways or runs over time.

The Many Roles of a Moderator

MC, interviewer, show host, meeting designer — and how to move fluidly between all of them.

Handling the Unexpected

Every moderator's nightmare scenarios — and exactly how to navigate them with composure.

Meeting Design Fundamentals

How to shape event formats so the moderator's work becomes dramatically more effective.

Your Authentic Presence on Stage

The best moderators don't perform — they connect. This session is about finding and owning your distinctive voice in front of any room, audience, or panel.

Who should attend

Built for professionals
who work in front of a room.

No prior training experience required — but serious intent is.

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Conference Moderators

Already working in moderation and looking to sharpen your craft with structured, expert-led practice.

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TV & Radio Moderators

Experienced in broadcast who want to develop strong live-event skills in front of a physical audience.

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Event Organisers

Those who design events and want to understand what excellent moderation looks like from the inside.

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Corporate Hosts

Professionals who need to run meetings, chair panels, or represent their organisation on stage.

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Your trainer

Jan-Jaap
In der Maur

Co-founder of Masters in Moderation, internationally recognised as one of the leading organisations in professional event moderation across Europe. Jan-Jaap has trained close to 5,000 moderators and designed hundreds of high-stakes events.

He doesn't just teach moderation — he practices it every week, on real stages and in training rooms with his students.

5,000+

Moderators trained

20+

Years of experience

"It's not about sending the message — it's about making sure it's received and put into practice. An event is only successful when things change for the better."

— Jan-Jaap In der Maur

His philosophy is consistent: great events are participant-centric. Skilled moderation and purposeful interaction make any event more engaging, more enjoyable, and more effective.

Practical information

Everything you need to know.

Dates

September 17–18, 2026

Location

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Language

English

Comfortable with English is sufficient — full fluency not required.

Format

Two full in-person days

Individual attention, hands-on practice, and real-time feedback.

What's included

Study materials, certificate, catering

Group size

Strictly limited

Small-group format by design — real learning requires real attention.

Investment

€1,200 per participant (corporate)

Early career or self-employed? €900 — because investing in yourself shouldn't break the bank. All prices excl. VAT.

Venue

Cankarjev dom,
Ljubljana

The workshop takes place at Cankarjev dom, Ljubljana's premier cultural and congress centre. Located in the heart of the city, it is one of the most respected event venues in the region — known for its professional infrastructure, central location, and the quality of events it hosts.

For a masterclass focused on the craft of events, the setting couldn't be more fitting.

Venue Cankarjev dom

Address Prešernova cesta 10, Ljubljana

Area City centre, walkable from major hotels

Transport Well connected by bus; parking available nearby

Professional Moderationwith Jan-Jaap In der Maur

Seven core skills.Two intensive days.