About Us
Meet the Team
At DBF Events, we are a passionate and experienced team dedicated to creating exceptional networking experiences in the MICE industry.
Since 2012, our team is led by a dynamic duo, Delphine and Michiel Fortuin, who bring decades of expertise and a shared commitment to fostering meaningful business connections.
Over the years, DBF Events has expanded by teaming up with two additional key professionals, strengthening our ability to deliver outstanding events. Every event we organize is designed to build business based on trust and genuine relationships. At the core of our philosophy is the belief that business is about people and that quality always comes before quantity.
- Created in 2012
- Expanded in 2022 on French markets
- 100+ events
- More than 600 international suppliers
- Over 2,000 buyers UK and French markets
- 84% of our buyers and clients are senior decision-makers.
Meet the Team
Delphine Fortuin
Managing Director “The People Whisperer” or “Lucky Star”From the Paris Convention Bureau to decades of making destinations shine for the MICE world.
Turns strangers into partners and friends, organizes every detail flawlessly, seals deals over coffee (or wine).
- Travel & swimming (yes, even in freezing lakes).
- Sharing unforgettable moments with family & friends.
- Annual birthday adrenaline rush (last one: world’s fastest zipline!).
- Caring for people in need.
Michiel Fortuin
Partner “The Can-Do Strategist”Nearly 30 years in hospitality, transforming challenges into opportunities.
Master negotiator, empathetic communicator, and our charismatic speaker.
- Time with family & friends.
- History and love reading (garden or sofa approved!).
- Staying calm, no matter what.
Benjamin Fortuin
Director of sales and business development “The Booster” or “The Fresh Spark”UK market specialist: Listening, connecting, and keeping things fun & laid-back.
Endless energy, optimism, and a “let’s do it” spirit (12km daily for 12 weeks?
- Soccer ⚽ (player & fan).
- Travel with lifelong friends.
- Entrepreneurship (founder of The 12 Club).
- Family-first mindset, “Nothing is impossible” mantra.
Kinda Khider
Director French Markets “The Smiling Bridge”Connects people where others see competition; opens doors in the French market.
Radiates positivity, turns “impossible” into possible and believes smiles make the best business cards
- Traveling & sharing adventures.
- Ceramics & design 🎨.
- Whether it’s trail hiking, dancing, or diving into the sky or sea, she’s always ready for the next thrill.
Julia Stubblefield
Finance Administrator20+ years as PA/office manager (BBC, Siemens, Johnson & Johnson)
13 years as a virtual PA before joining DBF Events in May 2023.
Contribution: Keeps Delphine & Michiel running smoothly with expertise and enthusiasm.
Loves juggling the big picture and the tiny details.
Emma Fortuin
Social Media Manager “The Creative Spirit”The digital storyteller behind DBF Events‘ online magic, transforming ideas into vibrant visuals and captivating stories.
Blends creativity with strategy ; every post, photo, and caption feels like an experience, not just content.
- Photography & visual design.
- Finding beauty in everyday moments.
- Travel and Formula 1 (won’t miss a single Grand Prix)
- Caring for children in need, through charitable initiatives.