Jan Ising
Creative Director & Cultural Experience Platform Architect
Large-scale public experiences that connect people
About Jan Ising
Jan Ising is a Creative Director and Strategic Advisor with over 30 years of experience in developing and delivering large-scale public experiences.
His work focuses on creating formats that bring people together — combining storytelling, technology and live performance to shape emotional moments in public space.
Over the past decades, he has worked across Europe and the Middle East on international events, festivals and large-scale productions — including global platforms such as Expo 2020 Dubai and FIFA-related events.
In recent years, his focus has expanded into new formats such as drone shows and integrated multimedia experiences, working closely within teams like AO Creative and AO Drones on international productions and the evolution of aerial storytelling.
Jan operates at the intersection of concept and execution — developing ideas, structuring narratives and translating them into real, large-scale experiences together with multidisciplinary teams.
His focus is on projects that connect culture, technology and public space — and evolve into scalable platforms beyond single events.
Strategic Project Development
Shaping complex event and platform ideas from early concept to a clear, feasible structure — aligned with budget, technology and local requirements.
Media & Technology Integration
Working with emerging media such as drone systems and large-scale visuals — either as standalone experiences or integrated into existing formats.
Creative Direction & Storytelling
Developing concepts and narratives that translate into strong visual and emotional experiences in public space.
Production Leadership
Leading and align international teams, partners and suppliers to deliver complex projects efficiently and at scale.
Platforms & Long-Term Impact
Focused on formats that go beyond single events — building systems that create long-term cultural and commercial value.
Public events & Ceremonies to create identity
Strategic Portfolio Focus:
High-Impact Events & Cultural Narratives
Focus Areas:
State & Protocol Ceremonies, Global Public Events, City Branding & Light Festivals, High-Profile Corporate & Sports Productions.
Our Mission is to transform complex mandates into emotionally resonant, operationally flawless experiences that leave a lasting strategic legacy. In an increasingly technology-driven landscape, my core philosophy is balancing innovation with cultural sensitivity, ensuring every event retains its social and emotional engagement.
The Consultant's Role:
Providing the crucial professional balance between creativity, technical requirements, rigorous safety standards, and logistical complexity to achieve the vision within the budget framework. This expertise is deployed through advisory, project development, or executive leadership roles, ensuring successful operational implementation for both client projects and self-developed artistic concepts.
Stronger together through "Unity in diversity"
The global platform of unity - FACES of your city by Jan Ising Ihre Herausforderungen!
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FACES is my cultural art-project presenting identity in humanity. FACES appeared already in Germany, Switzerland, Israel, Portugal, the Netherlands,...
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We all are one on the giant 8m high, 3-dimensional "universal face" sculpture .
A High-end peace of artistic video-projection, photography and storytelling project
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Every city is creating its own face through history, art, architecture and the variety of all different people as a unity. Everyone can show up as "a prominent face of his own city"
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Since 2011 I am creating unique FACES-Art installations and Events around the world.
Check:
www.unityindiversity.art
Four Decades of Global Event Leadership & Network
- After establishing his foundation in classic theatrical and production management, Jan Ising’s expertise rapidly evolved through executive leadership roles across the world’s most demanding event landscapes. This includes strategic advisory and production leadership for landmark public events such as the EXPO 2000 to EXPO2020Dubai, The World Youth Days in Germany (attracting 1.2M visitors), and the international FIFA & UAEFA FanFest projects in Europe and South Africa.
- Most recently, this foundation is leveraged in the rapidly evolving media sector, where Jan Ising serves as Senior Creative Director and Production Director for strategic alliances, including collaboration with market leader AO Multimedia & Drones, to pioneer global, world-record-breaking drone shows and multimedia spectacles.
- His versatility is further defined by successful tenures with high-stakes productions, including major sporting events, televised award ceremonies, and international concert tours featuring headliners (U2, Phil Collins, The Rolling Stones). His experience is reinforced by years as an executive management figure within the European operations of Cirque du Soleil, alongside overseeing complex special shows and musical productions.
- Cultural Event Direction includes conceptual and architectual advisory on Light Art Festivals across Germany, the Netherlands, Israel, and France. This global reach encompasses comprehensive project development for Major Exhibitions, High-Protocol Ceremonies, and State Events throughout Europe, the Americas, Asia, and, significantly, the Middle East.
Executive Leadership in Drone Media:
Serving as the managing Creative & Production Director within the world-leading alliance of AO Multimedia & Drones, I leverage four decades of experience to drive the conceptualisation and flawless execution of record-breaking drone spectacles.
Scale & Complexity:
Our focus is on managing the complex integration of ultra-high-tech fleets (up to 10.000+ LED & SFX drones) to create unparalleled multimedia displays and strategic storytelling globally.
Creative & Technical Innovation:
As an advisor, I specialize in translating complex client narratives into pioneering 3D animations and artistic designs (e.g., interactive QR codes, Pyro-drones & Art), turning the night sky into a strategically utilized communication canvas.
Your Strategic Advantage:
This unique blend of visionary thinking and global logistical perfection provides clients with a proven path to achieving world-class, never-before-seen media spectacles with ongoing development in software, hardware and creativity.
Expo2020Dubai - The actual World Expo
Executive Leadership: Expo 2020 Dubai Ceremonies & Protocol
The World's Most Iconic Global Event:
The Expo 2020 Dubai served as the ultimate benchmark for multi-layered protocol, production, and cultural diplomacy.
Operational Command & Protocol Execution:
Integrated within the core teams (Flash, HQWS, The Fridge, EVE), Jan Ising was deployed in a Senior Operational Leadership capacity, providing high-level, on-site execution and command for over 100 major events, protocol ceremonies, and broadcast shows across the vast Expo site.
Driving Operational Excellence:
This included high-stakes productions such as The Holy Christmas Night and major national ceremonies, where direct, decisive operational command was critical to ensure immaculate execution, safety, and seamless protocol delivery in a complex multi-vendor environment.
Dubai Police Graduation Ceremony 2022
High-Protocol Execution:
UAE Police Graduation Ceremony (MOI)
Highest Level Protocol Event:
In 2022, the UAE Ministry of Interior (MOI) mandated the consolidation of all Emirates' Police Graduation Ceremonies into one landmark event at the prestigious Al Wasl Dome, Expo 2020.
Executive Attendance & Scale:
The ceremony involved 2,500 Police Cadets and all Excellencies of the UAE, including the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, demanding immaculate, high-level logistical and protocol precision.
Senior Protocol & Technical Integration Lead:
Entrusted by Memories Events Dubai, my role focused on developing and integrating the executive technical and protocol coordination required for this complex, high-stakes event within the unique, non-stop operational environment of Al Wasl Dome.
Culinary Entertainment & Long-Term Production Management
Pioneering the Dinner Show Format: Executive Management and Technical Direction for Hans-Peter Wodarz's "Pomp Duck and Circumstance," a high-profile production executed in cooperation with Cirque du Soleil, defining high-quality culinary and emotional entertainment across Europe.
Sustained Operational Excellence:
This highly complex production—integrating high-class acrobatics, artistic performance, and fine dining—required years of hands-on, high-level management expertise, ensuring daily operational success.
European Development & Management:
Deployed in the crucial dual role of Resident Director (ensuring long-term artistic integrity and daily operational excellence) and Technical Director (overseeing the development of new venues and the complex logistics of this traveling enterprise). This included successfully adapting and managing the largest transportable star-rated kitchen in the world, alongside providing operational oversight for competing brands such as PALAZZO across the European market.
Public Art, City Development, and Sustainable Attraction Points
Project Development & Strategic Partnership:
In collaboration with German designer Bernd Spiecker, I co-develop and strategically manage the global deployment of iconic, illuminated furniture and public art installations.
Creating Urban Attraction Points (PHAS):
These installations ("Please Have A Seat") are engineered to transform public spaces—parks, boulevards, city centers—into new, high-value attraction points that foster sensory engagement and urban identity.
Versatility and Permanence:
My expertise focuses on adapting these concepts for both permanent urban design and high-impact, temporary Pop-Up Art Installations at global festivals, ensuring sustained commercial and cultural value.
FIFA & UEFA
Global Event Scaling & Public Logistics: The FIFA FanFest Legacy
Pioneering Global Fan Engagement:
Starting as an experimental concept in 2006, I provided core strategic and operational leadership that rapidly transformed the FIFA FanFest into a global phenomenon, successfully managing record-breaking attendance that quickly necessitated venue expansion.
Strategic Global Rollout:
My role was officially recognized and mandated for the operational further development and international rollout of the format, including supervision and integration for the 2008 European Championship and the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Creating Cultural Assets:
This included successfully embedding the "Fan Mile" and "Public Viewing" concepts—now a global standard—as free, safe, and sustainable family festivals.
The future of outdoor communication.
Creative Alliance: Executive Collaboration in Next-Generation Drone Media
The Future of Storytelling:
Large-scale drone and multimedia shows represent the most innovative, comprehensive, and impressive canvas for strategic communication and brand storytelling in the modern event landscape.
A Partnership of Global Leaders:
This expertise is delivered in close partnership with the world's market leader, AO Multimedia and Drones, founded and led by visionary CEO Marco Niedermeier, ensuring access to unmatched technical scale and creative perfection.
Your Strategic Entry Point:
Leveraging my four decades of global event and strategic direction experience, I serve as an Executive Consultant and direct liaison, advising clients on how to integrate the full potential of these large-scale fleets (from 100 to 10,000+ drones) into their overall project strategy.
Light up your city
Illuminating Identity: Strategic Direction for Global Light Festivals
Strategic Expertise in Cultural & Urban Marketing:
For over 12 years, I have provided strategic direction and executive management for the successful development and operation of international Light-Art Festivals.
Creating Tangible Value:
The core concept focuses on transforming urban landscapes and landmarks into powerful catalysts for cultural identity, delivering high, measurable value for tourism, global media presence, local engagement, and sponsoring partners.
Global Network Leadership:
Leveraging a vast international network, including exclusive access to the expertise of the worldwide-renowned "Festival of Lights" team from Berlin, we deliver customized, large-scale installations. Our approach integrates architecture, interactive installations, and advanced projections to turn any environment—urban, coastal, or desert—into a globally resonant light-art exhibition.
💪 Health & Innovation: EasymotionSkin
Strategic Versatility:
Technology, Longevity, and Market Development
A Passion for Longevity and Performance:
Building on a philosophy that "Strength is essential for longevity and power," my personal passion for high-performance health led to the strategic involvement in mobile EMS technology over two decades ago.
Market Development Strategy (Middle East & Asia):
Leveraging my entrepreneurial background and regional network from my base in Dubai, I currently focus on strategic market development for this innovative mobile health solution across Asia and the Middle East.
Validated Innovation:
This technology is globally recognized for its efficiency, utilized by top athletes, and validated in high-stakes environments such as ESA and NASA programs aboard the ISS.
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