Peter Melis

About Peter Melis

Peter Melis (1987) is a podcast creator, retreat organizer, but above all, the ideal day chair for events focused on sustainability, energy transition, and circularity. If you are looking for someone with expertise, passion, and enthusiasm, Peter is the right choice.

The role of day chair is tailor-made for Peter, especially when the event aligns with his personal, sustainable lifestyle. Peter built his own Tiny house and, due to his curiosity and interest, is more informed than anyone about what is happening in this sector. His practical experience and enthusiasm will be evident to every client during both the preparation and the event itself. Peter intuitively knows when to delve deeper into a topic to get to the essence.

In addition to substantive knowledge, choosing Peter means opting for a versatile day chair. He continues to develop himself to add more depth to his craft: from an improvisational theater course to training in non-violent communication, from the silence of meditation to a voice workshop. The role of day chair is multifaceted, and Peter demonstrates this like no other.

The transition to a sustainable world is not only about technological solutions: the inner change required may be even more important. For this reason, in 2017, Peter, together with his partner Thijs Visser, founded the company Back to the Wild, focusing on organizing retreats in raw nature, both domestically and abroad. When not in nature or on stage, Peter can be found in the studio recording his podcast De Energie Gasten, where he interviews inspiring pioneers in the energy transition.

In recent years, Peter has truly embraced the theme of sustainability. In 2019, he built his own tiny house: a 21 m2 house constructed with ecological building materials, a circular kitchen countertop, and marketplace treasures. After this educational period, he has been happily living for years in a community in Den Hoorn, just south of Delft.

TIP! Looking for a speaker on what is possible to make the world more sustainable? Peter is also available as a keynote speaker on his lessons from building his Tiny House.