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Welcome to Europe's most high-profile Coffee & Hospitality event.

11 - 13 NOVEMBER 2024 - THE INTERCONTINENTAL BERLIN

The European Coffee Symposium exists to facilitate high-profile connections within the coffee and hospitality sectors whilst delivering essential market insights to optimise your business’ performance.

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Establish High-Profile Connections with Europe’s Leading Coffee Shop Chains and Key Industry Suppliers, Access Essential Market Insights, Network with The Top 1% CEOs and Industry Executives and Optimise Your Business Performance.

Immerse yourself in a world where collaboration thrives, where every interaction fuels innovation, and where market intelligence is not just insightful— it's transformative.

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Highlights

1-to-1 Meetings

Sponsor Lounge

Awards

Talks

COHO Expo

1-to-1 Meetings

1-to-1 Meetings offer a highly curated, time and cost-effective tool for buyers and suppliers to establish new business relationships.

Sponsor Lounge

Step into a world of disruptive innovations and cutting-edge product developments in the Sponsor Lounge —an electrifying showcase that sets the stage for demonstrations, samplings, and tastings from a curated selection of Signature Sponsors.

Awards

We proudly acknowledge and honour the industry's finest accomplishments and outstanding contributors through the prestigious European Coffee Awards and Gala Dinner.

Talks

Gain access to the latest actionable market insights and industry trends delivered by industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and business experts.

COHO Expo

Step into the future of coffee and hospitality at COHO - The Coffee & Hospitality Expo. This premier trade show is a platform that transcends boundaries, showcasing unparalleled innovation within the industry. Explore the specialty world with innovation paving the way, at COHO you can unveil trailblazing products that redefine the standards of excellence. Join us at COHO for a unique opportunity to delve into the forefront of industry advancements, where every corner holds a promise of discovery and inspiration.

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People gathered in a meeting in a hotel

Expo event at ECS

Expo event at ECS

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Coffee & Hospitality 2.0: Building Better

13 November 2024 / 10:15 - 16:30 / The Grand Ballroom, InterContinental Berlin

JEFFREY YOUNG

JEFFREY YOUNG, Founder & CEO
Allegra Group & World Coffee Portal

10:15 - 10:45 "Futureproof Your Business: Uncover the Latest Market Intelligence from Project Café Europe 2024"

worldcoffeeportal.com

NIKOLAS NIEBUHR

NIKOLAS NIEBUHR, Country Manager
Espresso House Germany

10:45 - 11:05 "The Espresso House Story from 1996 and Beyond"

espressohouse.com

PETRA DAHLMAN, Chief Franchise & Business Development Officer <br> Espresso House

PETRA DAHLMAN, Chief Franchise & Business Development Officer
Espresso House

10:45 - 11:05 "The Espresso House Story from 1996 and Beyond"

espressohouse.com

KAROLIN SAAK, Brand & Experience Lead
Zeit für Brot

11:05 - 11:25 "Building a Strong Foundation: How to Expand While Staying True to Your Brand"

zeitfuerbrot.com

JESSICA WORDEN, Head of Coffee <br> GAIL's Bakery

JESSICA WORDEN, Head of Coffee
GAIL's Bakery

11:25 - 11:45 "Growing Quality Through People at GAIL’s Bakery"

gails.com

BENJAMIN THURNER, Vice-President <BR> WMF

BENJAMIN THURNER, Vice-President
WMF

12:00 - 12:45 5THWAVE PODCAST "The Future of Data & Technology in Coffee & Hospitality"

wmf.com

Guido Bernardinelli

GUIDO BERNARDINELLI, CEO
La Marzocco

12:00 - 12:45 5THWAVE PODCAST "The Future of Data & Technology in Coffee & Hospitality"

lamarzocco.com

CHRISTIAN HAUETER, Commercial Director <br> Eversys

CHRISTIAN HAUETER, Commercial Director
Eversys

12:00 - 12:45 5THWAVE PODCAST "The Future of Data & Technology in Coffee & Hospitality"

eversys.com

DR. MARCEL LEHMANN

DR. MARCEL LEHMANN, CEO, Hemro Group

12:00 - 12:45 5THWAVE PODCAST "The Future of Data & Technology in Coffee & Hospitality"

hemrogroup.com

ANDREA CLERICI

ANDREA CLERICI
Group Business Director
Cimbali Group

12:00 - 12:45 5THWAVE PODCAST "The Future of Data & Technology in Coffee & Hospitality"

cimbaligroup.com

KONSTANTINOS KONSTANTINOPOULOS, CEO Coffee Island

KONSTANTINOS KONSTANTINOPOULOS, CEO Coffee Island

13:45 - 14:10 5THWAVE PODCAST "Transforming Coffee Waste into High-Value Products: A Circular Approach"

coffeeisland.com

ALEXIS PANTZIAROS

ALEXIS PANTZIAROS, CEO & Co Founder, Coffeeco Upcycle

13:45 - 14:15 5THWAVE PODCAST "Transforming Coffee Waste into High-Value Products: A Circular Approach"

coffe-eco.gr

David Abrahamovitch, Founder & CEO <BR> Grind

David Abrahamovitch, Founder & CEO
Grind

14:15 - 14:45 5THWAVE PODCAST "Raising Funds and Growing Grind: Expanding a Global Specialty Coffee Business"

grind.co.uk

CHRIS SALIERNO, Chief Marketing Officer <BR> La Marzocco

CHRIS SALIERNO, Chief Marketing Officer
La Marzocco

14:50 - 15:20 5THWAVE PODCAST "Growing a Global Community-Led Brand Through Culture, Authenticity and Strong Customer Ties"

lamarzocco.com

KAJSA-LISA LJUDEN

KAJSA-LISA LJUDEN, Head of Sustainabiltiy Löfbergs

15:25 - 15:55 5THWAVE PODCAST "Navigating the EUDR: Strategies for Business Preparedness"

lofbergs.co.uk

JONNY ENGLAND

JONNY ENGLAND, Head of Coffee Löfbergs

15:25 - 15:55 5THWAVE PODCAST "Navigating the EUDR: Strategies for Business Preparedness"

lofbergs.co.uk

PIM POLESIE,

PIM POLESIE, Success Manager, Era of We

15:25 - 15:55 5THWAVE PODCAST "Navigating the EUDR: Strategies for Business Preparedness"

eraofwe.com

DAVID BAUMGARTNER, Founder & CEO <BR> Dean & David

DAVID BAUMGARTNER, Founder & CEO
Dean & David

16:00 - 16:30 5THWAVE PODCAST "Building a Healthier Future: Scaling a Vegetarian Salad Chain in Germany’s Bread-Dominated Market"

deananddavid.com

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11 Nov: Arrival & VIP Welcome Drinks

12 Nov: 1-to-1 Meetings

12 Nov: Awards Dinner

13 Nov: Conference

2 nights stay at InterContinental Berlin

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Complimentary access to:

11 Nov: Arrival & VIP Welcome Drinks

12 Nov: 1-to-1 Meetings

12 Nov: Awards Dinner

13 Nov: Conference & COHO Expo

2 nights stay at InterContinetal Berlin

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INTERCONTINENTAL BERLIN

Overlooking the famous Tiergarten Park in the embassy district and only a short stroll from the iconic Brandenburg Gate, the InterContinental Berlin is the perfect base for exploring a city that is both rich in history and at the epicentre of modern coffee culture.

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CAFFÈ NERO

Good opportunity to meet and network with contemporaries in the industry.

FRANKE COFFEE SYSTEMS

One of the best events that i have attended; organisation, general feel and structure of the event were first class. the quality of the buyer and the overall interest and enthusiasm shown were excellent

JOHN LEWIS

Fast networking sessions were really efficient and a great opportunity to meet suppliers I had not heard of.

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