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Talks & Interviews

We were thrilled to host an inspiring ECS Talks Programme at this year’s event, with an array of insightful Live Podcasts from 5THWAVE, attendees experienced thought-provoking talks and interviews with industry leaders, driving forward the future of the European coffee and hospitality landscape.

Stay tuned for updates on the 2025 line-up!

2024 ECS TALKS:

Coffee & Hospitality 2.0: Building Better

01/19
JEFFREY YOUNG, Founder & CEO <br> Allegra Group & World Coffee Portal

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, CEO <br> Espresso House

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 <BR> Zeit für Brot

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, CEO <BR> La Marzocco

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 - 14:15 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, Head of Sustainabiltiy Löfbergs

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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