Below: ECS 2023 Programme – Stay Tuned for the 2024 Line-Up Announcement!
Engage in thought-provoking talks and industry leader interviews shaping the future of the European coffee & hospitality landscape.
09:00: Jeffery Young, Founder & CEO
Allegra Group & World Coffee Portal
"Scaling Success. How to fast track your growth and navigate the current economic landscape."
09:30 ROLAND HORNE, Founder & CEO
WatchHouse
“Why our real daily pressure is our own quick demise (stick with me for a minute….)”
09:55 Ignacio Llado Alvarez-Salas, UK Managing Director
Blank Street Coffee
"Redefining the Coffee Shop Chain"
11:00: Yassir Rais, Founder & CEO
Syra Coffee
"Democratizing specialty coffee - Excellence from "bean to cup" while scaling with Syra Coffee."
11:25 Laurent Sagarra, Vice President Sustainability
JDE Peet's
“Sustainability isn’t a product, it’s an intrinsic company value: The culture shift to deliver true impact and business growth.”
11:50 Koral Ibrahim, Founder & Managing Director
The Ready House
“Stop Obsessing Over Customer Acquisition! Unlock the Power of Community Through Social-First Thinking.”
14:00 - 16:00
Hosted by Jeffrey Young, Editor-in-chief of 5THWAVE magazine and founder of Allegra Group, the Live Podcast Series at ECS will delve into thought leadership from entrepreneurs and industry experts across Europe.
14:00: Marta Pogroszewska, Managing Director
GAIL's Bakery
In this upcoming 5THWAVE Live Podcast, we will delve into the fascinating journey of GAIL'S, one of Europe's most rapidly expanding coffee-centric bakery chains, and uncover the key elements behind their remarkable success.
14:30: ELAINE SWIFT, OUT-OF-HOME DIRECTOR
UCC Coffee Europe
In this exclusive interview, Jeffrey will delve into the remarkable journey of Elaine Swift, one of the world's most accomplished female leaders in the realm of total coffee solutions for foodservice providers. From her initial days at First Choice, navigating buyouts, to her current role as the head of the European foodservice unit at UCC, Elaine will unveil the secrets behind her extraordinary career and the enduring culture she has cultivated.
15:00: Adrian Steiner, CEO
Thermoplan
Jeffrey unveils the journey of Thermoplan's linchpin, Adrian Steiner. Starting as Thermoplan's 21st employee, Adrian Steiner climbed the ranks, expertly managing pivotal U.S. clients. By 2009, the founding family recognized his prowess, elevating him to management and granting co-ownership. Under his leadership, Thermoplan burgeoned from a modest team to an industry powerhouse of 500+. Dive into the tale of a transformative leader.
15:30: GUIDO BERNARDINELLI, CEO
La Marzocco
Jeffrey delves into how, in just over a decade, Guido, along with a newly formed management team have contributed to turning a small, underdog cult player from Florence into a fast growing and successful traditional coffee equipment brand known the world over.
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