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ECS Talks + Interviews

We are thrilled to announce the ECS Talks Programme which all COHO visitors will have access to, featuring two exciting live podcasts from 5THWAVE. Engage in thought-provoking talks and industry leader interviews shaping the future of the European coffee & hospitality landscape.

2024 Programme

Coffee & Hospitality 2.0: Building Better

01/19
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

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

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

JESSICA WORDEN, Head of Coffee
GAIL's Bakery

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

gails.com

BENJAMIN THURNER

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

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

CHRISTIAN HAUETER

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

KONSTANTINOS KONSTANTINOPOULOS

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

DAVID ABRAHAMOVITCH & CEO
Grind

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

grind.co.uk 

CHRIS SALIERNO

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

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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