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
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, 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
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
GAIL's Bakery
11:25 - 11:45 "Growing Quality Through People at GAIL’s Bakery"
gails.com
BENJAMIN THURNER, Vice-President
WMF
12:00 - 12:45 5THWAVE PODCAST "The Future of Data & Technology in Coffee & Hospitality"
wmf.com
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
Eversys
12:00 - 12:45 5THWAVE PODCAST "The Future of Data & Technology in Coffee & Hospitality"
eversys.com
DR. MARCEL LEHMANN, CEO, Hemro Group
12:00 - 12:45 5THWAVE PODCAST "The Future of Data & Technology in Coffee & Hospitality"
hemrogroup.com
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
13:45 - 14:15 5THWAVE PODCAST "Transforming Coffee Waste into High-Value Products: A Circular Approach"
coffeeisland.com
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
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
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
15:25 - 15:55 5THWAVE PODCAST "Navigating the EUDR: Strategies for Business Preparedness"
lofbergs.co.uk
JONNY ENGLAND, Head of Coffee Löfbergs
15:25 - 15:55 5THWAVE PODCAST "Navigating the EUDR: Strategies for Business Preparedness"
lofbergs.co.uk
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
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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