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EPTDA2019 CONVENTIONAPP
PROGRAM WEDNESDAY 08:30 – 12:30 12:30 – 14:00 14:00 – 17:30
14:00 – 17:00
18:30 – 19:00
19:00 – 22:00
Leadership Conference Volunteers Recognition Lunch Board of Directors Meetings Future Leaders Seminar Learn & lead with your digital knowledge by Lennart Paul & Tom Gale First Timers, New Distributors Reception Welcome Reception & Dinner
THURSDAY Official Convention Opening
09:00 – 10:30
MD-IDEX Sessions (3 Meetings)
Opening Keynote Address Navigating the Techstorm: the business impact of technology beyond the hype by Nicklas Bergman
10:30 – 11:00
Networking Break
11:00 – 12:30
MD-IDEX Sessions (3 Meetings)
12:30 – 14:00
Networking Lunch
10:00 – 10:30
Networking Break
14:00 – 15:30
10:30 – 11:00
Annual General Assembly
Open MD-IDEX Sessions / Leisure time
18:30 – 22:00
Grand Finale & Closing Dinner
08:30 – 08:45
08:45 – 10:00
11:00 – 12:30
Keynote Address 2 Be an ideaDJ & rock cross-industry innovation by Ramon Vullings
12:30 – 14:00
Networking Lunch
14:00 – 17:00
MD-IDEX Sessions (6 Meetings)
19:00 – 23:00
BY INVITATION ONLY
FRIDAY
Manufacturers Hospitalities
PART OF EPTDA ACADEMY
PRIOR REGISTRATION REQUIRED
LEADER’S FOREWORD In 1998, a small group of visionary and ambitious PT/MC leaders laid the foundations for EPTDA. Two decades on, EPTDA continues to be the leading industry association and one of the most trusted brand names across Europe, the Middle East and Africa among leading Distributors and Manufacturers of the Power Transmission & Motion Control (PT/MC) industry.
EPTDA PRESIDENT Zoltan Arkovics Managing Director BDI Europe Ltd. Hungary
EPTDA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Hans Hanegreefs EPTDA Headquarters Belgium
EPTDA MANUFACTURER COUNCIL CHAIR Christoph Martin Managing Director Georg Martin GmbH Germany
2019 is another milestone year for EPTDA, marked by the first year of the association’s ambitious and bold 3-Year Strategic Plan. EPTDA’s ideal future state will be when industry professionals and authoritative bodies proactively seek out EPTDA as a result of its rich networking opportunities, and history of creating knowledge that forms the future of the industry and facilitates the advancement and success of its members. We invite you to join us in this incredible voyage and to take the pulse of our performance over the first nine months. Once again, we have picked an exceptional venue and destination for us to celebrate the strength of our unique community, to do business together, to grow as individuals and to prepare for a great debate on the future of iconic issues facing our businesses – digitalization, artificial intelligence, sustainability, global trade wars, the European narrative and leadership – or lack thereof, potential slowdown of China and much more. Continuing our tradition of a year of business and a year of leisure destination – after London – we are delighted to welcome you to the sunny Canary Island of Tenerife at the Ritz Carlton Hotel Abama, hailed as one of the most respected spots for conferences and events. Choosing a
venue for EPTDA Annual Convention is never out of accident. Every year, with the help of our Board of Directors and the recommendations of our Education & Events Committee, it’s a strategic evaluation of our associations’ goals, price-value proposition of the hotel and destination, connections and transportation, overall experience and facilities, and above all the safety and security of our guests. And Tenerife scored high on all these criteria. Sun and sea are usually not on our obvious needs list – but consider those two cherries on the cake. It’s also not every day that we – as a non-profit organization – can afford to host our events at a Ritz Carlton property. As always, we are striving to deliver a truly memorable event in a stunning environment. Who says that business must always be serious and conducted in the board rooms? It’s the teacher who makes the difference – not the classroom! Tenerife classroom will be led by great thought leaders, innovators and influencers – like Nicklas Bergman, entrepreneur and technology investor, and Ramon Vullings, the creator of Idea-DJ and cross-sector expert. You can count on another successful MD-IDEX meeting sessions, plentiful of formal and informal networking opportunities in a beautiful surrounding, and our signature grand finale event at The Ritz Carlton. Our foundations are strong. Our heritage is unbeatable. Our journey ahead is well planned. Our leaders have the right mindset and skillset to bring our vision to life. Our member companies are committed to a modern and dynamic future of the industry. We are privileged and well-geared to develop, drive and deliver our 3-Year Strategic Plan. Welcome to the 2019 Annual Convention in Tenerife.
WHY TENERIFE? EXCELLENT CONNECTIONS
BEST ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES IN EUROPE
SAFETY & SECURITY
A LUXURY DESTINATION AT AN ECONOMY PRICE
Two modern international airports to ensure excellent direct connections to major European cities.
An affordable stay at one of the leading luxury hotel brands of the world.
One of the safest places in the world for global leaders, businesses and government organizations to meet for strategic events.
Located within the special canary zone, Tenerife benefits from a VAT of 7%, compared to 21% in rest of Spain.
THE EUROPEAN ADVANTAGE & STANDARDS
THE BEST CLIMATE IN THE WORLD
APPOINTMENT WITH HISTORY
SUNSET AT 3,700 METERS
The same European currency, same quality service and the same guarantees as in the rest of Europe.
Average temperature throughout the year is about 21°C (70°F). Expect some 29°C (84°F) in September during EPTDA event.
Discover the secrets of La Laguna, a World Heritage Site or visit extraordinary places like the Teide National Park, Siam Amusement Park and so much more.
Enjoy the sunset over a “sea of clouds” at 3,700 meters, a dinner at a local fisher’s village, and sighting of stars in one of the world most transparent skies.
WHY EPTDA ANNUAL CONVENTION? BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
TRADE OPPORTUNITIES
EXECUTIVE NETWORKING
BRAND AWARENESS
Participate in well-organized, highly disciplined, pre-arranged B2B meetings with Distributors and/or Manufacturers.
Meet 200+ peer companies from all over the world in two days.
Meet the decision makers, thought leaders and influencers of the global PT/MC industry under one roof.
The most cost-effective way to see and be seen with senior leaders of the industry.
BEST PRACTICE
KNOWLEDGE & DATA
FUTURE LEADERS
JOIN A RISING GLOBAL COMMUNITY
Discuss innovative solutions, industry issues and personal development – formally and informally – with global leaders.
Listen to world’s most wanted and celebrated keynote speakers and industry specialists on global economic, social and political issues.
Meet and/or join the Future Leaders of the industry that EPTDA is committed to promoting and profiling on a global stage.
Help strengthen the industrial distribution channel. Make the industry more successful, profitable and competitive in serving customers according to the highest standards.
Nicklas Bergman has spent the last 25 years working as an entrepreneur and technology investor, mostly focusing on investments and business development in emerging markets, IT software and hardware, instrumentation, nanotechnology, new materials and new media art, currently through more than 10 direct and indirect investments. With the aim to understand where technology is taking us and if we are ready for the upcoming Techstorm, he divides his time between existing and new investments and advising, speaking and writing on the future of technology, business and society. Bergman is strategic advisor to European Commissioner, Carlos Moedas and the European Innovation Council, working on a new innovation strategy for Europe. He is the founding partner of the Techstorm Institute and also Scandinavian representative of the TechCast Technology Think Tank in Washington DC. As a writer, his most recent work is “Navigating the Techstorm – the business impact of technology beyond the hype”, a practical guide in how to analyze technologies, assess business implications and adapt to a new reality. Bergman is also frequently published in major business and technology journals. We’re entering an era in which technology will redefine who we are, and it’s no longer just a question of what it can do for us, but what should we allow technology to do. Technology in itself is pointless, it’s the applications and ability to improve people’s lives that’s important.
EPTDA FOCUS NAVIGATING THE TECHSTORM: THE BUSINESS IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY BEYOND THE HYPE Digitization is highly relevant but only the warm-up. True disruption will come from a combination of new digital technologies such as AI, blockchain and the Internet of Things in combination with a deeper understanding of nanotechnology, neuro technology as well as biotechnology and genetics. In a couple of decades, this will create a world that’s totally different from the one we’re living in today. To be able to capture the business opportunities emerging from new innovations, first you need to analyze technologies to see what’s out there. Further it’s essential to understand the timing perspective: When will a technology break through and reach a mainstream audience? Second, you must assess the business implications from competition, customer and company perspectives. Finally, one has to adapt to a new reality which means new perspectives on leadership, ethics, sustainability and uncertainty.
NICKLAS BERGMAN Entrepreneur & Technology Investor www.nicklasbergman.com www.intergalactic.se
IdeaDJ, Ramon Vullings helps business leaders bring the outside world in. He advocates why remixing ideas across-sectors and industries is not only smart, but the only strategy to thrive in a highly complex, increasingly competitive and digitally connected world. Ramon Vullings’ 20+ years of experience in creativity and innovation over the five continents, has attracted the interest of NASA, Rabobank, Nike, Volkswagen, TEDx, Siemens, PwC, FloraHolland, Audi and several other global leaders. His down-to-earth personality, beyond-the-obvious thinking, and a great sense of humor helps him connect on a very authentic level with like-minded visionaries and innovators around the world. Ramon’s ways are quite unique. As an ideaDJ, he doesn’t just help leaders THINK differently – he makes them ACT differently. And at occasions, INSTANTLY. From Copy-Paste to Copy-Adapt-Paste, from EGO to LEGO, from logical to illogical yet highly relevant decision-making processes, he really does help find the ideaDJ in all of his audience members by letting them explore and navigate all elements of their inner intellect. Ramon has written three great books on business creativity and cross-industry innovation. He is the Chairman of European Association for Creativity & Innovation (EACI). Besides his work as international speaker and innovation consultant, Ramon is also the Executive Professor at the Fontys University of Applied Sciences in Eindhoven and at the Antwerp Management School.
EPTDA FOCUS BE AN IDEADJ & ROCK CROSS-INDUSTRY INNOVATION Ramon will share insights from his latest research focusing on how leaders can leverage the power of combinations in an ever more complex world. Our society and businesses face complicated and 'wicked problems'. Ramon shows how cross-over cooperation between silos and sectors, and cross-industry innovation are crucial to resolve these conflicts. Everyone is capable of using insights from other domains. We humans (customers) have a natural tendency to cross reference ourselves with new boundaries, yet most companies and organizations fail to implement that same natural phenomenon in business. Leaders must take a helicopter view to realize that everything is connected! Ramon will share examples from his own practice and real-life issues with world’s renowned organizations. He will help the audience become an IdeaDJ themselves, and mix things up, for innovative and creative – data-driven – solutions.
RAMON VULLINGS Speaker, author, cross-industry expert & ideaDJ www.ramonvullings.com www.crossindustryinnovation.com
FUTURE LEADERS SEMINAR
EPTDA FOCUS LEARN & LEAD WITH YOUR DIGITAL KNOWLEDGE
LENNART PAUL
Lennart A. Paul is a B2B expert and has gained valuable experience in the design and implementation of new digital business models for different industries. He publishes articles, studies and sharp analysis at warenausgang.com - the blog he launched in 2016. Prior to this, Lennart worked within the Würth Group as an assistant to the Central Managing Board, digital project manager and corporate start-up founder for seven years. In these positions, he was able to accumulate great operational and strategic experience in international B2B digital markets. Lennart focuses on new business models, the development of digital sales strategies and the transformation of established B2B organisations. In addition to his practical experience, he is a certified scrum master and holds a Master's degree (MSc) in Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurial Leadership from ESCP Europe in Paris.
www.warenausgang.com
PIM, SEO, CRM, ERP, AI… and the list goes on. This alphabet of digital projects changes quickly and challenges every EPTDA distributor and manufacturer. But too many companies don’t have a solid foundation or plan to ensure both short-term and long-term success. This seminar will outline the building blocks – in technology, change and process management – to compete more effectively as a digitally enabled supplier to your customers. As an EPTDA Future Leader and part of a digitally literate generation, you must take a leadership role within your management team today – to increase understanding, to align digital projects with strategy, and to grow your career as you help your company navigate its future transformation. Join us to learn the latest tools for digital assessment, project definition and management to create a digital action plan and lead your team forward in its digital journey. And just as importantly, learn by networking with your peers the best ways to get buy-in across the organization, and how to advance your career in this disruptive and digital age, whether in marketing, sales or operational management roles.
TOM GALE Tom Gale is the CEO of Modern Distribution Management, a market research and media company focused on industrial product and distribution markets globally. He is working with EPTDA to strengthen the Future Leaders program with expert content specialists, management skills development, networking and career advancement opportunities for all members.
www.mdm.com
B2B PROGRAMS & MEETINGS
MD-IDEX SESSIONS
OPEN MD-IDEX SESSIONS
ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY
MD-IDEX – Manufacturers Distributors Idea Exchange – platform allows the two stakeholders to meet, through a mandatory, pre-organized meeting slot of 30 minutes with each company. The companies can discuss business opportunities in an open, transparent but regulated environment. EPTDA facilitated more than 1,000 business meetings at its last Annual Convention over 1.5 days.
OPEN MD-IDEX are an extension of the formal sessions but more informal and not pre-set. EPTDA has dedicated 2.5 hours to allow members to openly discuss business opportunities, industry trends, personal development, personal challenges, and other issues of mutual concern.
This is a legislative general assembly of EPTDA members to approve the association’s strategy and budget, outlined by the Board of Directors. The general assembly also elects its Board of Directors and vote on any proposed amendments to the EPTDA’s bylaws and/or initiatives. At the forum, EPTDA also recognizes and awards its Best Promoters.
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
FIRST TIMERS, NEW DISTRIBUTORS RECEPTION
MANUFACTURERS HOSPITALITIES
The Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Advisory Council, other Committee & Council members meet twice a year to drive the association’s strategic roadmap, initiatives and growth plan. Besides the Annual Conventions, EPTDA Leadership Conference is a senior leadership conference allowing members to meet the decision-makers of the association.
EPTDA’s Annual Convention commences with an exclusive welcome event for the first timers and guests, supported by a designated “buddy” – a member of the EPTDA Leadership. The EPTDA leaders present the association’s benefits, strategy, footprint and growth plan to the newcomers – as orientation and/or invitation to join.
Manufacturing companies can organize and host private receptions and/or networking functions only on Thursday evening, starting as of 19:00 CET. These are “by invitation only” events, and solely at the discretion of Manufacturing companies, i.e. the hosts. This evening is considered “free” in the official convention program of EPTDA.
REGISTRATION & PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CONVENTION REGISTRATION
RECLAIMING VAT IN THE CANARY ISLANDS
Members can benefit from early-bird rates valid until 1st of July 2019. In order to register for the EPTDA Tenerife 2019 Annual Convention please go online at www.eptdaconvention.org/register. Using this unique on-line registration platform will help us in the process of data protection, accuracy and follow-up. In order to be included in the convention attendance list, please ensure that convention registration is submitted latest 30 August 2019. You can benefit of special hotel room rates outside the EPTDA Tenerife 2019 convention days (25 - 27 September 2019) and if you book your rooms latest by 1st of July. After this date, availability and rates for these dates are subject to hotel’s regular booking policy.
Tax-registered companies are eligible to reclaim the value-added tax or so-called IGIC in Tenerife, respectively 3% and 6,5% on the convention registration and social tours fees. Based on European VAT legislation, VAT claims should be submitted to the local tax authorities in the country where the company in question is registered.
THE RITZ-CARLTON ABAMA Welcome to The Ritz-Carlton Abama, a luxury hotel set on a clifftop in the Canary Islands, and probably the best location and occasion to combine your business meetings with an extended stay for (family) holidays. The idyllic setting of Guía de Isora, the clean lines of Moorish-inspired architecture and the quiet beauty of the Atlantic create a stage for luxury at this Canary Island hotel. Amenities extend beyond their five-star status, offering abundant options for pampering, exploration, activity and gathering. Dining is Michelinstarred, the spa is locally inspired and the golf course is an exciting challenge for even the most seasoned player.
■■Twelve dining venues including the two Michelin-starred M.B. offering Basque cuisine and the Michelin-starred Abama Kabuki Japanese-fusion restaurant
■■An impressive collection of wellness facilities including seven swimming pools, seven tennis courts, four paddle courts and a state-of-the-art fitness centre
■■Par 72, 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Ryder Cup player Dave Thomas, with a challenging, varied terrain
■■Indoor, outdoor and beachfront venues for meetings, weddings and other events, complemented by professional planning services and custom catering
■■Luxury resort spa drawing inspiration and ingredients from the Canary Islands and featuring a garden, water facilities and couple’s treatment room
■■Ocean-view accommodations including guest rooms, luxury suites and adults-only villas and suites with exclusive services and additional tranquillity
SOCIAL PROGRAM
WELCOME RECEPTION & DINNER Wednesday, 25 September 19:00 – 22:00 Reception: Lobby Bar Dinner: Main Pool Area
Both the Welcome Reception and Dinner event will delight all delegates and spouses/ partners of EPTDA Tenerife 2019 with a surprising setting and carefully selected menu covering the typical dishes of the island. The EPTDA Welcome Reception and Dinner will be the first opportunity for delegates and their spouses / partners to network, meet up with old acquaintances and welcome newcomers to EPTDA’s unique meeting platform.
CHARITY PARTNER This year, EPTDA will support Pequeño Valiente or “the Little Brave One”, a charity organization founded in 2006 by a group of parents whose children are affected by cancer. The association’s objective is to provide families and children with the necessary support in the best possible conditions, trying to improve the quality of life during the entire illness.
For more information, please visit: www.pequevaliente.com
GRAND FINALE & CLOSING DINNER Friday, 27 September 18:30 – 22:00 El Mirador Restaurant & Garden
EPTDA invites you to a grand finale of a special type and setting. Continuing EPTDA’s legacy of memorable celebrations of its annual conventions, the association is truly delighted to host you at the Ritz Carlton Abama Hotel’s El Mirador restaurant and private gardens. With a large, thatched roof and wooden beams inspired by the North African architecture, El Mirador certainly lives up to its name: it enjoys perhaps the most enviable location of all of restaurants in the hotel, right on the cliff’s edge near the villas, with magnificent panoramic views across the Atlantic Ocean towards La Gomera island. Appropriately for the location, El Mirador specializes in locally sourced seafood.
DOLPHIN & WHALE CATAMARAN EXPEDITION Thursday, 26 September 09:30 – 13:30 Sun protection Camera Bathing suit Towel
TEIDE NATIONAL PARK Saturday, 28 September 09:30 – 17:00 Sun protection Water Camera Comfortable shoes
Guests will travel to Puerto Colón harbour before boarding an exclusive chartered catamaran. They will sail into an area of waters in the south of the island known for the diversity of marine life including spectacular sightings of pilot whale, bottlenose dolphin, spinner dolphins, toothed whales, rorquals, sperm whales, orcas and beaked whales. Look forward to amazing views of the Mount Teide and La Gomera island from the water. Guests are welcome to take a dip in the water at a nearby cove once the Catamaran has made its way towards the coast. Count on a total sailing time of three timeless hours. The excursion will include an open bar for soft drinks, beer, wine and light snacks.
Teide National Park is a World Heritage Site (Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO) and the most visited site in Spain. The climb starts at Vilaflor (the highest village in Spain, where the group is driven by bus) and takes guests through a maze of different vegetation types until the coniferous forest is reached lying just before the lava rivers in the park. From inside the park, guests will enjoy the scenery at the Roques de García, lava rivers, lunar landscapes and a unique setting that’s often used by Hollywood producers. The tour also includes a visit to Puerto de la Cruz in the North and lunch at a typical canary island bodega (Titos Bodega).
MASCA VALLEY: THE GUANCHE KINGDOM Friday, 27 September 09:30 – 13:30 Sun protection Camera Comfortable shoes
CHINYERO TREKKING TOUR Saturday, 28 September 09:30 – 17:00 Sun protection Water Camera Comfortable shoes
Travel fast and furious style (no worries, it’s only reference to the movie that was shot here) to Masca via the Piedra Hincada road and watch the landscape change from a coast into coniferous forest scenery. Pass through the village of Santiago del Teide among lava rivers and progress towards the lost village of Masca, a village tucked away in an immense green valley. It might remind you of Machu Pichu in Peru. Have a drink at the well-known Tasca before visiting the village boundaries where keen trekkers start into the valley. The tour ends in Los Gigantes, the most amazing cliff area on the Canary Islands.
The trekking lovers will be enchanted to discover this tour taking them through the spectacular scenery of the Teide National Park, so get ready for a wonderful way to experience Tenerife. The Chinyero Trekking tour is intended as a more physically challenging alternative of a traditional bus touring around the beautiful island of Tenerife. Guests will be picked up at Hotel and driven to the Santiago del Teide / Chinyero area bordering the National Park. Guests will undertake a circular route to make their way through volcanic areas and coniferous forest on a 2.5 / 3 hours walk through incredible landscape.
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GOLD PARTNERS
SILVER PARTNER
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BRONZE PARTNER
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