EPCAS WGA Invitation 2015

epcas winter general assembly February 8th - 10th 2015 maastricht, the netherlands

WELCOME

PROGR SLOW CHÂTEAUX TOUR Monday February 9th

Dear EPCAS member, Dear EPCAS friend, It is our pleasure to invite you for the EPCAS Winter General Assembly, which will take place from Sunday February 8th until Tuesday February 10th 2015, in Maastricht, The Netherlands. This assembly will be hosted prior to, and alongside, the 2-day programme of Food Executive Europe.

Maastricht includes many historical and culinary highlights. These two aspects will be combined in an inspiring evening. We will be welcomed at ‘Buitenplaats Vaeshartelt’, known for its focus on local specialties, ‘Château Bethlehem’, home of Hotel Management School Maastricht, and ‘Château Jerusalem’, heart of European networks in hospitality.

This year’s Winter General Assembly will revolve around managing expectations and offering added value, so basically it will revolve around you. What does your ‘Agenda for the Future’ look like? Which topics do you expect to become increasingly important over the next 2 years? And what role can EPCAS play in that?

Learning new things from a like-minded colleague can help one focus on one’s business. Therefore, we have composed a programme with inspiring industry leaders as keynote speakers, a best practice programme by professionals from the foodservice, hotel and catering segment, an Experience Center showing the latest innovations and trends, and inspiring culinary components. All this is put together to offer you great networking possibilities with industry leaders and likeminded colleagues.

We are looking forward to welcoming you (again) in Maastricht!

With kind regards, On behalf of the EPCAS Board, Advisory Council and Secretariat,

Monday February 9th

Food Executive Europe

WHY We, as people and as hospitality industry, have a responsibility.

We should be aware of the influence that we have on this planet and what the consequences of our actions are. What role does the hospitality industry play in this and what can we, as an industry, do? We believe that hospitality professionals can learn from each other by exchanging knowledge and information, by connecting with others, by expanding their professional network and by being inspired. FXE provides a platform for networks, associations and professionals in the hospitality industry, working together towards a more sustainable world!

This year, we are also incl ticipants from the European Cup (EMCup) in FXE; 150 stude coaches of leading European Hote Schools will gather in Maastricht (Sunday Februa day February 9th) for this annual competition. Th the teams to come up with innovative solutions for in this sector, and providing them with networkin with industry leaders (preceding the upcoming ‘W This will give you the chance to meet the future le tality, so keep your eyes and ears open for these

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WHO FXE is a truly inspiring event for every hospitality professional who believes in the added value of networking and knowledge sharing.

Someone who is willing to step out of his comfort zone to experience innovations and business opportunities from other segments of hospitality.

WHAT One thousand hospitality executives, representing the catering, hotel, foodservice and (hotel management) education segment.

WHERE We invite you to Maastricht, a truly European city with a hospitable character. Whatever way one sees Maastricht, one thing is indisputable: it is a city with a vigorously European outlook that promotes itself as a nexus of lifestyle, knowledge, gastronomy and culture.

EUROPEAN AWARD WINNERS

Sunday February 8th

To enrich the knowledge within the group, European hospitality professionals, mainly from the catering industry, who have won an award in 2014 are also invited to join the EPCAS programme to present their winning concept as a best practice.

In order to provide you with ‘take home value’ and inform you about upcoming issues in our industry, there will be interactive Working Sessions, led by (external) experts, on Hot Topics such as Allergens & Food Labelling, and Human Talent Management.

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PROGRAMME Sunday February 8th 14.00 – 15.00 Welcome reception at Buitenplaats Vaeshartelt 15.00 – 16.00 Welcome & interactive introduction session 16.00 – 17.00 Official EPCAS Meeting 17.00 – 18.00 Best Practices by EPCAS members 18.00 – 19.00 Showcases European Award Winners 19.30 – 23.00 EPCAS Not-Working dinner at Buitenplaats Vaeshartelt Monday February 9th 08.30 – 12.00 Working Sessions at MECC Maastricht 12.30 – 13.15 Talent Talks with the EMCup participants 13.15 – 14.00 Welcome reception & lunch at the Experience Center 14.00 – 17.00 Conference programme 17.00 – 18.30 Networking drinks 18.30 – 23.00 Slow Châteaux Tour 23.00 Afterparty Tuesday February 10th 08.30 – 09.00 Welcome reception at the Experience Center 09.00 – 11.30 Conference programme 11.30 – 13.00 Networking lunch 13.00 – 16.30 Conference programme 16.30 – 18.00 Networking drinks

360˚°OF INSPIRATION

Tuesday February 10th Industry leaders from the hotel, foodservice and catering segments will provide the attendees of FXE with best practices about their newest concepts and innovations. These best practices will provide valuable insight in what is happening in other segments of the hospitality industry, guaranteeing an optimal 360° of inspiration for all.

EXPERIENCE CENTER

Monday February 9th & Tuesday February 10th Positioned at the heart of FXE, the Experience Center is the perfect place to meet, interact and network. It includes various F&B outlets, a ‘Facts & Figures corner’ and a Food Art Gallery.

The partners of FXE and the finalists of the Columbus Trophy will present their newest innovations here. Part of the Experience Center is the EPCAS Food Carnival, where the EPCAS chefs can show their skills & specialties.

SPEAKERS MONDAY FEBRUARY 9TH

DAVID RUSSELL Keynote Speaker David led the creation and delivery of the Food Strategy for the London Olympic Games in 2012, delivered the same role for Sochi 2014 and is undertaking the role for ER 2015 and Qatar 2020. He is regularly named in the list of most influential individuals in the UK Food and Leisure Sector.

DANIEL MÜLLER Keynote Speaker Since 2010, he works at the Motel One Headquarters, first as Director of Operations and since 2012 as Board Member and COO. Motel One is one of the fastest growing hotel companies in Europe and will soon open their “One Campus” – the Motel One Academy.

GIGI WANG Keynote Speaker She is an expert on the success factors for a growing company and will share her view on ‘the enterprise of the future’, by providing hands-on examples about the rapid development of companies GIGI WANG in Silicon Valley.

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 10TH

CAROL SANFORD Keynote Speaker Carol Sanford is a respected innovator in educating and advising business in creating extraordinary success, while at the same time creating a better world. Central to her philosophy and approach is a fresh look at what makes an organization truly responsible.

MATTIAS KLUM Keynote Speaker Mattias Klum, freelance photographer and film producer in natural history and cultural subjects, wants to embody the beauty, fragility and threats found in our world today. To inform, educate and inspire people to act towards a sustainable tomorrow.

RICHARD BERGFORS Best Practice Richard Bergfors, Managing Director & owner of Scandinavian company Max Hamburgers, will guide us through the Agenda for the Future of Max Hamburgers, Europe’s oldest and Sweden’s most popular hamburger chain. He will provide us with insights in Max’ marketing strategy, innovation and creativity.

MATT SIKES Best Practice Matt Sikes, vice-president business development EMEA of Starbucks, will give us insights in Starbucks’ marketing strategy, innovation and creativity. He will discuss the impact of being (or trying to be) a responsible business, and will further elaborate on Starbucks’ Agenda for the Future.

FOOD WASTE INITIATIVE We strive to be sensible and aware regarding food waste, because we believe that “Wasting food is economically bad, environmentally wrong and morally, ethically inacceptable!”. For that reason the EPCAS Food Waste Initiative has been established.

The Food Waste Initiative consists of two components: • Best practices and information from leading members in food waste reduction • To reduce food waste with the help of the EPCAS toolkit for members On the EPCAS website, you can find in detail the levels of the Food Waste Initiative, as well as the Food Waste Toolkit.

As agreed during the Summer General Assembly last July, all members must reach the next level in the Food Waste Initiative before the upcoming Winter General Assembly in Maastricht. So please make sure that you meet the requirements in time and send the required proof to the EPCAS Secretariat.

REGISTRATION & COSTS

ORGANISATION

Please confirm your participation by completing and sending the attached registration form to the EPCAS Secretariat, office@epcas.eu before Friday January 16th 2015.

EPCAS Secretariat Stephanie van Oorschot Stephanie Cleven

Per EPCAS Full Member, two representatives can attend the Winter General Assembly free of charge, as this is included in the membership fee.

For EPCAS Basic members, as well as for each extra attendee (potential members, business partners), EPCAS asks for a contribution of € 795,- per person.

The following is included in this contribution: • Hotel accommodation from February 8th until February 10th (2 nights) • F&B during the official programme • Transport during the official programme • One entrance ticket for Food Executive Europe (worth €1.250 per ticket)

HOTEL Buitenplaats Vaeshartelt Weert 9 6222 PG Maastricht The Netherlands www.vaeshartelt.nl +31 43 369 0200

TRAVEL INFORMATION Thanks to its central location, Maastricht can be accessed easily.

Within a one-hour distance from Maastricht, there are 7 airports: Maastricht Aachen Airport, Brussels South Charleroi Airport, Brussels Airport, Eindhoven Airport, Köln Bonn Airport, Airport Weeze and Düsseldorf Airport. Schiphol Amsterdam Airport is also a good option, located 2 hours from Maastricht.

From the airport(s), Maastricht is best reached by train, with the exception of Maastricht Aachen Airport, whereof it is easy to take the bus.

Should you require assistance with making your travel arrangements, please feel free to contact the EPCAS Secretariat.

P. O. Box 4260 6202 WC Maastricht The Netherlands T: +31 43 356 1091 F: +31 43 326 4263 www.epcas.eu office@epcas.eu @epcas1 #EPCAS

FXE INITIATORS Foodservice

Education

Hotel

Catering