Budapest Exceeds All Expectations
November 6, 2014
“Our experience of the WE conference and trade fair was very positive. A very well organised event in a fantastic city!” (Ab Van Deemter, Kalimba)
“The show in Budapest was a suprisingly good experience for me. Overall, a good show, with compliments to the organisers!" (Ab Olde Scheper, Dolphin)
Watercoolers Europe annual events are the flagship of the European Watercooler Industry. Following the great success of Berlin, Budapest surpassed all expectation and provided an unforgettable opportunity for visitors from all over Europe and the Far East to attend the Conference, visit the Fair and enjoy the final evening at the Gala Dinner incorporating the WE Aqua Awards.
WE International Conference
150 delegates enjoyed a conference packed with information, interest and lots to take away to their own businesses. Topics and speakers were varied and gave everyone a lot to think about:
• Bill Bruce, FoodBev Media Direct
With his 15 years experience observing the international water cooler industry, Bill gave his thoughts on future challenges ... and opportunities
• Felicity McCarthy, Spark Digital
Social media is the future – delegates learnt how to use it to their maximum benefit
• Joseph K. Doss, President & CEO, IBWA
With many year’s experience in the US, there was plenty to learn from this presentation
• Luca Constantini, Blupura
We are all looking for innovation, and Luca gave his personal views on where innovation could lead the industry
• John Dundon, Angel Springs & BWCA Chairman
Coming from the largest watercooler Association, John shared BWCA’s experiences of how to add value, deal on quality and don’t sell on price
• Raanan Zilberman, CEO Eden Springs
With the recent acquisition of Nestle Waters Direct by Eden Springs, delegates heard a little more about this hugely successful company and WE member.
For more information see the interview with Mr Zilberman
• Nils Müller, Trendone GmbH
Delegates were transported into the future 25 years for a taste of what technology there might be and how we can all think a little more into the future
Workshops
After the Conference, the Workshop schedule proved very popular, with many being over-subscribed.
o “Managing (Daily) Stress” : Ferenc Rippel
o “Outdoor Fountains – The City Experience”: Luca Constantini
o “Important Tools for Customer Retention in HOD & POU”: Tony Prior
o “BPA – A Question of Point of View”: Pierre Antoine Ballot
o “The future of Food Safety from NSF Perspective”: Ulrich Kreuter
o “Innovative Ways to Increase Profit & Employee Involvement”: Anna Styopina
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