Think tank and family reunion
We asked our Advisory Board Members what they value most about the European Foodservice Summit. You can read their full responses here.
Mert Askin
President Food & Beverage, Azadea Group, UAE
“The European Foodservice Summit has always been a source of inspiration for me, offering invaluable learnings and insights. It provides an unparalleled opportunity to meet and network with professionals from our industry. For the past decades, it has been the one event I make sure to attend every year.”
Mario C. Bauer
Entrepreneur, Aperitivo Int., The Netherlands
“Coming to the Summit is like a combination of a think tank and a family reunion for me. Every year, I get energized and filled with great insights and speeches on one side, and I have the chance to catch up with my network and friends on the other. It is one of my favorite days every year.”
Patricia Fernández
Director, Barcelona Culinary Hub, Spain
“Without a doubt, the European Foodservice Summit is the reference meeting point for our industry, the foodservice sector. After 25 years this unmissable event continues to leave no one indifferent year after year – due to the level of its speakers, the “big family” attending, but mostly for the enthusiasm from all parts, speakers, attendees, partners and organization, it will continue building the future of this sector.”
Andreas Karlsson
CEO, Sticks’n’Sushi, Denmark
“I have been attending the European Foodservice Summit since 2006, a few times as a speaker but more importantly and rewarding – as a participant. I often describe the Summit as the highlight of the hospitality calendar, two intense yet social, fun, educational days where you have enough time to network with your friends and colleagues in our industry.”
Victor Lugger
Co-founder / CEO, Big Mamma / Sunday, France
“What truly sets the Summit apart is the high-level of industry peers that you get to meet in a very intimate setting. Personally, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting some remarkable individuals here – including some who became my investors. In essence, the Summit serves as a powerful industry benchmark and is the quintessential venue for connecting with major players and expanding international networks.”
Marta Pogroszewska
COO, Bread Holdings Limited, UK
“It’s a privilege to be a part of European Food Service Summit community.
EFSS is one of the best international events in the industry connecting the ultimate change and growth leaders from across the sector who are generously offering insights, perspectives and support to one another. New connections are always fostered, conversations are always thought provoking and new ideas always emerge.
Over the last 25 years the participants became one extended team of experts and leaders from around the world who created bonds, grew businesses and paved the way for the industry across Europe and around the world.”
Walter Seib
CEO, HMSHost Int., The Netherlands
“The annual European Foodservice Summit has always been the highlight of the year. Over the last 25 years, I have attended nearly all the conferences, and the mix of high-level industry speakers combined with speakers from outside the industry has not only been inspiring but has also shaped me as an executive. The networking with colleagues is a very special and integral part of the experience. On behalf of the industry, I’m glad that an event like the European Foodservice Summit exists, and I thank Deutscher Fachverlag for the last 25 years. I look forward to the next 25 years!”
Oksana Staniszewska
Chief People Officer, McWin Capital Partners, UK / UAE
“EFSS has become a major destination platform for European and beyond restaurant entrepreneurs and hospitality operators to share their experiences, stories of success and growth, strategies and insights, learning lessons and struggles. Most importantly, it is a unique place of home coming, where time and again people feel welcomed, inspired, supported, part of a hospitality family! It’s a true privilege to be part of the community.”
Kevin Todd
Executice Chairman, Upham Inns, UK
“I have been attending the European Food Service Summit for 20 years. I have always left each year with valuable learnings, genuine networking camaraderie around Europe/further afield and feelings of precious time well spent.”
