From 16-18 October, Le Forum-EVEX happened in Cannes, France with greater than 500 members – amongst them 170 operators and 83 exhibitors/sponsors – for a packed three- day programme.
The file choice of members for an business tournament like this got here from 26 other international locations, giving the development a really global flavour. The prestigious Carlton Hotel at the French Riviera performed a becoming host for the three days, with lunches & the primary gala dinner within the historical ballroom of the lodge– and occasional breaks at once within the industrial exhibition.
The venue used to be the very best location to mark the 30 yr anniversary of the EVA. During the Annual General Assembly assembly (AGM) on 17 October, President Sergio Barbarisi and Director General Erwin Wetzel, defined now not best the successes of the Association during the last yr, but in addition the important thing milestones of the EVA since its basis in 1994. Numerous vital accomplishments and highlights had been discussed, together with the adjustments the EVA completed on the time to the 50 cent Euro coin, the publications of precious business requirements, and the primary iterations of the marketplace document, amongst many others. On the night time of 16 October, the anniversary of the EVA used to be as it should be marked and celebrated all over a gala dinner.
During the EVA AGM, Aslak de Silva (Selfly Store) used to be elected as a brand new EVA Executive Committee member. This marks the primary time {that a} sensible merchandising answers supplier is at once represented at the Board and will also be noticed as a robust sign from EVA Members to mirror a converting fact of the business as more recent segments and gross sales channels change into ever extra fascinating for device operators.
In addition to key trade networking alternatives all through Le Forum-EVEX, attendees had been ready to benefit from a packed programme of meetings and workshops led via FCM mag (Food&Coffee Markets), NAVSA (The French Vending Association) and the EVA (The European Vending & Coffee Service Association), in addition to a multi-day exhibition at once within the lodge itself.
On the night time of 17 October, attendees loved a ‘white evening’ at a close-by location, the place the Innovation Awards 2024 had been even be introduced, with the next entries selecting up the awards:
- Best product (awarded via the jury): Purity c IQ via Brita
- Best thought (awarded via the jury): Masterpiece via Televend
- Best innovation (awarded via the attendees): Purity c IQ via Brita
Many congratulations to the winners, and likewise to the entire entries that had been submitted – there’s a true wealth of thrilling applied sciences and traits presently within the business. And with business earnings throughout Europe now absolutely recovered from the pandemic, it may well be nice second for device operators to imagine imposing a few of these new inventions that may push their trade to the following stage.
As one tournament ends, the following is already being deliberate.
The EVA is happy to formally announce that EVEX 2025 might be held from 9-12 September within the Croatian town of Split, situated at once at the Damatian beach.
As in earlier years, EVEX 2025 will as soon as once more be absolutely organised via the EVA and we’re excited to move to a brand new location and assist contributors and members uncover the Croatian merchandising marketplace – and certainly that of the broader Balkan area. Stayed tuned for futher data!
