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EVA launches virtual hub
The European Vending & Coffee Service Association (EVA) is launching The Vending & Coffee Solutions Hub on 27 & 28 May. A virtual auditorium will host a full conference
programme showcasing the latest innovations, expert speeches, live Q&As on topics including the future of cash, the future of digital payment, packaging, new consumer behaviours, new business for vending, coffee trends and sustainable practices. After the launch, the EVA will organise several other events on the platform throughout the year.
AN EXHIBITION HALL Participants will be able to meet major industry players during the launch in the exhibition hall, discover the latest industry innovations and generate leads and new prospects. They will be able to set-up chat slot
appointments with exhibitors a few days before the launch in May or organise chat or video calls with them during the event. Alternatively, they can leave a message to be
contacted swiftly and then make use of the swag bag function which includes all the documents and videos they require.
As UK business prospects brighten, the next UK Soft Drinks Conference will be held on 11 May 2021 with the theme of discovering the ‘New World for Soft Drinks’. The programme features numerous industry
UK conference to explore new world for soft drinks The 2021 InnoBev Awards will also be
leaders and key innovators covering all the latest trends, featuring the following: • Industry leadership panel with chief executive of PepsiCo Europe and GB general manager of Coca-Cola European Partners
• Time for coffee session with beverages managing director of Nestlé UK & Ireland alongside Boost Drinks and Jimmy’s Iced Coffee
• Market trends with Asda buyers and Kantar • Focus on sustainability with Britvic, DEFRA and Suntory
• Innovation insights on clean energy, kombucha, live sodas, no-alcohol spirits and refillution.
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presented towards the end of the day. The event is organised by Zenith Global, the global food and drink experts, in conjunction with the British Soft Drinks Association. For the second time, the conference will be
held online. “We’ve found this is not only more convenient and affordable, it also enables more targeted networking and flexibility with full recorded access afterwards,” commented Zenith Global chairman Richard Hall. “There certainly won’t be a better way to
take stock of the changes anticipated in a post-COVID world, with direct experience from over 20 key industry leaders, pioneers and influencers,” he concluded.
The Vending & Coffee Solutions Hub launch 27 & 28 May Virtual
A LOUNGE ROOM The lounge room includes several chat rooms to allow visitors to meet other participants and have direct or group chat discussions with them. Visitors will also be able to meet experts and sponsors to address questions to them regarding the webinars and conferences.
ACCESS Access to the platform will be free after registration with the ability to login throughout the year and visit exhibitors at any time after the launch dates. Registration open on 27 April.
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