EVA AGM and conference help shape the industry of tomorrow News | Industry events
transformation and the key equipment needed to ensure that the vending & OCS industry is ready to embrace a changed unattended retail environment. The conference aimed to provide some ‘food for thought’ for company representatives as new strategies are considered. Attendees who joined online did so
As the first event organised by the European Vending & Coffee Service Association (EVA) in person since the pandemic began, organisers were encouraged to see a high number of members interacting and participating in the Annual General Assembly (AGM) and Conference, both in Milan as well as online. The EVA recognised that it may not be easy
or practical for everyone to attend the event in person, so during this transitional period it was organised in a hybrid format. The 160 participants in the event, were divided almost equally between attendees who joined online and those who were able to make the trip to the Radisson Blu hotel in Milan. The Conference “Shaping the industry for
the new normal” focused on ensuring that both the strategy of the EVA and the member companies are ready for and adapting to the changed business landscape as a result of COVID-19. Divided into three segments, the conference took place as a relaxed discussion between the EVA director general Erwin Wetzel and a range of experts, looking at the expectations of operators, the digital
through the Vending & Coffee Solutions Hub (
www.vending-europe.vfairs.com), a platform the EVA set up this year to allow companies to meet and interact with each other virtually as well as to present new products. The Hub, including the virtual exhibition, is always freely accessible and continues to run until May next year. During the AGM, the diverse range of
EVA services provided this year were highlighted, including recent activities related to public affairs and upcoming legislative topics for vending. Due to a recent vacancy in the EVA executive committee, a vote took place between Sergio Barbarisi (BWT) and Maurits de Jong (Rerun Strategy), candidates for the seat representing the Office Coffee Service (OCS) segment. After a close result, former EVA treasurer Maurits de Jong was re- elected as a board member. To coincide with the publication of the
new and much sought-after EVA market report on vending & OCS – covering 24 European markets – detailed insights and observable market trends were presented by Martin Colston (Colston Consultants) to the event attendees. While members already have free access to the latest study, the EVA will make the report available for purchase very soon.
VENDTRA, a successful trade fair for the industry
Vendtra, a dedicated trade fair for the vending and coffee industry took place for the first time from 29 – 30 September 2021 in Munich, Germany. Around 60 exhibitors from 15
countries presented their innovations, proven solutions and concepts to the 932 registered participants on two days of the trade fair in the small Olympic Hall in the Olympic Park in Munich. Vendtra welcomed visitors from
several segments: vending, OCS, catering, out-of-home market, self- marketers, breweries, hotel/gastro, roaster, coffee shops, barista, bakery, shop, to-go, 7/24 and robotic.
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vendinginternational-online.com Not only were the visitors looking
forward to a reunion of the industry, the exhibitors also took the opportunity for active dialogue. With Vendtra, market- leading companies and start-ups met the top decision-makers in the industry. Exhibitors included manufacturers such as Evoca, rheavendors servomat, Sielaff, SandenVendo, Gerhardt Automaten, Lavazza, Brita, Schoppe & Schultz, BWT, CCV, Nayax, Feig Electronic, EVA, German Coffee Association, Flexoco, ZIIB, Aequator, Beverich, GEV/REPA, B. I.T. Soft, FLO, Ingenico, Latheca, FAS, Miko, OPUS, S+M, SCS-TEC, Stüwer, Televend, Vendon, Vendcult, Waterlogic and many more.
After the first day of the fair, the industry
got together in the evening for networking in the royal Hirschgarten, Munich. Despite the unpleasant weather conditions, more than 540 participants had a relaxed dinner and exchanged ideas in a relaxed atmosphere. Lobby partners of Vendtra were the
European Vending and Coffee Service Association (EVA) as well as the German Coffee Association. The next edition of Vendtra will take place
as usual in Munich from 27 – 29 September 2022. With two days of trade fair and one day of networking at the Oktoberfest in the Paulaner tent, Vendtra offers a mix of B2B, networking and direct contact opportunities.
The complete EVA AGM, conference and
market insight presentations will be available in the coming days to (re)watch on the Auditorium part of the Hub. The EVA has announced that our next
event will be the return of the European Vending Experience (EVEX) during Venditalia 2022 from 25-28 May in Milan in collaboration with the Italian Vending Association (CONFIDA) and Venditalia.
About the European Vending & Coffee Service Association The European Vending & Coffee Service Association (EVA) is a not-for-profit organisation established and situated in Brussels since 1994. It represents the interests of the European coffee service and vending industry vis-à-vis the European Institutions and other relevant authorities or bodies. Its membership is composed of national associations and individual companies across Europe. The EVA represents all segments of the coffee service, water dispenser and vending industry: machine and component manufacturers, suppliers of commodities (coffee, ingredients, snacks, cold drinks, cups etc.), and operators.
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