International Foodservice Forum: new speakers, new perspectives
The day before INTERNORGA will once again feature a special highlight: the International Foodservice Forum, Europe’s biggest congress for professional catering, will take place for the 43rd time in cooperation with the trade magazine foodservice at the Congress Center Hamburg. Top-class speakers will shed light on key topics and trends in the industry in exciting presentations featuring exclusive insights on 13 March 2025. One highlight of the forum will be the ranking of the top 100 players in the catering industry, presented by Katrin Wißmann, an expert from foodservice. A unique range of facts and figures and exclusive insights will draw attention to the developments and success factors shaping the biggest players in the industry. In addition to the key economic performance indicators, the new political world order will also take centre stage. Marcel Fratzscher, economist and President of the DIW (German Institute for Economic Research) in Berlin, will provide information on the role of Germany and the EU in a changing global context. The transformation of business models will also be in the spotlight. Sven Sallaerts, co-founder of Younique Concepts (Pesca) from Amsterdam (NL), will analyse the importance of Gen Z and marketing as key success factors for sustainable strategies. The programme will be rounded off with in-depth insights into relevant topics such as influencer marketing and the importance of F&B brands in the hotel industry, which will be presented in special sessions. The International Foodservice Forum thus offers a unique platform for knowledge transfer, inspiration and networking. Further information, a detailed programme overview and tickets at the early-bird price can be found online.
Branchentag der Gemeinschaftsgastronomie: inspiration for the catering of the future
The Branchentag der Gemeinschaftsgastronomie is the leading event for the catering industry and offers experts from the catering sector a unique platform for exchange and inspiration at INTERNORGA 2025. Major players from hospitals, canteens, schools, care facilities and other important catering sectors will come together to discuss the latest trends, challenges and solutions. In cooperation with the trade magazine gvpraxis, a number of experts will provide insights into a variety of topics, including Michael Wahl, Head of Marketing at Sodexo Services, on cooking robots, the future of catering for senior citizens with Dr Stephan Lück from the Competence Center for Nutrition (KErn), and Horst M. Kafurke, Managing Director of E.ON Gastronomie, discussing sustainable corporate catering. The use of AI will also be covered: Dr Vanessa Just, founder of juS.TECH GmbH and board member of the German AI Association, will demonstrate how catering professionals can use AI technologies sensibly and provide practical impetus for the industry. The rest of the programme and tickets at the early-bird price can be found on the INTERNORGA website.
Final call for applications – don’t miss out!
The application phases for two of the most important awards in the industry are coming to a close. If you want to bring innovation, talent or vision to the world of catering and food, this is your chance:
- NEXT CHEF AWARD: INTERNORGA offers a stage to up-and-coming culinary talents together with top chef Johann Lafer. In exciting live challenges, 18 talented young chefs will compete against each other to become the Next Chef 2025, who will also have the opportunity to publish their own cookery book with the renowned Gräfe und Unzer publishing house. Applications are still open until 31 December 2024. Information and registration can be found online.
- INTERNORGA Future Award: As one of the most important national and international prizes in the foodservice and hospitality market, this award recognises companies and products that demonstrate outstanding commitment to innovation and sustainability in the industry. Applications are being accepted on the INTERNORGA website until 10 January 2025.
If you want to be on the stage for trends and creativity, don’t delay – the clock is ticking!
Visitors can look forward to a unique experience full of inspiration, interaction and networking opportunities in a total of 11 halls. Café Future live, the DEHOGA Club and the OFF THE RECORD Afterwork Lounge are just some of the places to get together.
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