Thought Leaders & Innovators Conference and Partnering Event is a new style of event. Plenary content will be in bite size ‘twitter’ style chunks. TL&I will have one overarching theme of innovation. (See list of speakers and schedule below)
Thought Leaders & Innovators is a sector specific with a very focussed audience delegates will constitute Footprint Forum members and invited guests from across the supply chain aimed primarily at involving budget holders and influencers from leading foodservice businesses. Up to 20 Innovators will be invited to showcase innovative thinking and products to this select audience through a series of pre-booked appointments. Delegates can target specific innovators and innovators can request partnering meetings with specific delegates.
Taking the randomness out of partnering events. The agenda, featuring a mix of presentations and Q&A panels from thought leaders on a main stage, is built around a ‘Partnering Session’ where delegates and innovators will hold pre-booked appointments. Using an unique online tool, Footprint Forum will ensure Innovators have at least 5 x 8 minute appointments booked with delegates leaving a further 5 discretionary appointment opportunities for delegates and partners to book directly. Innovators will be allocated a Partnering Point and be able to display a self standing banner and such product as can be displayed on a banqueting table. So no requirement to build a stand, but using a laptop and access to the internet present product concepts and information.
Thought Leaders & Innovators Schedule:
1000 1005 Welcome & Intro to TL&I
1005 1025 Mark Jankovich of Delphis Eco: How important is Innovation to Responsible Business
1025 1035 Ed Bevan of epsys: Purchasing Technology & Sustainablility
1035 – 1050 Debra Patterson of The Savoy: Sustainable Luxury
1050 1110 Panel Discussion: Sustainable Procurement Today Ed Bevan of epsys; Tamsin Gane of Sodexo; Lucy Frankel of Vegware; Robyn Kimber of Cafedirect
1110 1125 David Read of Prestige Purchasing: Innovation in Logistics Simplifying Complexity
1125 1140 Panel Discussion – Health & Wellbeing: Tony Cooke, Government Relations Director – Sodexo; William McCartney, Head of Catering Services – Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
1140 – 1200 Interview: Innovation in Waste Prevention and Management Charlotte Henderson of WRAP; Giles Whitely, Managing Director – SWR; Biffa (Representative TBC)
1200 1205 Explanation of Thought Leaders & Innovators Partnering Session
1205 1235 Light Lunch & Refreshments
1240 1510 Thought Leaders & Innovators Partnering Session
1520 1545 Headline Speaker: Lord Carter of Coles Innovation in Agriculture and Food
1545 1600 Inder Poonaji Head of Safety, Health & Environment Sustainability, Nestlé Effect of Climate Change in Food Production
1600 1625 Panel Discussion – Energy & Natural Resource: Mike Mellor, Managing Director – Space; Chris Stanley, Director – Best Foot Forward; Dave Riley, Warewash Director – Hobart; Paul Anderson, Commercial Director – Gram UK
1630 Thought Leaders & Innovators Conference and Partnering Event Close
*schedule may be subject to change
If you are an Innovator and wish to attend TL&I please contact charlie@footprintmediagroup.com (limited spaces available)
If you are a Buyer/Thought Leader please Register Here
