Program

Description:

JCI Rise & Shine incl. Opening Tradeshow

Timing:

Thursday & Friday - 08:30 - 09:00

Location:

BMCC

Description:

On Thursday and Friday, we welcome you to the amazing tradeshow!

The 4500m2 exhibition space of the BMCC building is transformed into the lively tradeshow! 

Come have a drink, chill out, play some pingpong, have lunch, meet some of our partners and  the 40+ booths with local, sustainable & ecological products!  

Also a fully functioning demo kitchen has been installed by our partner Kvik >> subscribe for one of the many cooking workshops and discover some new cool recepies! 

Are you a VIP? Welcome to the VIP lounge! 

Also some receptions will be organised here!. 

• Food & drinks
• 40+ booths with local & sustainable products
• Demo kitchen
• Reception area
• (VIP lounge)

Check out the flyer! --> PDF Download

Timing:

Thursday - 09:00 - 19:00

Friday - 09:00 - 17:00

Location: 

Meeting point: BMCC

Registration:

None required

Description:

Our coach takes you for a workout through the historical city center of Bruges. We use the city and her monuments as fitness rooms. Great way to start the day!

Timing:

Daily (Wed - Sat) - 08:30 till 10:30

Location:

Starting point: BMCC

Location: Outside in Bruges

Description:

Do you know how much food ends up in the bin every second? Enough to make the fight against food waste the number one solution in the climate crisis. In this keynote, we will tackle the issue of food waste, what it means to be social impact company, and how everyone has its part to play in one of today's greatest opportunities.

About the speaker:
Sien Van den Broeke is Impact Manager at Too Good To Go Belgium. With a background in environmental psychology, she is driven to inspire and empower everyone to fight against food waste. Therefore, she works with politicians, schools, businesses and individuals to make sure no food ends up in the bin any more.

Timing:

Thursday - 09:00 - 09:30

Location:

BMCC

Description:

Our enthusiastic guide takes you for a nice 2-hour into walking tour in the historic city center of Bruges. Nice introduction about Bruges , the most known places and lots of good stories.

Timing:

Daily (Wed - Sat) - 9h00 till 11h

Location:

Outside in Bruges

Description:

Berith Spoelstra of JCI Den Bosch is happy to explain the six principles of influencing to us. This on the basis of the book of Robert B. Cialdini (a longtime professor of psychology and marketing at Arizona State and Stanford University). His most important book and a real bestseller is "Influence: The psychology of persuasion", which explains different techniques and methods to be more persuasive and come across. The book is seen as indispensable for all marketers in the world, but these techniques are also very useful in everyday life. Would you like to get acquainted with these principles?

More on Berith's professional background (PDF download): Berith Spoelstra

Timing:

Thursday - 09:00 - 12:00

Location:

BMCC

Description:

II. 2022 JCI Europe e.V. General Assembly 

Timing:

Thursday - 09:15 - 12:15

Location:

BMCC

Description:

by Filip Verstraete - BDO

Everyone does networking. It seems like a hype. Social media has made networking a lot more accessible for everyone who feels more comfortable behind their computer than at a cocktail party. Those who prefer not to go out can sign up for online networking events. This digital way of networking can be a perfect complement to physical networking. Moreover, it can seriously enlarge your sales market. Digital sessions are on the rise since the corona crisis and this ensures that it does not matter where your customer or professional relationship is based. Offline, you usually have that little bit more impact. Shaking hands and making eye contact are still important aspects of networking. Fortunately, everyone can improve their networking skills with some practice. What is the best way to do this so that you get effective results from your efforts? How do you network and where do you do it? Filip Verstraete, senior business developer at BDO Belgium, bundled a lot of practical tips and tricks that will turn you into a pro networker in an exciting interactive workshop.

Timing:

Thursday - 09:30 - 10:30

Location: 

BMCC

Description:

“La Loca” ("the Madwoman") is a Bruges city discovery walk, in escape game style. In groups of 4-6 persons, you will get a backpack that marks the start of your journey.

A mixture of: a fun walk, Bruges history, a pinch of excitement, challenging puzzles and riddles, the input of social media and a dash of nostalgia from our childhood. QR codes show the way, while the principles of Augmented Reality help complete the mission. The participants experience the rich history of Bruges' city center in a playful way. Stimulating the senses, sharpening the puzzle instinct and taking you to surprising placed.

Total walking distance around 5 km, you should take into account around 4-5 hours (you can take as long as you want, have some drinks along the way, …)

Fancy a delicious, balanced mix of healthy outdoor activity, challenging fun and surprising historical insight?

Timing:

Daily (Wed - Sat) - 09:30 - 14:00

Location: 

Meeting point: BMCC

Location: Outside in Bruges

Pricing:

Mentioned price is per group!

Description:

Keynote by Pascal Bieri, the co-founder of Planted Foods AG.

A growing population along with increasing life expectancy and incomes are major drivers for the rise in global meat demand. However, the current scale of the meat industry is beyond unsustainable. Planted wants to change that.

More info (PDF Download): Planted Foods AG (ENG+GER)

About Pascal:

Pascal Bieri is one of four founders of Planted and a member of the Executive Board. Pascal grew up in Sursee and studied business administration at the University of St. Gallen, gaining an M.A. in Business Innovation. After five years with Migros Industrie in various positions, including three years in the US, he founded the ETH Foodtech Spin-off Planted in 2019 together with three co-founders. Planted is currently the fastest growing start-up in the alternative protein space in Europe. Pascal is responsible for sales and international business development.  

About Planted:

Planted produces delicious meat from alternative proteins, focusing on the perfect bite. Inspired by nature, the company pioneers a novel biostructuring approach that combines protein structuring and biotechnology. Using various proprietary technologies, Planted designs and structures alternative proteins in any size, shape, and fibrous texture and is convinced that biostructured proteins will outperform animal meat in the future in terms of taste, sustainability, health, efficiency and price. Planted is committed to using only clean and natural ingredients and no additives in all its products - making it a healthy and sustainable option for all. Truly better than animal meat.

A growing population along with increasing life expectancy and incomes are major drivers for the rise in global meat demand. However, the current scale of the meat industry is beyond unsustainable. Planted wants to change that. The Zurich-based foodtech spin-off from the Swiss Technical Institute of Technology (ETH) was founded in 2019 and was quick to build intellectual property around their biostructuring approach. Among other international awards, Planted ranked first at the TOP 100 Swiss Start-up Awards in 2021.

Planted produces all its products under a glass-house production facility in Kemptthal, Switzerland - the first transparent meat production open to the public.

Planted is available at restaurants and retailers across Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, Italy and most recently, the UK as well as over its own Europewide webshop. The Planted product ranges, each consisting of different protein sources (peas, oat, sunflowers), currently include planted.™chicken, planted.™pulled, planted.™kebab and planted.™schnitzel. In addition, there are various limited editions in close collaboration with star chefs such as Tim Raue or Nenad Mlinarevic. However, rest assured, the science driven team is hungry for change and working hard to revolutionize the food chain in Planted's factory and science labs in Switzerland.

Further information here: https://www.eatplanted.com

Timing:

Thursday - 09:30 - 10:00

Location:

BMCC

Description:

At the end of this training the participants are able to solve most kinds of problems with the methods and strategies provided. The participants will learn how to change the way they look at problems by recognizing them as challenges. The participants are able to apply these skills both in a business context as well as in a Jaycee context.

Timing:

Thursday - 09:30 - 11:30

Location:

BMCC

Description:

ASE Board Meeting

Timing:

Thursday - 09:30 - 11:30

Location:

Grand Hotel Casselbergh

Description:

Our bike guides take you through the historic city center of Bruges. On the way we pass not only the most known monuments of the city but we also cycle along some hidden gems in the city. Good stories guaranteed. Bike rental is included.

Timing:

Daily (Wed - Sat) - 9h30 till 12h

Location:

Outside in Bruges

Description:

Make your brand indispensable with these 7 insights

Many organizations don’t fully realise their brand is their most valuable asset and don’t comprehend how to make their brand helps them interact with target audiences, attract the right talent, improve their customer experience, and make their marketing efforts more efficient.

During this session, brand strategist and author Stef Verbeeck (Pavlov) takes participants on an
inspiring and interactive journey using the seven crucial insights making brands indispensable. Using countless examples, numbers and methods from his popular book Brandhacking he shows the audience how to get more from their brands, without having to resort to trends and empty jargon or having to spend enormous budgets.
Just like the book, this session is a plea to reinstate brands in their rightful place and putting customer motives in the spotlight. Using the offered insights, participants can start optimizing their own brand right away.

Timing:

Thursday - 10:00 - 11:00

Location:

BMCC

Description:

Everything you always wanted to know about Belgium (and more). A fun introduction about our history, culture, politics, people, habits and food. Join us for some knowledge and a laugh!

Jonathan Schuermans is father of two and partner of Nele. He is a member of JCI Bruges and current President of one of the two Belgian regions, JCI Flanders. He studied law and works as an estate planner at a consultancy firm in West-Vlaanderen. In his free time he likes to read and play impro-theater.”

Timing:

Wednesday - 10:00 - 11:30

Thursday - 11:00 - 12:30

Friday - 14:30 - 16:00

Location:

Wednesday: St. Godelieve Abbey

Thursday and Friday: BMCC

Description:

Protecting forests, grasslands, and oceans has become a business-critical issue for companies around the world. As we saw at COP26, climate change gained a central place on the business agenda. Companies are at the forefront of action and have a crucial role in driving the net zero and nature positive agenda.

But what are they doing? And why are they doing it? And is there a role for Governments and NGO’s?

More info about the speaker:

Isabelle Aelvoet is an experienced business leader who is passionate about driving positive societal impact with a focus on reconciling growth with a clean and healthy planet.

For over 20+ years she has been serving in a variety of different roles across divisions of Mars Incorporated - from R&D Packaging Development to Raw material Procurement and Business Development for both, Mars Food and Mars Chocolate divisions.

Since 2009 she has been leading the Mars Petcare sustainability and more recently in 2021 she founded SuR – a company focussed on supporting business and NGOs in advancing sustainable and responsible supply chains.

Timing:

Thursday - 10:15 - 10:45

Location:

BMCC

Description:

Taste of Bruges: Cheese Workshop

by Goran Vanneste (Studio Smaak)

Timing:

Thursday - 10:30 - 11:30 & 14:00 - 15:00 & 15:30 - 16:30

Location:

Ottentic

Description:

Taste the power of hemp, together with Ski Europe Cup winner Fabian Braitsch (CEO and co-founder of Hempions). During this workshop you willl learn how to cook the plant-based dish Hemp Carbonara within minutes and teach you what makes hemp seeds a future food. Moreover, you get the chance to taste the best innovations hemp has to offer and how you can benefit from them. Convince yourself of the best taste hemp has to offer!

Timing:

Thursday - 10:30 - 11:30 & 15:15 - 16:30

Location:

Demo Kitchen Tradeshow @BMCC

Registration not required

Description:

A Nebbiolo Workshop.

Gianluca, as you might expect, has Italian roots. And having lived, and worked, in Barolo, Piedmont, he’s always had a little preference for the grape kind Nebbiolo.

In his workshop, Gianluca will be revealing you everything you’d ever want to know about Nebbiolo.How to blind recognise Nebbiolo? What are its characteristics? Why does it have such a pale colour? What is the difference between a Langhe Nebbiolo and Barolo? Or a Valtellina and Alto Piemonte Nebbiolo for that matter? What are the implications of global warming on this grape? And, important as well, what are the trends? And the producers to look out for?

All this, and way more, brought to you by Gianluca, one of Belgium’s best. In his own professional yet playful and enthusiastic style. Not to miss!

About Gianluca Di Taranto

Gianluca Di Taranto, born 30th of October 1988, is a multi-awarded sommelier, WSET Diploma Graduate and ASI Golden Certificate Holder. Gianluca is widely recognised as one of the very best in Belgium. Having worked at internationally renowned restaurants like Zilte (***), The Jane (**), Osteria Franciscana (***) and Piazza Duomo (***), this Best Sommelier of Belgium 2019 is currently the Wine Director of Sanglier des Ardennes, the prestigious project of serial-entrepreneur Marc Coucke and Michelin-starred chef Wout Bru.

Timing:

Thursday - 10:30 - 12:00

Location:

BMCC

This activity was brought to you with the support of the City of Bruges and Food Wave. #CatchTheWave #FoodWaveProject

Description:

Is there a future for agriculture in Europe and how should this future look like? In this debate, participants with a profound knowledge on agriculture and his challenges will try to answer this question.

The debate will focus on actual themes and how they impact and define the future agriculture. How will changes in environment (like climate change) and increased awareness for the environment (like nitrogen pollution) impact the on agriculture in Europe? How can we make sure that there is enough food for everybody which has become even more urgent with the war in Ukraine? Is the Farm to Fork strategy of the EU still be realistic in this changing environment.

All these questions will be discussed in following participants: Tessa Avermaete (Project manager at SFERE (KU Leuven)), Joris Relaes (Administrateur Generaal Instituut voor Landbouw Visserij en Voedingsonderzoek ILVO) and Joost Dessein (Associate Professor Ghent University)

Timing:

Thursday - 10:45 - 12:15

Location:

BMCC

Description:

by Jan Oosterlinck - BDO

Many directors of family controlled enterprises are entering the retirement age and are considering how the next phase of their family business could look like. Nevertheless, the operational focus of the day-to-day management has as a consequence that essential preparatory steps are not taken or even considered.
In this workshop we highlight the frequently observed pitfalls in a family transition, the emotional aspects of having difficulty to pass the torch and the observed fear that the next generation is not ready to take full responsibility.
On the other hand, the next generation is not always well prepared. The succession period is not well defined and the route of transition is unclear. The mental pressure to step into the shoes of father, mother, uncle … is high.
We will shed some light on the process and the dynamics in such a transition process and we illustrate this with life case experiences and observations in the field.
A well prepared succession is key to guarantee a smooth transition and secures that families ties are not broken and that family moments are still enjoyable … which is unfortunately not always the case …

Timing:

Thursday - 11:00 - 12:00

Location: 

BMCC

Description:

Différencier la démarche projet du requérant
Différencier les rôles et responsabilités projet
Mettre en application les grands concepts de gestion de projets
Comprend et utiliser les outils (Boussole, gantt chart, RACI, ...)
Comprendre le processus de GP et les principes Prince 2.

Timing:

Thursday - 11:00 - 12:30

Location:

BMCC

Description:

Cricket Caviar Tasting by Nimavert

VIPs only

Timing:

Thursday - 11:00 - 13:00

Friday - 11:00 - 13:00

Location: 

VIP Lounge

Description:

Let us meet and enjoy the senate lunch, in friendship and fellowship. Let us toast to a happy reunion and a great Conference.

We offer :

• Aperitif with appetizers.
• Appetizer
• Main course
• Coffee with refreshments
• Custom drinks and wines.

This activity is not included in the conference fee. Regular members do not have access to it.

Price :

75 € - Reservation and payment in advance is mandatory.

Timing:

Thursday - 12:00 till 15:00

Location:

BMCC

Price:

If you don't have a ticket to the EC Bruges Conference, a 25€ supplement will be added.

Description:

"Meatballs de Liège" - Traditional versus Alternative meatsources

Timing:

Thursday - 12:15 - 13:00

Location:

Demo Kitchen Tradeshow @ BMCC

No registration required

Description:

Learn more about religions through the cuisine of the Summer festivals! Summertime brings not only a good mood for all sun and warmth lovers but also introduces diverse religious summer festivals, rich in a variety of food and flavours.

We offer you to join us in the cultural journey into the summer food traditions of different religions and through this tasting to learn more about what people eat in this season and why.

Timing:

Thursday - 13:00 - 14:30

Location:

BMCC

Description:

A strong personal brand helps professionals, entrepreneurs, politicians and civilians make their values visible to the world around them and market themselves as experts. Furthermore, a strong personal brand appears to be the key towards creating authentic human interactions between brands and their customers.

During this session, brand strategist and author Stef Verbeeck (Pavlov) takes participants on a quest to discover their own brand, based on their unique expertise, skills and personalities. Using the proven D4-method, participants discover how to develop a solid personal brand for themselves and use it as a trump card in their professional lives. They discover how they become the CEO of their own brand and start building the foundation for sincere, empathic interactions with other whilst
working on their career or business model.

About Stef Verbeeck

Stef Verbeeck is partner and brand strategist at Pavlov, a niche consultant specialized in brand strategy, customer experience and brand identity based in Antwerp, Belgium.

He has over 20 years of experience as a consultant in the field of branding and worked for hundreds of brands, ranging from start-ups to multinationals and governments. Stef is author of four bestselling books on (personal) branding and a frequent international keynote speaker about the subject.

In his typical animated and interactive style, he guides audiences through his sometimes controversial insights regarding branding, customer experience and marketing – based on solid data, recognizable cases and expertise taken directly from his years of working with diverse clients.

Website: https://www.stefverbeeck.be/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefverbeeck/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/stefverbeeck/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefverbeeck/

Timing:

Thursday - 13:00 - 17:00

Location:

BMCC

Description:

JCI Public Speaking Competition (Rounds + Finals)

Timing:

Thursday - 13:30 - 16:30

Location:

BMCC

Description:

Between the Belgian Coast and Bruges lies a great green countryside to discover. Our bike tour guides take you along the green ramparts of Bruges towards old Medieval harbour cities like Damme and Oostkerke. Bike rental is included. And don’t worry: there will be plenty of breaks and sightseeings along the way.

Timing:

Daily (Wed - Sat) - 13:30 till 17:00

Location:

Meeting point: BMCC

Location: Outside in Bruges

Description:

Chocolate chip cookies

Timing:

Thursday - 13:45 - 14:30

Location:

Demo Kitchen Tradeshow @ BMCC

No registration required

Description:

To flirt or not to flirt, in business and bars, is a training that is both useful for social and for business purposes. It’s about making contact with people and being interesting for people. By accomplishing that you can in the end “close the deal” that you are going for. In this fun, energised and entertaining seminar we explore the art of (business) flirting.

You will be amazed how many different flirting techniques there are and how you can easily recognize if someone is interested in you. Also we look at the flirting signals you send out. Flirting is not only making contact, it is also about staying in contact. In this workshop we show you that you can be that interesting person you always wanted to be.

Flirting is also a business technique! After all, business deals are not only granted for the best price but also because they want you to get the order. In this training you will learn that the flirting techniques, coming into touch and coming into tune can be used just as easily in a social context as in business, so you can actually close the deal you always wanted to make!

Trainers

Heert-Jan Dokter & Nicole Van Hooy (JCI The Netherlands)

More info on the trainers (PDF download): Heert-Jan Dokter & Nicole Van Hooy (JCI The Netherlands)

Timing:

Thursday - 14:00 - 17:00

Location:

BMCC

Description:

Au cours de cette formation (1) vous identifierez les ingrédients qui participent à créer une bonne dynamique d’équipe et à améliorer la motivation de vos collaborateurs; (2) vous définirez des actions qui améliorent le fonctionnement de votre équipe et favorisent l’engagement de vos membres ; et (3) vous optimiserez les talents de chaque collaborateur pour viser la performance de l’équipe.

Timing:

Thursday - 14:00 - 17:00

Location:

BMCC

Description:

JCI Debating Championship: French

Timing:

Thursday - 14:00 - 18:00

Location:

BMCC

Description:

Our enthusiastic guide takes you by foot through the historical center of the city. On the program: not only the most famous places as the Market square, the Burg, fishmarket and the beguinage, we also stop at some surprising hidden locations where we can taste and meet the city full of artisans, artists and just a bunch of nice people. Including visits to chocolaterie Pralinette, the house of local artist David De Graef and the brewery Bourgogne Des Flandres.

Timing:

Daily (Wed - Sat) - 14:00 till 17:00

Location:

Meeting point: BMCC

Location: Outside in Bruges

Description:

Taste of Bruges: Cheese Workshop

by Goran Vanneste (Studio Smaak)

Timing:

Thursday - 10:30 - 11:30 & 14:00 - 15:00 & 15:30 - 16:30

Location:

Ottentic

Description:

SNICK EuroIngredients has been adding a pinch of innovation to hundreds of producers in Europe since 1993. Chances are you've already tasted their extra pinch of innovation.

In 1993, the well-experienced master in food & flavour technology Philippe Snick started his company from his far-famed garage. Almost 3 decades later, the company is a leading supplier of solutions to the food industry in the Europe. The company is housed in a modern industrial property with a state-of-the-art blending facility, an impressive warehouse and a complete application & development centre.

SNICK EuroIngredients has been producing and supplying culinary and functional ingredients, wet and dry blends, and spice mixes of the highest quality.

Their experienced team of food technologists are more than happy to show you that extra pinch.

Timing:

Thursday - 14:00 - 16:30

Location:

Meeting point: BMCC

Location: SNICK EuroIngredients

*This activity was brought to you with the support of the City of Bruges and Food Wave. #CatchTheWave #FoodWaveProject

Description:

How does waste water become purified? That is what we can learn on a guided tour on one of our sewage treatment plants (WWTPs). Aquafin manages a total of more than 320 WWTPs, spread across Flanders.

During the visit we follow the path of the water. We start at the place where the collected wastewater arrives at the installation and then follow the different steps of the purification process. First we look at the mechanical purification, where coarse dirt (likes leaves, pieces of plastic, branches, …) is removed from the water. Then we concentrate on the heart of a treatment plant: the biological treatment. We explain how bacteria are actually responsible for a natural purification process. At the end of that process, we can see how the water is purified and discharged into the local watercourse after a final quality check.

Timing:

Thursday - 14:00 - 17:00

Location:

Meeting point: BMCC

Location: Aquafin Wastewater Plant

Description:

One of our favourite dishes in the menu has to be the Business Day on Thursday. During this afternoon key stakeholders within the food industry will share their perspective on the latest innovations within the industry!

Read more on the corresponding page: Business Day

Timing:

Thursday - 14:00 - 18:00

Location:

BMCC

Description:

Junior Cocktail International by Arne Van Bel - Black Shaker

Introduction + sample tasting the JCI cocktail

Timing:

• Thursday - 14:15 - 14:45 & 17:00 - 17:30
• Friday - 10:30 - 11:00 & 14:00 - 14:30 & 14:30 - 15:00

Location:

BMCC

Description:

How to turn your idea into a RISE project

Timing:

Thursday - 14:15 - 15:45

Location:

BMCC

Description:

Our enthusiastic guide takes you through the more unknown districts of the city, like the St-Anna and St-Gillis district. We walk through the Medieval harbor of Bruges and along the canals, windmills, almshouses and lots of hidden places. On the way we stop in the Church of Jeruzalem, a must see in Bruges and of course a drink in the oldest pub of town.

Timing:

Daily (Wed - Sat) - 14:30 till 17:30

Location:

Meeting point: BMCC

Location: Outside in Bruges

Description:

A Nebbiolo Workshop.

Gianluca, as you might expect, has Italian roots. And having lived, and worked, in Barolo, Piedmont, he’s always had a little preference for the grape kind Nebbiolo.

In his workshop, Gianluca will be revealing you everything you’d ever want to know about Nebbiolo.How to blind recognise Nebbiolo? What are its characteristics? Why does it have such a pale colour? What is the difference between a Langhe Nebbiolo and Barolo? Or a Valtellina and Alto Piemonte Nebbiolo for that matter? What are the implications of global warming on this grape? And, important as well, what are the trends? And the producers to look out for?

All this, and way more, brought to you by Gianluca, one of Belgium’s best. In his own professional yet playful and enthusiastic style. Not to miss!

About Gianluca Di Taranto

Gianluca Di Taranto, born 30th of October 1988, is a multi-awarded sommelier, WSET Diploma Graduate and ASI Golden Certificate Holder. Gianluca is widely recognised as one of the very best in Belgium. Having worked at internationally renowned restaurants like Zilte (***), The Jane (**), Osteria Franciscana (***) and Piazza Duomo (***), this Best Sommelier of Belgium 2019 is currently the Wine Director of Sanglier des Ardennes, the prestigious project of serial-entrepreneur Marc Coucke and Michelin-starred chef Wout Bru.

Timing:

Thursday - 15:00 - 16:30

Location:

BMCC

*This activity was brought to you with the support of the City of Bruges and Food Wave. #CatchTheWave #FoodWaveProject

Description:

Taste the power of hemp, together with Ski Europe Cup winner Fabian Braitsch (CEO and co-founder of Hempions). During this workshop you willl learn how to cook the plant-based dish Hemp Carbonara within minutes and teach you what makes hemp seeds a future food. Moreover, you get the chance to taste the best innovations hemp has to offer and how you can benefit from them. Convince yourself of the best taste hemp has to offer!

Timing:

Thursday - 10:30 - 11:30 & 15:15 - 16:15

Location:

Demo Kitchen Tradeshow @ BMCC

No registration required

Description:

Taste of Bruges: Cheese Workshop

by Goran Vanneste (Studio Smaak)

Timing:

Thursday - 10:30 - 11:30 & 14:00 - 15:00 & 15:30 - 16:30

Location:

Ottentic

Description:

The Art of Networking by Michael Swarz (JCI Germany).

Michael, a true global citizen, will be sharing his knowlegde about "networking". Apart from sharing his wisdom, you will get the practise directly in small groups. This workshop is a must for everybody who want who wants to improve his/her networking skills

Timing:

Thursday - 15:30 - 17:00

Friday - 10:30 - 12:00

Location:

BMCC

Description:

by Arne Van Bel - Black Shaker

Workshop bartending & cocktail techniques. In this workshop you get to know all there is about making cocktails. All the techniques, tips and tricks, everything you need to know to make the best cocktails. This workshop is very hands-on ! So you will have to shake your own cocktail, stirr your own cocktails before you can enjoy them. But if you do it all right you wil have 2 amazing cocktails by the end to enjoy yourself.

Timing:

Thursday - 16:45 - 17:45

Friday - 12:30 - 13:30

Location:

Demotkitchen Tradeshow @ BMCC

Description:

Junior Cocktail International by Arne Van Bel - Black Shaker

Introduction + sample tasting the JCI cocktail

Timing:

• Thursday - 14:15 - 14:45 & 17:00 - 17:30
• Friday - 10:30 - 11:00 & 14:00 - 14:30 & 14:30 - 15:00

Location:

BMCC

Description:

Ever wondered what Bruges looks like from 1500ft high?
Wondering how it feels like to fly in a small plane over the Flemish ‘polders’ and coast?

Well, here’s your chance.

EC Bruges, in cooperation with JCI Oostende Middenkust and Noordzee vliegclub, are providing you an opportunity to fly over the Belgian Coast and the centre of Bruges during the EC2022.

What can you expect:

An amazing flight of approximately 40 minutes (engine run-time) from Ostend – over the coastline – via Zeebrugge – over Brugge- back to Ostend-Bruges Airport. It’s an unique opportunity to see the Belgian coast and Bruges from another perspective.

In a small ‘pleasure-craft’ of the local club with seating for 3 passengers per flight. It’s an unique opportunity to see the Belgian coast and Bruges from another perspective.

While waiting you will be guest at the clubhouse where you can have a drink and learn more about aviation in general.

Practical:

In order to keep prices affordable, we aim on filling each plane to the maximum capacity. This requires 3 persons per flight. When participating, you take part in the group activity, meaning you will fly, but will have to wait for the other passengers to depart or arrive.

If you would like to fly together with another attendee, please let us know. We will do our best to make it happen.

We need from you:

1. Your full name
2. Your passport number
3. Your weight (crucial for the pilot, so the plane doesn’t exceed its max load)

All data will be handled with the needed discretion

Timing:

Thursday & Friday - 17h till 21h

Price:

The flights are offered to you for a fixed price.

This fee includes:

• transfer from Bruges to Ostend and back
• the flight (of course)
• 3 drinks @ the clubhouse
• a CO2 compensation >> will be donated to Treecological for planting trees in Equador.

Important notice:

We would also like to inform you that flights in pleasure crafts are subject to weather conditions.

In worst case, flights can be cancelled only a few hours prior to departure. In case, we will refund the full amount paid.

Description:

The senate bar is located in the Grand Hotel Casselberg. Meet here every evening between 6 p.m. and 1 a.m. senators-friends in a unique location with noble atmosphere.

The bartender is at your service.

Price:

Free entry – pay your drinks at the bar

Timing:

Everyday from Wed till Sat: 18.00 – 01.00

No registration required

Description:

Let’s talk about business! THE networking event in the region is known as B2BnB. “Business to Business in Bruges” is a joint initiative of four economic organizations: De Hanze, JCI Bruges, APZI, and VOKA.

This event provides you with a great key note speaker and a networking reception. The ideal moment to exchange thoughts and business cards!

Read more on the corresponding page: B2BnB

Timing:

Thursday - 18:30 - 23:00

Location:

BMCC

Description:

German - Swiss Night

Timing:

Thursday - 21:00 - ...

Location:

tbc