Program

Pre-conference

20:00 - 01:00

Bavarian Kick-off (GAP) Bruges Beer Experience Everyone

Description:

Welcome to the GAP! ("Getting Acquainted Party")

Liebe Wirtschaftsjunioren, Dear JCIs (English below)

an historischen & schönen Bräuchen sollte unbedingt festgehalten werden. Darum findet dieses Jahr auf der Europa Konferenz in Brügge natürlich wieder ein Bavarian Kick-Off statt!

Ein gemütlicher Abend unter Freunden als Einstieg in eine tolle Konferenz. Natürlich auch ein geselliges Wiedersehen nach so langer Zeit mit Abstand und Pandemie.

*WICHTIG:* Essen und Getränke laufen auf Selbstzahlerbasis.

Bitte meldet euch hier kostenfrei bis zum 31. Mai 2022 an, damit wir für Vorort passend planen können. Die Location wird hier ebenfalls noch bekannt gegeben werden.

Wir freuen uns auf einen tollen Vorabend mit Euch, als Einstieg in eine großartige Europa Konferenz in Brügge!

Herzliche Grüße

Tomas Liewald,
International Officer JCI Bavaria

Dear JCIs,

historical & beautiful habits should definitely be kept. That's why there will be a Bavarian Kick-Off at the European Conference in Bruges again this year!

A cosy evening among friends as a start to a great conference. Of course also a social reunion after such a long time with distance and pandemic.

*IMPORTANT:* Food and drinks are on a self-pay basis.

Please register here free of charge by 31 May so that we can plan appropriately for the venue. The location will also be announced later on here.

We are looking forward to a great evening with you as a start to a great European Conference in Bruges!

Kind regards,

Tomas Liewald,
International Officer JCI Bavaria

Timing:

Tuesday - 20:00 - ...

Location:

Bruges Beer Experience - Breidelstraat 3, Bruges - Google Maps

Wednesday - 8 June 2022

14:00 - 17:00

Walking Tour - Bruges Highlights Deluxe Tour - 30 EUR - (1x/day) (SOLD OUT) Bruges First Timer, Active Citizen

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, but 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:

Visit - Chocolate Pralinette
Passion and tradition is of great importance in chocolaterie Pralinette. All chocolate creations are made by hand according to traditional methods. This artisan recently acquired the label 'Handmade in Bruges'. In the demo studio they will explain you everything from bean to bar. You will see how quality chocolate is tempered until it shrinks, shines and creaks just enough. You will learn how pralines are molded, filled, closed and tapped out of the mold. They will answer al your questions with love! And because our taste buds judge inexorably, we can of course taste a few chocolates. Proud member of Handmade in Bruges and special focus on sustainable chocolate production.

Visit - David De Graef
David De Graef invites you in his picturesque house. This visionary local artist lives in one of the most beautifully located residence in Bruges. His private 15th century house along the canal with secluded inner garden offers a unique view on the Church of Our Lady and the majestic Palace of Gruuthuze. David demonstrates us his airbrush art on the spot and tells you about the rich history of this house that once accomodated a range of royal guests such as Wintston Churchill and some people of the Belgian royal family.

Bourgogne des Flandres 60
Bourgogne des Flandres occupies a very special place in the Belgian beer landscape. It is a typical example of the Flemish brewery tradition in which old and young beer are judiciously mixed until a perfect balance is created. After almost 60 years, Bourgogne des Flandres is back in the center of Bruges with its own brewery since a couple of years. Proud member of Handmade in Bruges. Here we stop for a drink during our tour.

Timing:

Daily (1x / day)

Wednesday: 14:00 to 17:00
Thursday: 14:00 to 17:00
Friday: 14:00 to 17:00
Saturday: 14:00 to 17:00

Location:

Meeting point: outside @ BMCC

Price

30 EUR

17:45 - 00:00

Opening Ceremony Concerthall Everyone

Opening ceremony: when to arrive & what to expect?

On the 8th of June, the EC Bruges conference will kick-off with a grand and spectacular opening ceremony.

Here are some key things to keep in mind:

Doors open at 18:00
The venue can host 1300 people, so first come, first serve!
We will foresee a snack & apéro prior to the opening ceremony, so no need to have dinner before coming to the opening ceremony
The opening ceremony itself starts at 19:45
After the official session, a keynote by the famous Belgian chocolatier Dominique Persoone is foreseen
We will close the evening with a party hosted by JCI member DJ Sammy!
And last but not least: all drinks are for free !

Where to put your flag during the opening ceremony & do I need to foresee some seats for my club or country?

When entering the Concertgebouw, you will receive a colour code linked to your badge
This colour reflects the floor (Parterre, Foyer 1, Foyer 2) where we have foreseen places for your club & country to sit during the opening ceremony
Keep this colour close to you as the same colour applies for the gala night!
There will be no need to rush for seats, with 1300 places, we have covered that one for you!
The doors of the room will open 30 minutes prior to the start of the opening ceremony – so plenty of time to reserve seats or place your country flag if you would like to do so

Keynote Speaker during opening ceremony:
Who is Dominique Persoone?

Dominique Persoone began his career at hotel school Ter Groene Poorte in Bruges, where he took a cooking course. In addition to traditional chocolates, Persoone makes chocolates with new flavor combinations. He also became known for his chocolate snuff machine, the chocolate shooter, which he developed for the birthday party of The Rolling Stones. During his career, he delivered chocolates for Louis Vuitton and the Belgian and Jordanian Royal Family. Dominique owns two chocolate shops, called The Chocolate Line, in Bruges and

Antwerp and has and his own cocoa plantation in Mexico and honey from the bees on the rooftop of The Chocolate Line Factory in Bruges. His newest project is building a chocolate factory in Virunga National Park for the preservation of the park, the animals and helping the locals.

If you are intrigued by Dominique? Then find out more at : https://www.thechocolateline.be/en/p/locations

Timing summary:

Wednesday:

17:45 - Doors open + Food & Drinks
19:45 - Opening Ceremony
21:15 - Opening Party
Midnight - end

Location:

Concerthall

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

Thursday - 9 June 2022

10:30 - 12:00

Wine tasting workshop - Gianluca Di Taranto (VIP and partners only) VIP area BMCC VIPs only

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 & 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 2x:

10:30-12:00
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 <<<

11:00 - 16:00

Lunch Thursday: Foodtrucks Tradeshow Tradeshow BMCC Everyone

Lunch at the Tradeshow

Thursday 9 June & Friday 10 June
4 amazing foodtrucks to choose from ! Because we all love good food, right? ♥
And the best news? All food will be served in re-usable plates and bowles from Red-USE.
Because we all love the planet, right? ♥ ♥
For ticket holders to the conference: you will get your food vouchers upon arrival.
For everyone else : WELCOME to come and have a nice lunch and enjoy the Tradeshow market! Free access, no need to register!

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1. Burgertruck

Burger with roaring beef
Burger with cackling chicken
Burger with world-loving veggies

Topped off with homemade sauces, bacon, cheese, vegetables ...

https://www.burgertruck.be/

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2. Krok Eat

Shrimp croquette with fresh salad
Crispy fish wrap
Funcky falafel wrap

https://www.krokeat.be/

Krok Eat on instagram

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3.Pasta la Vista

Pasta Bolognese: Pasta with fresh bolognese sauce based on sun-ripened tomatoes, vegetables, Italian herbs and minced beef
Paste 4-Cheeses: Pasta with tangy cheese sauce, cream, herbs, Emmenthal, Gouda, Cheddar and Mozarella
Pasta Carbonara (macaroni): Pasta with cheese sauce and cripsy bacon
Pasta Pasta la Vista: Spicy seasoned tomato saucebased on sun-ripened tomatoes, onion, carrot, herbs and crispy bacon
Pasta Vegetarian: Vegetarian pasta with tasty tomato sauce, onion, zucchini, carrot, mushrooms, capsicums, olive oil and herbs
Pasta Thai Red Curry: Spicy red curry based on cosomikante rode curry based on coconut milk with julienne vegetables and herbs

All their dishes are served with fresh Emmental and tasty herbs

http://pastalavista.be

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4. Café Pistolet

(2 buns per food voucher)

Bun with minced beef with or withou pickles
Bun with pulled pork (hot meat), white coleslaw, rucola
Bun goatcheese with bacon, honey, apple, walnut, rucola
Bun vegan with basil hummus, lettuce, tomatoes and sundried tomatoes
Bun roasted ham salad, cripsy onlion and lettuce
Bun egg salad, lettuce, tomato and onion

https://cafe-pistolet.be/

Cafe Pistolet on Instagram

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Don't forget the amazing specialty coffees from IZY COFFEE

For ticketholders & all others: to be paid with jetons.

Looking forward !

12:00 - 13:00

Demo cooking - Loïc Van Impe - (Meat)balls à la Liège Demokitchen Tradeshow BMCC Foodie, Active Citizen

The concept of the demo kitchen:

Open kitchen concept
No need to register, no need to pay
Everybody is welcome to come by, watch, learn & taste
Stay as long as you like

Who is Loïc van Impe?

Let us introduce you to the famous Belgian cook Loïc Van Impe.

➤ This young cook kickstarted his career when he was 23, by making his own cooking tutorials for easy-to-make student dishes.

➤ With his charm, enthusiasm, and of course his LOVE for cooking, Loïc Van Impe soon conquered the hearts of many Belgians.

➤ Now at 28, Loïc is sharing his recipes on several national TV shows on (both Dutch and French television).

His style? ➤ Cooking with an out-of-the-box attitude. Both local and global dishes. Always with some smart tips, tricks and hacks (for better taste, texture, or even to avoid washing dishes!). And on top of that, he is mindful about the environment. 🌍

(Meat)balls à la Liège

Loïc will be showing us how to make a typical Belgian dish called (meat)balls à la Liège!

➤ a normal version - with meatballs (local meat from local butcher Vanennekenshoeve)

➤ and a version with plant-based balls 🌱

Let’s see if you can taste the difference 😉 There will be yummie tasters!

The other ingredients of this dish? We can already reveal that Loïc will also be using brown beer 🍺 (we like beer), butter 🧈, onions 🧅 and eggs 🥚, but the rest of the ingredients you will have to come and discover in real-live! 😉

Timing:

Thursday - 12:00-13:00

Location:

@ Tradeshow - demo kitchen - BMCC building

Overview

Discover more info about all demo cookings here:
Demo cookings - Overview website .

13:30 - 14:30

Demo cooking – Loïc Van Impe – Chocolate chip cookies & Chai latte Demokitchen Tradeshow BMCC Foodie, Active Citizen

The concept of the demo kitchen:

Open kitchen concept
No need to register, no need to pay
Everybody is welcome to come by, watch, learn & taste
Stay as long as you like

Who is Loïc van Impe?

Let us introduce you to the famous Belgian cook Loïc Van Impe.

➤ This young cook kickstarted his career when he was 23, by making his own cooking tutorials for easy-to-make student dishes.

➤ With his charm, enthusiasm, and of course his LOVE for cooking, Loïc Van Impe soon conquered the hearts of many Belgians.

➤ Now at 28, Loïc is sharing his recipes on several national TV shows on (both Dutch and French television).

Chocolate chip cookies + chai latte

Loïc will be showing us how to make amazing chocolate chip cookies with the yummie artisan and fair-trade chocolate of Mi Joya. 🍪🍪🍪

This together with a plant-based cinnamon chai latte. Hmmmmm, match made in heaven?

Come and discover it for yourself! 😉 🥛🥛🥛

This recipe also involves ginger, cardamom, pepper, cane sugar, and even oranges 🍊! Prepare to be dazzled.

There will be yummie tasters!

Timing:

Thursday - 13:30 - 14:30

Location:

@ Tradeshow - demo kitchen - BMCC building

Overview

Discover more info about all demo cookings here:
Demo cookings - Overview website .

14:00 - 17:00

💙 EXTRA CAPACITY - Walking Tour - Bruges Highlights Deluxe Tour - 30 EUR - (1x/day) BMCC Active Citizen

Description:

Our enthusiastic guide takes you by foot through the historical center of the city.

Including visits to chocolaterie Pralinette, the house of local artist David De Graef and the brewery Bourgogne Des Flandres:

Visit - Chocolate Pralinette
Passion and tradition is of great importance in chocolaterie Pralinette. All chocolate creations are made by hand according to traditional methods. This artisan recently acquired the label 'Handmade in Bruges'. In the demo studio they will explain you everything from bean to bar. You will see how quality chocolate is tempered until it shrinks, shines and creaks just enough. You will learn how pralines are molded, filled, closed and tapped out of the mold. They will answer al your questions with love! And because our taste buds judge inexorably, we can of course taste a few chocolates. Proud member of Handmade in Bruges and special focus on sustainable chocolate production.

Visit - David De Graef
David De Graef invites you in his picturesque house. This visionary local artist lives in one of the most beautifully located residence in Bruges. His private 15th century house along the canal with secluded inner garden offers a unique view on the Church of Our Lady and the majestic Palace of Gruuthuze. David demonstrates us his airbrush art on the spot and tells you about the rich history of this house that once accomodated a range of royal guests such as Wintston Churchill and some people of the Belgian royal family.

Bourgogne des Flandres 60
Bourgogne des Flandres occupies a very special place in the Belgian beer landscape. It is a typical example of the Flemish brewery tradition in which old and young beer are judiciously mixed until a perfect balance is created. After almost 60 years, Bourgogne des Flandres is back in the center of Bruges with its own brewery since a couple of years. Proud member of Handmade in Bruges. Here we stop for a drink during our tour.

Timing:

Daily (1x / day)

Wednesday: 14:00 to 17:00
Thursday: 14:00 to 17:00
Friday: 14:00 to 17:00
Saturday: 14:00 to 17:00

Location:

Meeting point: outside @ BMCC

Price:

30 EUR

15:00 - 16:30

Wine tasting workshop - Gianluca Di Taranto - (VIP and partners only) VIP area BMCC VIPs only

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 <<<

17:00 - 21:00

Unique airplane flight above Bruges - 100 EUR (SOLD OUT) Bruges airspace Everyone

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:

Your full name
Your passport number
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.

Directions

Friday - 10 June 2022

09:00 - 17:00

Golf Competition Meeting point BMCC Senator

Description:

On Friday, June 10, 2022, we will play a golf competition on the renowned golf course of Royal Ostend Golf Club in De Haan. This course is more than a hundred years old and the only "links" in Belgium and is located directly at the sea. The fee to particpate is 95 EUR. All golfing JCI senators as well as JCI members can participate in this competition.

The competition is made possible by the Belgian Senators Golf Association, which is responsible for the practical support.

There is a possibility for dinner after the tournament in the clubhouse ROGC (45 EUR), only by registration via Platform EC Bruges 2022.

Golf : 95 EUR
Dinner on site : + 45 EUR

Start tournament on site : 09:00 ,
Without dinner: back in Bruges at 17:00
With dinner : back in Bruges 22:00

The way to subscribe :

All Belgian golfers register via I-golf app ( via club golf4all ); both match and dinner

All non-Belgian players who want to participate: register by sending an email to peter@ottimo.be

and give us this info :

Correct federation number and exact handicap
Country and club where federation number applies
If you want to participate in the dinner
Which hotel do you stay during the conference
Possible means of transport to golf at your own
Question about golf equipment (trolley, baby carriage, golf bag with clubs) to rent (not included)

Payment for the event is via the EC Bruges 2022 platform.

We hope to see many of you.

Timing:

Friday

Start Golf: 09:00
Back in Bruges: 17:00
With dinner: back in Bruges 22:00

Location:

Royal Ostend Golf Club - De Haan

Pricing:

Golf: 95 EUR

Dinner: 45 EUR

⭐ Special acknowledgement ⭐

We would like to thank our VIP
𝙶𝚎𝚛𝚛𝚒𝚝 𝙺𝚎𝚖𝚙𝚎𝚗𝚎𝚎𝚛𝚜 (𝙹𝙲𝙸 𝚂𝚎𝚗𝚊𝚝𝚘𝚛 #𝟻𝟺𝟸𝟹𝟶)
for all his ongoing support
for JCI and for EC Bruges

11:00 - 16:00

Lunch Friday - Foodtrucks Tradeshow Tradeshow BMCC Everyone

Lunch at the Tradeshow

Thursday 9 June & Friday 10 June
4 amazing foodtrucks to choose from ! Because we all love good food, right? ♥
And the best news? All food will be served in ecological wrapping or with the re-usable plates and bowles from Red-USE.
Because we all love the planet, right? ♥ ♥
For ticket holders to the conference: you will get your food vouchers upon arrival.
For everyone else : WELCOME to come and have a nice lunch and enjoy the Tradeshow market! Free access, no need to register!

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1. Burgertruck

Burger with roaring beef
Burger with cackling chicken
Burger with world-loving veggies

Topped off with homemade sauces, bacon, cheese, vegetables ...

https://www.burgertruck.be/

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2. Krok Eat

Shrimp croquette with fresh salad
Crispy fish wrap
Funcky falafel wrap

https://www.krokeat.be/

Krok Eat on instagram

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3.Pasta la Vista

Pasta Bolognese: Pasta with fresh bolognese sauce based on sun-ripened tomatoes, vegetables, Italian herbs and minced beef
Paste 4-Cheeses: Pasta with tangy cheese sauce, cream, herbs, Emmenthal, Gouda, Cheddar and Mozarella
Pasta Carbonara (macaroni): Pasta with cheese sauce and cripsy bacon
Pasta Pasta la Vista: Spicy seasoned tomato saucebased on sun-ripened tomatoes, onion, carrot, herbs and crispy bacon
Pasta Vegetarian: Vegetarian pasta with tasty tomato sauce, onion, zucchini, carrot, mushrooms, capsicums, olive oil and herbs
Pasta Thai Red Curry: Spicy red curry based on cosomikante rode curry based on coconut milk with julienne vegetables and herbs

All their dishes are served with fresh Emmental and tasty herbs

http://pastalavista.be

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4. Café Pistolet

(2 buns per food voucher)

Bun with minced beef with or withou pickles
Bun with pulled pork (hot meat), white coleslaw, rucola
Bun goatcheese with bacon, honey, apple, walnut, rucola
Bun vegan with basil hummus, lettuce, tomatoes and sundried tomatoes
Bun roasted ham salad, cripsy onlion and lettuce
Bun egg salad, lettuce, tomato and onion

https://cafe-pistolet.be/

Cafe Pistolet on Instagram

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Don't forget the amazing specialty coffees from IZY COFFEE

For ticketholders & all others: to be paid with jetons.

Looking forward !

13:00 - 15:30

C-level afternoon: 5 business keynotes of 25 minutes each (Pepsico, IzyCoffee, Pavlov, Teamleader, Ballistix) BMCC Business

Description:

An afternoon filled with interesting keynotes.

Each keynote will be 25 minutes: short, inspirational and powerful.

Our speakers? All working on C-level management level the following progressive and inspiring companies:

➊ Pepsico

Speaker: Elise Demaegt (Public affairs, communication & sustainability ‣ Pepsico)

Keynote: About the sustainability goals of 'pepsico positive' and its local impact

➋ IzyCoffee

Speaker: Bart Buyse (Founder ‣ IzyCoffee)

Keynote: How coffee grounds are fueling circular economy

How is IzyCoffee saving 20 tons of coffee grounds every year from ending up in the trash? How they are food waste warriors and how are they operating their business in a completely circular mindset?

➌ Pavlov Branding

Speaker: Stef Verbeeck (Founding partner ∣ Brand strategist ‣ Pavlov Branding)

Keynote: Relationship Renaissance

The winning brands of tomorrow are not the most efficient or digital brands, but those that choose to focus on sincere human relations with their clients. This session allows you to discover the added value of an emotional proposition in the upcoming relationship renaissance and inspires brands to re-evaluate the way they build authentic relations with their target audience, regardless of the medium.

➍ Teamleader

Speaker: Jeroen De Wit (Founder ∣ CEO ‣ Teamleader)

Keynote: 10 year Teamleader in 10 Stories

Jeroen will talk about the journey from start-up to scale-up in 10 stories.
What does it take to grow your company into a successful scale-up?

➎ BallistiX

Speaker: Nikolas Taillieu (Founder ∣ CEO ‣ Ballistix)

Keynote: The metaverse is coming: what decision makers need to know about NFT’s

Web3, the next generation of the internet is full of opportunities. But what does that mean for decision makers? What are NFT's? What is the metaverse? How are they linked together? In this keynote, Nikolas will use his hands-on experience to give you a no-nonsense overview of the opportunities and pitfalls of these new technologies that are changing the way in which we express ourselves, experience things and do business on the internet.

Timing:

Friday 10 June 2022 : 13:00 - 15:30 (2,5 hours incl break)

Company	Speaker	Timing
Pepsico	Elise De Maeght	13:00 - 13:25
Izzy Coffee	Bart Buysse	13:25 - 13:50
Coffee break ☕
Pavlov	Stef Verbeeck	14:10 - 14:35
Teamleader	Jeroen De Wit	14:35 - 15:00
BallistiX	Nikolas Taillieu	15:00 - 15:25

Location:

Bruges Meeting and Convention Center (BMCC)

13:30 - 15:30

Sensory Tasting by Sensolab (SOLD OUT) BMCC First Timer, Active Citizen

Description:

Perfect workshop for SME's in the food industry!

"Why do people dislike my product?"

"Could I replace sugar by a sweetener and make a healthier product without consumers tasting the difference?"

"Can I develop food products containing insect ingredients which are liked by consumers?"

These questions are typical problems related to the sensory properties of food products. In order to solve these problems, one could perform a sensory evaluation on the food products.

The workshop will provide an introduction to the sensory evaluation of food products. The most important methods will be showcased (incl. some evaluations by the participants of the workshop) and good practices for the sensory evaluation will be provided.

Furthermore, the role of sensory science for Food SME’s will be introduced with examples on how it can help to solve sensory problems.

Dr. Joachim Schouteten is appointed as lecturer at Ghent University and involved in teaching business-oriented courses (Entrepreneurial skills, Applied management) and Sensory science courses (Sensory analysis, Texture analysis and Sensory analysis). He is part of the research of Agro-Food Marketing and Chain Management division and authored over 25 scientific publications. He was involved in several (inter)national projects, several in close collaboration with food SMEs, and was the project manager for the Erasmus+ project NutriSEA. Furthermore, he had research stays at the University of Copenhagen (2015-2016), Nofima (2018) and the University of Adelaide (2020). He presented his research at several international symposia and conferences. Within the UGent SensoLab, he coordinates the research related to the sensory evaluation of food products by consumers and trained panels.

More info on Sensolab & Joachim: PDF Download: Sensolab - Joachim Schouteten

Timing:

Friday afternoon - 13:30 till 15:30

Location:

BMCC

14:30 - 17:00

Company visit - 't Reigershof (only in DUTCH) (SOLD OUT) Meeting Point: BMCC Active Citizen

Important remark

This company visit tour is only available IN DUTCH.

Non-Dutch speaking people may of course also join this goat farm / cheese makery , but the tour will be in Dutch.

Bedrijfsbezoek bij 't Reigershof in De Haan: geitenboerderij - kaasmakerij - lekker biologisch!

http://www.reigershof.be/

Description (Dutch):

’t Reigershof ligt midden de Oudlandpolders, op enkele kilometers van de zee. Dit nog authentieke weidegebied is sinds jaren natuurgebied vanwege de nog typische ‘bultige’ graslanden. Jaarlijks komen duizenden rietganzen uit het hoge noorden hier overwinteren.

In 1987 startten we onze boerderij met een 25 geiten. Begin 1998 schakelden we om naar biologische landbouw.Ondertussen melken we tweemaal daags 300 geiten. De melk verwerken we tot een twintig tal rauwmelkse kazen en yoghurt. Deze worden onder andere in ons winkeltje op de boerderij verkocht.

We hebben 30 ha grond in gebruik. Daarop telen we het overgrote deel van al het voer voor de geiten. Naast gras/klaver/luzerne weiden, telen we ook gerst en mengteelten als triticale met veldbonen.

’s Zomers grazen de geiten in de weiden, ’s winters lopen ze in ruime stallen op stro. De geiten worden driemaal daags gevoerd met gras-klaver-luzerne kuil, bietenpulp, aangevuld met granen als gerst, lijnschilfers, peulvruchten en kruiden. Geen samengesteld fabriekskrachtvoer (brok) dus.

De in de weiden gezaaide witte en rode klavers hebben, naast het feit dat de geiten er zo op verlekkerd zijn, de eigenschap dat ze gratis stikstof uit de lucht halen en dit ter beschikking stellen aan de grassen. Dit geeft naast onze eigen stalmest (mest met stro) de ideale bemesting voor de weiden en akkers. Hierdoor ontstaat een gezonder bodemleven, waardoor de gewassen kwalitatief beter en gezonder zijn.

Sinds 2013 werken we antibiotica-vrij. Momenteel zijn we aan het doorschakelen naar Biodynamische landbouw.

Timing:

14:30: Departure by bus (incl)
15:30 tot 16:30: visit 't Reigershof
17:00: Back @ BMCC

Location:

Meeting Point: outside BMCC

Directions

17:00 - 21:00

Unique airplane flight above Bruges - 100 EUR (SOLD OUT) Meeting point: BMCC Active Citizen

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:

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:

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:

Your full name
Your passport number
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.

Directions

Saturday - 11 June 2022

09:30 - 11:30

Guided Tour: For Jaycees by Jaycees - ENGLISH - 10 EUR Meeting Point: BMCC Active Citizen

This tour is available on 2 different times and also in 2 languages. Make sure you pick the correct one from the program.

Description:

There are places that somehow manage to get under your skin, even though you don’t really know them all that well. Bruges is that kind of place. A warm and friendly place, a place made for people. A city whose history made it great, resulting in a well-deserved classification as a Unesco World Heritage site. Medieval mysterious, unabashedly Burgundian and a metropolis for centuries; Bruges inner city impresses with its cultural-historical heritage.

Did you know that

In the 13th century, Bruges was the leading trade centre of Northwestern Europe.
The first ever stock exchange (‘beurs’ in Dutch) was founded in Bruges.
From the end of the 14th century, Bruges was part of the realms of the Dukes of Burgundy.
Famous painters such as Jan Van Eyck and Hans Memling – the great Flemish primitives – found their creative niche here.
The world famous ‘Madonna with child’ is the only work by Michelangelo that left Italy during his lifetime.

On this exclusive walk (max. 16 persons), local city guides and JCI senators Claude Pauwels or Johan Persyn will take you along on a fascinating trail. You’ll discover hidden gems and secret places next to the must-see heritage and architectural highlights of Bruges.

From the Market Square and the Burg, over the Rozenhoedkaai (Rosary Kay) and the canals, through the Beguinage and the Lake of Love, the almshouses and much more. Iconic sites that give the city its look and charm you instantly. During the tour you will also see Bruges from the water. The canals of Bruges – the ‘reien’ – are the arteries of the city. Nothing is as pleasant as chuggling along in a boat as you sail past all the most beautiful places in the city. From the ‘reien’, you discover hidden romantic corners and secret gardens.

We finish and reminisce with a fresh pint in a local brewery.

This text is also available in Dutch (PDF): Guided tour - Full description (NL)

Timing, Language & Location:

Saturday - 9:30 - 11:30 - English - Meeting point: BMCC

Tour is available in different languages and times:

Saturday - 9:30 - 11:30 - English - Meeting point: BMCC - Book here
Saturday - 9:30 - 11:30 - French - Meeting point: BMCC - Book here
Saturday - 14:00 - 16:00 - English - Meeting Point: BMCC - Book here
Saturday - 14:00 - 16:00 - French - Meeting Point: BMCC - Book here

Max 16 people per tour.

09:30 - 11:30

Guided Tour: For Jaycees by Jaycees - FRENCH - 10 EUR Meeting point: BMCC Active Citizen

This tour is available on 2 different times and also in 2 languages. Make sure you pick the correct one from the program.

Description:

Did you know that

In the 13th century, Bruges was the leading trade centre of Northwestern Europe.
The first ever stock exchange (‘beurs’ in Dutch) was founded in Bruges.
From the end of the 14th century, Bruges was part of the realms of the Dukes of Burgundy.
Famous painters such as Jan Van Eyck and Hans Memling – the great Flemish primitives – found their creative niche here.
The world famous ‘Madonna with child’ is the only work by Michelangelo that left Italy during his lifetime.

We finish and reminisce with a fresh pint in a local brewery.

This text is also available in Dutch (PDF): Guided tour - Full description (NL)

Timing, Language & Location:

Saturday - 9:30 - 11:30 - French - Meeting point: BMCC

Tour is available in different languages and times: