Programme
Below an impression of the 2025 programme
| Wednesday, 5 March 2025 | |
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| 08:00 | Departure Hotel to the University |
| Check in, Welcome and Introductions | |
| Retail Trends and the implication on Private Label How to react and adapt to these challenging developments Ray Gaul, CEO, Retail Cities | |
| Break | |
| Tools to Master the Art of Customer Leadership A practical, actionable and science-based session to build a great business Henry Robben, Professor of Marketing at Nyenrode Business University | |
| Lunch | |
| Driving Innovation is a Craft Insights into Innovative and Successful Product Development Speaker: TBC | |
| Market Shifts unlocking Opportunities for further PB Growth The impact, opportunities and answers for Private Label Koen Hazewinkel, Programme Director, EFMI Business School | |
| Break | |
| Retail Case Study Explore the operations of a leading European retail brand Speaker: TBC | |
| Summary and Take-aways day 1 | |
| 18:00 - 20:00 | Drinks and Dinner |
| Thursday, 6 March 2025 | |
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| 08:00 | Welcome and Introduction Day 2 |
| Driving Private Label Growth like a Market Leader; Tools and inspiration managing the near future Edgar Elzerman, Owner, Elzerman Consulting, ECI | |
| Break | |
| Delivering on the Sustainability Need What is asked from retailers and producers on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues Leontien Hasselman-Plugge, CEO Impact Buying | |
| Lunch & Group Discussion on Key Topics | |
| Sourcing Developments and its Impact on PL Suppliers and Retailers Understanding modern procurement for long term success Marijn Overvest, Founder, Procurement Tactics | |
| Enhancing Business Relationship & Creating Mutual Value A workshop on the ‘Getting to Yes’ model Erik Aapkes, Managing Partner Blueprint Europe | |
| Summary and Conclusions | |
| 16:00 | Departure / Shuttle to Schipol Airport and Train Station |