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ANNUAL BUSINESS 16 18 CONVENTION SEPTEMBER 2020 Leading Executive Association for Power Transmission & Motion Control Industry WARSAW
WELCOME Welcome to the EPTDA Annual Business FROM Convention 2020 in Warsaw. We look forward to your spirited participation! EPTDA LEADERS Twenty-one years pass, as EPTDA continues to drive the PT/MC industry towards achievement and evolution across Europe, Middle East, and Africa. The organization has led the industry strong during several global financial crises and technological transformations hitting traditional businesses. With much pride and responsibility, we wear the hat of being one of the most trusted industry associations of its kind. EXECUTIVE VICE CONVENTION CHAIR & PRESIDENT MANUFACTURER COUNCIL CHAIR PRESIDENT Hans Hanegreefs Loretta Feasby Zoltan Arkovics
As we make an enthusiastic ingress into the third decade Our members most appreciate the much-awaited EPTDA With much honor, we are announcing, this year the invited of our operations, we are determined, more than ever, convention for it being one of the rarest industry occasions influencers and thought leaders who would be putting to facilitate our member companies into streamlining when business is pursued with pleasure and ultimate their ideas out include Mr. Idriss Aberkane, President of and strengthening their business processes better and professionalism. In 2020, the decided destination of the Bioniria Foundation, and Ms. Lora Cecere, Founder smarter. With the culmination of the 2 year of our 3-year nd this get-together is none other than the Hilton Warsaw of Supply Chain Insights. MD-IDEX meeting sessions, like Strategic Plan, it is only opportune to mention that we Hotel and Convention Center - one of the most elegantly every year, will remain one of the highlights. With that, are effectively harmonizing a EUR 23 Billion industry that done, and conveniently located properties in Warsaw for do not miss out on putting your best foot forward while is generating +318,000 employment opportunities every global business events. indulging in the various formal and informal networking year. EPTDA is a brand that stands for compliance, code opportunities. of conduct, and ethical business development. Talking about the selection of our destination, the capital of Poland boasts itself to be one of the most ‘business- As we stand at the onset of this new decade when we With much admiration and zeal, we encourage you to join friendly’ destinations in the European Union. Surrounded look back, we are filled with gratitude and pride for the us in the Annual EPTDA Business Convention 2020 to be by skyscrapers, Warsaw is considered one of the most incredible journey we shared with you. Once again, we held in Warsaw. We eagerly await your presence there, successful economies. Naturally, the rhythm and the choose to reinstate; every promise we ever made, we as we are set to share with you our visualization on the pace of this throbbing city matches the intent of our delivered it in its full integrity. Our mission remains to blueprint of our future course of action planned for the event, just right! strengthen our members in the industrial distribution new decade. The opportunities for the PT/MC industry channel to be successful, profitable, and competitive in on the global stage continues to intensify. And, we are With every passing year, EPTDA is maturing into being serving customers according to the highest standards. resolute in bringing you access to these possibilities in the mecca of every relevant actor of the PT/MC industry. And, we intend to do it in the best and most innovative most cutting-edge and proactive ways. The association The event delivers extensive education, insights, and ways possible! is committed to establishing better networking and trade learning on how the industry is transforming, what is in opportunities, insights on brand awareness and best store, how to prepare better, and how to keep growing practices, actionable market intelligence, and propagating the size of your pie. a thriving global community that is keen on celebrating growth stories and success sagas.
PROGRAM Part of EPTDA Academy By invitation only Prior registration required Hours Activity Topic / Details WEDNESDAY | 16 SEPTEMBER 2020 08:30 – 12:30 Leadership Conference 12:30 – 14:00 Leadership Lunch 14:00 – 17:30 Board of Directors Meeting 14:00 – 18:00 Future Leaders Seminar Building an analytics-driven team culture 18:30 – 19:00 Special Reception for First Timers 19:00 – 22:00 Welcome Reception & Dinner THURSDAY | 17 SEPTEMBER 2020 08:30 – 08:45 Official Convention Opening 08:45 – 10:00 Opening Keynote ⊲ Idriss Aberkane Love can do. Why are certain companies above the fray? 10:00 – 10:30 Networking Break 10:30 – 11:00 Annual General Assembly 11:00 – 12:00 Keynote ⊲ Lora Cecere The supply chains of the future 12:00 – 12:30 Executive Seminar ⊲ James Moore An analyst’s view of the European Industrial Outlook 12:30 – 14:00 Networking Lunch 14:00 – 17:00 MD-IDEX Sessions 6 meetings 19:00 – 23:00 Manufacturers Hospitalities FRIDAY | 18 SEPTEMBER 2020 09:00 – 10:30 MD-IDEX Sessions 3 meetings 10:30 – 11:00 Networking Break 11:00 – 12:30 MD-IDEX Sessions 3 meetings 12:30 – 14:00 Networking Lunch 14:00 – 15:30 Open MD-IDEX Sessions / Leisure time 18:30 – 22:00 Annual Charity Gala Dinner
Poland is one of the world’s most successful economies. Since 1989, Poland’s Sixth largest economy in the European Union, the city is ranked as one of the economy has become almost three times larger. While the rest of Europe fell into most “business-friendly”, rich in “human capital and lifestyle” and “most livable recession following the start of the global crisis in 2008, Poland kept growing. cities in Central and Eastern Europe. Together with Frankfurt, London and Paris, Once it joined the EU in 2004, Poland benefited from a flood of EU structural Warsaw is also one of the cities with the highest number of skyscrapers in the EU. funds, in some sense the equivalent of the post-war reconstruction money it had As of 2019, the Polish economy has been growing steadily for the past 28 years, missed out on because of the onset of the Cold War. a record high in the EU and only surpassed by Australia in the world economy. Warsaw – the capital and largest city of Poland – is the 8th most-populous capital In 2017, the index provider FTSE Russell changed Poland’s market status from city in the European Union. It is also a major international tourist destination, an emerging market to a developed market. and a significant cultural, political and economic hub. Its historical old town was Now hailed as a prominent center of research and development, business process designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. outsourcing, information technology outsourcing, and a hub to many of EPTDA Warsaw was believed to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world until member companies, we are delighted to welcome you to a city that knows how World War II. It gained the new title of Phoenix City because of its extensive to rebuild and reinvent itself continuously. history and complete reconstruction after World War II, which had left over 85% of its buildings in ruins. Sources: Wikipedia and Politico WHY
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING EPTDA BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE NETWORKING BRAND AWARENESS ANNUAL Participate in 1.5 days of pre-scheduled 30-minutes speed-B2B meeting between Meet the major global decision makers, thought leaders and influencers of the PT/ Meet the major global decision makers, thought leaders and influencers of the PT/ BUSINESS Distributors and Manufacturers. MC industry under one roof over two days. MC industry under one roof over two days. CONVENTIONS BEST PRACTICE KNOWLEDGE & DATA FUTURE LEADERS A GLOBAL COMMUNITY Discuss innovative solutions, industry issues Listen to world’s most wanted and celebrated Meet and join the Future Leaders of the Make the industry more successful, profitable and personal development – formally and keynote speakers and industry specialists on industry that EPTDA is committed to promoting and competitive in serving customers informally – with global leaders. global economic, social and political issues. and profiling on a global stage. according to the highest standards.
Dr. Idriss Aberkane is President of the Bioniria Foundation The industrial revolution has left us with a major lie: that (Swiss Foundation for Bioinspiration), President of General we cannot be productive and fulfilled at the same time; Bionics SA, President of Chréage SA and Founder of we have either to be productive and depressed, or to the zero-rate microcredit operator Eirin International in be fulfilled and unproductive. Senegal (which has planted more than 20,000 trees and While this contradiction is becoming more and more supports more than 40 families in the Senegal river valley). disproved, especially for technological companies in the Holder of three doctorates, one of which from the West, in the East this opposition between productivity polytechnic school at 29, he was a visiting scholar at and fulfillment is still very much present at all levels of Stanford University at the age of 21. He has given over management. 440 lectures worldwide, in three languages, and his By presenting simple but powerful principles of behavioral book Free Your Brain has been translated into Chinese, neuropsychology, this talk will demonstrate rigorously that Korean, Japanese, Greek and Russian, Italian, Spanish, fulfillment is actually the one and best tool to maximize Hungarian, Dutch, Greek. He is an editorial writer for Le productivity and innovation and that whenever employees Point magazine, and a frequent contributor to TEDEX talks. experience a strong and positive emotional attachment to their task, the output of their work will manifest the “PPR” of love, mainly precision, perseverance and risk- taking, all three fundamental ingredients of excellence. We conclude by describing the two highest forms of excellence: excellence through fun and excellence through love. OPENING KEYNOTE idrissaberkane.org LOVE CAN DO. /idriss-aberkane-ph-d WHY ARE CERTAIN IDRISS ABERKANE @idrissaberkane COMPANIES ABOVE THE FRAY? /DoctorIdrissAberkane PRESIDENT OF THE BIONIRIA FOUNDATION
KEYNOTE Lora Cecere is the Founder of Supply Chain Insights, a research firm that is paving new directions in building LORA CECERE thought-leading supply chain research. She works with global supply chain leaders to take their teams to FOUNDER OF SUPPLY higher levels of excellence. She brings over 35 years of CHAIN INSIGHTS experience having worked with/for the Gartner Group, AMR Research, Altimeter Group, Procter & Gamble, Kraft/ General Foods, Clorox, and Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream (now Nestlé). She has also invested 15 years in the building the supply chain software at Manugistics and Descartes Systems Group. How to build next-generation supply chain capabilities: what does the future of supply chain management look like? How should companies prepare? Lora will share her insights on how technologies are changing and what this means for process innovation and the design of organizational teams. As an enterprise strategist, Lora focuses on the changing face of enterprise technologies. Her research is designed for the early adopter seeking first mover advantage. THE SUPPLY supplychaininsights.com /loracecere @lcecere CHAINS OF THE FUTURE
FUTURE EXECUTIVE Technology enhanced by smart analytics tools can bring greater efficiencies to organizations, who rely heavily on traditional sales tactics. Business intelligence, pricing LEADERS and profitability analysis, inventory forecasting and new customer prospecting have become much smarter to plot, SEMINAR SEMINAR thanks to technology, AI and machine learning. While the cost to use these analytic tools has been reduced to yield high return on investment, most companies still struggle AN ANALYST’S VIEW OF THE EUROPEAN in effectively deploying them. The latest Future Leaders HOW TO BUILD AN workshop will focus on developing these essential skills ANALYTICS-DRIVEN to help increase revenue, improve efficiencies and lower costs by becoming a more data-driven organization – while INDUSTRIAL TEAM CULTURE also building excellent communication and leadership OUTLOOK skills to transform businesses for future success. JOHN TOM James Moore has analyzed the European Capital Goods GUNDERSON GALE sector for over 20 years at HSBC, Goldman Sachs and mdm.com mdm.com now Redburn. In Warsaw, James plans to walk through the current global industrial demand environment and the /john-gunderson /tom-gale outlook for the European mechanical power transmission markets. John is Vice President of Analytics & E-Business for Tom is CEO of Modern Distribution Management, a Modern Distribution Management, a market research market research and media company focused on global JAMES MOORE and media company focused on global distribution and industrial markets. Prior to joining MDM in 2018, John distribution and industrial markets. As a PTDA associate member for many years and industry analyst for 30+ years, PARTNER AT held senior management roles for 20+ years leading Tom has developed seminar programs since 2015 with REDBURN PARTNERS After graduating university, James covered the Capital sales, category management, marketing, pricing, analytics subject matter experts to help EPTDA Future Leaders Goods sector at HSBC and Goldman Sachs before joining and e-business with leading North American electrical, increase their industry knowledge and build stronger Redburn. He holds a First Class degree in Economics redburn.com industrial, construction and electronics distributors. He careers – for a better industry future. from the University of Durham. James has covered the was previously Vice President of Marketing for EIS, /james-moore European Capital Goods sector for over 20 years and an $800-million electrical and electronics distribution has frequently been voted one of the top analysts in his subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company. sector by global investors.
THE BUSINESS AGENDA BOARD MEETING & LEADERSHIP ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONFERENCE This is a legislative general assembly of EPTDA members The Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Advisory to approve the association’s strategy and budget, outlined Council, other Committee & Council members meet twice a by the Board of Directors. The general assembly also year to drive the association’s strategic roadmap, initiatives elects its Board of Directors and vote on any proposed and growth plan. Besides the Annual Conventions, EPTDA amendments to the EPTDA’s bylaws and/or initiatives. Leadership Conference is a senior leadership conference At the forum, EPTDA also recognizes and awards its allowing members to meet the decision-makers of the Best Promoters. association. The EPTDA Future Leaders will meet at this occasion too, to steer the association’s initiatives to reflect the needs of the fast changing digital and environmental debates. MD-IDEX OPEN MD-IDEX MD-IDEX – Manufacturers Distributors Idea Exchange – The informal meet and greet platform, the Open platform allows the two stakeholders to meet, through MD-IDEX are an extension of the formal sessions but a mandatory, pre-organized meeting slot of 30 minutes more informal and not pre-set. EPTDA has dedicated with each company. The companies can discuss business 2.5 hours to allow members to openly discuss business opportunities in an open, transparent but regulated opportunities, industry trends, personal development, environment. EPTDA facilitated more than 1,000 business personal challenges, and other issues of mutual concern. meetings at its last Annual Convention over 1.5 days.
HOW TO USE THE PLI Ove the past 4 years, EPTDA has launched 4 powerful series of PLI reports on Soft Drinks, Chocolate, Automotive, Material Handling and Recycling industry. EPTDA’s PLI reports outline the schematic and size of the market and provide distribution REPORTS IN YOUR management and their sales forces with market and production line intelligence on warehousing and fulfilment centers. These reports explore trends, identify products BUSINESS? used in moving products from point to point, clarify key challenges and consider the opportunities and how they can be capitalized. Join the EPTDA Know Your Market Committee representatives at the PLI- information booth at the Annual Business Convention 2020 in Warsaw to learn more about how to put PLI reports at the heart of your business decision making process. 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 FIND OUT MORE AT THE EPTDA 2020 ABC, IN WARSAW
ANNUAL AWARDS FOR CRITERIA FOR WINNING EPTDA BEST AMBASSADOR AWARDS BEST AMBASSADORS EPTDA Best Ambassador Awards recognize the member companies that have been the most active or the most successful in promoting the EPTDA through their communication and marketing channels. The Best Ambassador Awards are officially presented and celebrated at the EPTDA Annual Business Convention, during the Annual Business Convention, in each membership category – Distributor, Manufacturer and Associate. This global public » Overall ambassadorship, loyalty and commitment to EPTDA recognition is also promoted through official press release and social media posts. 2019 WINNERS » Referral of new potential members to join EPTDA Associate member Manufacturer member Distributor member TPR International Ringfeder Power Transmission Mondial S.p.A. » Promotion of EPTDA logo on the website / traffic referral to ww.eptda.org » Promotion of EPTDA at company’s sales and client events » Promotion of EPTDA Member Plaque in Client areas » Engagement with EPTDA social media activities » Promotion of EPTDA with internal audience and employees » Attendance at EPTDA Annual Business Conventions & other industry events » Contribution to EPTDA’s strategic roadmap and Leadership team, as a volunteer » Compliance and promotion of EPTDA ethical roadmap and responsible business activities
THE SOCIAL WELCOME RECEPTION & DINNER PROGRAM Our kick-off event is a beautiful opportunity to meet old and new friends, colleagues, peers – share a toast or two to all the achievements and ambitions. Hosted on the Wednesday night at the convention hotel itself, the EPTDA Welcome Reception & Dinner welcomes all delegates, spouses and partners. SPECIAL RECEPTION FOR FIRST TIMERS EPTDA’s Annual Convention commences with an exclusive welcome event for the first timers and guests, supported by a designated “buddy” – a member of the EPTDA Leadership. The EPTDA leaders present the association’s benefits, strategy, footprint and growth plan to the newcomers – as orientation and/or invitation to join. MANUFACTURER HOSPITALITIES Manufacturing companies can organize and host private receptions and/or networking functions only on Thursday evening, starting as of 19:00 CET. These are “by invitation only” events, and solely at the discretion of Manufacturing companies, i.e. the hosts. This evening is considered “free” in the official convention program of EPTDA.
The funds raised provide necessary support in order to: Finance life-saving and non-reimbursed drugs and therapies Equip clinic with state-of-the-art medical equipment Finance professional development for medical staff Invest in scientific research Run a comprehensive psychological support for young patients and their families ANNUAL The EPTDA Annual Charity Gala Dinners are the annual get The Charity Dinner is open to all EPTDA & PTDA Members The Foundation has, for all those years, never refused help together with a purpose, where all members, partners and and Non-Members. It will be hosted at the ABC Venue, to any child in need. All of that is possible due to support guest gather to celebrate the achievements and express i.e. Hilton Warsaw Hotel and Convention Center. our Friends, Patrons and Sponsors. Join EPTDA in helping CHARITY gratitude for the successes we enjoy as a community. As of 2019, EPTDA has rebranded its Annual Gala Dinners Na Ratunek Foundation has been supporting young patients of the Clinic of Paediatric Bone Marrow Na Ratunek Foundation in continuing its commitment to supporting our young children who are battling a GALA DINNER to Annual Charity Dinners ensuring we act in the best terrible disease. Transplantation, Oncology and Haematology in Wroclaw, interest of communities we operate in, and organize our Poland, for 28 years. The Clinic is one of the largest Polish annual business conventions in. Last year, in Tenerife, we hospitals for children with cancer. It was founded through donated EUR 17,000 to a local charity and in 2020, we SUPPORTING CHILDREN aim to raise even more funds Na Ratunek Foundation the initiative and support of our Foundation. Doctors SUFFERING FROM CANCER (Saving Kids with Cancer) in Warsaw. and nurses treat 2,000 children at the Clinic per annum.
ABC 2020 CONVENTION REGISTRATION ☐☐ Early-bird rates apply until 30 June 2020 ONLINE ☐☐ To be included in the ABC 2020 attendance list and the Convention App, please register before 29 August 2020 www.eptdaconvention.org/registration EPTDA 2020 ABC CONVENTION APP The EPTDA Convention App features new key data and functions to help you get the most out of this leading industry event. Quick access to delegate lists, meeting points, appointments, program schedule, instant online surveys and useful on-site information will be available on all smart devices before, during and after the convention. Upon registration, you will receive full details of how to access and use the app. This is our master communication channel during the event to ensure everyone’s voice is heard and everyone gets to meet each other – Like, Share, Comment, Amplify – the EPTDA Convention App is our go to source for the three most iconic days of the year.
ABC 2020 HOTEL RESERVATION EPTDA has obtained special rates for Warsaw delegates and their spouses/partners/ guests so they can enjoy the remarkable standard of service offered by the Hilton Warsaw Hotel and Convention Center. In order to benefit from these special rates, reservations should be made online using the dedicated hotel room booking portal. The preferential EPTDA room rates will be available until 13 July 2020, or until the group block is sold out. Reservations received after this date will be subject to availability and may be charged at the complete discretion of the hotel. For more information and to make hotel room reservations, please visit the dedicated EPTDA web page. RECLAIMING VAT Tax-registered companies are eligible to reclaim the value-added tax (23%) paid on expenses incurred for attendance at EPTDA 2020 ABC Warsaw. These expenses include, for instance, hotel accommodation, convention registration and meals. Based on European VAT legislation, VAT claims should be submitted to the local tax authorities in the country where the company in question is registered. HOTEL ACCOMMODATION The Hilton Warsaw Hotel and Convention Center offers 5-star accommodation located in Warsaw’s busy financial district within walking distance of shops, museums and a lively dining and entertainment scene. Guests can relax in elegant guest rooms and suites and enjoy views of the Warsaw skyline. Guests can unwind in the fashionable Pistaccio Lobby Bar & Lounge and try European cuisine at Meza Restaurant offering international and Polish dishes. The latest health and fitness facilities are available at the hotel’s Holmes Place Premium Club & Spa. With 3,500 sqm of leisure space, the club offers a 25-meter swimming pool, fully equipped fitness center and full service spa.
Thursday, 17 September 2020 THE ROYAL RESIDENCES EPTDA Guests and Spouses are invited to a memorable visit to the Wilanow Palace – the royal summer residence of King Jan III Sobieski, the famous conqueror of the Turks at the battle of Vienna in 1683. This tour also includes a Visit to the Royal Castle – the former residence of Polish Kings, destroyed during WWII and rebuilt after war, a UNESCO Site. Guests can look forward to a walk in the past through Royal Lazienki Park, the royal summer residence of King Stanislaw August and taste some royal chocolate at the famous Wedel Café. TOURS & EXCURSIONS Friday, 18 September 2020 ON THE FOOTSTEPS OF FREDERIC CHOPIN Discover the city where the legendary composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era spent half of his life. We invite you to visit the most modern biographical museum in Europe, opened in Warsaw on the 200th commemoration of Chopin’s birthday. See parish church of Chopin’s family – the Holy Cross Church where now Chopin’s heart rests & the church of the Nuns of the Visitation where he played on the organ as a pupil of the Warsaw Lyceum. Finally, experience the Royal Lazienki Park with the most recognizable monument of Chopin. This is here where every Sunday from Spring to Autumn several open-air concerts of Chopin’s music are organized.
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