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Improve & Secure the Value of Your Business
The Programme
EUEW 2019
14:00 - 18:00 19:00 - 23:00
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General Convention Welcome
Registration Desk Reception & Dinner
Opening Hours
MAY
CONVENTION APP
Dolce la Hulpe Hotel
THU
08:00 - 17:00 08:30 - 08:40 08:40 - 09:50
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General Convention Welcome and Opening Keynote
Registration Desk Opening Session & Panel
Opening Hours Discussion
Ulrich Liedtke
MAY Hans Hanegreefs Guy Wollaert
FRI Thriving with Circular
Economy Principles
09:00 - 15:00 09:50 - 10:15 10:15 - 10:45 10:45 - 11:30
City Tour: Anti-trust & Networking Break Keynote Session
Ghent Competition
For spouses/partners
Maxim Kleine Matthias De Clercq
Departure at 09:00 European Anti-Trust Adding Value Through
Legislation Conversation
in the Industry
11:30 - 12:45 12:45 - 14:15 14:15 - 15:30 15:30 - 16:00
Executive Seminar 1 Lunch Executive Seminar 2 Networking Break
& Panel Discussion & Panel Discussion
Ian Heller Pascal Coppens
Upcoming Challenges for China’s New Normal
Electrical Wholesalers
16:00 - 16:30 16:30 - 16:45 19:00 - 23:00
ETIM International Closing Address Grand Finale
Reception & Dinner
Jan Janse EUEW Leaders New President Ceremony
How ETIM Supports • Alexander Dewulf
Your Business
Royal Museums of
Fine Arts, Brussels
09:00 - 12:00 12:00 - 15:00
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City Tour: Farewell Lunch
Beautiful Brussels
MAY
Departure at 09:00 Dolce la Hulpe Hotel
SAT
EUEW Leaders EUEW Leaders
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t is with great pleasure and to protect our intellectual capital, elcome to Brussels, home the changes happening in our
privilege that I welcome you to our heritage and strong European of the European Union industry and around our economic
Brussels for the European Union of values about business ethics, social of Electrical Wholesalers, world. I am truly delighted to have
Electrical Wholesalers in 2019, for standards etc., as we venture out to home of the European global influencers like Matthias De
our 64th Annual General Convention. stay competitive and purposeful in Parliament, home of numerous Clercq and Guy Wollaert on the
the global marketplace. international organizations, politicians, stage, who will introduce us to the
My colleagues and me had the diplomats and civil servants, and value of conversations and circular
ultimate honor of hosting you in We are exceptionally glad to host my own personal home. It is a great economy principles, and Ian Heller,
Bonn last year, where we mutually our Annual General Convention pleasure to welcome you to this alpha who will tell us which challenges
created a new momentum in the in Brussels, at such a critical time global city. Small in size, big at heart! we will face next as an electrical
EUEW community with a renewed in our history, when our existence wholesaler. With Pascal Coppens,
vision and ambition. Certainly as the European Union and our I am also honoured to continue we will travel to China, and get a
not a revolution but quite a bit of values are being questioned by serving you for the second year, as thorough understanding of this
evolution. Thanks for contributing fellow Europeans and the world. the EUEW’s Secretary General. I took vast economy, analyse the effects
to this change. Our unique annual We are convinced that our business on this position in 2016 with great it might have on our industry, while
event aims to bring together all the reunion in Brussels will showcase our expectations and passion, and over also learning about his expertise in
movers and shakers of our industry commitment to a stronger Europe the course of the past two years, I all things innovation.
and related industries, on one united as Europeans, European businesses have had the honour of meeting living
platform. As the leaders and partners and European business leaders. Our legends and several inspirational So how do we put circular economy,
of the European Union of Electrical conversations and debates certainly leaders who are personally committed innovation and sustainability on
Wholesalers, we aim to stay on will center around supporting the to driving the electrical industry into everyone’s agenda? How do we protect
top of the business development electrical value chain – for the success a powerful beacon of global change our heritage while continuously
opportunities, trend analysis, of our customers and to contribute and sustainability. moving forward and adapting to
business intelligence, and personal to some of the most important new ways of working?
networking to ensure that this issues of our societies. Whether it is The time is indeed NOW, as the world
community stays informed about a new approach to mobility thanks looks at Europe for inspiration and Beyond these meaningful
MESSAGE FROM upcoming challenges and is able to to e-mobility, whether the discussion innovation – two of our strongest conversations, we will also let you MESSAGE FROM
identify its great opportunities. is around how to fight the climate characteristics. It is the two things taste the best of Belgium – its fine
THE PRESIDENT change or it is about modern ways of that unite us as global businesses, but cuisine, its culture, its architecture THE SECRETARY
Inspired by our keynote speakers we communication. The vast majority of there’s so much more that defines and art, and so much more, through
••• had many great conversations last these “hot topics” can’t be discussed us as Europeans. We protect our a carefully crafted social and GENERAL
year on what will be important to without touching the “electrical heritage. We learn from our past and entertainment programme.
ULRICH LIEDTKE manage the future. We all share the industry”. That’s quite a perspective we are never afraid to embrace a new •••
same ambition – we want to grow. Be for all of us! future. Come what may! These two days together – in the
it professionally with our businesses unique settings of the Sonian forest, HANS HANEGREEFS
or in our personal knowledge – or Now is the time! We welcome you The leaders and bureau of EUEW have outside the hustle bustle and stress
both. Together with our members, to Brussels which might not be the once again strived to put together a of the city – will help us reflect on our
we want to stand ready to embrace commercial European Capital, but powerful programme for the Annual past to create a future that’s truly
the changing face of our industry for two days will become the capital General Convention that’s designed positive, bright and electric.
through digitalization, artif icial of Europe’s Electrical Wholesale to fuel inspiration and innovation.
intelligence, emerging economies Industry. We have chosen the best minds Brussels has never failed to amaze!
and more – all the while we strive in business to help us understand Welcome to my home.
EUEW INCOMING
”I would like to take the opportunity to ”I would like to express my congratulations ”Thank you very much for your excellent
PRESIDENT I’m honored to have the opportunity to
congratulate you and your team for an on a much improved EUEW event 2018! The organization of this event. I was very much ALEXANDER DEWULF serve as the new President of EUEW, an
extraordinary good EUEW convention. Perfect morning session I found truly excellent – a impressed by the quality of the speakers and admirable organization with a bold vision
organisation, excellent mixture of high valuable sentiment that was shared by everybody I have to say, as well of the special location in “to be the voice of the electrical wholesaling
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speakers, discussions which were not too long I spoke to afterwards. I feel confident that Bonn. I would be very happy to support again he Presidential ceremony, national associations in Europe, striving to
or too short, and an amazing program. A strong together we will work successfully in the in the future.” celebrating the off icial achieve together peoples’ well-being through
big move which empowers the EUEW!” interests of European electrical wholesalers.” appointment of Alexander electricity.” I have been part of this community
Dewulf as EUEW’s President, as the President of its Belgian chapter, since
BUSCH-JAEGER FEGIME SIEMENS will be held on Friday, 10 May 2019, 2015, and look forward to continue building
Adalbert M. Neumann David Garratt Ralf Christian during the Grand Finale Dinner at on the legacy of Mr. Ulrich Liedtke and all
CEO Managing Director CEO Energy Management Division the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of past presidents and leaders, and steer the
Belgium. association’s 3-Year Strategic Plan.
Guest Speakers & Presentations Guest Speakers & Presentations
Ian Heller is President of Modern Upcoming Challenges for Guy Wollaert embarked in 2015 on his Thriving with Circular
Distribution Management, a market Electrical Wholesalers third career, advising leaders in large Economy Principles
research and media company that corporations and mentoring start-ups
provides competitive intelligence Digitalisation, artificial intelligence, who seek disruptive change. Guy lived Planning for inf inite growth in a
and services to industrial product Internet 4.0 – these trends are shaping for 30 years outside of Europe. He world of finite resources is lunacy!
marketers and wholesale distribution today’s emerging competitive worked for the first seven years as an Yet, it is exactly what our linear
executives worldwide. Ian’s distribution requirements. But the real opportunity architect based in South Africa, the growth models are based upon. The
career started in 1984, unloading trucks for electrical wholesalers to grow in subsequent 23 years in Asia and in the disruptive realities and consequences
at a Grainger branch in Colorado, USA; the future is by investing in their USA with Coca-Cola. Guy was Chief of climate change, pollution of air,
15 years later he became Grainger’s “moats” of unique services and Technical & Innovation Officer, and water and soil resources, and the
Marketing Vice-President. Ian served culture – employees who are agile member of the Operating Committee. decline of biodiversity, are much
on executive roles at three other major in managing change and disruption closer upon us than we realise.
Keynote Speaker distributors and at GE Capital Rail and – to secure their value propositions in Opening Keynote Speaker Inf inite growth is possible, when
was the founder of consultancy Real the future with customers as well as embracing the principles of the
IAN HELLER Results Marketing. Ian received an their supplier partners. Ian will help GUY WOLLAERT Circular Economy. Guy Wollaert will
President MBA degree from the Kellogg School meet these new challenges to unlock Owner elaborate on the supply chain and
of Management at Northwestern our organisation’s full potential. organisational structure, especially
Modern Distribution Management idea-value-impact advisory
University, Chicago. the leadership implications required
services (CommV) to make the transition.
Maxim Kleine is a competition lawyer European Anti-Trust Matthias worked for several years Adding Value Through
specialized in anti-trust proceedings, Legislation in the Industry at Coolblue, where he was Country Conversation
structuring of joint-ventures and Manager of Belgium. He is a keynote
speaker and expert in customer
co-operations between competitors. The presentation will focus on the In a world where the average
experience and customer journey
He also covers litigation and assessment of rebate conditions attention span of customers has
strategy. Matthias is currently the
arbitration proceedings concerning increasingly used by manufacturers CCO at nexxworks, helping companies dropped to a historical low point,
anti-trust law. In recent years, Maxim which may raise concerns under kickstart their innovation. Matthias is having actual conversations with
has worked on a number of high- European anti-trust law since a strong believer in the power and prospects has become a major
profile contentious competition law manufacturers request data from potential of dialogue, in combination challenge. Spamming, broadcasting
cases before the German Federal wholesalers which might be with strongly developed listening or relying on the power of your brand
Cartel Office and has worked on a considered to be competitively capabilities. He experienced this will no longer suffice to attract them,
number of anti-trust cases before sensitive information. European f rom his early career as a sales let alone keep them loyal. How to
Industry Legal Expert the European Commission. Maxim anti-trust law may provide protection Keynote Speaker representative throughout the rest of
generate communication that has
his management career in high level
is based in Hamburg and holds a for wholesalers against supplying actual value for your enterprise and
negotiations and problem solving:
MAXIM KLEINE law and a doctoral degree from the the respective information without MATTHIAS DE CLERCQ listen, learn and only then think about how to implement that value in a
Partner University of Goettingen and the taking any risk not to be well Chief Commercial Officer monetizing. business model that is agile and
University of Leuven in Belgium. supplied and granted attractive customer-centric is the key topic of
Norton Rose Fulbright LLP nexxworks
rebate conditions by manufacturers. his keynote.
Jan Janse is the president of How ETIM Supports Your Pascal Coppens is the expert in all China’s New Normal
the Board of ETIM International Business things innovation and Day After
since October 2017. His previous Tomorrow in China, rooted in his By 2030, China wants to become
experience includes setting up a This presentation is a short overview deep understanding of the country the world leader in innovation. This
digital team and overseeing the of the current situation regarding as a sinologist and has more than leaves Western companies with
Digital Business Development of the ETIM classif ication model, 20 years of experience in China and some 10 years to gear up. Pascal’s
Sonepar in Northern Europe for organisation and new developments Silicon Valley. Pascal has employed, keynote “China’s New Normal”
a period of two years and eight together with the value ETIM adds partnered and competed with gives clear insights into the modern
years of experience as Managing to the industry. The session will also hundreds of Chinese innovators. China, and reveals new potentials
Director and Operations Director focus on sharing the main aim and He started his career at Alcatel in and superpowers coming from the
for Technische Unie, the Sonepar objectives of ETIM for the following Shanghai, and after an intense period fast and furious innovators of China.
subsidiary in The Netherlands. Mr. years, as well as an overview of the in Silicon Valley, he returned to China As ever more radical innovation
Industry Leader Janse has a degree in economics role that all companies can play in Keynote Speaker and later founded Letsface to build will soon be inspired by China,
f rom the Erasmus University of order to facilitate the digital journey the first offline digital community this eye-opening keynote is a treat
JAN JANSE Rotterdam. of their customers. PASCAL COPPENS platform for premium brands. to anyone who is concerned with
President of the Board China Entrepreneur disruption and excited about the
ETIM International opportunity.
Practical Information
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
EUEW urges all participants to
reserve their rooms as soon as
possible - either through the EUEW
2019 Convention App or website - to
secure the special rates. Please be
aware that the hotel is situated out
of the city, in a secluded residential
DOLCE LA HULPE
area amidst the Sonian Forest.
EUEW recommends that you reserve
your room at the Dolce Hotel itself
or at a hotel in the close vicinity of
HOTEL this hotel, to avoid any commuting
issues. Brussels is a beautiful city, but
it is rather small, and the traffic can
be disappointing.
Dolce La Hulpe Hotel is located in the heart of the ancient Sonian forest,
creating a tranquil and green sanctuary only minutes away from the
Brussels City Centre and Brussels International Airport.
This premier resort and conference hotel is dedicated to inspiring its
business and leisure guests - especially with its indoor pool and fitness
center, a lavish CINQ MONDES Spa, two superb restaurants and lounges,
and a selection of 264 guest rooms and suites newly appointed with
ultra-modern conveniences and sleek, contemporary decor.
The Sonian Forest that surrounds the Dolce La Hulpe Hotel is one of the
largest ancient beech forests in Europe. In July 2017, part of the Sonian
Forest was recognized as world heritage of humanity by UNESCO (United
Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture).
The delegates and guests of EUEW Brussels 2019 will experience something
truly exceptional. Take the opportunity to explore this unique convention
venue and hotel surrounded by nothing but pure, blissful nature.
GENERAL CONVENTION REGISTRATION
To register for the General Convention, please complete the online registration
form at www.euewconvention.org/registration.
Early-bird registration rate: No refunds or changes can be made
• €390 / delegate after the full registration deadline of
• €240 / accompanying person 19 April 2019.
Full registration rate:
• €490 / delegate The registration fee includes access to:
• €290 / accompanying person • All meeting sessions
• Conference materials
Early-bird registration deadline: • All food & drink and networking
15 March 2019 breaks
Full registration deadline: • Welcome Reception & Dinner
19 April 2019 • Grand Finale Reception & Dinner
Social Events Social Tours
WELCOME BEAUTIFUL BRUSSELS
Dolce la Hulpe Hotel RECEPTION & DINNER Brussels So much more than the
The EUEW General Convention European Capital
will be kicked-off by a Welcome
Thursday, 9 May Reception & Dinner called “Made Saturday, 11 May Historic yet hip, bureaucratic yet
in Belgium”, at the Dolce la Hulpe bizarre, self-confident yet unshowy,
Hotel. Delegates and partners will Brussels is multicultural to its roots -
19:00 - 23:00 have the opportunity to enjoy the 09:00 - 12:00 as Lonely Planet describes it. Brussels
best of Belgian cuisine and signature is so much more than meets the
flavours, while networking with eye. It’s the ultimate political capital
peers and stakeholders in a natural, with a strong identity and a great
light-hearted and highly engaging sense of life. The city and its unique
environment. This f irst evening international residents - not just
together is styled with several Eurocrats - are not afraid to truly
entertainment surprises to give our and fully express themselves in form
international guests a supreme and of art, opinion, style, design, food,
truly memorable welcome. culture, fashion and everything else.
Brussels is truly beautiful and we are
looking forward to showcasing its
true charm and all the hidden secrets
to EUEW delegates and guests. Join
GRAND FINALE
us for a special morning!
Royal Museums RECEPTION & DINNER
of Fine Arts
New President
Inauguration Ceremony
Friday, 10 May EUEW delegates and partners are in
for another treat, as we invite them
to walk back in history and soak the
19:00 - 23:00 magic of timeless creation of art at
the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of
Belgium, a prestigious collection of
20,000 works of art. The Museums’ GHENT
collection trace the history of the
visual arts from the 15th to the 21st
Belgium’s best kept secret
centuries. EUEW’s Grand Finale
Reception & Dinner at the museum is The spouses, guests and partners
designed to be a heartfelt royal salute are welcome to explore Ghent,
to our European heritage. During Belgium’s oldest city, while the
this exclusive event, Mr. Alexander EUEW delegates attend the
Dewulf, CEO of Cebeo & Sonepar official business programme of the
Belgium, will be inaugurated as General Convention. The city tour
EUEW’s new incoming President. participants can look forward to a
walk to remember in the historic
lanes that showcase the wealth of
medieval and classical architecture
of gorgeous Ghent. It is also a town
of the future - with a great student
FAREWELL LUNCH and youth population.
Dolce la Hulpe Hotel Before bidding au-revoir to Brussels, Ghent
join us for another signature surprise Join a guided tour and see the best
Farewell Lunch - Barbeque, The of Ghent from the eyes of its locals,
Saturday, 11 May Belgian Way - at the Dolce La Hulpe admire some of the best museums Friday, 10 May
Hotel. Relive the memories of the in the world, take a boat trip on the
past two days at EUEW with your canal, and have lunch at one of the
colleagues, peers and guests, and signature local restaurant. That’s what
12:00 - 15:00 09:00 - 15:00
create meaningful, purposeful bonds the Belgian way of life is. Enjoy it!
for life.
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