Our Bridge2Food Europe event in Den Haag was great. But events like that don't just happen - who was behind the magic?
All the sponsors, speakers and delegates helped make the gathering one to remember. This post acknowledges the team who delivered such a great event.
In no particular order:
Charlotte Neher - you took it up a level this year with a FANTASTIC programe, delivered much earlier. It was also great to see you in action at the Course, speaking confidently, eloquently & passionately to 200 people.
Marnie Hewat - making a great duo with Charlotte, Marnie brings food science knowledge & rigour to our content process, as well as coordinating our EcoSystem and research project initiatives.
Maria Rossi Koller - within the space of 3 weeks, you managed to get married, oversee our EU project meetings, then expertly currated track 3. The groundwork that you have put into our American event allowed Charlotte and Marnie to concentrate on the Eurpean event.
Julia Wocka-Gowda - As always, you put your heart & soul into the event and delivered a showcase of the best companies in the sector. Your attention to customer care made sure that they were all happy.
Lucas Citron - what an amazing delegate campaign! This was a record-breaking event for us. All of the digital delivery (websites, apps, communication) meant that the world was aware what was going on.
Andrea Ojembarrena - always a wonderful support to the whole team, you kept the team organised and managed to deliver a great combined Course, Summit, GIANT LEAPS project meeting and PLENITUDE meeting.
Sonja Schaefers and BEAU & XR Events ☆ Evenementenbureau were a great operational support, handling everything from the venue, catering (can get complicated at a food event with so many samples), registration, plus AV. Thanks to you and Larissa!
Gregory See Hoye - He must have been jet-lagged, but you wouldn't have known it! Bringing his knowledge & client-side experience, Greg managed to bring some sponsors to Europe and leads Bridge2Food commercially in North America.
Ella Stephens - as well as bringing delegates, Ella handled lots of the things that aren't recognised (payment processing, delegate logistics, sponsorship delivery), but become a real problem if they go wrong. Thank you Ella - what a great last event for you & best of luck with your new challenges.
Dr. Luis A. Fernandez ★ MANE - the chairman of our EcoSystem and also the conference chair for the Summit - your combination of energy, enthusiasm & experience have a great positive influence on us.
Special mention also to Olivia Brent at Alliance Sales Support Services Limited for manning the Bridge2Food booth and to Naropa Love - who will be there next time!
Thanks also to Sophie Eke, Matthew George, Robin Shute, plus others at Arc network for your support & help.
Lastly, thank you to Simon Foster for giving me the opportunity to lead this wonderful team.
