European Coffee Symposium to take place in Milan

In three months’ time, Allegra’s European Coffee Symposium will take place at Melia Milano in Milan, Italy. The European Coffee Symposium, from 28 to 29 November, will include several events in the lead up to the Milan Coffee Festival. Supply and Innovation Day on 29 November provides a tailored business development solution that helps innovative suppliers and senior buyers connect and establish meaningful business relationships. The European Coffee Awards will be held on the same day, celebrating industry excellence. On 30 November, the European Coffee Symposium conference will see industry leaders impart key learnings through a full day of inspirational talks and lively debates. Past and present speakers include leaders from Costa, Starbucks, Caffé Nero, AmRest and industry figureheads and influencers such as Jeffrey Young, CEO and Founder of Allegra Group; Luke Johnson, Chairman of Risk Capital Partners and former Chairman of Channel 4 Television; and Maxwell Colonna Dashwood, Colonna Coffee. Following the symposium, the Milan Coffee Festival will be held from 30 November to 2 December, celebrating Italy’s traditional and new wave specialty coffee scene. For more information, visit http://www.europeancoffeesymposium.com/