Full speaker line-up announced for European Coffee Symposium

The European Coffee Symposium has released the full details of its line-up of speakers, with senior figures from industry leaders such as Costa Coffee, Columbus Café and illy scheduled to speak. The two-day symposium will feature three sessions: Local insight with global relevance; Strategic vision for brand success; and Elevating standards and thinking ahead. A Study Tour will run simultaneously during the first day, providing participants with a valuable opportunity to experience Paris’ dynamic branded and independent coffee scene. During the tour (that will also run on the 26 and 29 November) delegates will discover the newest coffee and food concepts and explore recent influences on modern day coffee-drinking habits, whilst delving into the city’s colourful past and present. A tailored one-to-one meeting program will also provide mutually matched meetings, with each participant receiving a personalised itinerary of meetings that match their specific needs and requirements. The evening of the 27 November will see all guests congregate for the European Coffee Awards, which recognise excellence in the European coffee industry. The European Coffee Symposium will be held in Paris from  26 – 28 November.