Following on from a successful FCSI EAME Conference in Chantilly, Paris, in 2022, the Division’s organizing team has put together a superb program of speakers and activities for what promises to be a brilliant weekend of learning, sharing and networking in Zurich, Switzerland, on 17-20 October 2024.
Delegates will gather at the Hyatt Regency The Circle, located within the Circle district – an urban location with various shops, restaurants, convention center and an extensive park in the Swiss city.
While much of the Friday program will consist of a learning session, named the FCSI Innovation Circle, Saturday will see delegates join different inspiration tours around the city and there will be a new edition of the student competition.
The Conference EARTH 2024 logo represents key themes and challenges in various sectors. ‘E’ stands for economics, emphasizing the critical role of finances; ‘A’ represents agriculture, highlighting the importance of farming and food sources; ‘R’ is for recruitment, addressing labor challenges in the workforce; ‘T’ symbolizes time, emphasizing efficiency in the equipment world; while the significance of ‘H’ represents the health and well-being of the foodservice industry.
The overall theme for 2024 is to stabilize food and inflation, making the industry more attractive as a long-term career. The focus is on embracing sustainability and environmental responsibility.
“The conference will be a great place for networking and meeting international colleagues in a great location,” says FCSI EAME chair Frank Wagner, adding that the event will seek to provide an outlook to what shopping, living and working might look like in the future.
Inspiration tours
As in previous editions of the FCSI EAME Conference, the Saturday program features a number of inspiration tours, offering delegates a chance to learn about and tour some of the iconic sites of Zurich. Take your pick from:
City walking tour with guide: Learn about the past and present of Zurich on a stroll through this historic and dynamic city.
Umami tour: A special visit to a start-up growing herbs and vegetables. Learn about the history and visit the production facilities and the unique ecosystem.
Lindt Home of Chocolate Tour: Travel to the origins of chocolate in the famous museum and learn how cocoa conquered Europe.
Boat tour on Lake Zurich: Enjoy a two-hour boat tour on the lake of Zurich to experience the beauty of the city and surrounding areas from the water. The trip will also include a brief wine tasting.
FIFA Museum tour: Experience the highlights of the FIFA Museum and discover fascinating stories behind its objects during this guided tour.
Genuss tour: Experience the city from a different perspective on this culinary journey to discover some of Zurich’s most loved restaurants.
Further details:
Please keep an eye on fcsi.org and fcsi.eu as well as the weekly e-newsletter for updates and additions to the conference program.
