APX·25 takes place on 27 November 2025. The address of the event venue is La Riva, Londenstraat 52, 2000 Antwerpen – Belgium
Where operators, tech teams and scaling brands build what’s next in the world of Hospitality.
Thursday
27 Nov 2025
La Riva
Antwerp, Belgium
Sponsored by
APX·25 is Apicbase’s new flagship event, bringing together C-level executives, entrepreneurs, and investors from the hospitality, foodservice, and technology sectors for a day of inspiration, collaboration, and high-value networking. Attendees will explore how the hospitality landscape is evolving and the impact of AI in food management.
At APX·25, you’ll hear from thought leaders in academia, technology, and foodservice.
Each speaker brings a unique perspective on partnerships, innovation, and what it takes to succeed in today’s fast-evolving F&B landscape.
Marco P. Nijhof
Global Hospitality Leader
Keynote: "Change with Impact”
Jornt Depreter
Director of Central Business Services
Seasoned hospitality executive passionate about operational excellence and digital transformation, Jornt bridges strategy and execution to modernise one of Belgium’s most iconic restaurant brands.
Chris Fletcher
Founder & CEO
Hospitality tech influencer who simplifies adoption, operations, and integration via his platform and podcast, bridging the gap between front-line operators and tech innovators.
Carl Jacobs
Co-founder & CEO
Carl Jacobs helped the world’s fastest-growing hospitality groups master data-driven operations and scale with confidence.
Dennis Nap
Solutions Owner Shared Services
CitizenM is a true pioneer in modern hospitality and digitalisation. Dennis Nap shares how they do it, sharing practical insights on operational excellence through tech ecosystems.
Casper van Tricht
Manager Integration Services
Expert in integrating best-in-breed systems via data layers, Casper ensures data fidelity and operational resilience across hospitality tech stacks.
Katrien Watteyne
Partner, Hospitality & Retail
Transformation expert with deep experience in digital strategy, organisational redesign, and end-to-end IT implementation across the hospitality sector.
Pieter Wellens
Co-Founder & CTO
Pieter Wellens has led both cutting-edge research and large-scale software innovation.
Olivier Minne
Partner
Olivier helps operators and suppliers navigate shifting consumer behaviour, emerging food trends, and the impact of technology as Partner at FSA, Belgium’s leading foodservice network.
Join us for a full day of keynotes, panels, and informal talks focused on transformation, partnerships, and the impact of AI on foodservice.
Morning
09:00
Welcome & Registration
09:30
Opening with Carl Jacobs
09:45
Keynote: "Change with Impact" by Marco P. Nijhof
11:15
Panel 1: Large-scale Tech Implementations with
Jornt Depreter & Katrien Watteyne
Lunch
12:00
Networking Lunch
Afternoon
13:30
Keynote 2: “AI in hospitality”
14:30
Panel 2: Food tech & trends Panel
15:45
Panel 3: Building a Tech Ecosystem Through Integrations with Dennis Nap & Casper van Tricht
16:30
Award Ceremony
17:00
Drinks & closing
Evening
19:00
Exclusive Dinner for Select Group
19:45
Informal Talk with Yousri Mandour
APX·25 delivers high-value keynotes, panels, and showcases on transformation, partnerships, and AI, for an exclusive audience of C-level decision-makers in hospitality, foodservice, and technology, and provides a deal-making forum where operators, partners, investors, and innovators shape the future of hospitality.
Includes full-day access, lunch, drinks, and evening programme.
APX·25 takes place on 27 November 2025. The address of the event venue is La Riva, Londenstraat 52, 2000 Antwerpen – Belgium
Keynote and panel talks are in English.
Click the ‘Register Now’ button. The link takes you to the event’s page on Eventbrite. Here, you can complete your registration and, when applicable, validate your discount code.
The price for APX25 is €650.
No, transport and accommodation are not included.
We look forward to seeing you on November 27 at 9 am.
Please get in touch with the event organiser, Alexander Gysbrechts, at [email protected].
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