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At APX25, 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
"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.
Olivier minne
Partner
A market analyst with a sharp eye on Belgium’s F&B landscape, Olivier turns deep market research into clear insights. He helps leaders understand shifting consumer behaviour and anticipate where the industry is heading.
Dennis
Nap
Solution Owner / Architect 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.
reoewein niesten
Founder & CEO
A visionary in F&B concept strategy and placemaking. With 30 years and 400 projects behind him, Reoewein helps brands turn spaces into stories where design, operations, and experience align seamlessly.
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.
Join us for a full day of keynotes, panels, and informal talks focused on transformation, partnerships, and the impact of AI on foodservice.
Morning
08:30
Welcome & Registration
09:15
Opening with Carl Jacobs
09:45
"Change with Impact" by Marco P. Nijhof
10:45
Coffee Break with Demos
11:15
Large-scale Tech Implementations with
Jornt Depreter & Katrien Watteyne
Lunch
12:15
Networking Lunch
Afternoon
13:30
“AI In Hospitality” by Pieter Wellens
14:30
Food Tech & Trends Panel with Chris Fletcher, Olivier Minne, Reoewein Niesten
15:30
Coffee Break with Demos
16:00
Building a Tech Ecosystem Through Integrations with Dennis Nap & Casper van Tricht
17:00
Award Ceremony
17:30
Drinks & Closing
APX26 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.
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 APX26 is €650.
No, transport and accommodation are not included.
Please get in touch with the event organiser, Alexander Gysbrechts, at [email protected].
If you are unable to attend the event, you may send a colleague to replace you free of charge. If this is not possible, we kindly request that you notify us of your absence well in advance (max. 7 days before the event) via [email protected]. If we do not receive your cancellation or receive it late, we will be obliged to charge a no-show fee of 100 euros (excluding VAT).
Our goal is to create an event that’s highly relevant and valuable for professionals in the hospitality and foodservice industry. To ensure that, we reserve the right to decline or revoke access for individuals or organizations that are not aligned with this focus (for example: suppliers not related to hospitality, general recruiters, or people attending for purposes outside the scope of the event). We don’t expect this to come up often, but this way we can guarantee the best possible experience for our guests.
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