Entrepreneurship from El Poble to the World Ten years ago, Isa and Rubén, from a small town in the La Safor region of Valencia, knew they would reach 100 pizzerias. And with their bold concept of Mediterranean... January 13, 2026
Tradition, Trend and Truth: Between Likes and Sales Pastries for Instagram vs. pastries to eat. Who really leads the industry: tradition or trends? The conflict between ‘what sells’ and ‘what we love to do’. The importance of experience.... December 22, 2025
Craftsmanship without romanticism The misuse of the term ‘artisan’. What is considered artisanal? Industrialization (in quality and price). What does the customer want? December 22, 2025
Sodexo Infinity: Robotics Transforming Collective Catering Infinity is the new robotic device developed by the Spanish company WeTechFood and deployed in partnership with Sodexo at the European University of Madrid. It is transforming the way institutional... December 22, 2025
Forecasting in Turbulent Times How will CFOs approach the coming years? We spoke with them about how to weather the storm and turn necessity into opportunity. December 19, 2025
Is No One a Prophet in Their Own Land? Spain has more than enough talent to export. Still unknown here, Bea and Carlos have built Street: the leading brand in Portugal, now expanding into Italy and Switzerland. December 19, 2025
The Perfect Storm in Hospitality It’s no secret that the hospitality industry is going through a period of correction after the growth of recent years: rising supplier prices, the Rider Law, a slowdown in consumption,... December 19, 2025
New Leadership: Diversity, Talent and Generational Change A discussion to understand how team management styles are changing in the hospitality industry: greater diversity, more innovative management, and a generational clash that can no longer be ignored. Leadership... December 19, 2025
What Classical Music Teaches Us About Teamwork The wisdom of symphonic bands inspires us by showing how humility, low ego, and genuine collaboration allow each musician to contribute their best. In a band, each piece of music... December 19, 2025
Data-Driven Purchasing: What Today’s Consumer Really Wants A data-driven panel: Javier Arquerons and Erwin Wetzel (director of the European Vending Association) unravel what drives and what hinders purchases in unattended/automated retail. Value vs. price, trust, convenience, assortment,... December 19, 2025
SDDR 2026: Regulation, Reverse Vending, Costs and Challenges for Foodservice The third session will focus on reverse vending, sustainability, and the potential implementation of the Deposit, Return, and Refund System (DRRS) in Spain. The aim is to clarify a model... December 19, 2025
Technology That Embraces: Autonomous Restaurants, Robotics and New Partnerships The session will address how innovation and technology are redefining service in the new hospitality industry. Emerging models such as autonomous restaurants and robotics-based vending systems will be explored, analyzing... December 19, 2025
Robotics 2026: State of the Art Throughout 2025, there has been much talk about artificial intelligence, humanoids, and robotics. But what is the true state of the art behind all the hype? In this opening session,... December 19, 2025
Talent in Procurement: Skills That Make the Difference Panel discussion on how key competencies in Procurement are evolving in an environment of accelerated change. Topics will include strategies for attracting and retaining talent, the role of Procurement as... December 19, 2025
Sustainability: Procurement as a Driver of Change Panel on how Procurement drives sustainability in hospitality. New ESG regulations, the integration of environmental and social criteria for suppliers, decarbonization challenges, traceability, and transparency will be analyzed. The panel... December 19, 2025
AI in Procurement: From Insight to Action Panel discussion on how AI is transforming Procurement, moving from data to action. Digital tools for rapid decision-making, automation and frictionless analytics, digital risk management, and comprehensive control of inventory,... December 19, 2025
Procurement in Uncertain Times: Anticipating and Mitigating Global Impacts Panel discussion on how Procurement departments can anticipate and mitigate impacts in an uncertain global context. Topics to be addressed include geopolitical tensions, price volatility, and natural disasters, as well... December 19, 2025
Evolution and Creation of the “Ice Cream” Concept: From Cocktail to Greek Yogurt Just when we think something is impossible or that a concept has reached its maximum potential, we see how entrepreneurial people make it possible, continue creating, continue innovating, and generate... December 19, 2025
Creativity, control, and profitability: the new equation for baking How do you balance creativity with efficiency and profitability? This panel will analyze how management has become key to sustaining innovative projects without losing their identity. December 19, 2025
Change without Breaking: How to Innovate in Traditional Structures How do you innovate in businesses with tradition, identity, and a pre-existing structure? This panel will explore how to introduce management changes without losing coherence, culture, or viability. December 19, 2025
Uncomfortable innovation: management, technology, and AI in the creative workshop For years, innovation in pastry has been primarily associated with product, technique, and creativity. However, many of the most significant transformations the sector is experiencing today are not happening in... December 19, 2025
How to turn a concept into a scalable brand Pastry and bakery as a business, not just a trade. This panel brings together brands that have successfully transformed a recognizable product into a solid, profitable, and scalable brand, combining... December 19, 2025