February 6, 2024 | Berlin, Germany
Executive Leadership Summit - Berlin
Maximize your time at Fruit Logistica! Attend this summit of global executives and European retailers. Focus on industry implications of today’s issues while networking with your peers.
Why Attend?
Gather with scores of European retailers and global executives to discuss the major issues of the day. Scheduled a day before Fruit Logistica, the summit will be convenient for industry executives attending that event. This is an invite-only summit.
Who Attends?
Executives from around the world, involved in their company’s strategic planning and execution, will gather to connect and learn. In 2023, 100 executives from 26 countries across six continents attended this thought leadership event.
Schedule
Global leaders, global direction, global success
Industry executives can expect guest speakers to present relevant topics, and participate in small group discussions. This summit will advance IFPA’s transformative engagement around high-level topics and priorities.
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Welcome
Miriam Wolk
Chief Membership Officer
International Fresh Produce Association
Dr. Max Teplitski
Chief Science Officer
International Fresh Produce Association
IFPA's Strategic Commitments to the Industry
An overview of the association’s vision, mission, core values, and 2024 goals.
Miriam Wolk
Chief Membership Officer
International Fresh Produce Association
Fresh Produce Packaging at the Cross-roads: Balancing Food Safety, Sustainability & Emerging Global Regulations
Dr. Max Teplitski is set to provide an overview of the current status of the Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for foods. Additionally, he will facilitate a discussion among industry members on finding a balance between consumer preferences, regulatory requirements, and the requirements of growers, shippers, and packaging providers.
Moderator
Dr. Max Teplitski
Chief Science Officer
International Fresh Produce Association
Panelists
Marion Tabard
CEO, EMEA
Chief Marketing & Communication Officer
Hortifrut
Kevin Kelly
CEO
Emerald Packaging, Inc.
Wil Murray
Senior Director of Operations
Sinclair
Coffee Break
2024 Global Industry Trends
Explore the global trends influencing the industry, followed by insights from a panel of retailers who will respond to these trends and discuss their implications for your businesses.
Moderator:
Miriam Wolk
Chief Membership Officer
International Fresh Produce Association
Panelists:
Maria Wieloch
Head of Category Management and Business Development
ICA Sweden
Angelique Du Toit
Produce Buyer | Vegetables & Salads
Spinneys
Coffee Break
What are Your Thoughts?
It's your chance to share your thoughts! IFPA is eager to receive your insights on the challenges and opportunities in 2024. We will offer some guidance, and you will engage in discussions with individuals at your tables. IFPA staff will be present to assist, gather themes, concerns, and questions, and later share them with the entire group at the conclusion of this session.
Dr. Max Teplitski
Chief Science Officer
International Fresh Produce Association
Closing
Miriam Wolk
Chief Membership Officer
International Fresh Produce Association
It’s not often that we get to be at the forefront of something big, and have our voices count to shape it. IFPA is positioning as our industry’s global leader to connect and drive our success into the coming decades. I won’t miss their Executive Leadership Summit in Berlin, and encourage other thought leaders to do the same.
Event Location
Berlin Marriott Hotel
Inge-Beisheim-Platz 1
Berlin, Germany 10785
Have any questions regarding this event?
Miriam Wolk
Chief Membership Officer
International Fresh Produce Association
Interested in Sponsorship?
Peter S. Wilder
Sales and Engagement Manager
International Fresh Produce Association