Working Programme Wednesday 14 September 2016 11.00 18.00 hrs ECMA internal meetings (Committees and Forums) 12.00 19.00 hrs Arrival participants and registration at the ECMA desk 19.00 hrs Welcome cocktail in Exhibition Area, Antibes/Juan-les-Pins Convention Centre 20.00 hrs ECMA Welcome Dinner Buffet at pool area AC Hotel Ambassadeur Thursday 15 September 2016 (EXTERNAL FOCUS) 09.00 Official Opening & Introduction Andreas Blaschke, President of ECMA (Mayr-Melnhof Packaging, A) opens the congress. Organisational update of ECMA s activities in 2015 and 2016 Introduction of congress moderator Tony Hitchin (The Hitchin Consultancy, UK) The morning part of the programme is supported by THE BIG PICTURE 09.30 hrs WHEN GENERATIONS CONNECT Phil Gwoke (USA) With four distinct generations working side-by-side in today s workplace, organizations are struggling to manage productivity and morale while maintaining high standards of quality and service. During this engaging presentation, Phil Gwoke will show you just how generation gaps hit the bottom line, how to manage the upcoming talent gap, and ultimately, how to transform generational diversity from an obstacle into an opportunity. 10.30 hrs TABLE TOP EXHIBITION AND NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK 11.00 hrs BIG DATA: HIT OR HYPE? Matthijs van Leeuwen (NL) Big Data seems to be ubiquitous these days, but what is it and what can you do with it? To get a better understanding of Big Data, Matthijs van Leeuwen will first put the term into context: where does it come from and what does it entail? Next, he will focus the attention on the actual analysis of data, i.e., he will provide some high-level intuition of a few commonly used data mining and machine learning techniques. Many such techniques exist and depending on the data, all are capable of providing valuable insights that may lead to, e.g., better decisions. Finally, he will inspect a few case studies on real-world applications that demonstrate the potential of data for companies and organizations.
Working Programme (continued) Thursday 15 September 2016 11.45 hrs Business Solutions Market Break-out session I 12.45 hrs TABLETOP EXHIBITION AND NETWORKING LUNCH Lunch is supported by BIG DATA AND ANALYTICS The afternoon part of the programme is supported by 14.15 hrs FUTURE PROOF CUSTOMER RELATIONS Steven van Belleghem (BE) There is an urgent need for an extreme transformation of the customer relationship. Customers live in a world of self service, big data, customer automation and the integration of the online & offline world. If your organization fails to implement the digital relation, your future becomes very uncertain. SUSTAINABILITY 15.00 hrs PRO CARTON SUSTAINABILITY STUDY Dominic Cakebread (UK) An Independent Assessment of the Importance of Sustainability in Packaging In this presentation Dominic Cakebread will present the key findings of an independent European survey carried out in 2016 aimed at determining the views, opinions and attitudes of the downstream carton supply chain as to the importance of sustainability in packaging: The presentation will focus on the following key topics and issues: The role of sustainability in packaging Attitudes to cartonboard vs. alternative packaging materials Technical innovations Potential for Bioplastics 15.30 hrs TABLE TOP EXHIBITION AND NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK 16.00 hrs CLOSING KEYNOTE SPEAKER supported by Pro Carton 17.00 hrs Closure of day 1 SUSTAINABILITY IS DISRUPTIVE! John Thackara (UK) With 1,500 Apps being launched each day, disruptions-from-the-edge are hard to anticipate in any industry. The good news: sustainability is actually happening too, as multiple catalysts contribute to system transformation: and the emergence of a Regenerative Economy. Evening: Award Gala at Villa Le Palm Beach in Cannes
Working Programme (continued) Friday 16 September 2016 (INTERNAL FOCUS) The morning part of the programme is supported by INFRASTRUCTURE FOR BIG DATA 09.00 hrs THE FOLDING CARTON INDUSTRY 4.0 Stefan Kero (AT) Industry 4.0 (a.k.a. Smart Manufacturing ) reflects the manufacturing incarnation of a digital mind-set, leveraging context aware computing and Big Data to increase productivity and maintain competitive advantages, whilst at the same time allowing more flexibility in the manufacturing process. Stefan Kero (Vice President - Strategic Alliance Partner Manager CEE at Atos) will show that a different mind-set is required to become truly digital. 09.45 hrs Business Solutions Market Break-out session II 10.45 hrs TABLETOP EXHIBITION AND NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK INDUSTRY STATISTICS 11.15 hrs 360 INDUSTRY UPDATE What has happened in the folding carton industry since the last ECMA Congress in September 2015? ECMA presents to you for the first time the 360 Industry Update on all major industry trends and developments. 12.15 hrs Business Solutions Market Break-out session III 13.15 hrs TABLETOP EXHIBITION AND NETWORKING LUNCH The afternoon part of the programme is supported by THE IMPACT OF BIG DATA ON YOUR BUSINESS MODEL 14.30 hrs BIG DATA + BIG IDEAS = BIG IMPACT Peter Fisk (UK) In this keynote Peter will explore specific topics including: - Big Data transforming every industry, the fuel of the digital revolution - Big Ideas creatively applying data to innovate business models, and brand experiences - Big Impact the opportunity for packaging to embrace big data, and add value to brands 15.30 hrs TABLETOP EXHIBITION AND NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK
16.00 hrs HOW F1 TEAMS DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS IN PERFORMANCE THROUGH DATA Nick Fry (UK) Nick Fry is the Former CEO and co-owner of Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 and was responsible for building the team that won the 2009, 2014, 2015 and most likely 2016 F1 Drivers and Constructors Championships. During his speech on How Mercedes Wins he will present Mercedes road to success, and how the team is operated (including the use of data, the need for continuous innovation, and the importance to celebrate success) 17.00 hrs Closure of the congress by Andreas Blaschke, President ECMA Evening: Private party Plage Les Pirates in Juan-les-Pins This evening is supported by
Social Programme Wednesday 14 September 2016 19.00 hrs Welcome cocktail in Exhibition Area, Antibes/Juan-les-Pins Convention Centre 20.00 hrs ECMA Welcome Dinner Buffet at pool area AC Hotel Ambassadeur Thursday 15 September 2016 09.00 hrs Partner s Programme Excursion to Grasse with visit of perfume factory and perfume workshop. Evening Award Gala Dinner at Villa Le Palm Beach in Cannes Dress code: black tie Friday 16 September 2016 The Palm Beach Villa is part of the famous Cannes Casino and will provide the backdrop for this year s Award Gala Dinner. During dinner we will celebrate the winners of the Pro Carton / ECMA Awards 2016. Cannes being the capital of the international movie scene we might be able to spot a celebrity here or there... 09.00 hrs Partner s Programme Excursion to Nice with a guided tour of the city and some free time for shopping Evening Private party at Plage Les Pirates in Juan-les-Pins (5 minutes walking distance from the hotel) Dress code: smart casual On the last evening of the ECMA Congress we will enjoy good food on a golden sandy beach. Be sure to bring your best dance moves when we turn up the music for a private beach party! This evening is supported by Saturday 17 September 2016 10.00 hrs Optional Excursion for Delegates and Partners Excursion to St. Honorat Island where Cistercian monks have made their own wine since the 5 th century. Inside the vineyard we will have a wine tasting and after a visit of the island, we will go up the monastery to enjoy the view over the Esterel mountains and the Bay. Also a friendly game of petanque is part of this relaxing visit to one of the best kept secrets of the Côte d Azur.