The new reality imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic has been the greatest test the food and beverage industry has faced in decades. In those relatively far-off early days of the coronavirus crisis, the industry displayed a resilience under extreme pressure that reflected its high professional level in terms of logistics and operations. It also provided an outstanding response in accordance with the strictest health criteria.
Despite the satisfaction for being able to meet the needs of society in the most difficult months in decades, the industry still faces tremendous challenges as a result of this new reality. COVID-19’s impact has been complex and variable. On one hand, many companies have been relatively immune to the drop in demand affecting other sectors of the economy. On the other, the restaurant and hospitality industry and its specialized food and beverage suppliers have suffered devastating losses that have forced them either to operate at a minimal level of activity or close the business indefinitely or permanently.
In this new scenario, the food and beverage industry must answer some basic questions linked to strategic leadership. Which of the industry’s key factors in the pre-COVID world are still relevant today and what priority do they have? Which ones are no longer relevant? And, finally, what new priorities and emergencies will come to light in the post-pandemic world?
In the process of answering these big questions at the next 24 IESE Food and Beverage Industry Meeting, jointly organized with Deloitte, we will discuss topics such as consumer behavior, new dynamics in the distribution sector, and the medium- and long-term prospects of the restaurant and hospitality industry. We’ll also address the impact of the crisis on key items on the industry’s agenda, including sustainability and health, as well as the role of the Spanish government, with EU support, as a player capable of moderating the crisis and providing a catalyst to relaunch the private sector toward a future that is much more economically efficient, effective and sustainable. The first session of the Meeting was held on March 8 in a Live Online format. The second session will be on April 14 and will be dedicated to the EU Recovery Funds in a Live Online format. The third session will be on June 1st.
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MAURICIO GARCÍA DE QUEVEDO
RAIMON RIPOLL
MAURICIO GARCÍA DE QUEVEDO
Coming out of COVID crisis, mobility needs will increase significantly, driving a globally resurging demand across multiple modes and means of transportation. Beyond 2021 we will see how the changes put into place today (e.g., EU Green Deal / Next Generation EU) will drive an innovation of the mobility ecosystem. Mobility will evolve into a “new normal”.
At this year’s second part of our 35th edition, we will continue to respond to this ongoing shift in the sector and broaden the scope from automotive to mobility.
After our first debate last November, we will now deepen our discussion to address the following topics:
Continuing with our 35-year tradition, we hope to shed some light on mobility-related questions while also addressing the «classic» questions relating to the Spanish, European and global markets. In doing so, we will continue providing a premier platform for senior executives from the mobility sector, industry experts and leading academics to exchange ideas about the future of mobility.
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CHRISTOPHE BROGNAUX
EVA VALLE MAESTRO
ANDRIS PIEBALGS
JORGE PADILLA
The Naturgy Foundation and IESE have launched Energy Prospectives, a series of top-level conversations on the economic, technical and scientific conditions anticipated in the future of the energy industry.
CHRISTOPHER JONES
IGNACIO PÉREZ-ARRIAGA
Will EU reach deep decarbonization goals? Energy Prospectives seminar maps out course for cutting emissions in Europe.
MICHAEL LIEBRIECH
CLAUDIO ARANZADI
The Naturgy Foundation and IESE have launched Energy Prospectives, a series of top-level conversations on the economic, technical and scientific conditions anticipated in the future of the energy industry.
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CHRISTOPHE BROGNAUX
EVA VALLE MAESTRO
ANDRIS PIEBALGS
JORGE PADILLA
The Naturgy Foundation and IESE have launched Energy Prospectives, a series of top-level conversations on the economic, technical and scientific conditions anticipated in the future of the energy industry.
CHRISTOPHER JONES
IGNACIO PÉREZ-ARRIAGA
Will EU reach deep decarbonization goals? Energy Prospectives seminar maps out course for cutting emissions in Europe.
MICHAEL LIEBRIECH
CLAUDIO ARANZADI
The Naturgy Foundation and IESE have launched Energy Prospectives, a series of top-level conversations on the economic, technical and scientific conditions anticipated in the future of the energy industry.
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CHRISTOPHER JONES
IGNACIO PÉREZ-ARRIAGA
Will EU reach deep decarbonization goals? Energy Prospectives seminar maps out course for cutting emissions in Europe.
MICHAEL LIEBRIECH
CLAUDIO ARANZADI
The Naturgy Foundation and IESE have launched Energy Prospectives, a series of top-level conversations on the economic, technical and scientific conditions anticipated in the future of the energy industry.
