Speakers & Presentations

Economic outlook: geopolitical update and macro trends
By Koen de Leus (B), Chief Economist – Research BNP Paribas Fortis

After the European elections: The EU landscape changing – impact on the wood sector
By Paul Brannen (UK) / CEI Bois – Director of Public Affairs (formerly MEP)

Belgium for Dummies / the unique political structure of Belgium
By Professor Stefaan Walgrave (B) - Antwerp University

Succession in SME family businesses – next generation
By mrs Aurélie Maes (B), CEO of Maes Mattress Ticking

FEFPEB Business – EUDR and FEFPEB statistics
By Fons Ceelaert (NL), secretary general FEFPEB

FEPFEB Business - PR / The revised Packaging from Nature Campaign
By Dominic Weaver (UK), PR consultant FEFPEB

Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive / impact on wooden packaging – status process
By mrs Ollala Michelena and Nikhil Varghese, Denton Global Advisors DGA (B), advocacy partner FEFPEB on this item

Valipac – extended producer responsibility Industrial Packaging – recycling obligations
By Francis Huysman (B), Managing Director Valipac

Artificial Intelligence – opportunities for the wooden pallet and packaging industry
By Thierry Moubax (B), Marketing expert Business Development and Innovation

Congress round up and closing
By Rob van Hoesel (NL), President FEFPEB