Overview
8 and 9 October 2024
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Movenpick Hotel - Amsterdam City Center
UEBT Conference 2024 is supported by:
Deep discussions were had at the 2023 conference. Companies from all stages of the value chain shared insights and information. Key takeaways for the participants both in-person and online could be summarized as:
Focus on and integrate biodiversity into broader business and supply chain strategies.
Do not separate the action on biodiversity from actions that improve livelihoods and respect human rights.
A supply chain should be a partnership, where we move away from mere transactional relationships and towards true engagement.
Attendees can access the speakers’ presentations here. You should have received the password per email.
What your peers said about the Sourcing with Respect Conference
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Agenda
The UEBT Sourcing with Respect conference 2024 will be 1.5 day event with plenaries and breakout sessions.
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Speakers
Last year’s conference speakers:
Elisa Aragon
Co-founder & CEO, Nelixia
Patrick Barthelemy
Founder, Cassia Co-op
Ophélie Bazin
Plant Innovations Manager, Herbarium (Yves Rocher)
Martina Bianchini
President, International Fragrance Association IFRA
Neil Crouch
Bioprospecting Economy Lead, South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)
Dr. Magdalena Czyrnek-Delêtre
LCA & Biodiversity Footprint manager, I Care by Bearing Point
Christiaan de Leeuw
Manager NFPP, Nedspice
Andreas Einig
Director Botanical Sourcing, Mast-Jägermeister
Ulrich Feiter
CEO, Parceval
Jeanne Foucher
ABS Project Manager, French Ministry of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion
Jan Gilhuis
Senior program manager, IDH
Syamala Gowri Lingala
Senior Manager-Sustainability, Jayanti Herbs & Spices
Dagmar Honsbein
Owner and managing member, iDEALX integrated scientific services
Kristin Komives
Director of Programmes, ISEAL
Filip Lissicharov
CEO and Owner, Enio Bonchev Production Ltd
Lee Mann
Head of Community Fair Trade and Sustainable Sourcing, The Body Shop
Xinqing Lu
Community Lead, World Economic Forum
Edouard Mauvais-Jarvis
Head of Sustainable Innovation and Biodiversity, Parfums Christian Dior
Chloé Milesi
Biodiversity and sustainable ingredients specialist, Laboratoires M&L
Sandrine Milesi, PhD
Active Ingredients Research Director, Clarins Group
Shamiso Mungwashu
Coordinator of Fairtrade Support Network Zimbabwe
Oscar Luiz Muzilli Junior
Sustainable Procurement Manager, Natura &Co Latin America
Preshanthie Naicker-Manick
Director: UNDP/GEF 6 Bioprospecting/Biotrade Value Chains, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, National Government of South Africa
Martha Kadafi Negumbo
Factory Manager, Eudafano Women’s Co-operative
Maëlle Pelisson
Advocacy Director, Business for Nature
Ângela Pinhati Negrete
Sustainability Director, Natura &Co LATAM
Roberta Roesler
Circularity and Regeneration Director, Natura &Co
Sébastien Roumegous
CEO, Biospheres Group
Richard Scobey
Executive Director, TRAFFIC
Philippa Smith
Sustainability Director for Fragrance, Symrise
Marthane Swart
Partner, Kruger Swart and Associates
Jordy van Honk
Global Director for Living Wage and Living Income, IDH
Guy Vincent
CEO, Dutjahn Sandalwood Oils
Gaston Vizcarra Kennedy
Co-Founder and President, Candela Perú
Markus Wehr
Head of Procurement Herbs/Fruits and mabagrown®, Martin Bauer
Morgane Yvergniaux
Head of Sustainable Terroirs, Pernod Ricard
Tickets
REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN !
Early bird discount is available until May 31.
Conference fees
UEBT Members | Non-members | |
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In person Day 1 + Day 2 | One free ticket per member
For additional tickets: - Early-bird: 300€ (+ VAT 21%) - Regular: 400€ (+ VAT 21%) |
Early-bird: 850€ (+ VAT 21%) Regular: 995€ (+ VAT 21%) |
Livestream Day 1 only | Unlimited free tickets | 150€ (+ VAT 21%) |
NGOs, partners and non-member SMEs from global south can benefit from UEBT members’ rates.
Questions?
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Practical Information
8 and 9 October 2024
Amsterdam
Movenpick Hotel - Amsterdam City Center
Piet Heinkade 11, 1019 BR, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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In order to reduce the carbon footprint of our event, we encourage you to come by public transport and travel by train rather than plane wherever possible.
By train:
The nearest station is Amsterdam Central.
The conference venue (Movenpick Hotel) is a short walk (approximately 15 minutes) or tram ride (1 stop) along the water from Amsterdam Central Station.
Tram line 26, stop "Muziekgeb Bimhuis". You can pay by card on board the tram (tap and pay).
By plane:
The closest airport is Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (code AMS).
From the airport, you can take a taxi (30 minutes) or a 20 minute train directly from the airport to Amsterdam Central.
By car:
The closest car park is Piet Heingarage, just outside the Mövenpick Hotel. See rates.
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Among the many options available across the city, we have two suggestions for your accommodation:
the Mövenpick hotel where the conference will take place;
the Room Mate Aitana hotel (2.5km away from the Mövenpick conference venue) - four star hotel.
Amsterdam can be expensive, so be sure to book far in advance. Many options are available within walking distance of the conference venue. Some options we can recommend for budget choices are:
Social Hub Amsterdam City - short tram or metro ride, several room types available at different price levels
IBIS Amsterdam Centre - directly next to the central train station, walking distance to venue
Library Hotel Amsterdam - close to the central train station, walking distance to venue
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We have chosen to host the 2023 UEBT conference at the Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre, which is certified Green Globe Gold since 2015.
It has a social, environment, and employer sustainability programme and has implemented actions in line with this, such as:
· 90% of products used are produced by Dutch suppliers and purchased directly by the hotel
· Use of Fairtrade and organic products like coffee, wine and linen where possible
· The hotel has its own water saving plan and all sinks, showers and toilets use the minimum amount of water needed
· Tap water is filtered in order to reduce the use of bottled water
· Use of LED lighting
Moreover, UEBT strives to reduce the environmental footprint of the conference:
· The event minimises the use of paper by making all information available online.
· We encourage participants to travel by public transport and to share taxis whenever possible.
· Day 1 of the conference is made available online by live stream.
· Catering is vegetarian and includes organic and Fairtrade ingredients.
Questions?
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Who attends
260 business leaders (200 participants in Amsterdam and an additional 60 via livestream)
80% companies, from a variety of sectors including food and beverage, herbs and spices, flavours and fragrances, natural pharmaceuticals and beauty.
20% from international organisations, NGOs, government agencies or individual consultants.
Most of the private sector representatives who attended work in sourcing or in sustainability, with some from the executive teams, marketing, communications, or regulatory affairs.
- 73% of 102 survey respondents found the conference "very good" - the highest rating.
- 99% found the conference “good or very good.”
- 96% of survey respondents said they would like to attend the next UEBT conference.
- 99% of respondents said it gave them knowledge they could use in their daily work.
- 99% of respondents said it gave them ideas or opportunities for collaboration.
Questions? Write to us at conference@uebt.org