Plans to reschedule the planned ISE visit to Tavola are underway and we are hoping that this will take place on 14 & 15 September 2020.
In addition to the TAVOLA visit in Kortrijk the programme will include a visit to Agristo, Europe's second largest producer of potato products. The draft event programme (including details of travel for the UK companies is below):
Draft Agenda (details are still subject to change)
Day 1: 14 September 2020 (UK Partners & Companies Only for Travel)
07:20 Kent companies meet in the car park at Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, Ashford Business Point, Waterbrook Avenue, Sevington, Ashford TN24 0LH
07:20 Depart Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce by coach to Tavola, Doorniksesteenweg 216, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium
07:45 Check-In for Eurotunnel Crossing
08:50 Eurotunnel Crossing
10:30 Arrival in Calais
(local time)
10:30 Depart Calais by coach to Tavola (Kortrijk)
12:00 Arrival at Tavola & Sandwich Buffet Lunch
Then free time for all ISE Delegates to explore Tavola & take part in pre-arranged EEN B2B matchmaking appointments
17:00-18:00 Drinks reception for all ISE Delegates at UK Pavilion at Tavola
19:00 Informal networking dinner with Industry Experts Presentations at The Greenhouse restaurant, Kortrijk Xpo ZUID – Rambla, President Kennedylaan 100, 8500 Kortrijk (All ISE delegates)
21:00 Depart Tavola (UK ISE delegates depart by coach)
21:10 Arrival at Parkhotel, Stationsplein 2, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium & Check-In
Day 2: 15 September 2020
07:40 Kent delegation depart hotel and travel by coach to Agristo for company visit (Approx. 20-minute drive)
08:15 Arrive at Agristo, Ridder de Ghellinckstraat 9, 8710 Wielsbeke, Belgium
08:30 Breakfast at Agristo (All ISE Delegates)
09:00 ISE Food & Drink Cluster Meeting
10:00 Welcome & Agristo Company Presentation
10:15 Agristo Company Site Visit
12:10 Lunch at Ethuis Walle 111 & then travel to Tavola, 8500 Kortrijk (All ISE delegates)
13:30 Short visit to Tavola
End of Programme & All ISE Delegates Depart
15:30 UK Delegates depart Kortrijk for Calais
17:45 Check-In for Eurotunnel Crossing
18:50 Eurotunnel Crossing
18:45 Approximate arrival time at Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, Ashford
(local time)