
April 5th 2018 – Hoogeveen (NL)
Ten European cities inspire each other to create innovative strategies that revitalize the retail sector in medium-sized cities.
The cities participating in the RetaiLink network (a project in the URBACT programme) will develop Integrated Action Plans to enhance the competitiveness of small and/or independent retail businesses, considering them a key economic driver.
The project’s scope of work includes areas such as regulation, employment, urban planning, managing public spaces, mobility, cultural and creative industries and citizens participation. Our multi-stakeholder approach brings together public sector, private sector, retailers and major commercial operators, consumers or cultural and creative industries.

ICRE 2018 - Making an impact across Europe
On April
The event is focussed on the needs of entrepreneurs, administrators, investors and other stakeholders in midsize cities. The
During this period Hoogeveen will be the retail capital of Europe.
Your Speakers
Inspirational, innovative and to the point. We are proud to introduce your key-note speakers.

Donatello Piras
Chairman of the day

Karel Loohuis
Mayor, City of Hoogeveen

Mona Keijzer
State Secretary for Economic Affairs and Climate Policy

Henk Brink
Provincial Executive, Province of Drenthe (NL)

Lluis Martinez-Ribes
Associate Professor, ESADE

Björn Kuipers
International Football Referee and award winning entrepeneur

Christian Verschueren
Director-General EuroCommerce

Simon Quin
Director & Visiting Professor, Institute of Place Management, Manchester Metropolitan University

Mireia Sanabria
URBACT Lead Expert for RetaiLink

Sally Kneeshaw
URBACT Officers

Harry Bijl
Innovator & Inspirator, INretail

Rob Weiss
Accountmanager Local Projects, Platform DNWS

Gert Bolkesteijn
EU RetaiLink Project- en ULG coordinator Hoogeveen, City of Hoogeveen

Daniel Garnier
Economy and Culture Manager, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

Roger Pride
Managing Partner, Heavenly

Ciska Snel
Vocational Teacher, Alfa-college

Simone d'Antonio
Communication and Dissemination Officer, Associazione Italiana dei Comuni Italiani (ANCI)

Alex Tudose
Garden coordinator Gradinescu Project, ICPR (Institutul de Cercetare în Permacultură din România)

Guiliano Mingardo
Researcher, Erasmus University Rotterdam and winner of the British Parking Awards 2017

Penne Hangelbroek
Architect West8

Kees Raven
Chairman Foundation Centre Management Hoogeveen

Leo Hoksbergen
Owner Focus-Mkb

Sjoerd Soeters
Director and Urban Architect, PPHP (Pleasant Places Happy People)

Janny Rijs
Director/Owner, Broekhuis Rijs Advisering

Dimphy van Grinsven
Project manager Oss

Céline Ethuin
URBACT Officers

Lout van der Hoeven
Programme manager Ede

Marije Drost
Project manager Hilversum

Gerrie Tol & Joke Timmers
Project managers Gouda

Sylvia van Itegem & Renate Slokker
Programme manager & Account manager City centre office Harderwijk
Be sure to check this site soon for new speakers
Featured topics



City Marketing
Public Private Cooperation
Urban Space: Proven technology to boost inner cities



Customer Experience & Neuromarketing
Trends & Scenario’s
Personal Retailing
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- Entrance to ICRE 2018
- Full catering
- Digital Syllabus
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- Entrance to ICRE 2018
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