Lucerne, 2016 Europe Company of the Year Competition JA th 27

Young Enterprise Switz erla nd A Member of JA Worldwide

Institutional Partner European Partners National Partners Index Programme

Programme 3 Monday, 25 July Welcome 4 Sponsors and Partners 6 08.00 – 16.00 Arrival, Briefing and Check In Airport, Hotel Awards 6 11.00 – 16.20 Rehearsal Stage Presentation (student) Casino, Panoramasaal & Casineum Main Jury 9 11.00 – 16.20 Treasure hunt (student) City Lucerne Last Year’s Winner 12 16.30 – 17.15 "Workshop Start Building your Professional Profile" (student) Casino, Casineum Company Profiles 13 17.00 – 18.30 "Workshop Schindler" (teacher, staff, guest) Casino, Panoramasaal ESP 16 17.30 – 19.00 "FedEx Access Seminar" (student) Astoria The Host City 17 19.30 – 22.00 Welcome Event hosted by Schindler Casino, Panoramasaal Venues 18 Contacts & useful informations 19

Tuesday, 26 July

06.30 – 08.30 Breakfast Hotel 07.45 – 09.00 Rehearsal Stage Presentation (late arrival) Casino, Panoramasaal & Casineum 09.00 – 10.30 "Workshop Upskilling with the ESP" (teacher) Casino, Casineum 09.00 – 11.00 CEO Meeting (CEO's only) Casino, Panoramasaal 08.30 – 11.30 Panel Interview Astoria 08.30 – 11.30 Treasure hunt (Optional for Team) City Lucerne 12.00 – 13.15 Lunch Casino, Panoramasaal 13.15 – 14.00 Official Opening Casino, Panoramasaal 14.00 – 15.05 Stage Presentation (Session) Casino, Panoramasaal & Casineum 15.05 – 15.30 Coffee Break Casino, Panoramasaal 15.30 – 16.30 Stage Presentation (Session) Casino, Panoramasaal & Casineum 18.00 – 19.00 Surprise Event Hotel Lobby 19.00 – 22.00 Swiss Night hosted by Zurich Insurance Casino, Panoramasaal

Wednesday, 27 July

06.30 – 08.30 Breakfast Hotel 08.00 – 09.30 Stand Setup Train Station 09.30 – 15.00 Student Stand Exhibition (Interview) Train Station 15.00 – 16.00 Dismantling Stands Train Station 18.00 – 18.45 Formel Reception (CEO's and invited guests) Astoria 18.30 Meeting Point Hotel Lobby 18.45 – 22.45 Awards Dinner - Guest of Honour Casino, Panoramasaal President Johann Schneider-Ammann 22.45 – 02.00 Afterparty Casino, Casineum

Thursday, 27 July

until 10.00 Latest Check Out Hotel

Imprint - Graphic Design: Nina Sasse

2 3 Welcome! Dear Guests...

36 teams are gathering here in Lucerne “The City, The Lake, The Mountains” for the 27th JA Europe Company of the Year Competition. Young Enterprise Switzerland has pulled out all the stops for us: alongside the competition are additional activities for students and teachers, networking opportuni- ties, workshops and time to see the sites. We’ll even meet Johann Schneider Ammann, the President of Switzerland.

We wouldn’t be here if it were not for our European partners AT&T, AXA, Citi Foundation, FedEx and MetLife Foundati- on and national partners UBS, Schindler, ZURICH, the City of Lucerne and Swisslos (lotteriefonds). Thank you for your support!

It’s an event specially designed to be unforgettable. It may be the end of one road, but it’s defi nitely the start of many more… If you’re one of the lucky students who has made it this far, we know that the people you meet and the experien- ces you have here will last and last.

Let the contest begin! Congratulations to all of you! Your mini-companies are Building bridges from the theoretical part to the practical amongst the best 35 in Europe. You proudly represent your part is one of the most interesting tasks. To supervise young country at this competition after winning your national fi nals, adults during their learning process especially in relation to which makes all of you winners. Keep this in mind when economics is a precious experience. Even the connection competing with each other in the scope of this European between students and economic experts is enriching for Competition. both sides.

During your stay in Lucerne you will have time to get to know Welcome to the 27th JA Europe Company of the Year the winners from 35 diff erent European countries. Take some Competition! Welcome to Switzerland! time to get to know each other and to exchange your expe- Caroline Jenner rience and knowledge. CEO of JA Europe As Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the International Olympic Committee said: “The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part.” We are not taking part in the Olympic Games but we are striving to be our best.

Young people must start at an early stage to fi nd the cou- rage independently do something and organize themsel- ves. Mostly they are capable of doing even more than they thought they could. Thanks to JA Europe and its program- mes our future generation has found the self-confi dence to Ruedi Noser Noémie Sasse explore their entrepreneurial streak and how to make use of Chairman of YES CEO of YES it.

4 5 Sponsors and Partners National Signature Award

Institutional Partner UBS Most Innovative Product Award

UBS' engagement with Young Enterprise Switzerland has a long history. The annual Swiss company competition is close to our hearts – and we proudly present an UBS award for What makes a product truly innovative? the most innovative product at the national fi nale. There- We will tell you when we see it. Obviously creativity and no- for we couldn't be more excited to build on this – and to pre- velty are key – other criteria such as sustainability, scalability, sent the very same award at the occasion of the European customer orientation, design and functionality would impress Company of the Year Competition in Switzerland. us additionally. European Partners National Partners Have you got what it takes? What are we looking for? Show it to us at the Junior Achievement / Young Enterprise Creative minds and an exciting product that stands out from Company of the Year Competition in Lucerne. the rest.

Main Award Special Awards

JA Europe Company of the Year Competition Lucerne, 2016 Alumni Leadership Award JA Europe Company of the Year 2016 Award 27th Social Media Award supported by AXA

For the best overall student company. 36 student companies The Alumni Leadership Award supported by AXA is given to from all over Europe have won their national competitions The ‘Social Media Audience Award’ will reward the team with 10 standout individuals competing at the Company of the and with this achievement they have gained the right to pro- The teams will be judged by a panel of high level business the most 'likes' on our Facebook album. Year Competition. The award aims to bring renewed atten- ceed to this international competition. people, who will put the result of their work to the test. The tion and visibility to the alumni network and the importance European fi nals are hosted by rotation in various locations The winning team will receive the 'Social Media Audience of sustaining the passion for entrepreneurship, and staying During the competition stages they will have to demonstrate across Europe. This year, Switzerland took the honour of Award' and a gift certifi cate! connected, even after a JA programme has come to an end. their potential and put into practice all the skills they hosting the competition. Three former participants and current board members of JA acquired during the programme. • Voting will be open from Monday (11/07) at 9:00 CET until Alumni Europe together with representatives from AXA will Tuesday (26/07) at 23:59 CET. make up the jury and evaluate all nominated participants in- • The winners will be announced on Facebook and Twitter dividually based on their: on Wednesday, 27 July. • Leadership Skills • Role Model Behaviour • Team Solidarity • Enthusiasm (also known as alumni spirit)

6 7 European Signature Awards Main Jury

Ruedi Noser Claudio Rossi AT&T Excellence in IT Award FedEx Access Award CEO, Noser Management AG, Founder of polarlab AG - Switzerland - Jury President Vice Jury President AT&T Excellence in IT Award recognises the student-com- The FedEx Access Award recognizes student-run busines- pany that demonstrates the best innovation-driven concept, ses that best exhibit the principles of global connectivity and Ruedi Noser is the sole shareholder Claudio Rossi received a Master of with strong business potential and sustainability, as well as grasp the global nature of today’s business world. JA Europe and member of the board of directors Finance from the University of St. viability and scalability. Company of the Year Competition participants will also have of Noser Management AG, the pa- Gallen and holds a Bachelor of Eco- the opportunity to attend an on-site seminar led by FedEx rent company of the Noser Group companies. With around nomics and one in International Aff airs. Having started his Award criteria: representatives that covers trade, job creation, and global 500 employees, Noser Group is one of the biggest ICT com- career with UBS in its investment banking division, he has • IT driven innovation: Has the company logistics while learning how their businesses can open new panies in Switzerland. The Group’s competences mainly worked in diff erent areas in fi nance. He recently founded his demonstrated innovative use of ICT (mobile technology, markets and create products and services that improve lives. lie in the telecommunications and information technology own company, an independent fi nancial solution provider Collaboration Tools, Cloud based technology, Internet sector. Born 1961 in the Canton of Glarus, elected into the merging fi nance and technology. As an Alumni and Board of Things or Internet of Everything) in their product Award Criteria: Swiss Parliament as a member of the liberal entrepreneur, Member of Young Enterprise Switzerland he has experienced or services? Is their product innovative and creative? • The company is driven by innovation. It has demonstrated was elected in the Swiss Parliament in 2003 as a member how entrepreneurial spirit and a supportive environment can • Business potential and sustainability: The vision and goals the ability to translate new ideas or inventions into a good or of the Swiss National Council (Nationalrat). Since November make a diff erence. Therefore, he has decided to start with his for the development of the business over the next years. service that creates value – and for which customers will pay. 2015, he represents the interests of the Canton of Zurich in new venture, polarlab. Demonstrate that the solution represents suffi cient busi- • It is connected to new markets. It is operating across bor- the Swiss Council of States (Ständerat). Ruedi Noser stands ness potential to justify the investment eff orts and the risks ders, whether reaching out to a nearby town or around the for the free development of the economy, for the concerns of to be taken. Show concrete steps have been taken to be- world for sourcing or distribution. SMEs and for the vocational training. He presides the Swiss coming a real and sustainable business. • It’s fuelling development in the form of new jobs, new care- Innovation Park, an organization aiming at attracting global • Viable & Scalable Business : Realistic & practical, er opportunities and overall community vitality. corporations and their research & development departments fulfi ls a need/recognizes market gap, creates a new market. • It demonstrates an active commitment to sustainability and to Switzerland. Ruedi Noser is also president of ICTswitzer- social responsibility by measuring its impact and striving to land, the ICT industry association. Andrew Lofts give back. Business Excellence Director at Ricoh Europe Sidse Frich Østergaard-Thygesen Senior Consultant, The Think Tank DEA Andrew Lofts received a Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) from the University of Nottingham and has Sidse Frich Østergaard-Thygesen post graduate management qualifi cations . Having started is a senior consultant in DEA, an in- his career at Rolls Royce plc, Andrew has now worked in dependent, non-profi t think tank, several industrial sectors gaining invaluable insights running Citi Client Focus Award MetLife LifeChanger Award promoting intelligent and eff ective investments in research, businesses. He is currently Business Excellence Director at education and innovation – contributing to higher growth RICOH EUROPE plc where he holds responsibility for pro- The Citi Client Focus Award will recognize student enterpri- Aims to award student companies which best embraces the and productivity. Prior to joining DEA, Østergaard-Thygesen cess management, process development, process impro- ses that excel at creating value for their clients, listening to concepts social impact, fi nancial performance and worked 6 years for the Danish employer organization in the vement and Corporate Social Responsibility. Previously as their clients and walking in their shoes to understand their innovation in their business strategy while remaining a construction sector and with CSR and sustainable design in Director Process Excellence at TNT Express, Andrew led the world, anticipating and serving their changing needs. realistic plan in today’s marketplace. the fashion- and textile sector. She has worked with business design, development and global deployment of a successful development and management, value change management, business process management and improvement methodo- Award criteria: Award criteria: written education material in entrepreneurship to the voca- logy. TNT Express is a leading service provider of express • Demonstrate that the mini-company has approached • Social Impact: how the business benefi ts the local commu- tional educations and has developed academic program transportation value propositions to the business to busi- every business with the intention of creating value for nity (local employment, engaging local suppliers, sponsor- educations to pace the logistics and management skills in ness market. Andrew introduced an enterprise commercial their clients and to build trust by serving the clients’ inte- ship of local teams/events, engaging with local agencies the construction sector. Østergaard-Thygesen has a solid business process management methodology which aligned rests through actions that are systemically responsible. and networks, etc.). experience within Danish and European educations and a the end to end business processes, focusing on Customer • Demonstrate the steps the mini-company has taken • Strong fi nancial performance: showing the ability to be particular interest in entrepreneurship at all education levels Experience. Through the application of a uniquely designed to understand the world of their clients. profi table and competitive, bring benefi ts to shareholders – but especially in the vocational educations. Østergaard- improvement methodology based on Lean, Six Sigma and • Demonstrate that the mini-company has been able and secure long-term growth and job security. Thygesen holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration Lean Service concepts, opportunities for increased produc- to anticipate and serve clients’ changing needs. • Innovation: innovative approach of business solution. from Roskilde University, Denmark and a Master’s degree in tivity and cost reduction were delivered. Prior to this Andrew • Demonstrate that the mini-company has improved Social Science from Lund University, Sweden. Sidse Frich was based in Paris , working for ALSTOM Power Transfor- clients’ experience through innovation. Østergaard-Thygesen is an experienced judge at the natio- mer Business as the Quality & Change Director responsible nal Company of the Year Competition in Denmark. for 12 business units in 10 countries. 8 9 Main Jury Main Jury

Frederic Boedt Massimo Pelaia Inger Lise Blyverket Guntars Kokorevics Director at Deloitte Fiduciaire Bruges Chief Marketing Officer at TAU-MA Director of Negotiations and Labour Chairman of Council at TAK Investment Area Policies Enterprise Federation of Norway

Deloitte Fiduciaire is Belgium’s mar- Entrepreneur and senior project lea- Inger Lise Blyverket is Director Since his biggest source of inspi- ket leader in giving advice to small der with two decades’ global ex- of Negotiations & Labour Market ration are ambitious and dedicated and medium-sized family-owned perience in the telecommunication Policy at Virke – the Enterprise young people, Guntars has been businesses ad enterprises (SMEs) in the areas of accountan- industry, startups ecosystem and innovation initiatives. Co- Federation of Norway. Virke organizes and represents more actively participating and supporting Junior Achievement cy, financial administration, financial reporting, compliance founder at TAU-MA (www.tau-ma.com - San Francisco, than 20 000 businesses with more than 220 000 employees Latvia activities for 11 years. Presently he is a member of services, tax and business legal advisory matters, as well Dublin, Milan), where explore new entrepreneurship models within the following industries: trade, knowledge, technology, the Council. Guntars is the initiator of Junior Achievement as financial strategy, business control and IT as finance and through own company, focused on innovation strategic ma- travel, service, health, care, education and voluntary work. Latvia Leadership programme. He has also been supporting acquisition services. As a trusted advisor he can rely on more nagement. Team leader at a major Italian Telco operator, Virke was one of the founders of JA-YE Norway and Inger young people's education by providing scholarships via Vi- than 15 years experience in advising a broad spectrum of steering a customer obsessed view in experience design, Lise is representing Virke at the national board of JA-YE tols Fund for more than 10 years. Guntars has an extensive companies and entrepreneurs on financial and tax related quality and operational excellence. Board member at Inno- Norway. Virke – in cooperation wit JA-YE Norway – awards experience in company management, mergers and acqui- issues. A passionate coach for young entrepreneurs and vits (www.innovits.it – Milan), non-profit accelerator created the national prize for teachers performing excellent entrepre- sition, as well as investor attraction. He started his career start-ups and a dynamic counselor for young professionals in 2010, whose objective is to foster a sustainable innovation neurship education in schools. Inger Lise is a former teacher by joining Riga Stock Exchange (now- Nasdaq Riga) team in our organisation. model, bridging established companies and startups. Busi- and has been engaged in JA-YE also from the education in 1993 as chief accountant and by 2001 he already was ness angel and advisor of entrepreneurial awards winning system perspective. the world’s youngest Stock Exchange president. In 2005 he projects. Above all, invest all the energies in working with accepted a challenge to represent Europe’s biggest energy people potential. Hold an Executive Master of Business Ad- company’s Dalkia interests in Latvia. Guntars successfully Brian Sidorsky ministration (MIP Business School of Polytechnic, Milan), a managed Dalkia’s strategic and development activities in Owner and CEO of Lansdowne university degree in Electronic Engineering (Polytechnic, Tu- Cédric Boehm Latvia until the end of 2013 when he decided to buy out the Equity Ventures Limited in Calgary rin), a specialization at the Technology Institute at the Ministry Zone EMENA Strategic Planning, business, Dalkia leaving the market. Currently Energijas Ri- of Communications (Rome). Nestlé sinajumi (founded as Dalkia Latvia) is one of the biggest pri- Brian Sidorsky is a native Calgarian vate energy companies in Latvia. In 2014 Guntars acquired who began his career in the furniture Nestlé is the leading Food and Beve- a waste management company “CleanR” (previously L & T), business. He owned and operated Alen Dobrić rage company in EMENA with sales which is today a market leader of environmental services in his first store at the age of 20. He went on to own the lar- Deputy CEO of UniCredit Bank Serbia of CHF27bn, 110,000 employees Latvia. Guntars is head of National Economic Council’s Ener- gest retail and appliance store in the City of Calgary, Canada. and operating 170 factories. Nestlé is a recognised leader in gy Committee, founded and supervised by the Ministry of Brian has been in business since 1965 and incorporated his Coffee (, NESCAFE, NESCAFE DOLCE GUS- Economics and a Council member of Employers’ Confede- company, Lansdowne Equity Ventures Ltd. in 1967. Brian is Alen Dobrić was appointed Chief TO), Culinary (, , THOMY, HERTA), Choco- ration of Latvia. Forbes Latvia named him Businessman of the Executive Chairman of Lansdowne Equity Ventures Ltd., Risk Officer and Member of the Ma- late (, , , ), Pet Food (FE- the Year 2014. He also writes a column for Forbes Latvia on a highly profitable family owned real estate business with as- nagement Board in charge of risk on LIX, , GOURMET), Water (, , SAN regular basis. Guntars is often invited to give guest lectures sets in the millions with operations in land banking, real es- January 24th 2012. He started his carrier in banking in 2003 PELLEGRINO), Ice Cream (EXTREME, MOEVENPICK), Dairy and inspirational speeches to young people in schools and tate development and property management of commercial in Vojvođanska banka in the position of Loan Officer for cor- (LA LAITIERE, ) and Nutrition (NAN, NESTUM, CE- universities and different types of events. He also actively shopping centers and mobile home parks. Brian is a suc- porate customers in order to continue it later that year, but RELAC). At Nestlé we have a passion for our brands, our participates in business conferences. Guntars has an MBA cessful developer of manufactured housing communities in in a different banking environment, by taking over the role people and our role in society. I participated very actively in in Business Administration. both Alberta and Saskatchewan. Through commercial and of Corporate Loan Administration Officer in Eksim Banka. the launch in 2013 and implementation of an initiative called retail shopping center acquisitions, Brian built Lansdowne’s In the period from 2005 until 2007 Alen worked as Credit “Nestlé needs YOUth” to help fight youth unemployment in property management business. Taking a long term ap- Risk Manager for corporate customers, after which he was Europe. Over the period 2014 – 2016 Nestlé in Europe com- proach, Brian assembled significant raw land holdings. Brian promoted to position of Head of Credit Risk Management mitted to hire 10,000 young people aged below 30, offer owes much of his success to his early exposure to business Unit for Mid market clients. Alen was Head of Corporate and 10,000 apprenticeship and traineeship positions, organise through Junior Achievement and the philosophy of Napolean Retail Underwriting Department for 15 months, after which career counselling and CV clinics for young people and mo- Hill, author of , “Think and Grow Rich.” He has served as he was appointed member of Bank’s Management Board. bilise other companies through and “Alliance4YOUth”. We a board member for Junior Achievement, Scouts Canada Alen graduated from the Faculty of Economics in Belgrade, are well on track to reach our commitments and 200 busi- and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada both fe- Department of Finance, Banking and Insurance. ness partners have joined the Alliance to date. My professi- derally and provincially. Brian and Gail, his wife of 47 years onal experience extends over 20 years with a strong exper- have three children and eight grandchildren. His passions tise in marketing, business strategies and financial analysis. I and hobbies include his grandchildren, art, golf, fishing and worked for multinational food companies and leading invest- travel. ment banks in Switzerland, France, Poland, UK and Serbia.

10 11 Last Yearʹs Winner Company Profi les

Albania Czech Republica FindPark creates a smartphone ap- ChillUp - HeadPad, an ergonomic plication that provides a facility for pillow made of memory foam. Desig- fi nding a parking spot for all drivers. ned by students with passion for tra- They designed the application, im- veling and with desire to make trave- plemented Google Maps and a geo- ling more comfortable for everyone. graphical orientation. Easy to attach to a seats.

Austria Denmark reBQ combines the ideas of recycling (re) SubReader is an app, which helps and Barbeque (BQ): our business focu- dyslexic people to read subtitles on ses on the production and rental of grills international TV and movies aloud. and fi re baskets made of used oil barrels It operates independently of TV or as well as laser-engraved foldable woo- other media and does therefore not den cutting boards and recipe folders. require any setup.

Belgium LJE Estonia Form Up is based on the principle of Spoony produces sweets - mainly interlocking geometric shapes. More chocolate but also honey - on a woo- than 1500 products have already den spoon which can be melted in been sold. The game is available in hot milk, coff ee, tea or water to make many stores in Belgium but also in a hot beverage. RAUTECK France and Switzerland!

From July 28 2015 until July 30 over 250 young entrepre- Therefore we greatly appreciate the support of our facilita- Belgium Vlajo Finland neurs from 36 European countries competed with their teams tors and JA Germany who enabled our participation in the Mr & Mrs TieBow designs and creates I’m Blue is a delcious arctic super- for the Title “Best JA Europe Company of the Year 2015” in Company Programme and the accompanying magnifi cent an exquisite collection of handcrafted food -wild blueberry is transformed Berlin. In the end, RAUTECK, a German mini-company, was experiences.” reversible bow ties. This extraordinary into a beautiful bottle of “I'm Blue blue- the successful winner. Belgian team eagerly pursues innovati- berry soda”. So we invite you all to join Bendix Sibbel on and change – with an emphasis on this I'm Blue experience! “Norddeutsch. Authentisch.” was the slogan of RAUTECK. Head of Administration originality, quality and eco-eff ectiveness. Even the jury from the 26th JA Europe Company of the Year Competition was convinced by the students from Jung- Bulgaria France mannschool Eckernförde and their North German genius. LEA aims to popularize literature and Generation Z aims at creating edu- The mini-company produces bags and bottle openers out of ease reading. Its innovative product cational tools based on children’s used car parts. The company Simple+ from Latvia with their Knigosvet is a portable device which sensory and kinesthetic education. garment bags were able to make second place. 3rd place enables reading in low light by using The sensory equipment is given to was given to Graffi ti from Israel with their safety harness for LED diodes, powered by batteries or the child to contribute to intellectual carrying children on your shoulders. The assessment criteria solar charger. development and motor skills. were based on the company report, panel interviews and stage presentations of each mini-company. Chairman of this Cyprus Germany year’s jury was Prof. Dr. Michael Hüther, director and member Ignium is the company and brand Coff ee Capsule Accessory stands of the main board, Cologne Institute for Economic Research. created by a team of students at the for sustainability. In accurate handcraft Kykkos B' Lyceum in Nicosia. The we produce high-quality jewelry out of Accessory Company manufactures and markets coff ee capsules – a material that cannot “Apart from the practical education and the entrepreneurial ecological briquettes that are a substi- be recycled. Hence, our fashionable ac- learning successes, through the participation in the Com- tute for wood. cessories also protect the environment. pany Programme social soft-skills such as reliability, sense of responsibility and independence were promoted so that sustainable and positive self-development can occur.

12 13 smiley bin

ile m y Company Profi les Company Profi les s bin sm i l e y mi s l e y Greece Latvia b i n Poland Slovenia SmileyBin is a recycling business con- RAINY ART has created innovative Futapp companybin has prepared a SWEET & FIT Inc. The company’s cept focusing on maximizing the envi- children's raincoats with several fea- mobile application “DzienSzkolny.pl” business is the manufacture and sale ronmental profi t. Its model is based on Smileybin tures combined with unique design which off ers timetable and school of three types of American dough- smil the reciprocity motive where citizens and comfort ine yone product ensuring substitutions alerts on the phone. nuts made from high-quality, healthy B smi recycle and collect points through an www.SmileyBin.com a child’s freedomi nof movement in any le This product has a clear and easy to and Slovenian ingredients, free of y bin app on their smartphones. kind of rain. bin use layout. any additives.

Hungary Lithuania Portugal Spain Game of Tones is a mini-company Foamita is manufacturing several ty- smiley Dynamic Ride developed a product Shellbag is an already patented that produces colourable paperware pes of fl exible curbs made out of high calleds m “Goile ySafely”. This is a device product which consists on a biode- for people whose life hobby is colou- quality foam. Our fl exible product bin that can be adapted to any bicycle or gradable bag, made out of banana ring and would like to carry their art in prevents from items sliding messily in motorcycle,bin provided with a set of ad- peel, with an adhesive strip that ea- their bags every day. the vehicle trunk and keeps them vanced technology features, making sily sticks to any snack bag of your safely in place. the lives of its users more safer. choice.

Iceland Luxembourg Romania Sweden Moon Chocolate sells high-quality DekotyREs produces decorative Oculus Incorporating state of the art Update UF make it easy for busines- bean to bar chocolate. The beans items in an environmentally friendly sensors and effi cient algorithms, the ses to keep their social media upda- are from Tanzania and are considered way. As our slogan “Not just tyres” MITRA glasses provide essential aid ted. Our knowledge and commitment to be one of the best beans in the suggests, it is possible to create very and safety to visually impaired people contribute to a dynamic and active di- world, because of their taste and attractive decorative items from recy- during movement. Cost eff ective, re- alogue between businesses and their process quality. cled tyres. motely upgradable and user-friendly. followers on Facebook and Instagram.

Isle of Man Malta Russia Switzerland Opus is a team of students from Starling has created The Innovase Coll- 3D Architect develops and off ers Young Pepper Company is a vibrant Queen Elizabeth High School. Their ection using rejected or discarded wine “Architectural Modeling” kits. Their and dynamic mini-company from product range is called “Caebo” and bottles. This collection is comprised of products help customers explore Switzerland. Its aim is to sell Kam- each item has been designed to in- unique upcycled wine bottles that are architectural masterpieces around pot pepper, the world’s best pepper, crease the life and durability of char- turned into contemporary decoration the world constructing paper models whilst helping Cambodian farmers to gers and cables for smart devices. pieces through handmade designs. based on 3D models. build a self-suffi cient business.

Israel Netherlands Serbia Turkey Citrus company was established Young Innovators are humidifi ers Plantagenet from Serbia produces Ramona aims to carry human valu- by a group of 22 students. The and air fresheners. We combine this eco-friendly sets for the indoor gar- es one step forward with their high company’s product is the Clipsule, in one eff ective solution. The (Smel- dening. Every set contains diff erent quality products. This year the Com- A green and ecological freshener for lAir), a friendly product (SmellAir De- kind of seed, soil, organic fertilizer, pany designed and produced phone dishwashers that uses citrus peels luxe) and in eff ective implementation clay pebbles and biodegradable pot cases themed as "Value of Women/ instead of chemical materials. for your car (SmellAir Smart). made from coconut coir. Awareness of Women Violence".

Italy Norway Slovakia United Kingdom Ca' Deme - an Atelier of Chocola- HidePark UB have developed inno- Irdify is a company which develops and Enlighten Hope have written, illustra- te Design. We have innovated the vative bike racks that can fold down. manufactures universal remote control- ted and published the only child-friend- concept of praline with our product, The bike racks will be placed in city- lers for smartphones. After plugged into ly stories which help young cancer Cioccolí. Dark chocolate, chopped garages so that both cars and bicyc- the jack port of a smartphone, our patients deal with chemotherapy and hazelnuts and the traditional fruits les can use the parking spaces. product lets you controll televisions, radiotherapy side eff ects in a hopeful, from the Garda’s Lake set-top boxes and many other devices. joyful and inspirational manner.

14 15 Entrepreneurial Skills Pass The Host City

The Entrepreneurial Skills Pass at 2016 CoYC – join our workshops!

The Entrepreneurial Skills Pass (ESP) is part of the Com- ESP consists of three key elements: (a) a full-year in-school pany of the Year Competition. mini-company experience, (b) an assessment of entrepre- neurial competences, (c) an examination of business, eco- Co-funded by the European Commission and developed by nomic and financial knowledge. ESP holders have the pos- JA Europe network in cooperation with the Austrian Federal sibility to access further opportunities offered by small Economic Chamber and CSR Europe, ESP is a new inter- and large businesses, top higher education institutions and national qualification that certifies students (aged 15 – 19) international organisations across Europe who recognise the have had a real entrepreneurship experience and have gai- ESP as a competitive advantage for young people pursuing ned the necessary knowledge, skills and competences to further education, entering the world of work or starting a start a business or to be successfully employed. venture on their own.

If you want to figure out how ESP works, join us for:

What When Where

Start Building your Professional Profile July 25, 16.30 – 17.15 Casino, Casineum A workshop for students Welcome to Lucerne!

Upskilling with the Entrepreneurial Skills Pass July 26, 09.00 – 10.30 Casino, Casineum You will fight Lions, dance with swans and attract the atten- In the evening you will have the chance to enjoy delicious A workshop for teachers tion of city mice. Or is this part of a fairy tale? food, good company and big entertainment! Just one piece of advice for after the Award Dinner: bring along comfortable Anyway, be prepared to be enchanted by the city, the lake shoes as it might get a bit late. and the mountains. Be prepared for three exciting days in Lucerne!

Lucerne is an ancient town with strikingly modern features. One of Europe’s oldest covered bridges serves as its centre- piece, and fresco-adorned historic houses line the streets, but it’s also home to the cutting-edge KKL, a concert hall and art gallery. You will have the chance to explore Lucerne on a mystical treasure hunt. If you solve the puzzle you might even find the treasure. Good luck!

While you are walking from the Rail City to the Casino or back, take some time to sit on a bench on the promenade and look at the view, the passing people and enjoy the sun. When the Russian literary giant Leo Tolstoy visited Lucerne in his younger days, he noticed the lakeside avenue, which he could see from his hotel room. Tolstoy wrote an account of Do you want to know more about ESP? his visit in which he unflatteringly described this promenade Visit our website: www.entrepreneurialskillspass.org merely as a vantage point for tourists. His opinion would be Sign up to our e-Brief and follow us on the social networks: #ESP_Pass quite different now. See for yourself.

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Venues Contact & Useful Information

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Noémie Sasse CEO [email protected] Rebecca Pulver Event Manager [email protected]

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Rail Station Lucerne – Stand Exhibition Zentralstrasse 1, 6002 Luzern Staff - Young Enterprise Switzerland Alumni Bastian Zarske Bueno Cynthia Probst Donald Aebi Flavia Huder Johanna Lauber Kathrin Furrer Hotels Laura Merz Lea Stöckli Patrick Kiener Sarah Knecht Simon Sager Hotel Astoria +41 41 226 88 88

Pilatusstrasse 29, 6002 Luzern Aline Jost Claudio Aff olter Claudia Freudiger Dominik Schirle Fabienne Herbstrith Fabienne von Moos Hotel Waldstätterhof +41 41 227 12 71 Marilyn Ngo Michèle Kaeser Michael Schweizer Zentralstrasse 4, 6002 Luzern Minh Tuong Nguyen Minh Tien Nguyen Olivia Bolliger Sarah Olsen Samanda Krasniqi Hotel Monopol +41 41 226 43 43 Pilatusstrasse 1, 6002 Luzern

Hotel Continental Park +41 41 228 90 50 Murbacherstrasse 4, 6002 Luzern Organisers – JA Europe

Vanda Franciscy Senior Special Events & Project Manager [email protected] Hotel Astoria – Panel Interviews Hotel Ibis Styles +41 41 418 48 48 Diana Filip Deputy CEO, VP for Marketing and Development [email protected] Pilatusstrasse 29, 6002 Luzern Friedenstrasse 8, 6004 Luzern Oldo Vanous Senior Consultant [email protected] Gabriela Zidkova Senior Operations Manager [email protected] Diana Draganescu Project Manager [email protected] Mathilde Poncelet Policy & Communications Manager [email protected] Veronica Mobilio Senior Manager for Education Development [email protected]

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Ambulance – 144 Police – 117 Fire – 118

Grand Casino Luzern – Stage Presentation & Dinner Haldenstrasse 6, 6006 Luzern

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