Various professional training and sustainability events scheduled in Germany

A series of professional development and industry-specific events are scheduled across Germany. The BDV e. V. digital sustainability committee is organizing sessions focused on optimizing ecological sustainability in the vending industry, covering topics such as reusable packaging requirements, legal standards, life cycle assessments, and energy efficiency.

Other upcoming vocational training includes a practical course for electrical specialists in Mönchengladbach and a seminar on hygiene, filling, and complaint management for vending services. Additionally, professional coffee concept workshops will address market trends and tabletop solutions in Frankfurt. The VendCon 2026 event is also slated to take place in Cologne.

In the field of industrial safety, training is available for qualified persons and experts regarding power-operated shelving systems. This seminar aims to provide the necessary competence to conduct mandatory annual inspections in compliance with DGUV 208-061, BetrSichV, and DIN EN 15095 standards.