Events organized by AEHT

02 - 07.11.2026 - AEHT Annual Conference in Ferrara, Italy

29.11 - 04.12.2026 - AEHT Christmas in Europe in Split, Croatia

Events organized by AEHT member organizations

03.02 - 06.02.2026 - Young Bartender Cocktail Contest

Are you ready to shake things up and showcase your bartending skills? The Young Bartender Cocktail Contest is just around the corner, and we are excited to see your creativity in action!

This is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate your passion for mixology, impress a panel of expert judges, and compete for exciting prizes! Whether you’re a classic cocktail connoisseur or have a signature recipe up your sleeve, this contest is the perfect platform to show what you’ve got.

How to Participate:

  1. Check out the flyer for all the exciting details about the event.
  1. Register now via our Google Form: https://forms.office.com/e/sXw83Bru8S
    • Please note that only 2 students per school can participate.
    • If you do not yet know which students will participate, you can leave that section of the form open.

Be sure to fill out the form with all the required details!

Event Details:

 Date: January 28th – January 31st, 2025

Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Albeda Horecacollege

Deadline for Registration: December 1st, 2024

Don’t miss out on this chance to showcase your bartending talents and network with other aspiring mixologists. Get ready to mix, shake, and stir your way to the top!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Shania Bouman at youngbartenders@albeda.nl

Follow us on Instagram for updates and sneak peeks: @youngbartendercocktailcontest_

For more information as the event approaches, keep an eye on our website: www.albeda.nl/youngbartenders

We can’t wait to see what you’ll create!

9–10 March 2026 - Show me the concept

Location: Leeuwarden, Friesland, The Netherlands
Host: ROC Mondriaan The Hague, Zadkine Rotterdam, MBO Utrecht and FIRDA Leeuwarden
Sponsored by: NHL Stenden Hotel Management School

Short description:
An international creative competition for vocational students in gastronomy and hospitality, focusing on innovative concepts in food, service, and guest experience.

What can you expect?

  • A creative battle between European vocational students.
  • Inspiring concepts in food, service and guest experience.
  • A stage for talent, collaboration and cultural exchange.
  • For students, its an international experience in a country with its own culture more than windmills, cows, wooden shoes and water.
  • The chance to discover Friesland- with its fresh air, warm hospitality and surprising flavours.

Registration:
Registration form

Instagram: @showmetheconcept_leeuwarden

Download the presentation

24 - 26 March 2026 - Learn, Know, Do, Can, Show

Location: Riga, Latvia
Host: Riga Technical School of Tourism and Creative Industry

Target Group:
VET students aged 16–23, AEHT member schools
Working language: English

Event Type:
International vocational skills competition

Short Description:
The 5th International Competition for VET Students “Learn, Know, Do, Can, Show” brings together vocational students from across Europe to compete in a wide range of professional fields including hospitality, tourism, culinary arts, retail, fashion, and services. The event promotes international cooperation, skills excellence, and experience exchange.

New in 2026:
Introduction of the “From Shift to Strategy” nomination, focusing on strategic and critical thinking in the hospitality and restaurant sector.

Key Highlights:

  • Participants from multiple European countries

  • Individual and team-based competitions

  • Strong focus on practical skills and industry relevance

  • Cultural programme and award ceremony included

Contacts:
march@rtrit.lv | www.rtrit.lv

Download the invitation