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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY · WORKING CONSULTATION PAPER
An International Initiative
for Cooperation Among National and Regional Vending Associations

This initiative seeks to establish a permanent and neutral international environment where national and regional vending associations can engage in continuous dialogue, exchange experience, and collaboratively shape the future of the vending industry. It is currently in an open international consultation phase, where associations are invited to review, discuss, and help refine its future direction.

The vending, unattended retail and self-service industries are becoming increasingly interconnected through digital technologies, international payment systems, sustainability initiatives and evolving regulatory frameworks. These developments create a growing need for structured international dialogue among industry associations.

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Participation Journey: 1. Explore → 2. Understand → 3. Participate
The vending industry has become increasingly global, while professional dialogue remains largely regional. No single organization can represent the global industry alone. This initiative creates a neutral environment where national and regional associations can shape the future together.
Current Status: Open Consultation
International Consultation in Progress
Discussion Draft Available International Consultation Participation by Invitation

Consultation and coordination

The initiative is in an open consultation phase. Its future framework and arrangements are being developed through dialogue with national and regional associations. For questions about the consultation or coordination, contact the Initiative Group.

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Initiative Roadmap
Current Progress & Future Development
01 — INITIATE
Discussion Draft & Vision
Common vision and initial consultation framework established.
✓ Completed
02 — CONNECT
Open Consultation
Active international consultation and broader participation of national and regional associations.
● Current / You Are Here
03 — DEFINE FRAMEWORK
Principles & Identity
Developing common principles, governance concepts, and platform identity.
○ Developing
04 — BUILD STRUCTURE
Representative Models
Establishing potential future leadership and inter-association coordination.
Future Stage
05 — EXPERTISE
Expert Council
Developing the International Expert Council and advisory capabilities.
Future Stage
06 — PLATFORM
Permanent Cooperation
Emergence of a permanent international cooperation platform.
Future Destination
Why This Initiative
Existing international exhibitions and conferences provide valuable opportunities for networking and professional exchange. However, they do not provide a permanent collaborative environment for continuous dialogue among national and regional associations.
Purpose of the Initiative
The proposed platform is intended to complement and strengthen international cooperation while fully respecting the independence, authority and responsibilities of existing national and regional associations.

Guiding Principles

Independence
Neutrality
Equality
Voluntary Participation
Mutual Respect
Open Dialogue
Transparency
Shared Responsibility
What's Next?
  • Continued international consultation
  • Development of global representation
  • Further development of the Expert Council
  • Refinement of the future common framework
  • Expansion of participation among national and regional associations
Leaders of national and regional vending associations are invited to review the Discussion Draft, participate in the discussion and contribute to the collaborative development of this initiative.
Public reading is open to everyone. Active participation in discussions is reserved for officially invited representatives of participating associations.
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