{"id":13521,"date":"2026-03-17T14:14:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T14:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zds-solingen.de\/ai-driven-demand-planning-for-food-confectionery\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T14:38:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T14:38:02","slug":"ai-driven-demand-planning-for-food-confectionery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zds-solingen.de\/en\/ai-driven-demand-planning-for-food-confectionery\/","title":{"rendered":"AI-Driven Demand Planning for Food &amp; Confectionery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color6);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color6);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInLeft\" data-animationDuration=\"1.0\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color4);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:24px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268006680 BCX8\">AI-Driven Demand <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW268006680 BCX8\">Planning<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268006680 BCX8\"> <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW268006680 BCX8\">for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268006680 BCX8\"> Food &amp; <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268006680 BCX8\">Confectionery<\/span><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><b>Date:<\/b> October 08, 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Duration:<\/strong> 4 hours<br \/>\n<b>Language:<\/b> English<br \/>\n<b>Location:<\/b> Online<br \/>\n<b>Cost:<\/b> \u20ac 570.00<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element 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fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"1.0\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 classic nav-is-justified horizontal-tabs icon-position-left mobile-mode-accordion\" style=\"--awb-title-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-title-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-title-font-size:16px;--awb-alignment:start;--awb-inactive-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-active-border-color:var(--awb-color4);\"><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-bd2cac7bd8de5b2dfc0\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"fusion-tab-description\" href=\"#tab-bd2cac7bd8de5b2dfc0\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Description<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-a9d42617be40ac6d6e4\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-goal\" href=\"#tab-a9d42617be40ac6d6e4\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Goal<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-b1d9517c95a9599397b\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-targetgroup\" href=\"#tab-b1d9517c95a9599397b\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Target group<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-8c2fe7d10764bb0d311\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-program\" href=\"#tab-8c2fe7d10764bb0d311\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Program<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-98dc29a12940997eaa3\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-services\" href=\"#tab-98dc29a12940997eaa3\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Services<\/h4><\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-f700b0dc3e755841081\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-requiredequipment\" href=\"#tab-f700b0dc3e755841081\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Required equipment<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-bd2cac7bd8de5b2dfc0\" aria-selected=\"true\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-description\" href=\"#tab-bd2cac7bd8de5b2dfc0\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Description<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-description\" id=\"tab-bd2cac7bd8de5b2dfc0\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is This Your Daily Challenge?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are you struggling to create reliable forecasts for seasonal peaks like Easter or Christmas, often resulting in costly leftovers or missed sales? Do you find it difficult to predict the true impact of a supermarket promotion? Does the short shelf life of your products turn every planning error into a direct financial loss?  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Traditional planning methods are reaching their limits in today's market. This seminar provides practical, immediately applicable methods to navigate these challenges. We will move away from abstract theory and focus on simple, powerful models and data-driven approaches that are specifically designed for the realities of food and confectionery production.  <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-a9d42617be40ac6d6e4\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-goal\" href=\"#tab-a9d42617be40ac6d6e4\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Goal<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-goal\" id=\"tab-a9d42617be40ac6d6e4\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You will understand how to calculate optimal production quantities for short-shelf-life products.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You will be able to segment products and apply appropriate planning strategies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You will understand how existing data can improve forecasts and support AI-based planning.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-b1d9517c95a9599397b\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-targetgroup\" href=\"#tab-b1d9517c95a9599397b\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Target group<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-targetgroup\" id=\"tab-b1d9517c95a9599397b\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This seminar is designed for specialists and managers from production, planning, and controlling departments within the food and beverage industry, including: <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Heads of Supply Chain, Logistics, and Production Planning<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Demand and Production Planners <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sales &amp; Operations Planning (S&amp;OP) Managers <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Controllers responsible for inventory management and profitability analysis. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Key Account Managers involved in planning promotions with retailers. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-8c2fe7d10764bb0d311\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-program\" href=\"#tab-8c2fe7d10764bb0d311\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Program<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-program\" id=\"tab-8c2fe7d10764bb0d311\">\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Core Problem: Forecasting for Perishables and Peaks<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">We start with the central challenge of the industry. We will analyze why standard forecasting fails when dealing with short shelf lives and extreme demand fluctuations. Using a real-world example (e.g., planning the production of Christmas cookies), we will quantify the financial impact of ordering \"too much\" versus \"too little\" and demonstrate the limitations of relying on gut feeling.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A Practical Toolkit for Better Decisions<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">This module provides methods you can apply directly. We will introduce the Newsvendor Model, a powerful yet simple tool to find the profit-maximizing order quantity for any product with a limited sales window. We will work through a concrete case study, showing step-by-step how to apply this model in your daily planning, for instance, when preparing for a weekly supermarket promotion.  <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Smart Segmentation: Focusing on What Matters <\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not every product deserves the same attention. We will develop a practical planning matrix to categorize your articles based on their demand predictability and value. This allows you to define clear strategies: which products are suitable for efficient, automated planning and which require close manual supervision and higher safety stocks? We will also discuss how to identify \"Golden Screw\" items \u2013 critical components that need special attention regardless of their cost.   <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Next Step: From Simple Models to Intelligent Systems <\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Building on the previous modules, we will show how these fundamental models create the perfect foundation for advanced, AI-driven forecasting. We will explain in simple terms how an AI system uses these principles to learn from past promotions, incorporate external factors like holidays or weather and provide your team not just with <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 subject to changes \u2013<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-98dc29a12940997eaa3\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-services\" href=\"#tab-98dc29a12940997eaa3\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Services<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-services\" id=\"tab-98dc29a12940997eaa3\">\n<ul>\n<li>Course documents in digital form<\/li>\n<li>Refreshments: Snacks and drinks<\/li>\n<li>Lunch in the ZDS canteen<\/li>\n<li>Certificate of attendance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"nav fusion-mobile-tab-nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-f700b0dc3e755841081\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"mobile-fusion-tab-requiredequipment\" href=\"#tab-f700b0dc3e755841081\"><h4 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">Required equipment<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-requiredequipment\" id=\"tab-f700b0dc3e755841081\">\n<p><strong>Required:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A stable internet connection<\/li>\n<li>A laptop, PC or tablet with an up-to-date browser (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge. Please ensure your browser is up to date.)<\/li>\n<li>Headset or speakers and microphone (a headset is recommended for better sound quality)<\/li>\n<li>Webcam (optional, but recommended)<\/li>\n<li>Access to the seminar platform (Zoom \u2013 you will receive login details in advance)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Optional:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Power supply\/charger nearby<\/li>\n<li>Notepad or digital device for taking notes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"1.0\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:var(--awb-color3);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#anmeldung\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Registration<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/zds-solingen.de\/en\/zds-academy\/annual-program\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Back to the overview<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:var(--awb-color3);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"1.0\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><strong>Questions? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions about the event, please contact our project organization:<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:seminar@zds-solingen.de\">seminar@zds-solingen.de<\/a><br \/>\n+49 (0) 212 59 61 32<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><strong>Your course instructor:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW81154835 BCX8\">Marius <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW81154835 BCX8\">Hoppensack<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW239216307 BCX8\">ProcuVia<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239216307 BCX8\"> LTD.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:var(--awb-color3);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-menu-anchor\" id=\"anmeldung\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><style id=\"wpforms-css-vars-13527\">\n\t\t\t\t#wpforms-13527 {\n\t\t\t\t--wpforms-field-size-input-height: 43px;\n--wpforms-field-size-input-spacing: 15px;\n--wpforms-field-size-font-size: 16px;\n--wpforms-field-size-line-height: 19px;\n--wpforms-field-size-padding-h: 14px;\n--wpforms-field-size-checkbox-size: 16px;\n--wpforms-field-size-sublabel-spacing: 5px;\n--wpforms-field-size-icon-size: 1;\n--wpforms-label-size-font-size: 16px;\n--wpforms-label-size-line-height: 19px;\n--wpforms-label-size-sublabel-font-size: 14px;\n--wpforms-label-size-sublabel-line-height: 17px;\n--wpforms-button-size-font-size: 17px;\n--wpforms-button-size-height: 41px;\n--wpforms-button-size-padding-h: 15px;\n--wpforms-button-size-margin-top: 10px;\n--wpforms-container-shadow-size-box-shadow: none;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t<\/style><div class=\"wpforms-container wpforms-container-full wpforms-render-modern\" id=\"wpforms-13527\"><form id=\"wpforms-form-13527\" class=\"wpforms-validate wpforms-form wpforms-ajax-form\" data-formid=\"13527\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" action=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13521\" data-token=\"aa0e6506b89549892ab531a85d1d4fcc\" data-token-time=\"1775789269\"><noscript class=\"wpforms-error-noscript\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/noscript><div id=\"wpforms-error-noscript\" style=\"display: none;\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/div><div class=\"wpforms-field-container\"><div class=\"wpforms-page wpforms-page-1 \" data-page=\"1\"><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_4-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-pagebreak\" data-field-id=\"4\"><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_58-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-content\" data-field-id=\"58\"><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_58\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-row\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_58-error\"><h2><span style=\"color:#8e392c\">Registration<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239216307 BCX8\">AI-Driven Demand\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW239216307 BCX8\">Planning<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239216307 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW239216307 BCX8\">for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239216307 BCX8\">\u00a0Food &amp;\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239216307 BCX8\">Confectionery<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpforms-field-content-display-frontend-clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_21-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-divider\" data-field-id=\"21\"><h3 id=\"wpforms-13527-field_21\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_21-error\">Participant details<\/h3><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_2-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-select wpforms-field-select-style-classic\" data-field-id=\"2\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-13527-field_2\">Form of address<\/label><select id=\"wpforms-13527-field_2\" class=\"wpforms-field-large\" name=\"wpforms[fields][2]\"><option value=\"\" class=\"placeholder\" disabled  selected='selected'>--- Please select ---<\/option><option value=\"Ms\"  class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"  >Ms<\/option><option value=\"Mr\"  class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"  >Mr<\/option><option value=\"Divers\"  class=\"choice-3 depth-1\"  >Divers<\/option><\/select><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_7-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-name\" data-field-id=\"7\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Name <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><div class=\"wpforms-field-row wpforms-field-large\"><div class=\"wpforms-field-row-block wpforms-first wpforms-one-half\"><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-13527-field_7\" class=\"wpforms-field-name-first wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][7][first]\" placeholder=\"First name\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_7-error\" required><label for=\"wpforms-13527-field_7\" class=\"wpforms-field-sublabel after wpforms-sublabel-hide\">Vorname<\/label><\/div><div class=\"wpforms-field-row-block wpforms-one-half\"><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-13527-field_7-last\" class=\"wpforms-field-name-last wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][7][last]\" placeholder=\"Last name\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_7-last-error\" required><label for=\"wpforms-13527-field_7-last\" class=\"wpforms-field-sublabel after wpforms-sublabel-hide\">Nachname<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_8-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-email\" data-field-id=\"8\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-13527-field_8\">Email address <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"email\" id=\"wpforms-13527-field_8\" class=\"wpforms-field-large wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][8]\" spellcheck=\"false\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_8-error\" required><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_10-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text\" data-field-id=\"10\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-13527-field_10\">Your position in the company<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-13527-field_10\" class=\"wpforms-field-large\" name=\"wpforms[fields][10]\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_10-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_20-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-divider\" data-field-id=\"20\"><h3 id=\"wpforms-13527-field_20\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_20-error\">Company information<\/h3><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_9-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text\" data-field-id=\"9\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-13527-field_9\">Name of the company<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-13527-field_9\" class=\"wpforms-field-large\" name=\"wpforms[fields][9]\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_9-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_13-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text\" data-field-id=\"13\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-13527-field_13\">Address<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-13527-field_13\" class=\"wpforms-field-large\" name=\"wpforms[fields][13]\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_13-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_14-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text\" data-field-id=\"14\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-13527-field_14\">Post code<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-13527-field_14\" class=\"wpforms-field-large\" name=\"wpforms[fields][14]\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_14-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_16-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text\" data-field-id=\"16\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-13527-field_16\">City<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-13527-field_16\" class=\"wpforms-field-large\" name=\"wpforms[fields][16]\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_16-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_17-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text\" data-field-id=\"17\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-13527-field_17\">Country<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-13527-field_17\" class=\"wpforms-field-large\" name=\"wpforms[fields][17]\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_17-error\" aria-describedby=\"wpforms-13527-field_17-description\" ><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_17-description\" class=\"wpforms-field-description\"> <\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_18-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text\" data-field-id=\"18\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-13527-field_18\">Cost center<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-13527-field_18\" class=\"wpforms-field-large\" name=\"wpforms[fields][18]\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_18-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_19-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-email\" data-field-id=\"19\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-13527-field_19\">Email address  <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"email\" id=\"wpforms-13527-field_19\" class=\"wpforms-field-large wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][19]\" spellcheck=\"false\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_19-error\" required><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_32-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-radio wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"32\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Different invoice address<\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-13527-field_32\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-13527-field_32_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][32]\" value=\"Yes\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_32_1-error\"  ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-13527-field_32_1\">Yes<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"radio\" id=\"wpforms-13527-field_32_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][32]\" value=\"No\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_32_2-error\"  ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-13527-field_32_2\">No<\/label><\/li><\/ul><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_28-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-divider wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"28\" style=\"display:none;\"><h3 id=\"wpforms-13527-field_28\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_28-error\">Invoice address<\/h3><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_24-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"24\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-13527-field_24\">Invoice to:<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-13527-field_24\" class=\"wpforms-field-large\" name=\"wpforms[fields][24]\" placeholder=\"Company\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_24-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_25-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"25\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-13527-field_25\">Street<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-13527-field_25\" class=\"wpforms-field-large\" name=\"wpforms[fields][25]\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_25-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_29-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"29\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-13527-field_29\">Post code<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-13527-field_29\" class=\"wpforms-field-large\" name=\"wpforms[fields][29]\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_29-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_30-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"30\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-13527-field_30\">City<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-13527-field_30\" class=\"wpforms-field-large\" name=\"wpforms[fields][30]\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_30-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_31-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"31\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-13527-field_31\">Country<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-13527-field_31\" class=\"wpforms-field-large\" name=\"wpforms[fields][31]\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_31-error\" ><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_26-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-email wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"26\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-13527-field_26\">Email adress for electronic invoicing <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"email\" id=\"wpforms-13527-field_26\" class=\"wpforms-field-large wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][26]\" spellcheck=\"false\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_26-error\" required><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_33-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-divider\" data-field-id=\"33\"><h3 id=\"wpforms-13527-field_33\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_33-error\">Participant<\/h3><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_46-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-checkbox wpforms-conditional-trigger\" data-field-id=\"46\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Participant<\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-13527-field_46\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wpforms-13527-field_46_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][46][]\" value=\"I am only registering myself\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_46_1-error\"  ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-13527-field_46_1\">I am only registering myself<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wpforms-13527-field_46_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][46][]\" value=\"I am registering additional participants\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_46_2-error\"  ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-13527-field_46_2\">I am registering additional participants<\/label><\/li><\/ul><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_35-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-select wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-conditional-trigger wpforms-field-select-style-classic\" data-field-id=\"35\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-13527-field_35\">Additional participants<\/label><select id=\"wpforms-13527-field_35\" class=\"wpforms-field-large\" name=\"wpforms[fields][35]\"><option value=\"\" class=\"placeholder\" disabled  selected='selected'>--- Please select ---<\/option><option value=\"1\"  class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"  >1<\/option><option value=\"2\"  class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"  >2<\/option><option value=\"3\"  class=\"choice-3 depth-1\"  >3<\/option><option value=\"4\"  class=\"choice-4 depth-1\"  >4<\/option><\/select><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_36-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-divider wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"36\" style=\"display:none;\"><h3 id=\"wpforms-13527-field_36\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_36-error\">Participant no 1<\/h3><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_37-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-select wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show wpforms-field-select-style-classic\" data-field-id=\"37\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-13527-field_37\">Form of address<\/label><select id=\"wpforms-13527-field_37\" class=\"wpforms-field-large\" name=\"wpforms[fields][37]\"><option value=\"\" class=\"placeholder\" disabled  selected='selected'>--- Please select ---<\/option><option value=\"Ms\"  class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"  >Ms<\/option><option value=\"Mr\"  class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"  >Mr<\/option><option value=\"Divers\"  class=\"choice-3 depth-1\"  >Divers<\/option><\/select><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_38-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-name wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"38\" style=\"display:none;\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Name <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><div class=\"wpforms-field-row wpforms-field-large\"><div class=\"wpforms-field-row-block wpforms-first wpforms-one-half\"><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-13527-field_38\" class=\"wpforms-field-name-first wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][38][first]\" placeholder=\"First name\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_38-error\" required><label for=\"wpforms-13527-field_38\" class=\"wpforms-field-sublabel after wpforms-sublabel-hide\">Vorname<\/label><\/div><div class=\"wpforms-field-row-block wpforms-one-half\"><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-13527-field_38-last\" class=\"wpforms-field-name-last wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][38][last]\" placeholder=\"Last name\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-13527-field_38-last-error\" required><label for=\"wpforms-13527-field_38-last\" class=\"wpforms-field-sublabel after wpforms-sublabel-hide\">Nachname<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-13527-field_40-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-text wpforms-conditional-field wpforms-conditional-show\" data-field-id=\"40\" style=\"display:none;\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-13527-field_40\">Your position in the company<\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-13527-field_40\" class=\"wpforms-field-large\" name=\"wpforms[fields][40]\" 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