At this year's Infotech, the organizer had made a change in content: instead of discussing controversial topics, an infotainment lecture was added to the programme on the evening before the first day of the course. Now the discussion round is returning to the upcoming Infotech, with a familiar and controversial topic. At Infotech 2012, the panel discussion already revolved around the topics of low wage levels, low hourly rates, outdated companies and too few apprentices in the industry.

Wages and hourly rates - inside and outside the bicycle industry
At Infotech 2014, the motto of the arena is "The dream job of bicycle mechanic - lots of work for (too) little pay?". Thommy May from the consulting firm LBU Schweiz GmbH will lead the discussion. According to the announcement by the organizer Velosuisse, the panelists will address the following topics: Wage levels in the bike industry and related professions, whether bike dealers are stingy or lack the courage to increase hourly rates.

May will welcome four guests, so far Christian Elsener (Velo Elsener, Zurich), Wolfang Hess (Hess Motorrad AG, Ostermundigen) and Benno Sprecher (mechanical engineer, Basel, former bicycle mechanic) have been confirmed as panelists.

Program is fixed
The Infotech 2014 program has already been largely finalized and the workshops, seminars and lectures can be viewed on the event website. A total of 70 training blocks will be offered by 28 provider companies. Registration for the event will open in mid-November, and it is already a tradition that the event is quickly fully booked.

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