Munich 2018

[GuillaumeB]

Hi guys

Sorry it's taking me so long to come online and spill the beans but I can assure you that after sitting in well over 30 rooms at the MOC and engaging in a multitude of meetings, not to mention all the networking and socialising with fellow members late into the night.... I am bloody exhausted!

Overall it was a great success and despite some of the more painful aspects (for e.g. getting up at 3.45am on Thursday am to catch the first flight to Munich out of Gatwick) it was great fun!

As usual I ran out of time and there were many things I did not get too see/hear. I think next year I will just book myself in for the full 4 day slog, perhaps without such an early start on day one and a slightly easier schedule throughout the event. 

I know most of you have little interest in all the other gear at Munich so I will focus on the Devialet aspects. I will also attempt to tell a story through pictures which is a hell of a lot easier than writing a "Confused" style 10 page essay. No criticism of Confused's contributions to the site, far from it, just that I don't have the inclination or ability to emulate such a detailed and thoughtful approach.

So to summarise (see I'm doing it already) the Devialet gathering on Friday am was a breath of fresh air in terms of the candidness and openness shown by the Devialet team. We met quite a few of them there and there was a nice vibe. Without repeating what Ian has already said there is clearly a change in approach taking place. They wish to be more open with us and accept many of the failings of the past relating to overpromising and underdelivering (mea culpa). It seems as though there is a constructive dialog between them and us taking place. The change in senior management has clearly been the impetus for such change. Part of the change is also a more realistic approach in terms of what can be achieved, so we were not promised the earth and some things will take time to fix. The enthusiasm and energy of the new team is palpable with many working overtime to help deliver their goals.

Finally before I post pictures I'd like to say it was a real shame not more of you came. More people = more questions and different perspectives. And a lot more fun on the networking (drinking) front.

Guillaume