“My first User Meeting was in Barcelona 
in 2009, and I remember PICARD building 
a strong presence as a Premium Exhibitor 
around that time. One of my standout 
memories is from Hamburg 2016, when 
a portrait artist at our stand drew visitors 
within minutes, my own sketch is still 
hanging in my office today.
“Over the years, both PICARD and 
BearingNet have grown and become more 
professional, while still staying pragmatic 
and solution-oriented when it matters. 
BearingNet enables fast exchange, 
valuable insights, and connects markets, 
often like the key element that brings 
everything together.
“And of course, it’s the personal moments 
that stay with you: from that first gin 
and tonic with cucumber to long nights, 
spontaneous encounters, and even a late-
night dance in Madrid.”
Olaf Oberbossel, Team Manager Sales
“My first BearingNet User Meeting was 
Miami 2015, just five months after I joined 
the company, and it immediately showed 
me the strength of the BearingNet 
community. Since then, PICARD and 
BearingNet have grown closely together. 
For us, BearingNet is like the morning 
news: the first place we check when 
we arrive at the office. It offers quick 
insights, connects markets, and supports 
both purchasing and sales in our 
daily business.
“One standout memory is Orlando, where 
after the official dinner many of us ended 
up at a spontaneous Latino party with live 
music, an experience still talked about 
today. And on a personal note, attending 
the Las Vegas User Meeting in 2019 while 
five months pregnant is something I will 
never forget.”
Griet De Smet, Supplier           
Development Manager.
BearingNet would like to thank the 
PICARD team for their long-standing and 
valued partnership since 1998 when the 
BearingNet platform began to take off. 
All of the PICARD team members over 
the years have been brilliant to work with, 
and we very much enjoy collaborating 
and catching up with the team at User 
Meetings and other industry events!  
We are excited for what the future holds 
for both PICARD and BearingNet.
Contact here:                                                       
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post@picard.de                                             
www.picard.de
Orlando User Meeting, 2023
Las Vegas User 
Meeting, 2019
Nicola Beer with her portrait in Hamburg, 2016
Olaf Oberbossel sitting for a portrait, 
Hamburg User Meeting, 2016
Berlin User Meeting, 2011
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