
The Global Whiskies and Spirits Summit 26 March 2020
Our next spirits summit takes place on 26 March 2020. Register now!
The Honourable Artillery Company, City Road, London
Programme
08.00 - 09.00
Registration, tea & coffee
09.00 - 09.05
Welcome & introduction
Damian Riley-Smith
Managing Director, Paragraph Publishing
09.05 - 09.40
Opening Presentation
Speaker To Be Confirmed
09.40 - 10.15
Oskar Ericsson
CEO & Master Distiller, Brunnur Distillery
The Great Icelandic Alcohol Paradox.
Kat Geborys
Creative Marketing Manager, Elephant Gin
The first step to changing the world is having the right spirit. How a true passion for the better world can turn into a successful venture.
10.15 - 11.05
Panel Discussion
"The Changing Landscape of Whiskey Innovation - American Perspective"
Chaired by:
Steve Beale
International Whisky Expert
Panellists:
Ashley Barnes
Master Blender, The Spirits Group
Allisa Henley
Distiller, Sazarac of Tennessee
Paul Farmer
Managing Director, Wade Ceramics
11.05 - 11.20
Tea & coffee break
11.20 - 11.55
Anthony Coppers
Founder & Head of Innovation, Gradient
Optimising Human Flow: Providing Beverage Consumers with a New Luxury — Human Connection
11.55 - 12.25
Jota Tanaka
Master Blender, Kirin Mt. Fuji Distillery
What makes the Japanese market and their whiskies unique
12.25 - 13.15
Panel Discussion
"Environmental Sustainability in Spirits Packaging"
Chaired by:
David T. Smith
Independent Spirits Consultant
Panellists:
Alice Lascelles
Financial Times Drinks Columnist
Felicity Murray
Freelance Writer
Abhishek Banik
Distiller/Technical Production Manager, Copper Rivet Distillery
Ian Lloyd
Global Product & Category Management, Westrock Multi Packing Solutions
13.15 - 14.15
Lunch
14.15 - 14.50
Christopher Hayman
Master Distiller, Haymans
My Personal Gin Journey
14.50 - 15.40
Angus Lugsdin
Co-Founder, Salcombe Distilling
Beauty from within - balancing exceptional liquids with timeless design
15.40 - 16.15
Panel Discussion
"How can travel retail adapt and thrive in the digital age?"
Chaired by:
Joe Bates
Freelance Writer for Gin Magazine, Travelux and Whisky Magazine
Panellists:
Ibrahim Ibrahim
Managing Director, Portland Design
Mark Meek
CEO, IWSR
Anne Kavanagh
Owner, Kavanah Communication
16.15 - 16.30
Conference ends
Tea, coffee and drinks
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