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The Future of the Wine Business
The Future of the Wine Business NOW SOLD OUT!
Thursday 11 September 2008 Venue: London Stock Exchange
the drinks business hosts The Future of the Wine Business, a unique one-day forum which brings together key opinion formers from the wine industry as well as experts from outside of the trade. All will reflect upon the current and future challenges facing the business of wine.
The event comprises panels of industry experts covering areas such as: legislation, finance, environmental and production issues and on- & off-trade concerns, culminating in an exciting Question Time format debate.
• Gary Leih Chairman and Chief Executive, Ogilvy Group UK
Gary Leih will offer an intriguing and original perspective on the future from outside the business of wine.
10.10am The Global Perspective
Panelists will address: how changes in legislation are impacting on business practices; what the world economic outlook will mean in the near future; how consolidation effects trading and innovation; which companies are leading the way; recent business success stories.
• Jeremy Beadles,
Chief Executive, WSTA
• Troy Christensen CEO, Constellation Europe
• Arend Heijbroek Associate Director – Beverages & Dairy, Rabobank International
11.00am BREAK 11.30am Fairtrade and Confronting Climate Change II – is there a conflict?
sponsored by
Following the drinks business’ successful recent seminar on Confronting Climate Change this round table discussion will allow industry experts to discuss in detail the importance of Fairtrade in today’s wine business, as well as the impact climate change will have on the future of Fairtrade.
• Walter Carol Export Director, La Riojana
• Nick Room Wine Buyer, Waitrose
• Susan McCraith MW Managing Director, Ethical Fine Wines
12.30pm Question Time
1.00pm LUNCH
2.00pm The UK Market: On- & Off-Trade
Senior representatives from both sides of the fence reflect upon current trends and explore future opportunities for the trade. Topics that will be discussed include: innovation in wine; the next generation of wine drinkers; price promotions in the future; and consumer knowledge and education.
• Michael Saunders Managing Director, Bibendum Wine Ltd
• Matthew Dickinson Commercial Director, Thierry’s
3.00pm Case study: The Future of Wine Packaging sponsored by
Could environmental concerns and design aesthetics pave the way for new packaging technology?
• John Revess Marketing Director, Rexam
3.15pm Case Study: The Future of Wine Logistics A look at what the market will demand and the consumer will expect in the future of wine logisitcs?
• David Mawer Managing Director, JF Hillebrand
3.30pm BREAK
4.00pm Outside the UK wine trade
This session will see what lessons can be learnt from other markets including travel retail and the spirits industry overseas.
• Alex Anson European Buying Director, Nuance Group
• Jane Masters MW Consultant, Mastering Wine
• David Cox Formerly Managing Director, Brown-Forman Europe
5.00pm Question Time
This is your chance to put your questions to the expert panel, which will be chaired by a seasoned professional.
5.30pm Drinks reception and close
How will you benefit from attending The Future of the Wine Business?
the drinks business organises a number of high profile events throughout the year, each offering unique access to top level industry knowledge and contacts. Our events consistently attract the best business minds from our sector and all delegates benefit from meeting each other in a truly business focused environment.
This event will focus on the latest thinking on the future of the wine business and provide visitors with the edge on developments that will generate successful growth. In addition, the conference timetable will offer at least three networking sessions to give delegates a chance to meet face to face and discuss the conference content in more detail.
Who else will attend?
The Future of the Wine Business will welcome delegates from international markets and the UK in particular. Delegates will represent companies from the retail sector (multiples, duty free, impulse, independent), brand owners, importers/agents, producers, distribution/logistics, packaging companies, marketing agencies. Delegates who attended previous conferences organised by the drinks business range from mid-level management to director/board level.
*ALL TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT HAVE NOW SOLD OUT!* (4 August 2008)
Tickets cost £145 + VAT and include all conference papers,
refreshments, lunch and access to all seminars and discussions throughout the day. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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