Frequently Asked Questions.

Q. What is the World Whiskies Conference?

A. The World Whiskies Conference is the international business, marketing and production gathering of the global whisky industry – a unique event deeply focussed on whisky that cuts across all functional boundaries to provide an opportunity for international networking, exchange of knowledge and best practice. The Conference Programme is designed in consultation with a distinguished panel of industry leaders. The World Whiskies Conference is designed for all whisky producers regardless of location. If you would like to propose a topic for inclusion or have a subject you would like to present, email info@whiskyconference.com.

Q. Who should attend?

A. The World Whiskies Conference is a trade only event. It is aimed at senior management from regional Director to Chairman and Board members (executive and non-executive). Expect to meet Brand, Marketing and Communications Directors; Sales and Regional Directors; Distilling, Production and Distribution Directors; Logistics, Supply Chain and Buying Directors; HR and Personnel Directors; Finance Directors; Managing Directors and above. Senior executives from service industries such as marketing and advertising; packaging and bottling; financial services and others closely linked to the global whisky industry are also encouraged to attend.

Q. Why is it different from other conferences?

A. The World Whiskies Conference is distinctively different from the other excellent conferences that already exist. Where they are broad, covering all distilled spirits beverages, World Whiskies Conference is specifically focussed on world whisky; where they are narrow, targeting specific job functions such as Marketing or Production, World Whiskies Conference promotes cross-functional debate and sharing of best practice.

Q. What does it cost?

A. The 2012 World Whiskies Conference Full Delegate registration costs from as little as £399 + VAT with early booking, which includes all Conference papers, refreshments, lunch and the Conference Drinks Reception. Even at the full delegate rate the World Whiskies Conference is highly competitive with other comparable events, and there are discounts for simultaneous multiple bookings from one organisation.

Q. How do I propose a topic or submit a proposed presentation?

A. We welcome your input to the content of the World Whiskies Conference. You can submit a brief outline of your proposed topic and a personal resume at the link here.