World Whiskies Conference 2010
Radisson SAS, Glasgow, UK. 20 - 21 April 2010.
http://www.whiskyconference.com
Radisson SAS, Glasgow, UK. 20 - 21 April 2010.
http://www.whiskyconference.com
The Conference runs over two days. Each morning an unrivalled group of the industry’s senior global leaders will present their unique overview on the challenges and opportunities facing the world of whisky. In the afternoon concurrent track sessions allow you to select the presentations that best fit your business needs and market priorities.
Provisional at 16th April 2010
9.00am |
Registration & Trade Show Open | |
10.00am |
Opening Remarks & Introduction Ian Buxton,Conference Director |
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10.15am |
Keynote : Jameson. A Beautiful Journey. Alexandre Ricard – Chairman & CEO, Irish Distillers Ltd. |
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11.00am |
Coffee Break | |
11.45pm |
The Drambuie - Back from the Brink The true story of a Renaissance. Phil Parnell – CEO, The Drambuie Liqueur Co. |
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12.30pm |
Lunch | |
1.15pm |
A Wee Bit of Futurology Reviewing 25 years in the industry, to see what the next 25 years might have in store. Barrie Jackson Immediate past President and CEO, International Beverage Holdings |
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2.00pm |
Connecting with the Connoisseur Consumer Geeks, anoraks, peat-freaks and life in the blogosphere Mark Gillespie Whiskycast.com |
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2.45pm |
Tea Break | |
3.15pm |
The US Whisk(e)y Market: A Decade of Progress David Ozgo Chief Economist, DISCUS |
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4.00pm |
The worlds’ most demanding consumers: Satisfying the seriously rich. Guy Lawrence, CEO Quintessentially |
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5.00pm |
Drinks Reception John Dewar & Sons Ltd |
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7.00pm |
End of Day 1 | |
9.00am |
Registration & Trade Show Open | |
10.00am |
Opening Remarks & Introduction Ian Buxton,Conference Director |
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10.15am |
Retail in BRIC Markets Presentation by Dave Barker, Professional Services Director, Quofore Ltd + BRIC Panel |
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11.00am |
Coffee Break | |
11.45pm |
Building brands: success and failure. Ask any question on spirits brand and brand development in our interactive master class and be prepared for a lively answer! James Espey, Chairman. The Last Drop Distillers and past Chairman, Chivas Brothers. |
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12.30pm |
Lunch | |
1.15pm |
Craftsmanship, authenticity and stimulus from malts to mobile phones. Mark Izatt – Director of Experiences and Enrichment, Vertu |
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2.00pm |
The Market Report: what happened to whisky and what’s going to happen next. Val Smith, IWSR + Panel Chair: Chris Brook-Carter, Just-Drinks.com |
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2.45pm |
Tea Break | |
3.15pm |
Standing out: differentiation through creative disruption! Richard Williams, Founding Director. Williams Murray Hamm |
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4.00pm |
Only Connect: Emerging Tools in Social Media and the Experience Economy. David Polinchock, Innovation Catalyst - NY |
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4.45pm |
Concluding Remarks. Conference Ends. |
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In addition, the Conference offers two further networking opportunities
The Conference drinks reception on the evening of Tuesday 20th April
The Conference Drinks Reception will be held on Tuesday 20th April in The Radisson SAS Hotel, in association with John Dewar & Sons. Running from 5.30 pm to 7pm the reception provides the opportunity to meet guests from throughout the industry in an informal environment. Additional tickets are available at £20 each (including VAT).
The Trade Fair
Allowing you to meet the industry’s top suppliers, the World Whiskies Conference Exhibition will have a selection of the industry’s leading suppliers on hand to answer questions.
Book your conference, lunch and drinks reception tickets here.
