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| Start | End | Topic | Speaker | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:40 | – | 9:15 | Registration – with Coffee and Networking | ||
| 9:15 | – | 9:25 | Welcome from the Grand Rectifier | Desmond Payne MBE, Master Distiller Emeritus, Beefeater | |
| 9:25 | – | 9:50 | Latest update on UK Alcohol Duty, WOWGR and HMRC | Phil Griffiths, Director, PGEA Ltd | |
| 9:50 | – | 10:15 | Distillery safety | Ed Garbett, Project Manager, Westons Oliver Kitson, Distiller, Burnt Faith |
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| 10:15 | – | 10:40 | How to Proceed with Quality Control and Inspection of Gins and Gin Botanicals | Gary Spedding, Analytical Chemist, BDAS | |
| 10:40 | – | 11:05 | Coffee and Networking | ||
| 11:05 | – | 11:30 | Embracing Craft at Scale: How Pernod Ricard Balances Heritage, Innovation and Global Reach | Murielle Dessenis, Global Vice President of Marketing Gins, Pernod Ricard | |
| 11:30 | – | 12:00 | Gin Industry Statistics – an update from the latest global data | Chris Pitcher, Partner, Redburn Atlantic | |
| 12:00 | – | 12:30 | How diversity can build brand equity for Gin Brands | Vicky Ilankovan, Executive Director, Equal Measures | |
| 12:30 | – | 13:45 | Lunch and Networking with Tutored Gin Tasting flights | David T Smith, Spirits Judge and Writer, Summerfruitcup.com | |
| 13:45 | – | 13:55 | How bursaries from the WCD can help your business grow | Dr Anne Brock, VTEC committee, The Worshipful Company of Distillers | |
| 13:55 | – | 14:25 | Legends Slot – Charles Maxwell, Thames Distillers | Christopher Hayman, Chairman, The Gin Guild | |
| 14:25 | – | 14:50 | From Gin to Climate Action: Sustainability learnings and insights | Sophie Gallois, Founder and Director, The Climate Agency | |
| 14:50 | – | 15:15 | Spirits Marketing for Non-Marketers and Brand Creation 101 | Philip Duff, Director, Liquid Solutions | |
| 15:15 | – | 15:40 | Tea and Networking | ||
| 15:40 | – | 16:05 | It’s a great time to be gin – and here’s why | Michael Vachon, Drinks Advisor, Drinks Sherpa | |
| 16:05 | – | 16:30 | The power of advocacy, advocacy programmes and storytelling – simple steps brands can take to make their story shine | Georgie Bell, Co-Founder, The Heart Cut | |
| 16:30 | – | 16:50 | Update on the History of Gin | Jared Brown & Anistatia Miller, Writers and Historians, Sipsmith/Mixellany | |
| 16:50 | – | 18:30 | Gin & Tonic networking |
Ginposium is the Leading Gin industry event, where some of the world’s most respected personalities and experts from the drinks and gin trade come together.
At Ginposium 2025 they will discuss the state of the gin industry and share their knowledge and expertise on all things gin, marketing, safety, distilling AND MORE in the annual Gin Guild organised Ginposium event.
Join us at Ginposium 2025 to gain valuable insights, foster connections, and celebrate the dynamic world of gin.
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Ginposium 2024
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a fantastic opportunity for our industry to connect, share insights, and explore the future of gin. With expert talks covering everything from history and advocacy to legislation, analysis, and innovation, there’s plenty to inspire. And of course, no Ginposium would be complete without raising a G&T (or two) together!
Dr Anne Brock, Bombay Sapphire
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