The Gin Guild Announces Full Line-Up for Ginposium 2026
16th March, 2026
⏰ Early bird tickets are available until 31st March – Guild members can join us for just £150 (saving £30) and standard industry tickets are £195 (saving £40). Don’t miss out!
London, March 2026 – The Gin Guild is delighted to announce the full speaker line-up for Ginposium 2026, the gin industry’s leading annual conference, taking place on 12th June 2026 at RSA House, London.
Now in its 11th year (in-person), Ginposium has established itself as the must-attend event for gin professionals worldwide, with over 150 presentations delivered across its history covering distilling, innovation, regulation, market trends and more. 2025 was a sell-out event.
A World-Class Line-Up
This year’s programme features an outstanding roster of speakers drawn from across the gin, drinks and wider business world:
- Alexandre Gabriel, creator of Citadelle Gin, joins Christopher Hayman for the annual Legends Slot – a conversation exploring the pioneering spirit and craftsmanship behind one of gin’s most celebrated brands
- Chris Pitcher (Rothschild & Co Redburn) returns for his fifth consecutive year to deliver his eagerly anticipated State of the Gin Industry address and chair the RTD panel
- Dr Jan Hodel-Keane (ResearchScan/JR Unity Ltd) explores the science of botanical extraction in her session The Sinner’s Circle of Gin Distillation
- Sara Sergent (Alpine Distilling, Utah) presents a practical framework for embedding sustainability into distillery operations
- Naomi Battison (The National Robotarium) examines how robotics strategy could reshape the future of gin production
- Vedran Milosevic (Cygnet Distillery) draws on his Diageo experience to offer strategies for securing prestigious on- and off-trade listings
- David T Smith leads his popular annual tutored tasting of new and notable gin releases
- Nick Malaczynski (Shivering Mountain Distillery) shares insights into securing investment for gin distilleries
Panel sessions will explore the impact of climate change on botanicals (with Sean Harrison of Plymouth Gin, Jim Long of Starspice Ingredients, and Matthew Pauley of Heriot-Watt University), the booming RTD sector, and the latest thinking on gin shelf stability and formulation.
From curiosity to capability: building a robotics strategy for the future of gin
Naomi Battison The National Robotarium
The gin sector is being reshaped by powerful external forces. Rising energy and material costs, sustainability expectations, evolving regulation, export complexity and changing consumer demand are all placing pressure on
How to secure that prestigious listing for your gin
Vedran Milosevic Cygnet Distillery
Using his years of experience gained at Diageo Vedran will explore strategies for securing prestigious listings in the on‑trade and off‑trade, offering practical guidance on brand positioning, buyer engagement, and
Tutored Tastings of Gin 2026
David T Smith summerfruitcup.com
David leads his annual tasting of what’s new and looks at a retro revival in the world of gin. In another busy year with innovation and new products from around
Proof of Purpose: Making Sustainability Work
Sara Sergent Alpine Distilling
Sustainability has become a universal talking point, but in practice, it demands integrity, creativity, and measurable results. This session will provide a clear, actionable framework for distillers to embed sustainability into their operations, regardless of size or budget.
The Legend Slot: Alexandre Gabriel
Alexandre Gabriel Citadelle Gin
In this year's Legend session, Alexandre Gabriel, creator of Citadelle Gin in 1996, joins Christopher Hayman for an engaging conversation exploring the pioneering spirit, craftsmanship and creativity behind Citadelle
Climate change impact on Botanicals suppliers & gin producers: Panel Session
Sean Harrison
Plymouth Gin
Jim Long
Starspice Ingredients
Matthew Pauley
Herriot-Watt University
A panel discussion with Q&A exploring the effects of climate change on gin botanicals, examining challenges faced by suppliers and producers, and sharing strategies to ensure sustainable sourcing and maintain flavour consistency in an evolving global environment.
Science, Sensory, and Shelf Stability: Panel Session
Gary Spedding
Brewing & Distilling Analytical Services LLC
Jamie Baxter
Craft Distilling Services
Tony Aiken
Brewing & Distilling Analytical Services LLC
This session brings together three approaches to gin formulation: the pure scientist, the applied scientist, and the experimental “trial-and-error” method, to explore the latest thinking on gin shelf stability, botanical profiling, and formulation dynamics.
The RTD revolution – the new gin frontier? Panel Session
Panel Session
Chris Pitcher
Rothschild & Co Redburn
Joanne Moore
Quintessential Brands
Ben Blake
MOTH Drinks
More to be announced
This session examines the booming Ready-to-Drink (RTD) sector, exploring how innovation, convenience, and consumer trends are shaping it as the next frontier for gin, and what distillers need to know
Securing Investments in your Gin Distillery
Nick Malaczynski Shivering Mountain Distillery
Nick Malaczynski explores the world of investment in gin distilleries, sharing insights into successful funding models, common pitfalls, and real-world case studies that highlight both the opportunities and challenges of financing growth in the competitive gin industry.
The Sinner’s circle of gin distillation
Dr. Jan Hodel-Keane Kerry Group
Controlling botanical extraction through temperature, time, chemistry, and mechanics - Presented by Dr. Jan Hodel-Keane As the gin category matures, producers are increasingly focused on differentiation, consistency, and technical precision rather than simply botanical novelty.
The State of the Gin Industry 2026
Chris Pitcher Rothschild & Co Redburn
What’s Shaking in the World of Gin? Chris has been a consistent presence at Ginposium, presenting every year since 2022 and returning once again for the 2026 event. His ongoing insights have made them one of our most experienced and…
Early Bird Offer – Ends 31st March
Tickets are on sale now with an early bird discount available until 31st March 2026:
- Gin Guild Members: £150 (saving £30 on the full price of £180)
- Standard Industry: £195 (saving £40 on the full price of £235)
Book your tickets now:
Presentations Schedule
| Time | Topic | Speaker | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:40 | Registration – with Coffee and Networking | ||
| 9:15 | Welcome from the Grand Rectifier | Charles Maxwell, Thames Distillers | |
| 9:25 | Proof of Purpose: Making Sustainability Work | Sara Sergent, Alpine Distilling | |
| 9:55 | Climate change impact on Botanicals suppliers & gin producers – PANEL Session | Sean Harrison, Plymouth GinJim Long, Starspice IngredientsMatthew Pauley, Herriot-Watt University | |
| 10:35 | Tea, Coffee & Networking Break | ||
| 11.05 | The sinner’s circle of gin distillation: Controlling botanical extraction through temperature, time, chemistry, and mechanics | Dr Jan Hodel-Keane, ResearchScan | |
| 11:35 | Global Gin Market update 2026 | Chris Pitcher, Rothschild & Co Redburn | |
| 12:05 | Securing Investments in your Gin Distillery | Nick Malaczynski, Shivering Mountain Distillery | |
| 12:35 | Lunch and Networking Break with Tutored Gin Tasting flights Session 1: Starts at 12:45Session 2: Starts at 13:15 |
David T Smith, Summerfruitcup.com | |
| 13:50 | Legends Slot – Alexandre Gabriel, Citadelle Gin | Interviewed by Christopher Hayman | |
| 14:20 | The RTD revolution: the new gin frontier? Panel Session | Ben Blake, MOTH: DrinksJoanne Moore, Quintessential BrandsChris Pitcher, Rothschild & Co Redburn | |
| 14:50 | From curiosity to capability: building a robotics strategy for the future of gin | Naomi Battison, The National Robotarium | 15:20 | Tea, Coffee & Networking Break |
| 15:50 | How to secure that prestigious (and elusive) listing | Vedran Milosevic, Cygnet Gin | |
| 16:20 | Science, Sensory, and Shelf Stability: Panel Session | Gary Spedding, BDASJamie Baxter, Craft Distilling ServicesTony Aiken, BDAS | |
| 16:50 | Gin & Tonic networking | ||
| 18:30 | Event Close | ||
Tickets are selling fast – don’t miss out on your place at this must-attend Gin industry conference.
find our more/book now at: www.theginguild.com/events/ginposium-2026-event/
About Ginposium
Ginposium is the annual conference of The Gin Guild, the global professional body for the gin industry. Since its inception, Ginposium has brought together distillers, brand owners, scientists, marketers and industry experts to share knowledge, debate ideas and celebrate the world of gin.
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