Ginposium 2024 – watch online now
Meet the speakers
Feedback from Ginposium 2024
Some of the feedback from 2024’s event: It was brilliant Well organised and felt like a new lease of life to events and proceedings. Great to see recordings of sessions
Alessandro Garneri, Bacardi
Alessandro's talk is about Sourcing and managing botanicals for a global gin brand where he share his knowledge from working at Bacardi's botanical centre in Geneva.
Simon Ford, Fords Gin
Simon, founder of Fords Gin is going to discuss his experiences in launching a gin brand in a new market - using knowledge from his recent Brazil launch as well as the experience of launching in the USA - to share what he has learnt along the way.
Lesley Gracie, Hendrick’s Gin
A Q&A with the legendary Lesley Gracie creator of Hendrick's Gin, hosted by Gin Guild Chairman, Christopher Hayman.
David T Smith, Summerfruitcup.com
Celebrating his 10th year at Ginposium David leads his tasting of what’s new in the world of gin, a fast-paced environment with constant innovation with many new releases since last year.
Stefano Trumpy, Webb James
Stefano will discuss the general state of the botanicals market and look at the challenges of sustainability in botanicals supply, as well as the impact of climate change on botanicals crops and examine the impact of global conflicts.
Emma Stokes, Gin Monkey
Emma will guide attendees through a tasting session featuring a selection of the finest ultra-premium gins available, including from Guild members Renais, Cygnet as well as the gin created for Brad Pitt by Guild Lifetime achievement award winner Tom Nichol.
John Vine, Waitrose
John will give insights to gin producers around the world on what his role as Senior Spirits buyer at Waitrose entails, and give tips and suggestions for how to stand out in a crowded marketplace in Waitrose, the holy grail of spirits listings.
Alison Munro, Portman Group
Alison will provide an updated version of the presentation made at Ginposium 2019 from her colleague, Alistair Taylor, and provide a refresher for gin brands on how the self-regulatory system for alcohol marketing works.
Ciara Cullen, RPC
Ciara will discuss the latest developments in IP infringement in the drinks industry, including the recent well-publicised UK decisions in M&S v Aldi (gin case) and discuss how best to protect your rights when faced with look-a-like product.