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WSTA reveals annual conference line-up
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has announced the schedule for its annual conference, featuring an “inspirational” keynote speaker and a product showcase.
Kevin Gaskell’s keynote address will focus on ‘inspiring loyalty’ (Photo: Kevin Gaskell)
The WSTA also announced participants for its product showcase, which will offer attendees the chance to sample a selection of WSTA members’ products.
The showcase will feature newcomers Brighton Gin, who will be joined by the likes of English wineries Bolney Estate and Chapel Down, Kingsland Wines and Spirits, Pococello, Sipsmith and Vranken Pommery.
The conference’s keynote speech from Kevin Gaskell will focus on ‘inspiring loyalty’.
Gaskell, who was appointed managing director of Porsche GB at the age of 32 before moving on to BMW, was recognised as one of the ‘top 40 leaders under 40’ in the UK.
He now acts as an executive chairman to a number of growing companies, one of which was recognised as the best private equity investment of the year in 2011.
A panel discussion chaired by former ITV News political correspondent Alex Forrest will follow the keynote speech.
Participants will be Jon Forsyth, founder of communications agency adam&eveDDB, Karen Jones CBE, founder and chairman of Food & Fuel Ltd, Sam Linter, MD and master winemaker at Bolney Wine Estate and Kristof de Wulf, co-founder and CEO of Insites Consulting.
The conference, which is being sponsored by JF Hillebrand, takes place on Tuesday 15 September. Registration starts at 2pm and the event concludes with the product showcase, drinks and canapés from 5.30pm.