Archives: Agenda
Beyond PCI Compliance: Why a Passed Audit Doesn’t Mean You’re Secure
Chair’s Opening Remarks
Plant-Based Performance: Enhancing Texture and Nutrition
- Using potato-based starches and proteins to create perfect creaminess and “melt” in dairy alternatives
- Replacing modified starches and additives with natural, functional ingredients for a shorter, friendlier label.
- Fortifying high-protein formulations without compromising on taste or stable shelf-life.
Senior representative, Avebe
End of Conference
Morning Refreshments and Networking
Closing Keynote – Gen Z & The 0% ABV Revolution: Engineering Mouthfeel and Flavour Science for Sober-Curious Youth
- Identifying what percentage of Gen Z consumers drink alcohol
- Abstinence rates are rising: How are brands pivoting from simple alcohol replacements to complex, botanical-forward formulations?
- Analysing dealcoholisation techniques and flavour engineering that mimic the exact mouthfeel, viscosity, and aromatics of traditional full-strength spirits
Case Study: Brand Story Launch & Scaling Up
- Outpacing the crowd with bold new flavours
- Identifying areas that large competitors are too slow to fill
- Winning the category by proving our product moves faster than legacy brands
AI-Driven Insights: Closing the Gap in Spirits Innovation
- Leveraging AI to improve accuracy in forecasting consumer purchase behaviour
- Testing complex flavour profiles and sustainable packaging concepts
- Optimising pack and shelf design before a product hits the retail shelf
Senior representative, Cambri
Elevate the Pour: Monetising Cocktails via Bev-Top Media
- Instant Viral Engagement: Turns every cocktail foam into a highly shareable, user-generated social media asset
- Premium Brand Sponsorships: Unlocks new revenue streams by printing corporate logos and event branding directly onto drinks
- Elevated Guest Experience: Drives repeat visits and premium price points through personalized, interactive beverage theatre