Archives: Agenda

• Identifying key areas where sustainability can be achieved
• Balancing long-term decarbonisation targets with current supply chain, glass manufacturing, and agricultural realities
• Driving structural change, from low-carbon distillation technology to alternative packaging and circular distribution

• Exploring innovation in premium non-carbonated mixers
• Analysing the drivers behind the recent growth in spirit-specific sodas
• Examining how mixer flavour profiles are advancing past simple sweet or bitter notes

• Crafting premium, eco-designed closures that reduce environmental footprint without compromising on luxury aesthetics
• Leveraging smart closure technologies and NFC elements to drive consumer engagement and brand authentication
• Implementing advanced anti-counterfeiting solutions to secure product integrity and build consumer trust globally

• Overarching Framework: Understanding the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)
• The Data Hurdle: Navigating DPP compliance by linking supply chain data to smart packaging
• Packaging Mandates: Critical updates on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
• Operational Impact: Integrating serialized QR codes and digital connectivity into primary packaging

• Using AI to identify occasions driving consumer preference and loyalty
• Exploring how major brands use AI and big data to predict flavour trends
• Accelerating NPD timelines from years to months

Senior Representative, AI Palette

• Designing highly distinctive bottle profiles and graphic layouts that command immediate consumer attention
• Communicating heritage narratives and sustainability credentials that connect emotionally with modern drinkers
• Future-proofing visual identity through digital packaging and smart labels

• Analysing how bartenders are embracing spirits-based RTDs to streamline bar workflows
• Innovation in ready-to-drink (RTD) canned and bottled cocktails
• Premiumisation of the pour-and-serve format

• Menu maximisation: The power of brand call-outs and placement in venues
• Navigating headwinds: Pinpointing current operational and financial challenges
• Unlocking growth: Identifying the biggest emerging opportunities for venue success