Full line-up for Ginposium 2025 announced!
10th March, 2025
The Gin Guild has released the full speaker lineup for Ginposium 2025, set to take place on June 13, 2025, at RSA House in London.
As the leading seminar for the gin industry, Ginposium brings together experts from across the sector to discuss innovation, regulation, market trends, and scientific advancements.
This year’s event will feature a diverse range of expert-led talks and discussions, covering everything from distillery compliance to the evolving consumer landscape.
Sessions & Speakers
Regulatory Changes – Phil Griffiths (PGEA Ltd) will break down the latest legislative updates, including WOWGR, duty stamps, and the Alcoholic Products Production Act (APPA), ensuring producers stay ahead of HMRC compliance requirements.
Distillery Process Safety & Compliance – Ed Garbett (Weston’s) and Oliver Kitson (Burnt Faith) will outline best practices and critical areas to improve safety and efficiency in distillery operations.
Gin Science & Flavour Consistency – Gary Spedding (BDAS) will explore methods for verifying authenticity, ensuring batch consistency, and maintaining a high-quality product in an increasingly competitive market.
Embracing Craft at Scale – Murielle Dessenis (Pernod Ricard) explains how Pernod Ricard balance heritage, Innovation and Global reach with their wide range of gins.
Gin Market Trends – Chris Pitcher (Redburn Atlantic) returns with an in-depth analysis of the latest gin consumption trends, exploring shifts in consumer preferences and key growth areas.
Diversity & Brand Equity – Vicky Ilankovan (Equal Measures) will discuss how embracing diversity can strengthen brand positioning, with practical examples from the industry.
Tutored Tasting: What’s New in 2025 – David T. Smith (Summerfruitcup.com) will lead a guided tasting, showcasing some of the most innovative and noteworthy gins launched this year.
How the WCD Bursaries can help you – Dr Anne Brock (Bombay Sapphire) explains how The Worshipful Company of Distillers’ VTEC committee can support your business growth.
Legend Slot – with Charles Maxwell – Christopher Hayman poses the questions to distilling royalty Charles Maxwell, celebrating 29 years at Thames Distillers.
From Gin to Climate Action – Sophie Gallois (The Climate Agency) explains why climate action is essential for the Gin industry and shows how the Gin Guild’s sustainability toolkit can help.
Brand Creation 101 and Spirits marketing for non-marketeers – Philip Duff (Liquid Solutions) shares his knowledge of building and promoting brands in the gin space, breaking down the key elements of crafting a compelling gin brand.
Gin is NOT DEAD! and here’s why – Michael Vachon (Drinks Advisor) puts the story straight on the much overhyped death of Gin as a spirits category and why quality of gin has never been higher.
The Power of Advocacy and Storytelling – Georgie Bell (The Heart Cut) shares how advocacy programmes can transform brands and shows how to elevate your gin brand in a competitive marketplace.
Revisiting the origins of English Gin – Jared Brown and Anistatia Miller (Sipsmith & Mixellany) share results of their extensive history into the origins of English gin
With an agenda packed full of industry-leading insights, Ginposium 2025 promises to be an essential event for gin producers, distillers, marketers, and retailers.
Tickets are now on sale, with an early bird discount available until the end of February 2025.
Ginposium 2025
- 13th June 2025
- RSA House, London
