Make a splash at the drinks industry show

This November, visit the Drinks Industry Show to experience the latest in beer, wine and spirits from across the globe. All areas of the drinks industry from producers, through distributors to buyers will find the latest information and trends in wine, beer and spirits. The trade-only event will reconnect producers and distributors of alcoholic beverages with buyers.

• 7–8 November 2016
• Luna Park Sydney

The exhibition will feature niche products, unique brands and inspiring renditions by designer craftsmen of beer, wine, spirits and cider. Presenting an upmarket platform for Australia’s liquor industry, all restaurants, pubs and clubs, liquor retail establishments, catering businesses, hotels and airlines are invited to network with the industry’s most prestigious players.

The upcoming winners of the Australian drinks Awards in September will be showcasing their eclectic cocktail masterpieces and the secrets to their unrivalled success. Accompanied by inspiring cocktail mixology and tasting masterclasses, new-age star-tenders will compete for the title in the Australian Bartenders Guild Classic & Flair National Cocktail Competition.

A dedicated partner of the show, the drinks Association is delighted to launch a series of events to complement the Drinks Industry Show. Invitations are exclusive to members of the drinks Association and are designed to inspire networking, education and leadership within an inclusive drinks industry.

On the first day of the show, HR directors and managers are invited to attend the HRD Forum. This is an interactive platform to provide information and education on best HR practices, and develop HR capability with networking support and collaboration.

Later in the afternoon, the Women in drinks cocktail party presents a panel of highly successful business women who will actively empower, support and mentor their female peers to embrace leadership roles within the drinks industry.

On the second day, members are invited to a Networking Breakfast featuring presenter Richard Sauerman, The Brand Guy: “Each one of us has potential that extends far beyond our actual day-to-day performance. Instead of living and working 10/10 lives, we often settle for 7/10 because it gets the job done, it doesn’t require us taking any risks or chances and it keeps us in our comfort zone.”

BRAND YOU is a keynote experience that will:

• take you out of your comfort zone;
• challenge what you have been taught, what you believe and how you think;
• invite you to start being a little more unreasonable in your life;
• ask you to make a stand for something;
• get you to being a 10/10 in all things, at all times.

The event series will wrap up with the CFO Forum, which invites chief financial officers to exchange ideas, knowledge and experiences in the beverages industry and discuss common areas of interest.

Visit www.drinkscentral.com.au/drinksPayments to book your place at:

• Women in Drinks           Monday, 7 November, 3.00–6.00 pm
• Networking Breakfast    Tuesday, 8 November, 7.00–10.00 am

To register your interest for the CFO Forum, (Tuesday, 8 November, 10.30 am–12.30 pm) email sandrap@drinks.asn.au.

To register your interest for the HRD Forum (Monday, 7 November, 11.30 am–2.30 pm) email hopem@drinks.asn.au.

The free-to-attend show will allow you to sample and compare new products, meet new industry colleagues and reconnect with old ones, as well as give you the opportunity to learn from some of the industry’s top personalities.

All visitors and exhibitors must be over 18 years of age to attend, with valid photo ID required. The Drinks Industry Show supports responsible service of alcohol.

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