Profitability in a challenging market: securing growth without sacrificing margins
Where
The Science Gallery, Great Maze Pond
London, SE1 9GU
When
9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8 October 2025
Speakers and panelists
Through panel discussions we will explore successful business models, margin management and discuss how to remain profitable in a downturn.
Patrick Schmitt MW
Editor-in-chiefThe Drinks Business
Nick Martin
Managing DirectorWine Owners
Anthony Thomson
Co-founderMetro Bank and Atom Bank
Simon Farr
ChairmanCru World Wine / Nebbia e Luce
Matthew O'Connell
CEOBI LiveTrade
Stuart Dale
Chief Wine OfficerCrop & Vine
Pam Dillon
Co-founder and CEOPreferabli
Cecily Chappel
CEOChelsea Vintners
Callum Woodcock
CEOWineFi
Katy Keating
Managing DirectorFlint Wines
Plus many more speakers to be announced shortly!
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Super Earlybird
£79 / person
- Access to all conference sessions
- Complimentary breakfast
- Networking lunch
- Drinks reception
- Available to purchase until 24 August
Earlybird
£99 / person
- Access to all conference sessions
- Complimentary breakfast
- Networking lunch
- Drinks reception
- Available to purchase until 8 September
General Admission ticket
£129 / person
- Access to all conference sessions
- Complimentary breakfast
- Networking lunch
- Drinks reception
- Available to purchase until 7 October, subject to availability
Event Schedule
The event will run from 9:30am - 5pm with four panels, a key-note speaker, a breakfast, lunch and drinks reception.
Breakfast
Complimentary buffet breakfast with tea and coffee
Introduction
Presented by The Drinks Business editor-in-chief, Patrick Schmitt MW
Panel 1 - Navigating margins: Is your business model working for you?
Panel 2 - Mastering multichannel
Coffee break
Panel 3 - Are you ready to 10x online?
Lunch
Complimentary 3 course lunch
Keynote Speaker - Anthony Thomson
Wine Innovation Technology (WIT) talks
3 x 15 minute talks from industry experts
Panel 4 - Future wine: the potential for a wine business ecosystem and network effects
Drinks Reception
A selection of fine and rare wines to finish the day.
Venue
Part of King's College London, and located right by London Bridge station
Science Gallery London, London
Part of King's College London, and located right by London Bridge station
Contact
If you would like to find out more, please get in touch below
The Science Gallery
Great Maze Pond, London, SE1 9GU
Call Us
020 7803 2420
Email Us
lewis@unionpress.co.uk