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The Whiskies and Spirits Conference 2015

In its 10th anniversary year, the World Whiskies Conference has evolved to reflect the growing trends of this dynamic sector by becoming the Whiskies & Spirits Conference. It will take place, for the first time, in two continents on two dates, providing all parts of the industry with dual opportunities to learn from others and network with key decision-makers in the leading spirits markets of the world.

Damian Riley-Smith, conference director says: “The global spirits business continues to surge and this event offers a unique environment in which to learn from the best to harness growth and development of your own business.”

The Whiskies and Spirits Conference North America, to be held in New York on Tuesday 24 February, and Europe in London on Thursday 19 March, will host global leaders with speakers from the most influential companies in the industry.

Speakers at the 2015 Whiskies and Spirits Conferences include:

Chris Bauder, general manager and vice president, Beam Suntory Whiskey & Cognac
Jacob Ehrenkrona, ceo, The Reformed Spirits Company
Frank Coleman, senior vice president, Public Affairs and Communications, Distilled Spirits Council
James Espey OBE, Last Drop Distilleries, Founder of the Keepers of the Quaich
Erik Juul-Mortensen, president, Tax Free World Association
David Frost, chief executive, Scotch Whisky Association
William Wemyss, managing director, Wemyss Malts
Dr. Nicholas Morgan, head of whisky outreach, Diageo
Joseph Magliocco, president, Michter’s
Craig Wolf, president and ceo, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America
Paul Topping, director and board member, Flemingo International Asia
Kevin Shaw, founder and creative director, Stranger & Stranger
Jack Teeling, managing director, The Teeling Whiskey Company