CHEERS! The Drinks Summit by Bread & Jam

Bread & Jam supports emerging food and drink brands to launch, scale and grow their business. We offer expert advice and training, peer support and unique networking opportunities.Find out more atwww.breadandjamfest.com

Bread & Jam

A 1 day, deep dive summit for ambitious challenger drinks brands, industry investors, drinks category buyers and industry experts to gather.

Business Design Centre

<h3>From functional waters, bubble teas, CBD drinks to low-calorie craft beers, the UK drinks sector is booming, with sales forecasted to reach £60.9 billion in 2026.</h3><h3> </h3>Join 400+ emerging drinks brands for CHEERS! The Drinks Summit, our one-day deep dive industry summit into the world of drinks at the Business Design Centre on 15th October 2024, powered by <a href="https://joelsonlaw.com/" title="https://joelsonlaw.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Joelson</a>. If you're an ambitious drinks challenger brand looking to accelerate the growth of your brand and meet like-minded founders, inspiring industry icons and drinks buyers, this event is not to be missed. <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6390ad55f7e29b5972d286e6/t/66f2bffc281dbd0edf65202d/1727184894140/Drinks+Summit+Showguide+v1.pdf" title="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6390ad55f7e29b5972d286e6/t/66f2bffc281dbd0edf65202d/1727184894140/Drinks+Summit+Showguide+v1.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Check out the Showguide!</a> <h3>What's on?</h3>🍷 Taste &amp; Rate Bar: Showcase your beverage to everyone attending the Summit, check out what others are doing and how your products look in context and get feedback from fellow producers!💵 Meet the Investor: Feeling overwhelmed when it comes to finding investment? This is your chance to connect with a curated group of seasoned F&amp;B investors who are actively seeking the next big thing in the drinks world.🤝 The Pitching Zone: Pitch to some of the top national drinks-focused buyers at the Pitching Zone. Don’t miss out on this golden opportunity for a private 1-to-1 meeting with a retail buyer, where you can share your story and showcase your awesome product.🤠 Elevator Pitch: Be one of six brands chosen to step into the spotlight and pitch your brand to a panel fo buyers and investors live on stage.📝 8 + hours of Practical, Actionable Advice: Hear real-life examples from 20+ trail-blazing keynote speakers and panellists who are shaping the future of the drinks industry. Our speakers will share their success stories (and their missteps!) and offer guidance on how to thrive in the drinks industry.👋 Unrivalled Industry Networking: Network with 500+ passionate drink brands and beverage obsessed investors, buyers and service providers. The Summit offers a unique opportunity to meet like-minded entrepreneurs and make valuable connections.🥂 Happy Hour Social Drinks: Crack open a refreshing drink and unwind at our Happy Hour Social Drinks. Join us for post-event drinks where you can mingle with like-minded entrepreneurs and continue the conversions ignited during the day. <h2> </h2><h3>This is a must-attend event for:</h3>🍻 Anyone launching a drink brand🍻Product developers keen to understand drink trends🍻Industry experts looking to support progressive drink brands🍻Drink investors and retail buyers🍻Brands interested in getting in front of drink focused retailers, investors and media

About Bread &amp; JamBread &amp; Jam are the organisers of the UK's biggest food and drink founders' festival. This annual, 2 day conference for emerging and scaling food and drink brands, brings together entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, buyers, media and industry leaders. There are also opportunities to pitch your product to buyers from delis, foodhalls, speciality retailers and supermarkets.Bread &amp; Jam also run a <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/bread-amp-jam-11089023580" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/bread-amp-jam-11089023580" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">comprehensive programme</a> of Summits and socials throughout the year, covering a full range of topics within the industry. <h3>Who are the founders?</h3>Bread &amp; Jam was founded by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-gibb-b8247836/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-gibb-b8247836/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jason Gibb</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-mei-9868311a/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-mei-9868311a/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Tara Mei</a>. Passionate about giving emerging brands the opportunities and network to succeed, they held the first food founders' festival in October 2016 at the Institute of Directors.

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