The highly awaited 5th edition of the Brews&Spirits Expo is all set to take place from 4-6 September 2024, at the KTPO Convention Centre in Whitefield, Bengaluru. It promises an experience that has achieved synergy even with a diverse range of events tailored to explore, educate and entertain India’s beverage alcohol industry professionals, enthusiasts and stakeholders.
Organised by PDA Ventures, the Brews&Spirits Expo has evolved into the premier trade fair for the alcobev industry since its debut in 2018. It is renowned for its comprehensive programme featuring a dynamic trade fair, conferences, awards, engaging meetings, technical workshops, master classes, networking and the flair and mixology challenge.
Attendees can expect an immersive journey into the world of brewing and distilling, offering valuable insights into industry trends, innovations and best practices. The expo has witnessed overwhelming demand, with exhibitor spaces nearly 70% sold out already.
This surge underscores the industry’s enthusiasm and recognition of Brews&Spirits Expo as a vital platform for networking, business development, and showcasing innovations in brewing, distilling and bartending.
Indian drinks brands are increasingly expanding their presence beyond domestic borders. From exports to establishing overseas production bases through sub-contracting or direct ownership, these ventures represent a strategic shift towards internationalisation.
Toast to craft
This year Brews&Spirits Conference, titled ‘Spirited Journeys: A Toast to Crafting and Technovations’, aims to delve into the diverse experiences, challenges and successes of alcobev companies who have ventured into this domain, shaping their present and future.
Among the prominent speakers at the conference will be Vivek Gupta (CEO, United Breweries), Anand Virmani (Founder & CEO, Nao Spirits), Varna Bhat (Founder, Blisswater Industries), Ansh Khanna (Co-Founder of Himmaleh Spirits), Prabhkaran Singh Hundal (Senior GM for Sales and Marketing, Picadilly Distilleries), and Rachit Saboo (Managing Partner, Terra Mayaa).
Joining the speaker line-up will be Simran Kaur (Co-Founder, Native Cocktail Room), Vipin Raman (Partner, Jamming Goat), Sree Harsha Vadlamudi (Managing Partner, Ironhill), Avantika Joshi (Head of Operations, The Upstairs Club), Hansel Vaz (Founder, Vaz Liquor Industries), Conrad Braganza (Blender with Agave India), Aniruddha Mookerjee, Mahua Specialist & Advisor to the Government of Madhya Pradesh), Solomon Diniz (MD, Adinco Distilleries), Paritosh Bhandari (Director, Khamma Ghani Drinks), Mayukh Hazarika (Founder & CEO, Cherrapunji Gin), Mahesh Patil (R&D Liquid Innovation Lead, Pernod Ricard), Anup Barik (Vice-President, Radico Khaitan), Shrikant Hajare (MD, Ugar Sugar Works) and many more.
Industry support
Support from industry associations and media partners has been instrumental in establishing Brews&Spirits Expo as a beacon of excellence. Key supporters include the All-India Distillers’ Association, Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies, Craft Brewers’ Association, UP Distillers’ Association, Wine Growers’ Association of India and the Karnataka Brewers’ and Distillers’ Association.
For more information about the Brews&Spirits Expo, including registration details and event schedule, visit www.brewsnspiritsexpo.com. For media enquiries contact Kevin Thomas (Manager, Marcom, PDA Ventures) on +91-9591364343, or write to kevin@pdaventures.com.
