Speaking & events calendar

Upcoming events

Karl Chessell

10 October 2024

CGA by NIQ Finance Leaders Dinner 

Join experts from CGA for an exclusive dinner with a small group of Finance Leaders from the hospitality market, held under the Chatham House Rule. The dinner will be led by CGA experts and offers the opportunity to discuss wide-ranging topics with industry peers, including the potential implications of the new Governments policy programme on business, the improving economic position, consumer and industry confidence, and investment. We’d also like attendees to share their own hospitality experiences and their thoughts on the future.

Graeme Loudon

14 October 2024

BCB: Bar Convent Berlin 

Bar Convent Berlin is the largest trade fair for the bar and beverage industry. Join Graeme Loudon on 14th October from 3pm at the Park Street stage for his presentation ‘Checking the Pulse on Premiumization’. This session will explore how to successfully launch premium products and the role pricing plays in shaping consumer choices in 2024. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of current trends in the premium spirits market, learn from brand success stories, and walk away equipped with strategies to effectively position their offerings for greater value and influence in the marketplace.

Charlie Mitchell

15 October 2024

BCB: Bar Convent Berlin 

Bar Convent Berlin is the largest trade fair for the bar and beverage industry. Join Charlie Mitchell on 15th October from 11:30am at the Park Street stage for his presentation ‘The power of experience – understanding consumer motivations in 2024 to drive brand growth across On and Off Premise’. Discover how consumer relationships with alcohol are evolving, with significant shifts in preferences, drinking occasions, and demand across Europe since 2020. This session will dive into how purchasing behaviors are changing across different channels, including the rise of e-commerce and the dynamics of on-premise experiences. Attendees will also learn about emerging trends, such as the growing popularity of low-ABV drinks, craft spirits, and sustainable products, and which spirits categories are resonating most with today’s consumers.

Phil Montgomery

15 October 2024

CHEERS! The Drinks Summit

The Drinks Summit is a one day deep dive summit for challenger drinks brands looking to secure national listings & gather trade insights. Join Phil Montgomery on 15th October from 1:55 pm at the Business Design centre in London for his presentation ‘What’s hot right now? The Drinks trends to jump on’. Uncover the consumer trends driving sales within the drinks category and how you can set up your brand to ride the waves now and in the future.

Matt Crompton

28 October 2024

Bar & Restaurant Expo, Texas

Join Matt Crompton, CGA by NIQ Vice President of Account Development – Americas, in an exclusive session at the Bar & Restaurant Expo 2024. In “Decoding Data: Transforming Insights into Profitable Strategies,” explore how to effectively use data to drive business success, capitalize on emerging trends, and enhance profitability with NIQ’s tailored insights for independent and small managed groups.

Karl Chessel

9 December 2024

The CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index – Annual Briefing

Join Karl Chessel for the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index Annual Briefing, where he will provide hospitality operators with valuable insights into the causes of 2023’s food inflation, expectations for inflation trends in 2024, and strategies for protecting margins in the year ahead. This briefing offers essential data and tools to help businesses navigate the challenges of food and drink inflation and mitigate its impact on operations.

Speaking engagements

If you are organising a conference, company meeting, round table, workshop or similar event & you would like a CGA representative to speak to your delegates, please get in touch.

 

We love to share our knowledge & insights on all things food, drink & hospitality

CGA by NIQ Events

CGA’s dinner and safari events bring together hospitality leaders, suppliers and operators for exclusive tours, drinks, and discussions (Chatham House rules), that provide guests with a unique opportunity to network with On Premise experts and learn about emerging trends in food, drink and entertainment supported by the latest CGA data and insights.  

To learn more about attending future CGA events contact karen.bantoft@cgastrategy.com 

CGA by NIQ are proud to sponsor Peach 20/20, an event that brings together industry leaders to discuss the issues 

and opportunities for the out-of-home eating and drinking sector. 

Bringing the On Premise together

CGA by NIQ is the premier partner for the Peach 20/20 Network.

The Peach 20/20 brand returned in 2021 with a new look, new focus & new format to deliver a year-round programme of face-to-face & virtual events culminating with its flagship annual conference & Hero & Icon awards ceremony.

 

The Peach 20/20 Network brings together CGA’s established conference business with Peter Martin’s Atlantic Club, with its growing international audience, to build on global experiences & collaborations in the UK & around the world. Peter Martin, co-founder of both Peach 20/20 & Atlantic Club, heads up the combined business.

Delivering our expertise face-to-face

CGA by NIQ’s team of experts will use the Peach 20/20 platform to share the very latest insight from CGA’s unrivalled data & research sources.

 

To become involved in Peach 20/20 contact Operations & Partnerships Manager James Martin, james.martin@peach2020.com.

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