Coming to Harrogate on 5 October 2023
World Confectionery Conference 2023
The international confectionery conference and exhibition bringing together sweets, snacks and bakery markets globally.
World Confectionery Conference
The international confectionery conference and exhibition bringing together the global sweets, snacks and bakery markets.
The one-day event assembles delegates and suppliers from across the world and the entire industry all under one roof. It brings together the wider confectionery industries in a boutique setting, maximising the channels of communication between key decision makers and providing access to the latest in efficient and innovative technology, systems and products.
The conference features keynote speakers providing overviews in their field of expertise. There are also presentations of the latest trends and developments from the global industry suppliers. Plus a tabletop exhibition, valuable time for informal networking and discussion followed by closing reception drinks with industry awards.
There are three packages available:
- SILVER – delegate only
- GOLD – tabletop stand in the exhibition hall plus delegate
- PLATINUM – 20 minute conference presentation, tabletop stand in the exhibition hall plus delegate
A look back at 2022
Speakers
Agenda
7.15-8.30am: Set-up
8.30-9.10am: Registration
9.10am: Opening comments, editor Neill Barston
9.15-9.40am: KEYNOTE1 Caobisco – Barbara Blohberger, vice president
9.40-10.05am: Cargill – Waleed Nasir, sustainability business lead
10.05-10.30am: KEYNOTE 2 Nestle – John Newell, cocoa ingredients advisor
10.30-11am: Break
11.00-11.25am: KEYNOTE 3 FMCG Gurus – Mike Hughes, head of research and insight
11.25-11.50am KEYNOTE 4 Ferrero (Francesco Tramontin)
11.50am-12.10pm MacIntyre – Linda Mather, European sales manager
12.10-12.30pm: Jamie Lowe, head of sales, Ritter Sport
12.30-12.50pm: Fuad Abubakar Mohammed, Ghana Cocoa Board
12.50-1.50pm: lunch
1.50-2.15pm: KEYNOTE 5 York Cocoa House, Sophie Jewett, managing director
2.15-2.40pm: KEYNOTE 6 Fairtrade Surmaya Talyarkhan
2.40-3.25pm: QandA (on sustainability) moderated by Neill Barston – featuring Cama packaging, Plamil, Ferrero, Luker Chocolate, Cargill
3.25-3.50pm: Break/networking
3.50-4.10pm: Richard Hill, confectionery process engineer, Baker Perkins
4.10-4.30pm: GNT, Alison Donaldson, technical sales manager
4.30-4.50pm: Sweetdreams Confectionery, Andy Baxendale, Technical Director
4.50-5.10pm: Farmforce, Pilar Castillo, Head of Sustainability
5.10-5.45pm: Awards presentation
World Confectionery Conference 2022
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