Pre-event masterclass for drinks founders
Insightful panel sessions
Networking opportunities
Moderated roundtable discussions
Drinks tastings
Meet the Buyer is an unmissable event designed to bring together ethnically diverse drinks founders and key decision-makers from prominent UK distributors, restaurants, bars and hotels. It’s all about creating connections and opportunities.
It is estimated that ethnic minority businesses contribute a whopping £25bn-74bn to the UK economy. Despite this, barriers like limited social capital can hinder their growth, as highlighted by the Social Market Foundation report (2021).
That’s why this event is so important. It provides a welcoming space to forge connections, share expertise, learn from peers, and, of course, taste some fantastic drinks.
Apply for your place below!
What’s happening?
On Friday 21st June, Distill Ventures and Be Inclusive Hospitality are joining forces to host Meet the Buyer in London. The goal is to kick-start the development of an inclusive supply chain environment within the on-trade sector.
Get ready for engaging roundtable discussions, insightful panel sessions, delicious drinks tastings, and unrivalled networking opportunities.
Drink categories defined as Spirits, No & Low, and RTD.
This event is the perfect platform to build a network of like-minded peers and industry leaders from all walks of life.
For drinks founders it’s a chance to showcase your incredible brands and dive into discussions about overcoming obstacles and achieving growth ambitions.
And for operators, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with innovative beverage brand founders from diverse backgrounds.
Who is this event for?
On one side, we have on-trade operators striving to achieve a diverse and inclusive supply chain model. On the other, we have ethnically diverse drinks founders keen to expand and scale their brands by supplying regional and national hospitality businesses.
Format
Pre-event masterclass for drinks founders
Moderated roundtable discussions
Insightful panel sessions
Drinks tastings
Networking opportunities
Application deadline: 20th May
Masterclass: 10th June
Date: 21st June
Time: 12-5 pm
Central London
Identify as Black, Asian or ethnic minority.
Own and operate a drinks brand within the UK.
Be UK citizens, nationals, or permanent residents.
On-trade operators include bars, pubs, restaurants, hotels and café.
Decision-maker or procurement overseer of drinks categories.