Robin Copestick, of Copestick Murray, talks about “the next Pinot Grigio” and UK consumer wine trends; looking at some consumer research results concerning packaging, range and the branding around wine

Allan Cheesman talks about the revolutionary changes and developments in the UK wine trade from the insider perspective of a 40 year-long career at Sainsburys and elsewhere; a period of complete transformation.

Dan Jago, Category Director (Beers, Wines and Spirits) at Tesco, talks about UK consumers and their expectations, and how Tesco reaches out to them including sourcing and retail channels, plus Tesco’s decision to take a stand at London Wine Trade Fair to find new suppliers

Tom Danowski, Executive Wine Director of the Oregon Wine Board, talks about consumer trends from a US perspective and the value of increased contact between consumers and producers.

Willie Lebus, of Bibendum Wine Ltd., talks about “the next Pinot Grigio” and trends in the consumer wine market in the UK, and the potential of an increase in quality supply from indigenous grape varieties linked with food trends

Joan Torrents, Head of Wine at Mitchells & Butlers talks about “the next Pinot Grigio” and trends in wine consumption among UK consumers.

Justin Howard-Sneyd MW of Laithwaites and Direct Wines, talks about trends in the UK consumer market for wine, consumer demand and the future of wine retail

Wine critics, whether journalists, consultants, communicators, educators, online networkers or one of many other new roles, play a very different today, and this will continue to change. Hear the views of Matthew Jukes, Andre Ribeirinho, Peter McCombie MW and Marcelo Copello

Stefano Girelli, The Wine People, Italy

David Gleave, Managing Director of Liberty Wines, UK