An evening for the people keeping drinks moving.

Raising the Glass is hosting a live panel bringing together senior supply chain and operations leaders from across the drinks and food industry, alongside voices with expertise in diversity, equity and inclusion. The aim is straightforward: create a room where the real challenges of SC&Ops leadership can be discussed honestly — including the additional barriers that many in this part of the industry face. Expect frank perspectives, real examples from inside and outside drinks, and conversations that continue well after the Q&A closes.

Who is this for

• Professionals in supply chain, operations, procurement, production and logistics

• Founders and commercial leaders with operational exposure

• Sustainability and packaging specialists

• Suppliers, consultants and service partners in the drinks sector

• Anyone building a career in drinks operations who wants to learn from senior voices

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What you can expect

👥 A live panel of senior SC&Ops leaders from across drinks, joined by speakers bringing broader DE&I expertise — exploring how inclusion shapes operational culture and outcomes

💬 A live audience Q&A — bring your questions

🌐 Open networking with people tackling the same challenges

🙂 A warm, candid, deliberately non-corporate atmosphere

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Panellists

The panel includes senior supply chain and operations professionals, as well as a speaker with expertise in DE&I — drawing on experience from both within and outside the drinks industry.

Elli Leeming - Head of Operations, Hip Pop

Emily Heath - Global Inclusion Lead, BAT

Gerardine Thornton-Taylor - MW Regional Engineering Effectiveness Manager, Mars

Rebecca Oliver-Mooney - Founder, Raising the Glass

Mitch Fowler - Founder & CEO, Fero

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Format

17:30 - Doors and welcome drink

18:00 - Panel discussion

18:45 - Audience Q&A

19:15 - Open networking

20:00 - Close

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Tickets

Complimentary. Please only register if you genuinely intend to attend to help us manage our waitlist.