Food & Beverage

9th Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference 2026

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9th Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference 2026 ran May 1–3, 2026 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is a Food & Beverage conference. ConferenceGrid lists 2 speakers, 22 sponsors and 17 sessions. Dates for the next edition are not announced yet.

Lineup updated Jun 16, 2026 · dates verified May 4, 2026

The 9th Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference brings together industry leaders, suppliers, and academics to explore cutting-edge research and technical advancements vital to the distilled spirits industry’s sustainability. The three-day event features oral presentations, technical posters, and an exhibition for suppliers, complemented by a vibrant social pr…

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2Speakers
22Sponsors
17Sessions
23Companies · in total

Speakers

Programmed at 9th, in alphabetical order.

Chris Turney
Deputy Principal Research and Impact, Heriot Watt University · Heriot Watt University
Ian Goodall
Chair of the 9th Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference

Sponsors

The companies behind the program. Tiers as disclosed.

AB BiotekPlatinum
BriggsDiamond
LallemandPlatinum
Omnia TechnologiesPlatinum
EcolabGold
FermentisGold
ForsythsGold
Thistle SystemsGold
BraySilver
DPSSilver
IDEA LimitedSilver
InspectahireSilver
Speyside CooperageSilver
Blyth & BlythBronze
FiltroxBronze
FlottwegBronze
KieselmannBronze
KigtekBronze
Proof-8Bronze
Clyde Associated EngineersExhibitor
Gas CertExhibitor
Uni of SalfordExhibitor

Agenda

Selected from 17 sessions.

  • Thursday 7th May, 09:00 - 10:30

    Parallel Sessions

  • Thursday 7th May, 11:15 - 12:45

    Parallel Sessions

  • Thursday 7th May, 14:00 - 15:30

    Parallel Sessions

  • Thursday 7th May, 15:30 - 16:15

    Closing Keynote Speaker & Closing Ceremony

  • Thursday 7th May, 16:15 - 18:00

    Farewell Reception, EICC

  • Thursday 7th May, 19:30 - midnight

    Surprise Event

  • Tuesday 5th May, 09:00

    Opening Ceremony & Keynote Speaker: Chris Turney, Deputy Principal Research and Impact, Heriot Watt University

  • Tuesday 5th May, 09:45 - 10:15

    Parallel Sessions

  • Tuesday 5th May, 10:45 - 12:15

    Parallel Sessions

Quick answers

When is 9th Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference 2026?
9th Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference 2026 ran May 1–3, 2026 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Where is 9th Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference 2026 held?
9th Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference 2026 was held in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Who is speaking at 9th Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference 2026?
ConferenceGrid lists 2 speakers: Chris Turney (Deputy Principal Research and Impact, Heriot Watt University, Heriot Watt University) and Ian Goodall (Chair of the 9th Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference).
Who sponsors 9th Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference 2026?
ConferenceGrid lists 22 sponsors, including AB Biotek, Briggs, Lallemand, Omnia Technologies and Ecolab.
Company intelligence

An audience of 23 companies, parsed from the program.

23 companies in attendance.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page, cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

Who's in the room
0All threespeak · spons · exh
22Sponsoringsponsor only
1Speakingspeaker only
Speakers by seniority
  • Research / Science150%
  • Other roles150%

Of 2 speakers · classified by free-text title

Most-represented companies
#CompanyRolesSpeakers
1BIOTEKSponsor · Platinum-
2Blyth & BlythSponsor · Bronze-
3BraySponsor · Silver-
4BriggsSponsor · Diamond-
5Clyde Associated EngineersSponsor · Exhibitor-
6DPSSponsor · Silver-
7EcolabSponsor · Gold-
8FermentisSponsor · Gold-
9FiltroxSponsor · Bronze-
10FlottwegSponsor · Bronze-
11ForsythsSponsor · Gold-
12Gas CertSponsor · Exhibitor-
13iDEASponsor · Silver-
14InspectahireSponsor · Silver-
Sponsors by tier
diamond1
5% of 22
platinum3
14% of 22
gold4
18% of 22
silver5
23% of 22
bronze6
27% of 22
exhibitor3
14% of 22
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