The Allegra UK Coffee Leader Summit 2013 released its first list of speakers and panelists in mid-January. The event, which will take place on 27 March at The Waldolf Hilton in London, is designed to provide industry leaders with ready-to-implement market insight, innovative ideas, inspirational case studies, panel discussions and debates. Confirmed speakers for the event include Kris Engskov, Managing Director for Starbucks UK; Gavin Fraser from the Blue Ocean Strategy Institute; Nick Tolley, Founder of Harris +Hoole, Gwylim Davies, Founder of Prufrock, and others. The conference will also address key findings from the Allegra Project Cafe12 UK report, and explore major themes such as: the challenges and opportunities of a growing marketplace; brand differentiation, identity & innovation; the rise and future of the UK independent scene; and sustainability and ethical sourcing. For details email aberti@allegra-events.com
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