We are delighted to announce that preparations have already begun for the 7^th International RUSSIAN FOOD & BEVERAGE FORUM, which is taking place 17^th - 20^th November 2008 at the Marriott Grand Hotel, in Moscow.

Adam Smith Conferences’ “RUSSIAN FOOD & BEVERAGE FORUM” is one of the industry’s most well-known and highly-esteemed events. For the last 6 years, food and beverage professionals have considered this conference an essential annual gathering, providing an excellent opportunity to come together, make valuable contacts, and generate fresh ideas.

Building upon the outstanding success of the forum in 2007, which attracted well over 300 key figures from the food, beverage and retail sectors, this year’s 4-day agenda has, yet again, been designed to offer the top speakers, the most practical and in-depth information, and the premium networking opportunities you need to ensure that your finger is right on the pulse of industry developments. 

Our impressive 80+strong Speaker Faculty is represented by top executives from leading companies working in the Russian food and beverage sector. Among them are:

Aleksander Soldatov, General Director, Razgulay Group

Andrey Yanovsky, General Director, Nidan Juices

Mihai Albu, President, SUN InBev Russia

Dwight Watson, Managing Director, ACNielsen Russia

Viktor Semenov, Member of the State Duma

Dimitar Peshev, COO, Billa Russia

Musheg Mamikonyan, President, Meat Union of Russia

Berke Kardes, Marketing Director, Efes Group in Russia

MAIN TOPICS …

• Current situation and development prospects in the industry
• Building efficient partnerships with retailers
• Evaluating the investment attractiveness of the Russian food & beverage sector
• M&A in the food & beverage sector: now and in the future
• Production optimisation as a corporate growth strategy
• Capital-raising strategies
• Building an effective supply chain
• Winning HR management strategies for the food & beverage sector
• Optimal strategies for managing product portfolios
• Powerful branding strategies
• Product promotion – best practices
• Packaging as a strategic sales tool and a communication channel between manufacturers and  consumers

….. and many more strategic discussion topics

We are currently putting together a speakers’ panel, and all the latest updates regarding preparations will be regularly featured on our website.

For the first time ever as a part of the Russian Food & Beverage Forum, "Product 2008" food & drink tasting will be held throughout the day on 18th November. Don't miss your chance to demonstrate new products launched by your company in 2008 to the wide audience of the forum. Taking part in the exhibition will generate extensive networking opportunities and enable you to establish advantageous business connections!