What are the key trends influencing consumers in 2018 and what next for the Food & Drink industry?

Be a part of Mintel’s Big Conversation, hosted by McCann, and uncover the key trends for 2018. Find out what currently drives consumer attitudes and plan the best course of action for your business.

Join our trends experts, Richard Cope and Davina Patel, as they host an essential discussion on the trends, innovations, risks and opportunities facing your sector. With special focus on consumer attitudes and the food and drink industry, be a part of the Big Conversation and ensure you adopt the best strategy for success for the coming 12 months.

 

AGENDA

8.00 am: Registrations & networking

8.25 am: Welcome and introduction

8.30 am: European consumer trends (Sea change, Shareholders, Accountants and Teenaiders) incl. Q&A by Richard Cope

9.30 am: Coffee break

9.45 am: Food and Drink trends (Full disclosure, Self-fulfilling practices, New sensations, Preferential treatment, Science fare) incl. Q&A by Davina Patel

11 am: Product sampling & networking

11.30 am: Event closure

February 6th, 2018
8:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Oslo, Norway

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