Eco Drinks 2025

Planet-proof the drinks industry through sustainable production practices

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January

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  • 22 Jan 2025
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Streams

Stream one

Stream A

Stream two

Stream B

ECO-SOLUTIONS BREAKOUT

11:35 AM

Heat Recovery from a Pot Still

A Case Study on a very high temperature Heat Pump using MVR Technology in a Batch distillation process

Piller Representative TBC

12:05 PM

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS: Pin-pointing hotspots for improvement

2 x 30-minute discussions on a topic of your choice. Attendees can swap to participate in up to two out of five topics.

 

1. Utilising in-house resources for affordable and practical sustainability measures
2. Shaking up sustainability: Extending innovation to hospitality and retail
3. Getting creative with harnessing natural resources Hafsteinn Snæland, Head of Operations, Olgerdin Egill Skallagrimsson hf.
4. How carbon insetting, cost-reduction strategies, and efficient practices align
5. Consistent sustainability efforts across
Scopes 1, 2 & 3

2:05 PM

Solution Provider

2:25 PM

Solution Provider

2:45 PM

Solution Provider

8 AM

Registration, Breakfast and Exhibition Opening

8:45 AM

Chair Introduction

Speakers

Ed Barham
Director of Consulting – Packaging Consumer Custom Solutions, GlobalData

9 AM

Developing a zero-carbon roadmap: A half full or half empty promise in the drinks industry?

Leveraging data, analysis and expert insights to fuel realistic sustainability targets

Speakers

David Harris
Research Director Global data Consumer

PART 1: ADVANCING PRODUCTION PROCESSES

9:30 AM

Keynote: Green technology moving the needle in operational efficiency

Answering to blocks in cost-saving and efficiency, new technology is transforming drinks production

 

 

Speakers

Sandrine Ricard
Director of Sustainability & Responsibility Communications, Pernod Ricard/ Chivas Brothers

10 AM

Turning a new page with AI for efficiency and machine learning

Becoming a staple for improving efficiency, operating innovative tech and managing supply chains, can AI’s role in drinks production be an ethical one?

Speakers

Christoph Hiesgen
Senior Manager Growth and Sales E.ON

10:30 AM

Fireside chat: Investment, government funding and partnerships for green initiatives

Financial backing for sustainability strategies in current political and economic landscapes

 

Speakers

Aisha U-K Umaru
Analyst - Thematic Intelligence Global data
Virginia Phillips
Investor Relations (ESG), Coca-Cola HBC

10:50 AM

Green Tech Den

Ten x 60-second pitches from net-zero solution providers

11:05 AM

Morning re-energise and networking break

PART 2: STRIVING FOR CIRCULARITY

11:35 AM

How digital innovation is driving the renewable energy transition

Refuelling sustainability targets by harnessing the latest tech for electricity and hydrogen Industry case study

Speakers

Aviv BAR TAL
Global VICE President Commercial Nitrogen OCI Global

12:05 PM

Panel discussion: Innovations in waste reduction, water conservation and recyclability during production

Learning from industry successes in reducing emissions, improving circularity, and maintaining affordability

Speakers

Jeroen Schoorel
Global Sustainability Manager The Heineken Company
Jonas Van Eykeren
Site & Operations Director Tropicana

12:45 PM

Firing up a sustainable future for drinks production plants

Installing eco-friendly technologies to accelerate efficiencies across existing production sites

Speakers

Robert UNSWORTH
Global Technical Sustainability Manager GEA

1:05 PM

Lunch and networking break

PART 3: RESILIENT VALUE CHAINS

2:05 PM

Panel Discussion: The crucial role of collaboration in sourcing, production and distribution

Aligning sustainability goals across the supply chain from agriculture to transit, through transparency, circularity and partnership

Speakers

Amber Numamoto
Head of Operations and Sustainability - Unrooted Drinks
Bertel Haugen
Head of Innovation & Sustainability Rude Health
Joachim Quoden
Managing Director, EXPRA

2:50 PM

SPOTLIGHT: Solution Provider

3:05 PM

Afternoon refreshments and PRIZE DRAW

PART 4: EVALUATING ACHIEVEMENTS

3:35 PM

Panel Discussion: Collective industry targets vs brand-specific approaches

Fragmented approaches to avoiding green-washing claims, complying with regulator and industry body schemes, and scaling responsibly with data- driven goals

Speakers

Raissa De Haas
Co-Founder, Double Dutch
Emma Piercy
Head of Climate Change & Energy Policy, Food and Drink Federation
Hafsteinn Snæland
Head of Operations OLGERDIN EGILL SKALLAGRIMSSON HF.
Bertel Haugen
Head of Innovation & Sustainability Rude Health

4:15 PM

Measurable carbon commitments

AI-powered carbon footprints providing transparency and consumer awareness, whilst driving internal net-zero roadmaps

Speakers

Rob Malin
CEO and CO-Founder when in Rome Wine
David Bryngelsson
CEO & CO-Founder CarbonCloud

4:45 PM

Fireside Chat: Parallels in consumer buying behaviours and net-zero initiatives

How are industry goals matching up to consumer expectations, and are their spending patterns lining up with sustainability values? Looking at consumer insights to answer to demand and maintain profitability.

 

 

Speakers

Frederick Diamond
Senior Consultant, GlobalData
William Tapster
Co-Founder and Director, Alkemy Distillery

5:15 PM

Closing Keynote: Striving for circularity across value chains

Details to come soon

Speakers

Fraser McIntosh
Director External Affairs & Sustainability Suntory Beverage and Food GB&I

5:45 PM

Chair’s Closing Remarks

Speakers

Ed Barham
Director of Consulting – Packaging Consumer Custom Solutions, GlobalData

5:55 PM

Drinks Reception Introduction

6:05 PM

DRINKS RECEPTION

7 PM

ADDITIONAL AVAILABLE SESSIONS

Thinking outside the box with sustainable innovation
Where can the industry continue to make scalable and accessible progress for net-zero targets

Speakers

David Harris
Research Director Global data Consumer

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Fraser McIntosh
Director External Affairs & Sustainability Suntory Beverage and Food GB&I

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Closing Keynote: Striving for circularity across value chains

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Sandrine Ricard
Director of Sustainability & Responsibility Communications, Pernod Ricard/ Chivas Brothers

Sandrine Ricard is a seasoned leader who has been shaping Chivas Brothers' sustainability strategy since October 2017 as the Head of Sustainability, focusing on implementing the "Good Times from A Good Place" roadmap. Since July 2022, she's also taken on the role of Deputy Director Sustainability & Responsibility for Pernod Ricard in the UK, overseeing Pernod Ricard UK and Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail in addition to Chivas Brothers. In July 2024, Sandrine was promoted to Global S&R communications director.

Previously, she served as Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility at Pernod Ricard, pioneering the creation of the department and crafting a meticulously structured sustainable strategy. Her influence extended globally, fostering a sustainable leader’s network across affiliates, and birthing innovative initiatives like the ground-breaking "Responsib'All Day" event and a global responsible drinking app.

With over 15 years in sustainability, Sandrine brings a genuine passion for Sustainable Business. Her diverse background includes work in public relations and communications in the USA.

Beyond the corporate sphere, Sandrine sits on the board of the Institut Oceanographique Paul Ricard, contributing to the preservation of marine biodiversity and addressing climate change through research and outreach.

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Keynote: Green technology moving the needle in operational efficiency

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Bertel Haugen
Head of Innovation & Sustainability Rude Health

Bertel has 16 years of experience working for challenger brands in the healthy and sustainable food space and is currently Head of Innovation & Sustainability at Rude Health. He grew up on an organic farm on the edge of the Brecon Beacons and although farming was not his chosen path, this gave him a deep understanding of responsible, regenerative food production. Bertel has successfully launched 100s of products into the UK grocery market and led the Rude Health team to BCorp certification.

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Panel Discussion: Collective industry targets vs brand-specific approaches

2025-01-22, 3:35 PM

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Panel Discussion: The crucial role of collaboration in sourcing, production and distribution

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Hafsteinn Snæland
Head of Operations OLGERDIN EGILL SKALLAGRIMSSON HF.

Head of Brewery Operations at Ölgerðin.

Hafsteinn Snæland is the Head of Operations for the Brewery of Ölgerðin, Iceland's largest food and beverage company. With great interest, and focus on sustainability, especially in recent years, Hafsteinn has gained valuable experience in environmentally mindful production. As a trained chef and beer sommelier, he blends his expertise in flavour and craftsmanship with a commitment to thoughtful resource use and reducing environmental impact.

Before his current role, Hafsteinn served as an executive head chef, where he emphasized sustainable practices in all dimensions of the restaurant and catering business. He is an alumnus of the renowned MAD Academy in Copenhagen and is currently pursuing an Executive MBA at Reykjavik University, further deepening his knowledge in leadership and sustainable business practices.

At the conference, Hafsteinn will share insights from his, and Ölgerðin´s experience and ongoing commitment to sustainability, including the story behind COLLAB; an innovative functional drink that within a few years of launch, has become Iceland´s biggest beverage, bar none. He will contribute his perspective on innovative approaches to harnessing natural resources and the balance between industry-wide sustainability targets and brand-specific initiatives.

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Panel Discussion: Collective industry targets vs brand-specific approaches

2025-01-22, 3:35 PM

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Virginia Phillips
Investor Relations (ESG), Coca-Cola HBC

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Fireside chat: Investment, government funding and partnerships for green initiatives

2025-01-22, 10:30 AM

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Jonas Van Eykeren
Site & Operations Director Tropicana

Jonas is an accomplished operations management professional with over a decade of experience across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and food. Currently, Jonas serves as the Site & Operations Director at Tropicana Brands Group, where he oversees the European production plant, driving operational excellence and compliance while enhancing productivity and quality.

 

Jonas is passionate about developing and implementing distinct operational strategies that propel organizations to new levels of success. He has a proven track record of team leadership, process improvement, and increased output and productivity. As a certified business coach, Jonas believes in leading by example and is dedicated to coaching individuals to achieve their full potential.

 

In addition to his professional commitments, Jonas actively engages as a non-executive board member at Ter Wende - Espero, an observation, treatment, and guidance center for children and young people facing various challenges within their families.

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Panel discussion: Innovations in waste reduction, water conservation and recyclability during production

2025-01-22, 12:05 PM

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Jeroen Schoorel
Global Sustainability Manager The Heineken Company

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Panel discussion: Innovations in waste reduction, water conservation and recyclability during production

2025-01-22, 12:05 PM

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Amber Numamoto
Head of Operations and Sustainability - Unrooted Drinks

Amber is the Head of Operations and Sustainability at Unrooted Drinks, creators of sustainable, healthy, and functional drinks. She is experienced in scaling small businesses sustainably, including finding new routes to market, launching new products, B-corp certifications, and life cycle analysis. Sustainable growth cannot be done without fully understanding the operations of a company. Driven by her love of nature and desire to scale businesses with purpose, Amber works hard to make Unrooted Drinks a leader in sustainable operations.

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Panel Discussion: The crucial role of collaboration in sourcing, production and distribution

2025-01-22, 2:05 PM

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Sasha Kumar
Senior Global Breakthrough Innovation Lead – Sustainability, Diageo
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Raissa De Haas
Co-Founder, Double Dutch

Joyce and Raissa de Haas are the dynamic twin co-founders of award-winning UK premium tonic and mixers brand Double Dutch. Since launching in 2015, they have received numerous accolades with Sir Richard Branson supporting their vision by awarding them a coveted Foodpreneur Award. Additional honours include receiving the prestigious 2024 King's Award for Enterprise in International Trade and taking a spot on the prestigious Forbes ’30 under 30’ Europe list. In just a few years they have built a multi-million pound business that has attracted investment from drinks industry titans and experts, including the Heineken family.

Born in the Netherlands, Joyce and Raissa moved to Belgium and studied at the University of Antwerp before taking jobs in finance. After a couple of months, they decided to return to study, moving to London in 2013 to take up a masters in Tech Entrepreneurship at UCL. While the world’s choice of spirits continued to expand during this time, the twins saw a lack of innovation in the market for flavourful, low-calorie mixers. By the end of completing their second master’s degree, the twins had secured funding via UCL’s Bright Ideas Award to found Double Dutch and launched their debut mixers - ‘Pomegranate & Basil’ and ‘Cucumber & Watermelon’ - to rave reviews and numerous accolades. Low-calorie, vegan-friendly and natural, sustainably sourced flavours, the brand now sells to over 45 countries worldwide including Belgium, The Netherlands and the UAE. In the UK the brand is now available in over 5000 bars and restaurants including Soho House, Zuma, Aubaine, Dishoom and The Mandrake.

Beyond business success, Joyce and Raissa are committed to contributing to positive social change, with the brand recently securing B Corporation status, showcasing their commitment to responsible business practices - a distinction unmatched by any other major mixer brand. Double Dutch is also recognised for its work on inclusivity, notably through initiatives like the Female Bartending scholarship program, and its charitable work with the Princes’ Trust.

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Panel Discussion: Collective industry targets vs brand-specific approaches

2025-01-22, 3:35 PM

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Rob Malin
CEO and CO-Founder when in Rome Wine

Rob spent the first 10 years of his career working in the finance industry. Known for his expertise in finance and sales management, Rob held various positions overseeing sales teams across continental Europe. His experience involves managing and leading sales efforts, client relationships, and business development strategies.

One of Rob’s notable strengths is his multilingual ability, as he is fluent in Italian, French, and Russian.

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Measurable carbon commitments

2025-01-22, 4:15 PM

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Bianca Woolley
Global Marketing Sustainability Manager, Diageo
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Joachim Quoden
Managing Director, EXPRA

Joachim Quoden has extensive experience in packaging waste management, dating from 1992 when he spent 4 months in the German Federal Ministry of Environment working on packaging issues including the Packaging Ordinance and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

 

From 1993 to 2006, Mr Quoden worked with Der Grüne Punkt as Syndicus, and head of International Affairs in 2001. Between 2001 and 2013, he also became Secretary General and later Managing Director of PRO EUROPE, an umbrella organisation of 35 PROs.

 

Since 2013, Mr Quoden has been the Managing Director of EXPRA, an alliance of 34 non-profit and industry owned PRO’s from 31 countries from all over the world.

 

Besides the above, Mr Quoden is working since 1995 as independent lawyer in Germany specializing in international EPR legislation, chairperson of ISWA’s EU group, and has served as an expert in ISO global standardisation project SIS/TK 165/AG 10 Packaging and Environment, chair/co-chair of ISWA’s Governance WG and EU Group, member of the OECD EPR expert group and several other value chain initiatives like CEFLEX, HolyGrail 2.0, Close the Glass Loop and 4EverGreen.

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Panel Discussion: The crucial role of collaboration in sourcing, production and distribution

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David Harris
Research Director Global data Consumer

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ADDITIONAL AVAILABLE SESSIONS

2025-01-22, 7:00 PM

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Developing a zero-carbon roadmap: A half full or half empty promise in the drinks industry?

2025-01-22, 9:00 AM

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William Tapster
Co-Founder and Director, Alkemy Distillery

William has many years of industry experience, most recently creating award-winning spirits first in Africa and now back in his rural hometown, where he is the co-founder of Alkemy Distillery. Alkemy focuses on food miles and emissions avoidance through innovation, along with promoting UK agriculture and sustainable practices in a way that does not detract from the end product.

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Fireside Chat: Parallels in consumer buying behaviours and net-zero initiatives

2025-01-22, 4:45 PM

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Aisha U-K Umaru
Analyst - Thematic Intelligence Global data

Aisha is an Analyst in GlobalData’s Thematic Intelligence team, where her research has been primarily focused on the ecommerce industry. She also has experience across ESG, fintech, and the intersection between AI and the legal profession. She has been published in the International Accounting Bulletin.

Prior to joining GlobalData, Aisha worked at a fintech company specializing in capital gains tax software and offshore funds reporting.

Aisha is an environmentalist and volunteers at climate non-profit Zero Hour, which is working to push the Climate & Nature Bill through Parliament.

She holds a Bachelor of Law degree (University of Nottingham) and a Master of Science in Business with Entrepreneurship (Northumbria University).

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Fireside chat: Investment, government funding and partnerships for green initiatives

2025-01-22, 10:30 AM

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Emma Piercy
Head of Climate Change & Energy Policy, Food and Drink Federation

Emma joined the Food and Drink Federation in October 2019 and has led on developing FDF’s work on Net Zero and its new sustainability strategy ‘Ambition 2030’.  Emma works across the farm-to-fork supply chain and with other industrial sectors to tackle the shared decarbonisation challenges and to align on industry led solutions across the farm-to-fork supply chain including driving investment into nature restoration.  Before joining FDF, Emma held a number of policy and regulation roles with RWE AG, RWE Npower Cogen, Elexon, Sustainable Energy Association, First Utility (now Shell Energy) and National Grid Gas.

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Panel Discussion: Collective industry targets vs brand-specific approaches

2025-01-22, 3:35 PM

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Aviv BAR TAL
Global VICE President Commercial Nitrogen OCI Global

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How digital innovation is driving the renewable energy transition

2025-01-22, 11:35 AM

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Christoph Hiesgen
Senior Manager Growth and Sales E.ON

In terms of qualifications, Mr. Christoph Hiesgen is a graduate engineer in energy and environmental technologies.

Mr. Hiesgen has been employed by E.ON Energy Infrastructure  Solutions since beginning of 2003. He has been active in the energy services business after his university graduation since 1997 and had different leadership roles in Sales being responsible in particular for the business development in different energy intense industrial segments.

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Turning a new page with AI for efficiency and machine learning

2025-01-22, 10:00 AM

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Robert UNSWORTH
Global Technical Sustainability Manager GEA

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Firing up a sustainable future for drinks production plants

2025-01-22, 12:45 PM

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David Bryngelsson
CEO & CO-Founder CarbonCloud

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Measurable carbon commitments

2025-01-22, 4:15 PM

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Frederick Diamond
Senior Consultant, GlobalData

Fred Diamond is a Senior Consultant within GlobalData’s Consumer division, specialising in strategy solutions within the FMCG and foodservice industries. Leveraging mixed-methods research, Fred combines qualitative and quantitative inputs relating to market dynamics, brand strategies, macroeconomic trends, and consumer behaviours. His expertise includes competitor analysis, enabling clients to understand their position within the market and make informed strategic decisions.

With five years of dedicated experience at GlobalData, Fred has consistently developed innovative client solutions for numerous leading companies in the food and beverage sectors. Fred’s strategic insights have provided clients with comprehensive, actionable analyses crucial for navigating challenges faced in their respective areas.

Fred has authored and co-authored multiple whitepapers that address key contemporary issues. His work has spanned critical topics such as UK inflation, the impact of China’s Zero Covid policy on supply chains, ESG in Packaging, and the future of sugar in the beverages industry. His most recent whitepaper identified and explained key pieces of EU sustainability legislation coming in 2025 and the years following, such as the EU Deforestation Regulation. It includes an analysis of the potential impact on global consumer markets, product formulation, prices and ‘greenflation,’ as well as geopolitical factors, including the tension between EU members and developing countries and the risk China poses to EU trade. 

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Fireside Chat: Parallels in consumer buying behaviours and net-zero initiatives

2025-01-22, 4:45 PM

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Severin Vartigov
Chief Commercial Officer Energy
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Tommy Buckingham
Senior Consultant, Carbon Trust

Tommy is a Senior Consultant at the Carbon Trust, where he works with large European corporates to measure & verify their carbon emissions, set science based reduction targets, model the impact of climate risks & opportunities and build decarbonisation roadmaps to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Tommy has an academic background in climate science, environmental policy and financial accounting, with 6+ years of commercial roles in big tech & early stage startups, including Google, Deliveroo & HotelTonight (acq. by AirBnB) with experience across EU & APAC markets.

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Ed Barham
Director of Consulting – Packaging Consumer Custom Solutions, GlobalData

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Chair Introduction

2025-01-22, 8:45 AM

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Chair’s Closing Remarks

2025-01-22, 5:45 PM

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21 Mincing Lane, London EC3R 7AG

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