Berlin, DE—Park Street Companies, a leading provider of back-office logistics for alcohol industry brands, is pleased to announce the return of its popular educational seminar series, Park Street University, at Bar Convent Berlin.
The event will be held from October 6-8, 2025, at Messe Berlin in Berlin, Germany. This year’s lineup will focus on key industry trends, consumer behavior, and market dynamics.
Attendees will hear practical advice on various topics crucial to success in the alcohol industry, including premiumization, brand building, on-premise guidance, distribution strategies, innovation, and market expansion.
The education series will feature more than 30 presenters sharing their expertise, providing attendees with knowledge and strategies to navigate the alcohol industry’s challenges and opportunities in 2026.
October 6, 2025
The Rise of Agave Spirits in Europe and Around the Globe (12:00 – 1:00 PM)
- Quentin Job, International Managing Director, Cincoro Tequila
- Jose Sanchez Gavito, Technical Director Mexico & Latin America, H&A Group
- Steffin Oghene, Vice President, El Tequileño
The New Spirits Consumer: Understanding What Drives Purchase Decisions (1:30 – 2:30 PM)
- Charlie Mitchell, Head of Consumer Research & Insights, CGA by NIQ
- Imme Ergmgassen, Co-founder, Botivo
- Joy Hallman, Chief Growth Officer, Stranger & Stranger
From Startup to Category Leader: The Spirits Brand Blueprint (3:00 – 4:00 PM)
- Antonella Nonino, Managing Director, Nonino Distillatori
- Karim Fadl, Key Account Manager Hotels & Resorts International, Thomas Henry
- Vincent Hanna, CEO & Co-Founder, Brother’s Bond Distilling Company
The On-Premise Playbook: What’s Really Happening Behind the Bar in 2025 (4:30 – 5:30 PM)
- Nicolas Medicamento, Founder, NM Coaching, Training & Consulting
- Nidal Ramini, Advocacy Director – EAA Division, Brown Forman
- Chris Maffeo, Founder, MAFFEO DRINKS
October 7, 2025
The 2025 Spirits Industry Outlook: Key Trends, Opportunities & Market Movements (12:00 – 1:00 PM)
- Julien Hémard, CEO Pernod Ricard Northern Europe, Pernod Ricard Deutschland GmbH
- Giuseppe Gallo, Founder & CEO, Italspirits – ITALICUS Rosolio di Bergamotto & SAVOIA Aperitivo
- Spiros Malandrakis, Global Head of Insights – Alcoholic Drinks, Euromonitor International
- Emmett Strack, Manager, Marketing & Content, Park Street
Disruptive Distilling: The Innovations Reshaping the Industry (1:30 – 2:30 PM)
- Robert Weir, Founder & CEO, Maguey Exchange
- Susan Mooney, CEO, Spirits Consulting Group
- Lauranie Nonotte, Head of Global Retail Education, Moet Hennessy
- Raphaele Delerue, Global Head of Marketing & Business Development, Moet Hennessy
Spirits Around the World: Exploring New Regions and Categories (4:30 – 5:30 PM)
- Damola Timeyin, Co-Founder, Spearhead Spirits
- Oisin Davis, Director, Great Irish Beverages
- Bogdan Tanasoiu, President, BBC Spirits
October 8, 2025
Navigating Economic Uncertainty: Turning Global Disruption into Opportunity (12:00 – 1:00 PM)
- Mehul Brahmbhatt, Founder, Tharra Company
- Nick Gillett, Managing Director, Mangrove Global
- Christine LoCascio, Chief of Policy, Strategy & Membership at Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.
Beyond Your Home Market: Spirits Brand Expansion Strategies (1:30 – 2:30 PM)
- Billy Erickson, Sales & Marketing Manager, Tequila Fortaleza
- Adhy Singagerda, Business Development Manager Europe, E&A Scheer BV
- Matteo Fantacchiotti, Partner and Chairman of the Board, Cygnet Distillery
Inside the World of Wine: Strategies for Success in a Shifting Market (3:00 – 4:00 PM)
- Peter Douglas, Owner, Sustaina Wines
To view the full lineup of Park Street University speakers and to register for the event, visit www.barconvent.com.
About Park Street Companies: Park Street Companies is a leading provider of back-office logistics for alcohol industry brands. Its mission is to help emerging and established alcoholic beverage companies build and manage successful brands by providing innovative solutions and exceptional service.
About Bar Convent Berlin: Bar Convent Berlin is the leading international trade fair for the bar and beverage industry. Bar owners, bartenders, distributors, and manufacturers from almost 90 countries attend the event yearly to make new contacts, learn about product innovations and trends, and attend seminars.
Press Contact: Cynthia Sanchez, csanchez@parkstreet.com