Enterprise Nation: How to start and grow a food and drink business

You'll hear from buyers and food and drink experts and entrepreneurs covering topics from raising money to scaling production, building a brand and selling well online as well as on the High Street.

This event marks a dedicated food and drink fortnight in the Clicks and Mortar shop in St David’s Centre, Cardiff, and is supported by the Welsh government food and drink network.

Why attend?

• Hear from experts and entrepreneurs from the food and drink industry
• Meet food and drink buyers
• Cover topics from raising money to scaling production
• Learn how to build a brand online and on the High Street

Your agenda

09.30am: Registration

10.00am: Welcome from Enterprise Nation and Welsh government

10.10am: Getting your house in order: Having the right certification and financial support

• Raj Burman, Head of SME, growth accelerator and partnerships, GS1
• Bonnie Joplin, SALSA
• Lee Bradley & Sara Dennis, Bevan Buckland accountants

10.40am: How I made it with Kate Jenkins, Gower Cottage Brownies

Kate Jenkins, founder of Gower Cottage Brownies talks through her 10 year journey of building a successful business and offers her top tips.

11.10am: The secrets to selling in a pop-up!

A panel of food and drink businesses selling in Clicks and Mortar Cardiff join us to reveal the secrets of successfully selling in a pop-up shop.

11.40am: Coffee

12.00pm: How to scale your food and drink business

Rhys Jones, CEO of Visionary Food Solutions, shares his top tips on scaling your food and drink business.

12.30pm: Meet the buyer

Hear from food and drink buyers as to what they look for when selecting new products

1.00pm: Next steps to growth

• Clive Brazier, CEO, The Food Agency
• Stuart Gates, former managing director, Fortnum & Mason and head of Harrods food

1.30pm: Event ends

TICKETS: £25 – £28.75