The world of grocery retail is ever-evolving and we know the role of Category Management needs to grow with it. IGD brings you a day packed with industry experts, thought leadership, inspiration and practical solutions, showing you how to stay ahead.

Join us in Kings Place, London on 1 October 2024.

What to expect?

 

We’ve listened to you and have created an event specifically for anyone who works in a large or small Category Management team within the consumer goods industry.

To guarantee a day that covers relevant topics to you, stretches your thinking, and gives you plenty of actionable takeaways, we’ve designed this day with input from Category Managers.

Firstly, we’ll share the learnings from our recent research. Next up, there will be a variety of exciting and inspirational presentations, case studies, panel discussions and breakout sessions, all diving deeper into the priority areas that ensure Category Management is a driver of future business growth. There will also be time for you to network with fellow Category Managers from across the industry.

You’ll leave feeling more confident and prepared about facing Category Management challenges now and in the future. We will provide you with all the materials you need to effortlessly share the key takeaways from the event with your colleagues.

  • Real-life examples of how other companies have worked collaboratively with their retail partners to drive action. You won’t just hear about their successes. They’ll share the uncut version, so you can learn from their challenges too
  • Hands-on experience with a range of Category Management technologies and solutions that will make your job easier, helping you deliver more impactful results
  • Inspiration on how to gain internal alignment across all levels to drive action and category growth Insight into the skills and capabilities that are most important for your career progression within Category Management
 

What your company will gain:

  • A clear understanding of what’s most important to retailers from their Category Management partners
  • Understanding of how to best navigate tomorrow's talent landscape and build a winning Category Management team
  • Knowledge of the latest technologies and solutions available to improve Category Management
  • Insight into how you can stay ahead and best prepare for the transformative impact of Automated Data and AI on Category Management
 

Speakers

 

Amanda Kurylowski, Head of Category - Off-Trade, Heineken

Amanda Kurylowski

Head of Category - Off-Trade, Heineken

Amy Holdsworth, Sales Director, Little Moons UK&I

Amy Holdsworth

Sales Director, Little Moons UK&I

Sally Orland, Category Strategy & Capability Lead, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

Sally Orland

Category Strategy & Capability Lead, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners

Liz Cooper, Marketing Innovation Controller, AB World Foods

Liz Cooper

Marketing Innovation Controller, AB World Foods

David Jenkins, Managing Director, Vertical Advantage

David Jenkins

Managing Director, Vertical Advantage

Tim Mason, CEO, Eagle Eye

Tim Mason

CEO, Eagle Eye