2 May 2025
London, UK
London, UK
Tea & Coffee Trade Journal held its inaugural Women in Tea and Coffee conference in central London.
The day was a resounding success, with all the delegates praising the inspiring keynote speakers, panel discussions on sustainability and careers, tea and coffee demonstrations, speed networking sessions and drinks reception.
The positive energy and enthusiasm throughout the day highlighted the importance of celebrating and empowering women in the industry.
Watch the video to get a glimpse of the day, and stay tuned for more information on next year’s event.
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Speakers & Panellists
Agenda
From 8.30am Tea & coffee served
9.00am Introduction – Vanessa Facenda, Editor, Tea & Coffee Trade Journal
9.10-9.50am Coffee Keynote: Vanúsia Nogueira, Executive Director, ICO (International Coffee Organization)
9.55-10.35am Tea Keynote: Rona Tison, Executive Advisor & Tea Ambassador, ITO EN-North America
10.40-11.00am Coffee/Tea break
11.00am Sustainability Panel Discussion
Sponsored by Lincoln & York
Panel members: Vanúsia Nogueira, executive director, International Coffee Organization; Dr Sharon Hall, chief executive, UK Tea & Infusions Association; Shabnam Weber, president, Tea & Herbal Association of Canada; Dilara Celik, partnerships and communications manager, 4C; Keely Wade, marketing manager, Lincoln & York.
12pm-12.45pm Joint Presentation from the International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA) and the International Alliance for Women in Tea (IAWT)
IWCA – Anke Erichsen, global board member
IAWT – Dr Sharon Hall and Shabnam Weber, founders
12.45-2.00pm Lunch
2.00pm Careers in Tea & Coffee Panel Discussion
Panel members: Siân Edwards, director of strategy & insights, Finlays; Suzanne Giele, head of social impact, LIPTON Tea & Infusions; Ana Wilks, head of coffee research, Neumman Kaffee Gruppe (NKG); Katrina Armour, European category manager, Clipper Tea.
3.00-3.15pm Coffee/Tea break
3.15pm Careers and Opportunities Speed Networking Session – quick-fire one-to-one meetings (10 minutes) with members of the panel discussion. Sign-up required.
3.15pm Tea and Coffee Demonstrations
3.55pm Closing remarks – Vanessa Facenda
4.00-5.00pm Cocktail Reception
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