Champion mixologist Ben Davidson joins The Drinks Industry Show
The Drinks Industry Show has appointed industry expert and ambassador Ben Davidson as event curator.
Davidson will share his extensive knowledge of the drinks industry, as well as being responsible for driving senior-level buyers to the show and raising awareness and exposure of the event, which will be held 26–27 June 2017 at Luna Park in Sydney.
Davidson is a former Cocktail World Cup Champion (2004) and Australian Bartender of the Year (2003, 2005) with nearly 20 years’ experience behind the bar. Until recently he had been the spirits education manager, national spirits ambassador and head of mixology for Pernod Ricard Australia for 10 years. During this time he received Ambassador of the Year awards as well gaining a WSET Trainer credential and in 2016 was inducted as a Keeper of the Quaich.
“I’m excited to be a part of the Drinks Industry Show in the capacity of event curator, helping to attract a diverse range of large and small brands across all categories, to exhibit their products to the Drinks Industry professionals of Sydney and beyond,” said Davidson.
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