SID 2026: Tuesday 20th October, Christ Church, Spitalfields, London
Multi Award-Winning Sustainability in Drinks (SID) returns for its third edition on Tuesday 20th October 2026 at the iconic Christ Church Spitalfields, London.
Recognised as the drinks industry’s leading sustainability event, SID has rapidly established itself as the annual meeting place for producers, buyers, retailers, hospitality operators and sustainability innovators committed to shaping the future of the sector. This year’s event promises to be bigger and more influential than ever, featuring exhibitors, expert workshops, thought-provoking talks, keynote presentations and high-profile panel debates tackling the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the drinks trade.
We are delighted to welcome Andy Cato, co-founder of Wildfarmed and one half of the internationally acclaimed electronic music duo Groove Armada, as our keynote speaker. A leading advocate for regenerative agriculture and sustainable business transformation, Andy will share his unique insights into how businesses can create lasting environmental and commercial impact.
With a strong focus on practical advice, education and information sharing, SID brings together the people, products and services driving meaningful change across the global drinks industry. From sustainable production and packaging to logistics, retail and hospitality, attendees will discover actionable solutions, valuable partnerships and the latest thinking from industry leaders.
Who Should Attend?
Exhibition and sponsorship opportunities are limited and expected to sell out quickly. To secure your place at one of the most important events in the drinks industry calendar, please explore the options above or contact us for further information.
SID 2025: A Snapshot of This Year’s Event
The Big Sustainability Debate
The Keynote Address
“At last we have an in-person event where the path to a sustainable drinks industry is the primary focus. The rapid changes in the climate system taking place in our lifetimes demand a collaborative pragmatic approach and the SID event brings together many experienced and influential voices. The value for me is in listening to people who are learning to articulate their achievements and communicate them back to their customers in a way that is relevant to the broader societal conversation on sustainability.” Nick Breeze, climate journalist and moderator of the High Level Panel debate at SID 2025.
We look forward to seeing you there!
“This year’s recipient is a professional, relevant and ground-breaking conference with a global reach.”
“SID is a global sustainability platform for the drinks sector, connecting producers, retailers, NGOs and policymakers”…It is recognized as the flagship international sustainability event in the drinks trade”
Why SID?
Bringing together policy makers, global advisory bodies, producers, packaging suppliers and environmental consultants within the drinks industry, the prestigious 2025 event will incorporate:
- A talks programme with panel discussions including Q&A’s featuring international industry experts, cross-industry senior executives and global trade bodies.
- Impactful deep-dive workshops to educate, share best practice and inspire change. These will take place in 4 designated areas of the venue and include complementary exhibitors offering products, advice and practical help for visitors and businesses.
- Final keynote addresses, tasting and networking – an unmissable opportunity to meet VIP’s, thought leaders and partners in an informal setting to enable lasting collaborations with positive environmental impacts.
This is an unrivalled opportunity to come together and help each other understand the risks and harness the opportunities of a sustainable future – keeping up with the rapid pace of change.
Supported by Founding Partners:
The multi award winning Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Programme (WASP) is one of Europe’s most progressive regional wine sustainability initiatives. WASP supports the improvement on the environmental, social and economic performance of the region’s winemaking activities and promotes the recognition of the sustainability performance of the region’s wines.
Founded in 2010 by British couple Stephen and Jeany Cronk, the Maison Mirabeau story is one of following a dream and a passion for Provence’s iconic rosé wines. Maison Mirabeau, a certified B Corp, is part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact and transparency. Stephen is driving the adoption of regenerative farming through the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation, which he co-founded.
The People’s Choice Drinks Awards (incorporating wines and spirits competitions) is a golden opportunity to learn what consumers really think about your drinks. Our consumer-friendly categories attract submissions from all over the world, in all packaging formats and at any price point. The competition is exciting, inclusive and relevant for today’s drinks business.
Media Partners:
The Buyer is one of the world’s leading and most influential digital content platforms for the drinks industry – specialising in providing unique content for the premium on and off-trade and the producers and supply chain that supports it.
Sustainable Packaging News publishes news about sustainable packaging to our audience via our print magazine, our website, our social media channels and our newsletters. Our audiences are informed and educated about the latest developments in the world of sustainable packaging and our clients receive extremely targeted exposure to a global audience.
The drinks business is the largest international trade magazine and website in the world that is dedicated to wines and spirits. It publishes an annual ‘green issue’ highlighting sustainability in the industry, and has for 15 years organised the drinks business Green Awards, which recognise those transforming the industry with their sustainability initiatives.
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