• At the Food & Drink Business + PKN LIVE breakfast forum on 11 October, a panel of brand owners led by editor Kim Berry will explore the ins and outs of what it takes to be a brave brand.
    At the Food & Drink Business + PKN LIVE breakfast forum on 11 October, a panel of brand owners led by editor Kim Berry will explore the ins and outs of what it takes to be a brave brand.
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The Food & Drink Business + PKN LIVE: Brands Behaving Bravely breakfast forum is on tomorrow morning in Melbourne, with tickets still available.

The event runs at the Melbourne Arts Centre from 7:30am to 11am, with delegates engaging with industry leaders, who will be speaking on what it takes to be a brave brand and gain traction in today's market.

Keynote speaker Nikki Moeschinger, managing director of Brand Opus, will discuss how playing it safe will not create a brand with impact and what you need to create a brand that does.

Managing director of the Daylight Agency Chris Gray will shed light on what makes consumers see a brand as brave and co-founder of Brandcrush Matt Hurle will share his insights on experiential marketing and brand activation.

To round out the morning, editor of Food & Drink Business Kim Berry will speak to The Alt Meat Co, The Healthy Chef, Brownes Dairy, and +Hemp on what being a brave brand is all about.

The full programme provides all the information.

It’s not too late to reserve your spot at the forum – so book now, and we’ll see you in Melbourne.

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