All 450 tickets - at $260 a seat - were snapped up in less than four weeks.
"It's a fantastic result," said the drinks association CEO Sandra Przibilla. "There's been a huge level of interest around the event. The response shows how much momentum there is around diversity and inclusion in the drinks industry."
"This is a great vote of industry confidence in the event and also reflects the passion for the topic," added WID's Jen Collins.
The event, on March 8, 2017, will focus on 'Building a diversity mindset in the drinks industry'.
Keynote speaker will be Mia Freedman, a journalist, author, activist and co-founder of Mamamia, the largest independent women’s website in Australia. Mia was named one of Australia’s 100 Most Influential Women by the Financial Review and is a former chair of the federal government’s Body Image Advisory Board. She remains a passionate campaigner for more diversity in the way the media portrays women.
The day will include lunch, Freedman's address, an industry panel discussion on ‘Bringing diversity and inclusion to life’, followed by a networking event.
Women in drinks charity partner is The Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group, the national peak organisation for gynaecological cancer clinical trials in Australia and New Zealand. $15 from each ticket will be donated to ANZGOG to support ongoing research.
Image: Mia Freedman
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