Pioneering Spirits: Glenfiddich Whisky Invites You to Reach the Summit!

If like myself, you grew up climbing and reading books by adventurers such as Joe Simpson, Chris Bonington and Pen Hadow, you'll be excited to know that Glenfiddich Distillery is hosting a summit for 21^st century pioneers.

The "ONE DAY YOU WILL Summit 2011", will feature motivational talks from key pioneers, such as the above mentioned writer, and Polar explorer, Pen Hadow. The two day forum will also include inspirational seminars, exclusive nosing and tasting sessions and a celebratory dinner.

Running from October 18th - 20th, 2011, it will be a great networking opportunity for anyone attending. 

An Inspirational Two-Day Event

I'm sure you'll also agree the incredible determination, strength and passion it takes to do these sometimes unimaginable feats, undoubtedly end's with great motivational stories.  Jamie Milne, UK Brand Ambassador, Glenfiddich said,

“We strive to be pioneering and challenging in everything we do at Glenfiddich, and the Glenfiddich ONE DAY YOU WILL Summit 2011 promises to be an inspiring, educational event, with money-can’t-buy insight from the world’s leading pioneers from a variety of fields.”

40 pioneers will over the course of the Summit explore three key areas:

1. How new technologies are influencing the world of art and design,
2. How innovation is affecting what we eat and drink; and
3. How physical and mental limitations can be overcome to meet new challenges.

The summit has been curated in association with The Future Laboratory, the internationally recognised trend forecasting, consumer insight and brand innovation agency. 

So, How to Attend this Once in a Life-Time Event

First off you need to be comfortable engaging strangers to exchanges ideas and collaborate. Places are limited and Glenffidich are looking for people with genuine passion for conquering physical and mental barriers, while showing the ability to tackle worldwide concerns with enthusiasm and confidence.

Applying is easy and done online.

Simply goto www.glenfiddich.com/pioneers and follow the apply now links. Fill out your details as instructed then you'll be promoted to write a short piece on why you should attend with the opening sentance One day I Will...  The deadline is looming as the closing date for applications is Friday 9th September, 2011.

Winners will be notified by Friday 16th September, 2011.

Update on Tue, September 6, 2011 by Darren

GLENFIDDICH HOSTS ITS FIRST EVER SUMMIT FOR 21^ST CENTURY PIONEERS

New generation of pioneers celebrated and inspired at global event

Glenfiddich, the world’s most awarded single malt whisky, is to host its first ever global exchange for 21^st century pioneers, attended by contemporary innovators from all over the world. The Glenfiddich ONE DAY YOU WILL Summit 2011 will be set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Conval Hills, at The Glenfiddich Distillery, in Dufftown.

The inspirational two-day event will be attended by up to 40 pioneers, including adventurist Pen Hadow. The first person in history to sledge from Canada to the North Geographic Pole without any assistance, Pen will be talking about the motivation behind his pioneering explorations, sharing the stories of his life’s adventures and discussing the importance of self belief in achieving them. 

Over the course of the Summit, three key areas will be explored: how new technologies are influencing the world of art and design, how innovation is affecting what we eat and drink, and how physical and mental limitations can be overcome to meet new challenges. The summit has been curated in association with The Future Laboratory, the internationally recognised trend forecasting, consumer insight and brand innovation agency.

As well as motivational talks from key pioneers, the two day forum will include inspirational seminars, exclusive nosing and tasting sessions of the award-winning and pioneering Glenfiddich range, a celebratory dinner and networking opportunities.

Places at the Glenfiddich ONE DAY YOU WILL Summit are limited and the global search is on for those with a genuine passion for conquering physical and mental barriers, the ability to tackle worldwide concerns, and the enthusiasm and confidence to exchange ideas and collaborate with a room full of strangers. To be part of this once in a lifetime event, eager participants should visit www.glenfiddich.com/pioneers. The deadline for application is Friday 9 September 2011 and winners will be notified by Friday 16 September 2011.

Jamie Milne,  UK  Brand Ambassador, Glenfiddich said, “We strive to be pioneering and challenging in everything we do at Glenfiddich, and the Glenfiddich ONE DAY YOU WILL Summit 2011 promises to be an inspiring, educational event, with money-can’t-buy insight from the world’s leading pioneers from a variety of fields.”

The Glenfiddich ONE DAY YOU WILL Summit 2011will take place from 18-20 October at The Glenfiddich Distillery, in Dufftown, Scotland.