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Wondering if Ideas Fest is the right fit for your business journey? Whether you’re nurturing a fledgling startup, innovating within a large corporation, or keen on soaking up the latest business trends, Ideas Fest welcomes thinkers and doers from all corners of the business world.

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THE FESTIVAL for business leaders and entrepreneurs

James Watt

James was a fully qualified deep sea Captain, having earlier completed an honours degree in Law and Economics. He traded in being a salty sea dog to become a BrewDog in 2007, pursuing his passion for great craft beer by setting up the company with Martin Dickie.

James was awarded Great British Entrepreneur of the Year in 2014, and is one of Europe’s only holders of the title of Master Cicerone. He was awarded the MBE in the 2016 Queen’s birthday honours list. James is producer on Brewdogs TV series and published author of Business for Punks and BrewDog: Craft Beer for the People.

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