On behalf of the Asia Pacific Section of The Institute of Brewing and Distilling, we invite you to attend the 36th Convention to be held from Monday 16th March to Friday 20th March 2020 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre in Perth, Western Australia.

Key speakers announced

Anchoring our Technical program we are very excited to announce a visit from Rebecca Newman, Director of Quality at Lagunitas Brewing Company as our keynote speaker.

A quality assurance veteran with multi-brewery experience, Rebecca will underscore our connectivity theme flanked by University of California legends Charlie Bamforth and Glen Fox – emeritus and current professors of Malting and Brewing Science.

The Technical Programme will cover Sustainability, Quality, Malt, Hops, Energy, Packaging and Distilling in dedicated sessions over four action packed days – book now to secure your place in 2020.

Registration to be a part of this exciting programme is now open and appropriate information can be found at www.ibd2020.com.au.

It is still possible to sign up as a Sponsor or Exhibitor to the Convention, offering significant opportunities to promote your business to the hundreds of delegates who will be in attendance.

In line with our Theme of Connectivity follow the link HERE to see the latest updates on our speakers and content as it becomes available and watch out for our unique Convention App which will be available in early 2020 for real time notifications on all our latest developments.

The IBD Asia Pacific Perth Convention

With the significant number of craft breweries now based in Western Australia there will be an ongoing focus on craft brewing as part of the technical programme.

The theme for our Convention will beThe Power of Connectivitywith the emphasis on all participants from every aspect of our industry coming together for the benefit of the industry and our respective businesses.

There will be a focus in line with this theme on the importance of supply chain and marketing as businesses grow and expand into this connected, ever-changing and increasingly digital landscape within which we now exist.

The 2020 Asia Pacific IBD Convention in Perth will integrate craft brewing, large scale brewing, and distilling needs throughout the entire convention programme. Delegates can mingle with experts in flavour and innovation or debate the challenges of efficiency and best cost. There will be a special morning forum to share insights into the complex world of distilling and celebrate some of the history of this honourable profession.

Last but certainly not least, the chance to break bread with your favourite suppliers and business partners that are imperative to these assemblies and to get the latest and greatest of what are new and exciting in our world of Brewing and Distilling.

The 2020 Convention in Perth will set a new standard in knowledge exchange across a platform that is both enjoyable and accessible.” – get the latest perspectives on the impact of climate change, supply chain innovations, advances in production efficiencies and the symbiosis of brewing and distilling.