09:00 – 10:00
Registration of participants, welcome coffee
Participants register, receive badges and handouts.
Coffee break area for getting acquainted and socializing with colleagues.
10:00 – 10:30
Conference opening
Welcome speech by the organizers.
Introduction of sponsors and key partners.
Review of the event program.
10:30 – 12:00
Keynote session:
“Trends and innovations in the brewing and wine industry for 2024”
Overview of global and regional trends.
Brief presentation from experts:
“The future of craft brewing: new flavors and formats”
“The impact of climate change on winemaking”
“Innovative production technologies: reducing costs and improving quality”.
Q&A session.
12:00 – 13:00
Lunch
Buffet table with elements of tasting products of the sponsors of the event.
13:00 – 14:30
Panel Discussion:
“Eco-technologies and sustainable production in winemaking and brewing”
Participants: experts in the field of sustainable production, equipment manufacturers, eco-activists.
Topics of discussion:
Use of biodegradable packaging.
Reducing carbon footprint in production.
Recycling of raw materials.
Examples of successful cases from the world practice.
14:30 – 15:00
Break
Coffee break and light snacks. Opportunity to visit suppliers’ stands.
15:00 – 17:00
Networking session:
Organized mini-groups for introductions.
Training on “How to build successful partnerships with suppliers”.
Individualized time to network with company representatives.
17:00 – 19:00
Official opening of the exhibition of suppliers’ products
Presentations of raw materials (malt, hops, grape varieties).
Tasting of finished products.
Testing of equipment and technologies.