36th BIENNIAL CONVENTION 

ASIA PACIFIC SECTION

MARCH 16 - 20 , 2020 | PERTH , WESTERN AUSTRALIA















WELCOME  

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.


THE POWER OF CONNECTIVITY

The last time the Convention was held in Perth was in 1998 and delegates in attendance back then will be amazed at the changes that have occurred in Perth over more than 20 years. The city is a modern, buzzing and vibrant centre with many craft breweries, restaurants and a picturesque blend of modern and historic buildings. Perth is also the gateway to some wonderful and unique tourist centres including Rottnest Island, the stunning Swan Valley and Margaret River wine regions, and one of the world's last wilderness frontiers, the Kimberley region in the north of the state.

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 be The Power of Connectivity  with the emphasis on all participants from every aspect of our industry coming together for the benefit of the industry. 

The 2020 Asia Pacific IBD Convention in Perth aims to 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. The importance of supply chain and marketing as businesses grow and expand into this connected, ever-changing and increasingly digital landscape. There will be a special forum to share insights into the complex world of distilling and celebrate some 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 assembly’s and get the latest and greatest of what is 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.

We look forward to welcoming you to Perth!

AGENDA

DAY 1

Plenary Sessions 

Welcome Function



DAY 2

Technical Sessions 

Exhibition (full day)

Trade Night

DAY 3

Technical Sessions 

Exhibition (full day)

Sponsor & Speaker Night*

DAY 4

Technical Sessions 

Exhibition (half day)

Gala Dinner

DAY 5

Malting and Brewery site visits 



*Sponsor & Speaker Night is by invitation only. Free night for all delegates. 

Please note this is a draft agenda only. The final schedule will be updated here once confirmed.

We are excited to announce that the first draft of the Technical Programme is now available. Please click below for further information. 

TECHNICAL PROGRAMME

Getting to PCEC

Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre is easily accessible by foot, ride-share or public transport including bus, train or ferry from South Perth.

Address: 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth WA

Please click below for further information regarding transportation and parking.

Staying in Perth

You are able to access discounted accommodation rates at some of the nearby hotels.

**IMPORTANT** The discounted rates provided only apply to a limited number of rooms from 15 to 21 March, 2020. These offers will be conducted on a 'first in, best dressed' basis until allocation of discounted rooms have been exhausted. 

HOTEL OPTIONS

Explore Perth

PCEC location at the center of the CBD puts you in the perfect position to get out and explore.

The City of Perth is the heart of food, culture, and tourism in Western Australia.

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EXPLORE 

PRICING

Please find below the different registration levels for the IBD Asia Pacific Convention 2020.

FULL PACKAGE DETAILS (all-inclusive access Monday-Friday): Access to technical sessions and trade show (including morning/afternoon teas and lunches), attendance to all social events and conference welcome pack (except for PARTNER REGISTRATIONS which exclude welcome pack).

SPONSOR AND EXHIBITOR COMPLIMENTARY ATTENDEES, once you click the REGISTER NOW button below and complete your personal details, the complimentary registration option will be available. Please make sure you will be registering the correct number of complimentary attendees based on your sponsorship/exhibition package. 

All prices are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD) and are inclusive of GST (Goods and Services Tax).

         

Please click below to register your attendance to the 2020 IBD Convention. 

CALL FOR PAPERS AND POSTERS  

Offers of papers and posters are now open.

Deadline for offers are now closed.

Please follow the link below to submit your abstract

SPONSORSHIP

OPPORTUNITIES

By sponsoring/exhibiting, you will have unique access to promote your organisation and market your brand to the influential industry stakeholders attending the convention. Sponsoring and exhibiting at the IBD Asia Pacific Convention 2020 will provide your organisation with a perfect platform to directly interact with delegates from a wide range of backgrounds, expertise and influence across the brewing and distilling industry.

CONTACT US

For any queries relating to the papers and posters please contact Gary Blomeley from IBD on the details below. For assistance with registrations please contact TRIBE - Travel & Events:

Contact

Gary Blomeley - IBD Asia Pacific Editor

Maddy Griffiths - TRIBE

Natalia Marzagao - TRIBE

Martin Klopfer - TRIBE

 Phone

+61 439 477 587 

+61 (3) 8578 3151 


    

IBD would like to confirm and thank the following Sponsors & Exhibitors who will be present at the 2020 Convention: