Program & Events
Schedule-at-a-Glance
Schedule is tentative and subject to change. Additional pre-meeting events will be added soon. Check back for details!
Sunday, August 16
| 8:30a.m.–3:30p.m. | Workshop | The Sensory of Distilling Workshop: A Deep Dive into Flavor Formed by Fermentation, Distillation, and Maturations |
| 3:30–5:30p.m. | Field Trip | Redefining Malt Quality Barley for Whiskey Production |
| 8:00–9:30p.m. | Trivia | The Pre-Game Pour: Trivia & Connections |
Monday, August 17
| 9:00–10:15a.m. | Opening Keynote |
Opening Keynote Session - Birgitte Skadhauger (Carlsberg) |
| 10:45a.m.–12:00p.m. | Technical Sessions |
Modern Advances in Yeast Science and Product Development I Modern Advances in Malt/ Grain Science and Product Development I Emerging Enzymes for Flavor Development and Efficiency I |
| 1:30–2:45p.m. | Focus Sessions |
Navigating Emerging Issues in the Global Brewing and Distilling Industries Round Table on Microbial ID – Real World Applications of Molecular Methods Used to Detect and Identify Microorganisms SPONSORED SESSION - Fermentis |
| 3:00–4:15p.m. | Technical Sessions |
Recent Advances in Yeast Genetics and Phenotyping Emerging Enzymes for Flavor Development and Efficiency II Modern Advances in Hop Science and Product Development I |
| 4:50–5:15p.m. | Posters |
Poster Viewing w/Authors Present (Group I) |
Tuesday, August 18
| 8:45–10:00a.m. | Technical Sessions |
Modern Advances in Yeast Science and Product Development II Key Factors Influencing Spirits Flavor Modern Advances in Hop Science and Product Development II |
| 10:15–11:15a.m. | Leadership Panel |
Focus Session - Global Leadership Perspectives in Brewing Science: Trends, Innovations, and Challenges Across Boarders |
| 11:30a.m.–12:30p.m. | Keynote |
Tuesday Keynote Session - Emma Walker (Johnny Walker) |
| 1:45–3:00p.m. | Focus Sessions |
Curated Technical Session NABLAB Authenticity Testing in Alcoholic Beverages SPONSORED SESSION extended 90 minute event - Lallemand |
| 3:30–4:45p.m. | Technical Sessions |
New Developments in Diastatic and Wild Yeast Detection Modern Advances in Malt/ Grain Science and Product Development II Emerging Advances in Fermentation Management and Characterization |
| 5:00–5:45p.m. | Posters |
Poster Viewing w/Authors Present (Group II) |
Wednesday, August 19
| 8:15–9:30a.m. | Focus Sessions |
Yeast Strain Development: Behind the Scenes Grain and Malt Quality: a Deeper Dive Global Insights on Flavor and Stability in Beer and Beyond |
| 9:45–11:00a.m. | Technical Sessions |
Modern Advances in Yeast Science and Product Development III Emerging Approaches to Decarbonization and Sustainability in Brewing/ Distilling Future Directions in Alternative Flavor Extracts |
| 11:15a.m.–12:30p.m. | Keynote |
Closing Keynote - Dr Jay Keasling (UC Berkeley) |