Focus Session - Global Perspectives in Brewing Science: Trends, Innovations, and Challenges Across Borders

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

10:45am - 12:00pm PDT

Location: Springs Ballroom D-E

Organizer(s)

MW

Matthew Winans, PhD

Technical Sales Support Manager
Fermentis by Lesaffre
Portland, Oregon, United States

Speaker(s)

HK

Hiroyasu Kino

Sapporo Breweries Ltd
SM

Stéphane MEULEMANS

General Manager
Fermentis
Marquette-lez-Lille, France
PS

Peter Skrbek

CEO
Deschutes Brewery

Moderator(s)

TS

Thomas H. Shellhammer, PhD (he/him/his)

Professor
Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon, United States

This first ever special international session brings together world class industry leaders and brewing experts from around the world to discuss the state of brewing from research and personal experiences. A special address from the BCOJ sets the stage for highlighting key trends, noteworthy research, and groundbreaking innovations shaping their local and the global brewing landscapes. Attendees will gain insights into regional brewing challenges, advancements in fermentation, and emerging technologies that are transforming the industry worldwide.

Speaker Hiroyasu Kino: - Special Address from BCOJ on Japanese Brewing History, Innovation, Trends, and the Future
Speaker: Stephane Meulemans – Panelist, Global Supplier
Speaker: Peter Skrbek – Panelist, American Producer