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Joint CIBD/BFBi Midlands Sections Annual Engineering Symposium: "The Bones of Brewing"

THURSDAY, 10 April 2025

12:30pm - 4:00pm

Joint meeting with CIBD UK Midland section and Midland BFBI

THURSDAY, 10 April 2025

12:30pm - 4:00pm

Briggs of Burton, 
Global Technical Centre 
Derby Street
Burton on Trent 
Staffordshire  DE14 2LH 

Join us at the 2025 Annual Joint CIBD/BFBi Engineering Symposium “The Bones of Brewing!"

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the essential engineering considerations behind brewery development.  Hosted by Briggs of Burton Plc, who are experts in this particular field, this must-attend event is packed full of key insights and thought-provoking discussions. 

Parking

There is ample parking available on site.

Agenda

  • 12:30 – Arrival, registration
  • 13:00 – 1st session to be chaired by the CIBD
    • Session 1 – John Round, CIBD
      "Requirements for Materials of construction in breweries"
    • Session 2 – Martyn Ralph
      "CO2 Recovery Plant for Small & Craft Brewers"
  • 14:30 – 2nd session to be chaired by the BFBi
    • Session 3 – Andrew Mieleniewski, Head of Technical Sales – Briggs of Burton PLC
      "Electrifying Your Drinks Production"
    • Session 4 – Speaker TBC, NIRAS
      "Energy Efficiencies Within The Brewhouse"
  • Final Plenary Q&A followed by buffet before heading into Burton to sample the best Burton pubs have to offer.

 

Why you should attend:

  • Identify some of the engineering considerations for brewery development, particularly for sustainability initiatives.
  • CPD opportunity for CIBD members and develop contact networks
  • Socialise and network with industry peers with similar interests
  • Apply knowledge learned for CIBD Diploma Brewing Module 3 and Master Brewer 

Tickets: FREE to attend. Note that there are only 50 spaces so register early to avoid disappointment! Don’t miss this chance to engage with top industry experts. To book, please contact ruth.evans@bfbi.org.uk or johnbround@aol.com 

Booking deadline: MONDAY, 7 April  or when all places allocated.