The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) is following up its successful BeerX Online event with a virtual AGM and members’ conference on 8th June. It will be held in association with Napthens Solicitors, who join SIBA as headline sponsors.
With many trade event spaces still closed, SIBA has taken the decision to host its first ever fully virtual AGM and members’ conference. It will include online voting on resolutions, and a live broadcast featuring keynote talks from Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, and Henok Fentie, head brewer at Omnipollo, in Sweden.
Also speaking will be SIBA chairman Ian Fozard, of Roosters Brewery, SIBA chief executive James Calder, and Jamie Allison, partner at Napthens Solicitors.
Ian said: “This year’s virtual AGM and members’ conference is set to be a first in the history of the association. We are all set to host the same engaging debates and exciting keynote talks as our usual in-person AGM and conference, which usually takes place as part of our BeerX event in Liverpool. I look forward to welcoming SIBA members into the online AGM and conference next week.
“I would also like to thank Napthens Solicitors who, as well as being long-time supporters of SIBA and independent brewers with their free legal helpline for brewers and other bespoke services, are partnering with us on the members’ conference as our headline sponsor. With their backing and expertise, we look forward to an engaging, modern, and fully virtual event.”
Jamie Allison said: “Napthens has a proud history of working with SIBA and its members, and we’re delighted to be sponsoring the members’ conference. We’re looking forward to getting involved in what will undoubtedly be a very interesting event!”
• The SIBA AGM and members’ conference is open only to SIBA member breweries and supplier associate members and will take place from 10am until 01pm on Tuesday, 8th June. For further information, click here.
