Become a Convention Sponsor
We are currently welcoming organisations keen to support the Convention and be part of a dynamic and influential Convention.
Contact us to discuss how you can get involved.
Diamond Sponsor – Welcome Reception
LION is a leading beverages company with powerhouse brands headquartered in Sydney, Australia, and founded in New Zealand. From iconic classic and craft beers to innovative ready-to-drink offerings, exceptional spirits, remarkable wines and more – LION’s brands have been shaping the way people come together, connect and celebrate for more than 180 years. Proudly part of global company KIRIN, LION is focused on becoming an unrivalled Force for Growth and Force for Good. With a relentless drive, a deep commitment to innovation and strong partnerships, we’re focused on meeting the fast-evolving needs of our consumers and helping to grow our customers’ businesses. We’re building a culture where performance and belonging go hand in hand, underpinned by behaviours that both drive our growth and empower our people to thrive.
We’re on a mission to ensure our impact is positive and enduring, and we’re proud to be Australasia’s first large-scale carbon-neutral brewer and have recently become a Certified B Corporation. We’re focused on being a Force for Good, whether through our role championing responsible consumption, continuing to invest in our communities, or contributing to a circular economy. LION is a renowned brewer focused on quality and craftmanship, and our iconic beer brands include Hahn, Steinlager, Stone & Wood, Speight’s, XXXX, Tooheys, KIRIN Ichiban, KIRIN Hyoketsu, Mac’s, Panhead, Emerson’s, James Squire and Little Creatures. LION also has an enviable portfolio of New Zealand wine brands, a craft spirits distribution arm in Australia in Vanguard Luxury Brands and Yarra Valley-based Four Pillars Gin. LION has a network of iconic breweries and other operations across Australia and New Zealand, and we employ more than 2500 people.
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Platinum Sponsor - Trade Night
A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $15 billion, employs more than 46,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the world. The company delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use. Ecolab’s innovative solutions improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets.
Platinum Sponsor - Dinner
Asahi Beverages is one of the leading beverage companies in Australia and New Zealand.
With a rich and varied history, Asahi Beverages markets quality alcohol and non-alcohol beverages, boasting a strong portfolio of established household brands and innovative, new-to-market products.
Asahi Beverages is a member of Asahi Group Holdings, one of Japan’s leading beverage companies, and comprises some of Australia and New Zealand’s most successful beverage businesses, including Asahi Lifestyle Beverages (formerly known as Schweppes Australia), Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) and Asahi Beverages New Zealand.
Platinum Sponsor - Pre & Post Convention Technical Tours
Briggs of Burton and Ziemann Holvrieka help brewers, beverage producers and distillers turn growth opportunities into production reality. As consumer preferences evolve, many manufacturers are expanding beyond their traditional product portfolios into new beverage categories. By combining expertise in process technology, engineering and production facilities, Briggs of Burton and Ziemann Holvrieka provide integrated solutions for breweries, distilleries and beverage plants. From concept development to complete production systems, the two companies support customers in creating the flexibility needed to launch new products, enter new markets and meet changing consumer demand.
Technology Sponsor
Convention Supporter
Hop Products Australia (HPA) is the country’s largest independent grower, with experts in plant breeding, farm operations, customer service and brewing support. As regional representatives of the global BarthHaas Group, they also bring the world’s best international hops and innovative hop products to brewers across Australasia and Oceania.
Join Dr Simon Whittock, Head of Breeding & Research, at the 2026 CIBD Asia Pacific Convention to discover how HPA apply rigorous sensory screening to deliver consistent hop performance that brewers rely on.
MEDIA PARTNER
The Crafty Pint is an independent online magazine and resource for anyone interested in craft beer in Australia. We bring an honest, old-fashioned journalistic approach to beer’s brave new world, telling stories because they’re worth telling, not because someone is paying us to write them. We believe in authenticity, integrity, enjoyment and love, and hope to play a role in helping good beer, brewed by good people, find its way into the hands of more drinkers. Crafting beer’s best stories since 2010.
MEDIA PARTNER
Led by renowned spirits writer Luke McCarthy and the team behind The Crafty Pint, The Full Measure aims to be the leading independent voice on Australian spirits. We tell the compelling stories behind Australian distillers, producers, and the bars and venues that support them, encouraging audiences to seek them out on their own journeys.
