About the event

We’re delighted to announce that the 15th Scottish Fermentation Network (SFN) event will be taking place at Abertay University, Dundee on Tuesday 25 August.

This event promises to feature an exciting line-up of expert speakers from both academia and industry, sharing insights into the latest developments in fermentation, biotechnology, and sustainability.

Agenda

11:15 – Optional lab tours
12:00 – Registration & lunch
12:35 – Welcome & introduction
Emily Naray, Upstream Bioprocessing Scientist, IBioIC
12:40 – Alberto Fiore, Professor in Food Chemistry and Technology, Abertay University

Session 1

13:05 – Bridging the Fermentation Gap: Connecting Traditional Knowledge, Producers, Startups and Academia
Robin Sheriff, CEO, The Fermenters Guild
13:30 – Brewers' spent grains as a sustainable alternative to cocoa

Alma Codegoni, Research Fellow in Food Chemistry and Technology, Abertay University
13:50 – GPE Scientific Sponsor Presentation
14:00 – Refreshment break & networking

Session 2

14:35 – Programmed Performance: Predictive Modelling in Very High Gravity Fermentations
Maddie Dysart, PhD Student, International Centre of Brewing and Distilling (ICBD)
14:55 – Current Challenges and Solutions for Improved Industrial Bioprocesses
Catriona Venters, Upstream Processing Scientist II, Ingenza
15:20 – Refreshment break & networking
16:00 – Walk to 71 Brewing
Note - the brewery is a 15 minute walk from Abertay University

16:20 – Brewery tour and tasting

18:00 - End of event

How to attend

SFN members, check your emails for the registration link!

Interested in being part of the Scottish Fermentation Network and joining us at our upcoming events? Get in touch via: ✉️ membership@ibioic.com