Jayne Lewis is the co‑founder and longtime Head Brewer (Production Leader) of Two Birds Brewing—Australia’s first female-founded brewery—established in 2011 in Spotswood, Victoria, after earlier stints at Little Creatures, Mountain Goat and Matilda Bay. In February 2023, after 12 years and numerous industry awards (including a 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award), she departed to focus on brewery consultancy with an emphasis on people, culture and inclusivity—having co-founded advocacy groups like Pink Boots Australia and Drinks Agents for Change

Jason Cotter is the owner‑operator of Tuerong Farm, a 60‑hectare mixed‑farming enterprise on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, where he grows and stone‑mills heritage, ancient, and modern cereal grains prized for their flavour, nutrition, and sustainability In 2020 he was awarded a prestigious Nuffield Farming Scholarship to research grain diversity, low‑input systems, and climate‑resilient wheats—using insights from Europe, North America, Mexico, Canada and Turkey to bolster specialist grain markets in Australia

Dave Withers is the Master Distiller and Head of Operations at Archie Rose Distilling Co., where he leads the creation of some of Australia’s most awarded spirits. He also serves as a Board Director for the Institute of Brewing & Distilling Asia Pacific and the Australian Distillers Association, contributing to education, innovation, and industry growth. Known for his technical expertise and creativity, Dave mentors emerging distillers and champions sustainability within the Australian spirits industry.

Daniel Baillon is the APAC Regional Key Account & Craft Market Manager for Boortmalt (via Joe White Maltings) in Melbourne, where he drives growth and partnerships with craft brewers and key clients across Asia-Pacific. In 2025 he spearheaded initiatives such as Joe White’s Certified Sustainable base malt program, helped secure the Ingredients Supplier of the Year award from Lion, and represents Boortmalt’s commitment to sustainability and traceability in the brewing supply chain.

Courtney Young is co-founder of Woodstock Flour—a regenerative, organic milling enterprise based near Rutherglen, Victoria (with family origins in Berrigan, NSW)—where she cultivates heritage grains and stone-mills small-batch wholegrain flours to supply artisan bakers and health-conscious consumers . With a background in environmental studies and conservation, she launched the farm-mill venture alongside Ian Congdon to marry ecological land management with value-added production, gaining recognition for sustainable practices and community engagement

Steve Brockman is the Technical Sales Manager at AMSAT Character Malts in Adelaide, overseeing sales of craft malt and oak alternatives (chips, staves, shavings) to breweries, distilleries and wineries across Australia . .A classically trained brewer with over 15 years of international experience—including stints at Little Creatures, The Monk, and Brightstar Brewing. He also leads the South Australian chapter of the Independent Brewers Association, championing local grain and beverage innovation 

Tim Duckett is the Director of Tasmanian Independent Bottlers, Tasmanian Heartwood Malt Whisky and Dark Angel Consulting. Tim is not a distiller. He is an Independent Bottler purchasing new make from 20 distilleries in Australia and New Zealand producing 25 different new makes, matured in 25 barrel types from 7 different world wide cooperages. The first barrel was laid down in 1999. Bottling started in 2012. The quality and uniqueness of the whisky is internationally recognized.

Scott Bristow is the State Account Manager for Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia at Cryer Malt (part of Barrett Burston), based in Melbourne, where he oversees sales of malt, hops, yeast, keykegs, and adjuncts to support craft brewers across the region He played a key role in the launch of Cryer Malt’s Derrimut distribution centre in mid‑2021 and was instrumental in pioneering partnerships—such as exclusive liquid yeast distribution with Froth Technologies in 2023—to enhance ingredient innovation and service for brewers

Phil Stevens co‑founded The Welder’s Dog Brewery where, as head brewer, he led the development of its signature Farmhouse Ginger Beer and locally sourced barley programs. He built close collaborations with grain farmers like Corie Piper in Wee Waa to pilot single-origin malt varieties, exploring terroir-driven flavor in beer and championing malt as the next frontier in craft brewing. Since departing the brewery, Phil has pivoted into the native grains space—sourcing, processing, and harvesting a wide array of indigenous grains for use in brewing, distilling, and baking. His work supports regenerative agriculture and ingredient innovation across multiple artisan food and beverage industries.

Kylie Lethbridge is the Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Brewers Association (IBA), where she champions Australia’s independent craft breweries by fostering growth, collaboration, and industry recognition. Since 2020, she has driven initiatives to strengthen the sector—introducing industry support programs, promoting diversity and inclusion, and building a united, positive voice for independent beer across the country.

James Smith is the UK‑trained journalist who founded The Crafty Pint in Melbourne in 2010—now Australia’s go‑to resource for craft‑beer news, reviews, and community commentary—with over a decade of storytelling that spans site content, an app, and a popular podcast He also co‑founded Melbourne’s iconic Good Beer Week in 2011, establishing a not‑for‑profit, week‑long celebration of craft brewing that has become a global inspiration.

Matthew Newell is a Research Officer and plant breeder with the NSW Department of Primary Industries, based at Cowra since 1994, who has led pioneering work in perennial cereal development—the only program of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere—alongside advancing pasture ecology and low‑methane forages for ruminant livestock.

Topher Boehm is a Texas-born brewer and co‑founder/head brewer of Sydney’s Wildflower Brewing & Blending (est. 2016), renowned for crafting barrel‑aged, mixed‑culture beers fermented with wild yeasts and bacteria sourced from native NSW flowers—creating balanced, nuanced ales that reflect a strong sense of place.

Originally trained in astrophysics and having honed his brewing skills across Australia, Europe, and the US, he launched Wildflower to explore wild-fermentation and regenerative grain sourcing—establishing it as one of Australia’s most unique and thoughtful craft breweries

Sabrina Kunz is Head of Industry Development at the Independent Brewers Association (IBA) in Queensland, where she empowers over 400 independent breweries through advocacy, education, and industry-led initiatives. Previously Executive Director of the Brewers Guild of New Zealand (2018–2021), she combines deep brewing sector insight with legal and governance expertise—driving collaboration, diversity, and sustainable growth across Australia

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