Joshua Allen - Mogwai Labs
Joshua Allen is the founder of Mogwai Labs, an Australian company specialising in fresh liquid brewing yeast, fermentation solutions and microbial testing. A University of Wollongong Biological Sciences graduate, Joshua spent over a decade in medical research before moving into engineering and professional brewing. He co-founded Merchant Brewing Co. before establishing Mogwai Labs, combining scientific expertise with practical brewing experience to support Australian breweries with high-quality yeast and accessible laboratory services.
Jayne Lewis - Full Colour Life
Jayne Lewis is a Strategic Advisor and founder of Full Colour Life, where she helps founders and leaders navigate complexity, make better decisions and build businesses that are commercially stronger and easier to lead. A former brewery co-founder and senior drinks industry leader, she brings lived experience of growth, leadership, change and the realities of building and running an operational business.
Leigh Attwood - Backwoods Distilling Co
Leigh Attwood is the co-founder, Managing Director and Head Distiller of Backwoods Distilling Co. in Yackandandah, Victoria. Presenting - Undermodified Pilsner Malt, Cape Barley and New Make Spirit
Richard Chamberlin - Lallemand Brewing
Richard has worked in the brewing industry since 2004, currently holding role of Technical Manager Australia for Lallemand brewing yeast. Presenting - Brew your best beer, efficiently
Steve 'Hendo' Henderson - Rockstar Brewer Academy
Steve ‘Hendo’ Henderson is a pro-brewer coach, mentor, teacher, international beer judge and founder of Rockstar Brewer Academy in Brisbane, Australia. Presenting - Stop Leaving Profit In The Mash Tun: Hit 90% Efficiency
Stu Whytcross - Voyager Craft Malt
As Founder and director of Voyager Craft Malt, Stuart has been able to bring together his passion for Agriculture, Education and Craft Beer in a highly unique innovative business. Presenting - Grain, the forgotten story

