RMI DENVER BARREL CONNECTIONS SUMMIT
BIG TOPICS. BIG IMPACTS.
The RMI Denver Barrel Connections Summit is a one-of-a-kind event, focusing on packaging and brewing materials while bringing together the entire North American brewing and distilling industry. In a rapidly evolving industry, the question is clear: how can we collaborate to drive innovation, ensure sustainability, and strengthen the future of brewing and packaging?
VENUE: Bierstadt Lagerhaus, 2875 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205, United States (https://www.bierstadtlager.com)

RMI North America Barrel Connections Summit
Agenda
Day 1
June 18th, Wednesday
START – 8.30 AM
- Bottle Innovations
- Can Material Developments
- Advancements in Packaging Materials
- Brewing Material Market Update
- Sustainability: Leading Initiatives
- Inbound Brewery Packaging
CONCLUDES – 5:00 PM
Pub Night
Day 2
June 19th, Thursday
START – 8.30 AM
- Malt: Current Trends & Future Directions
- Hops: Latest Developments
- Advancements in Other Ingredients
- Supply Chain Innovations
- Sustainability: Leading Initiatives
- RMI Market Insights: Views & Forecasts
CONCLUDES – 5:00 PM
🚗 Drive with Brent
(Optional, Post Summit) June 20, Expert-Led Tour
Join expert analyst Brent Atthill for an exclusive, an immersive tour into the heart of the brewing industry. Gain deep insights, insider access, and direct connections with key stakeholders across the supply chain.
- Visit trail plots and meet the farmers revolutionising barley cultivation.
- Experience firsthand how sustainable, on-ground practices are reshaping agriculture.
- Understand the challenges farmers face and how they are creating resilient solutions.
- Tour state-of-the-art malt houses and learn about their role in producing top-quality malt for brewing and distilling.
- Discover innovative sustainability practices, technology and processes in the Colorado region.
- Gain a future-focused perspective from leading experts and practitioners.
Highlights of this Summit:
💡 Innovation, Sustainability & Market Updates
🎤 Hear Market Updates & Business Insights from across North America: Presentations from industry leaders, innovators and stakeholders from across North America as they share strategies for tackling today’s challenges and seizing tomorrow’s opportunities.
🤝 Several Networking Opportunities
Forge connections with brewers, distillers, suppliers, and agricultural leaders to build meaningful partnerships and share expertise for a thriving, sustainable future.
Session Highlights:
💡 Innovation & Technology
Discover how cutting-edge technologies, like precision agriculture, AI-driven logistics, and Process Optimisation, are revolutionising the industry. Learn what the future holds for efficiency, quality, and innovation.
🌱 Sustainability in the Brewing & Distilling Industries
The path to a greener future starts here. Explore regenerative agriculture, carbon reduction initiatives, and green malting technologies driving sustainability across the brewing and distilling industries.
📊 Market Updates & Trends
Gain exclusive insights into consumer preferences, production challenges, and growth opportunities. Stay ahead in an ever-evolving market with expert-led discussions on how to thrive in the brewing and distilling sectors.
This program is tailored to deliver practical strategies and inspire actionable change for a sustainable, innovative future.


