The RMI Conference
Founded over 22 years ago, join over 350 attendees representing the worldwide supply chain for brewing, malt and distilling products and services.
Discover fresh, innovative ideas with speaker presentations from global players, start-ups and academic leaders to apply to your organisation.
Interact and engage our experts during panel discussions live as a participatory audience member. Network and enjoy several evenings of entertainment to meet other attendees, sample some of the best products our industry has to offer.
Thank you to our main sponsor:
12th Edition
Hosted by RMI since 1999, join the industry leading networking event
Global Reach
Worldwide perspectives from a worldwide audience
Industry Leaders
Keynote speakers from the worlds leading brewers, maltsters, distillers and more
Network Building
The conference is designed to foster industry knowledge sharing and networking
Keynote Speakers
RMI has built an extensive network of contacts since its’ founding. With privileged access to leading speakers from industry and research institutions we are proud to host world renowned speakers and organisations at our conferences. This year we are pleased to announce keynote speakers from some of the world’s largest and leading organisations in our industry with more to be announced in the coming weeks!
Yvan Schaepman
Group CEO
Kasper Madsen
CEO Managing Director
Wade Malchow
Snr. Mgr. Barley Program
Mark Comline
Procurement Director
Jorge Fontan Balestra Global Procurement Director – Raw Materials
Gert Jan van Wijk Global Category Leader – Malt & Adjuncts
Session Moderators
Danielle Bekker
Elodie-Colin Petit
David Griggs
Anna Sues
Malin Andersson
Speakers
Olivier Hautin
CEO | Malteurop
Emmanuel Del Giorgio
Trader | Alea
Brent Atthill
CEO | RMI Analytics GmbH
Justin Kissinger
President and CEO | World Brewing Alliance
Jos Jennissen
CEO | Holland Malt
Roman Tarnovsky
VP Sustainability | Indigo
Katrien Even
Partner | PowerPulse
Neil Fuller
Associate Consultant | Future Food Solutions
Nadine Sarwat
Analyst | AB Bernstein
Oliver Lucas
Value Creation Manager | RAGT
Conference Agenda
Day 1 – Welcome Reception
Tuesday 05th March 18:30
Enjoy a welcome Apero with the RMI Team and your conference colleagues at the Ergife Hotel.
Start Time: From 18:30
Location: Ergife Hotel Rome
Day 2 – RMI Conference
Wednesday 06th March 08:45 – 17:30
Time to get started with our conference. Expect a day filled with engaging and content filled presentations, opportunities to network with all attendees and speakers throughout the day and end the day with our RMI signature celebration at our Gala Dinner.
Key Content Topics
- Barley: Market Supply, Demand and Pricing Status and Influencing Factors
- Barley: An identity crisis? A reasoned debate to the opportunity to build an identity
- Barley: Relevance and Providence a Panel Discussion
- Molson Coors: The experience of transitioning to a beverage company
- Sustainable Agriculture: Is there a future? Is there an ROI?
- Procurement Priorities: Maltster and Brewer Perspectives on short and long-term strategic Procurement priorities.
- Commercial Realities: Maintaining a focus on Barley growing despite alternative opportunities.
Gala Dinner Evening 18:30 – 23:00
An evening of fine food in a world class location, alongside our brewing supply awards giving ceremony to celebrate extraordinary achievements from key industry players.
Confirmed Speaker Organisations
- Keynote: Carlsberg
- Brent Atthill | RMI Analytics GmbH
- Molson Coors
- RAGT
- Riordan Grains
- Richardson International
- Boortmalt
- Alea y Cia
- Viking Malt
- Invivo/Malteries Soufflet
Day 3 – RMI Conference
Thursday 07th March 08:45 – 17:30
After the fun of day 2 it’s time to return to the plenary room and enjoy a new selection of speakers and panel discussions, this time ending the day with our second signature event, our RMI Pub night.
Key Content Topics
- Malting industry: Mergers, Acquisitions and Pricing outlook
- Regenerative Agriculture: In Practice Case-Study
- Boortmalt: What has consolidation delivered and how has it changed their business model?
- + more to come
Pub Night 18:15 – 23:00
Enjoy a second night of entertainment, food, drinks and entertainment with a spectacular view over the historic city of Rome to end the conference with a high energy celebration.
Confirmed Speaker Organisations
- Keynote: Boortmalt
- Brent Atthill | RMI Analytics GmbH
- Future Food Solutions
- Holland Malt
- Muntons
Day 4 – Asahi/Peroni: Brewery and Malthouse Tour
Friday 08th March (Optional Selection on Checkout)
Close out the week with a brewery and malthouse tour.
Bus Departure Hotel: 09:00/10:00/11:00
Tour Duration: 3-3.5 Hours
Last Bus to Hotel: circa 14:30 (Approx. 45 Mins Journey Time)
Location: Birra Peroni Breweries Roma
Take a tour bus from the hotel and spend roughly 45-60 minutes at each location to explore the facilities, hear and ask questions to the operations team and simply enjoy the experience and complimentary refreshments. Buses shall depart on the Friday morning at 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00 with a capacity of 50 persons per bus departure. Departure time confirmation can be chosen when checking-in at the hotel and shall be offered on a first come first served basis.
Agenda Highlights
The Ergife Palace Hotel
Our host venue for this years conference is the magnificent Ergife Hotel. A 4 star hotel situated within easy driving distance from the Rome Airport and City Centre, the hotel offers a host of amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Read our FAQ on how to book your stay at the Ergife using the RMI attendee rate.
Networking Events
The RMI conference is equal parts content and networking. Rarely do we have such an opportunity to bring so many players from across the industry in one location at one time so we want to make the most of it. Alongside open opportunities to network during coffee and lunch breaks, attendees are invited to our:
- Gala Dinner and Brewing Supply Awards Ceremony
- Pub Night
- Malthouse Sponsor Tour
RMI Excellence Awards
2024 Excellence Awards Sponsor
Awards Background
The conference plays host to the prestigious RMI Excellence Awards, recognising excellence in the supply of malt products to the brewing & distilling industries through transformative innovations, cross-industry or supply chain collaborations, measurable results, the building of sustainable eco-systems and a demonstrable long-term mindset.
Previously referred to as the ‘Brewing Supply Awards’ and renamed for our 2024 Conference to recognise the increasing scope of the RMI Conference audience beyond brewing to include distilling and wider supply chain members, RMI has used the conference Gala Dinner as an opportunity to recognise excellence in our industry. Awarded to maltsters large and small, brewers and distillers, RMI provides a platform to share their amazing achievements and draw attention to encourage wider industry adoption and recognition.
Award Criteria
Organisations and their initiatives are considered and weighted against five excellence categories. The shortlist will be selected through a combination of desktop research and follow up questions to specific organisations where required. Once this shortlist has been selected, maltsters, brewers and distillers will be asked to rank their peers and supply chain partners.
Innovation
Smarter Transportation
Circular Efficiency
Transforming Food
Collaboration
Community Impact
Partnerships/Peer to Peer Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Local Sourcing
Measurable Impact
Carbon Footprint
Water Usage
Transparent Reporting
Sustainable Ecosystems
Restoring Nature
Regenerative Agriculture
Supply chain storytelling
Commitment
Infrastructure Investment
Economic Viability
Long-Term Focus
How are award nominees chosen?
In previous years RMI has requested subscribers and visitors to our website and social media pages to nominate themselves or refer organisations for award through a nomination form. This year, RMI is investing in supply chain wide primary and secondary industry research to identify and nominate organisations and their initiatives. A selection committee consisting of RMI team members and selected impartial assessors shall review chosen initiatives against an agreed set of criteria to shortlist and award gold, silver and bronze awards.
What are the three award categories?
Category 1: Small to Medium Maltster under c.350t or less per annum
Category 2: Large to International Maltster over c. 350t per annum
Category 3: Brewer/Distiller a new category for 2024 recognising the important of collaboration and connection across the malting barley supply chain
Can I still nominate an organisation or initiative?
Yes, we try our hardest to capture as many initiatives as we can however we welcome information and nominations from our community. Send us a short summary of the organisation and/or initiative to our info@rmi-analytics.com and we shall include it as part of our review (deadline for submissions 11.12.2023).
General Admission
2,195 EUR exc VAT
**20% Discount for RMI Insights Subscribers**
- Attendance to the 4 day event
- Gala Dinner and Pub Night Access
- Day 1 Welcome Reception: Drinks and Light Bites
- Day 2 Conference, Lunch, Refreshment Breaks, Gala Dinner
- Day 3 Conference, Lunch, Refreshment Breaks, Pub Night (Dinner included)
- Day 4 Attendee Optional Sponsor Malthouse Tour
- Transportation to and from the Conference Center Hotel to the Networking Events
* Note: Breakfast is provided by the hotel and is inclusive of your hotel booking. Hotel booking is the responsibility of the attendee. Please see the FAQ for information on how to book your hotel room.
Sponsors
Thank you to all of our sponsors, without your support the RMI Conference wouldn’t be possible and we are proud to have had many of you supporting us for over 20 years.
Want to know who shall be attending the conference? Download the latest version of our Sponsor representative document below and click on their names to be directed to their LinkedIn accounts should you wish to make contact in advance of the event.
Conference FAQ
How do I secure my 20% Insights Subscriber Discount?
Simply ensure you are logged into your account when you make your purchase and a 20% discount shall be added to your basket upon checkout reducing the per ticket price to 1,756.00EUR exc VAT (note the discount appears on the final page of checkout). There is no restriction on the number of tickets you may purchase for your organisation using this subscription, it is valid for all members of your subscribing organisation.
Do attendee’s have to book their own hotel room?
Yes, and we have negotiated a fantastic rate card just for participants. Simply send an e-mail to ergife.booking@ergife.com and use the code BEER24 when placing your reservation to secure our discounted rates.
What is the cost per hotel night?
We have negotiated two rates, one refundable and one non-refundable. Both rates are inclusive of Wifi Access and the American Buffet Breakfast
Refundable: 145.00EUR or 157.00EUR for a single or double room per night respectively
Non-Refundable: 126.00EUR or 138.00EUR for a single or double room per night respectively
Both rates are exclusive of Rome City tax at 7.50EUR per person per night. Refundable bookings may be cancelled without charge up until 2 weeks from the conference start date.
How do I get from the airport to the hotel?
The simplest way to travel to the hotel is via an airport Taxi. As you arrive at the airport follow the signs directing visitors to the authorised taxi rank (white taxis). Drivers accept card payments and the journey shall take roughly 20 minutes.
Am I still able to Sponsor the conference?
Unfortunately our sponsorship window has now closed for 2024, however do reach out to us if you were interested in sponsoring future RMI events and we shall be happy to inform you of opportunities as they become available.
Is there a dress code?
During the conference we want you to feel comfortable. Our recommendation for the conference days is for smart casual, no jeans, attire. At the gala dinner, the formal networking event, formal tie optional attire is recommended. During the pub night and the malt house tour, casual clothing.
If I am unable to attend what do I do?
In the unfortunate event you are no longer able to make it to our conference and as long as reasonable notice is given we can offer to transfer your ticket to another member of your organisation. Please inform us at info@rmi-analytics.com and we shall arrange an admission ticket transfer.
Are tickets refundable?
Due to the commitments RMI has to make to those hosting and supporting the event we are unable to offer a refund on ticket purchases.
Will presentation content be shared with attendees?
Yes, shortly after the presentations are delivered we shall be uploading approved versions onto the password protected area of the conference website for delegates. An e-mail shall be issued to registered delegates with further information.
