We welcome you to Surfers Paradise, on Queensland's Gold Coast, to participate in the Institute of Brewing and Distilling 31st Asia Pacific Convention. This convention will offer a stimulating technical programme supported by a trade exhibition, showcasing the latest developments from suppliers and manufacturers, along with the opportunity to network with industry colleagues from all over the world.

The programme will be of a similar format to recent previous Conventions with presentations that address current issues facing the industry plus others providing the latest technical information. Some exciting events which will enable delegates to network with industry colleagues are also planned and can be found in the Social Programme section. On the last day there will be a number of options for industry visits on offer to enable delegates to gain further insights.

We have a Professional Conference Organising Company responsible for the organization of this Convention called the ETM Group who can look after all your travel, registration, accommodation and other inquiries. They are based in Melbourne and phone number is: +61 3 9521 5355 or email to darrenl@etmgroup.com.au.

The Conference Organising Committee is chaired by Ian Roberts from Castlemaine Perkins Brewery in Brisbane, Queensland.

We are sure you will take the opportunity to participate in this once-every-two-year opportunity to participate in a first-class Convention technical and social programme and perhaps to take advantage of some of the fabulous post- Convention activities which we have arranged.

For further information please visit www.ibdasiapac.com.au/convention/venue/