Ramon Agenjo Bosch (Barcelona, 1957) is a board member and Secretary of the Board of Directors of Damm, Chairman of Grupo Cacaolat since 2022, and a board member of several Damm group companies. The great-grandson of Damm’s founder, Joseph Damm, his professional career has been developed primarily within the brewing group for more than four decades.

He holds degrees in Economics and in Business Administration and Management from the Abat Oliba University, as well as a diploma in Business Studies from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. He also holds several postgraduate qualifications and the title of Commercial Expert (Perito Mercantil) from the University of Barcelona.

Agenjo is also Trustee-Director of the Damm Foundation and Chairman of the Estrella de Levante Foundation—which channel the company’s patronage and philanthropic initiatives in the cultural, sporting, and social spheres—as well as Chairman of Club de Fútbol Damm; Pickle Pro Tour, a national pickleball circuit; Barcelona Global, with which he has been associated since the organization’s inception; and the Ramon Llull ETHOS Chair. He also serves as First Vice President of the Fundació Orfeó Català – Palau de la Música Catalana. In addition, he is Treasurer of the Catalan Academy of Gastronomy and Nutrition and is a member of the boards of trustees of the country’s leading cultural, educational, and social institutions.

Appointed Managing Director of Damm UK in October 2024, Luke White brings extensive knowledge of the UK beer industry and a proven track record in building high-performing teams. He leads the strategic, operational and commercial direction of the business, driving growth across the branded portfolio that includes Estrella Damm, Damm Lemon, Victoria Malaga and Complot, while ensuring strong customer relationships, building a sustainable co-packing business and championing the hospitality industry.

Luke began his career in hospitality at 16 before moving into tourism marketing and sales, later joining AB InBev. During a decade with its UK arm, Budweiser Brewing Group, he progressed through the business running multiple commercial functions and growth projects, demonstrating expertise in leading and coaching ambitious commercial teams.

At Damm UK, he has overseen the final development of its Bedford Eagle Brewery site, secured exclusive UK distribution for Kirin Ichiban and Northern Monk, and led the global-first launch of Estrella Damm 0.0% in the UK. Focused on sustainable growth, Luke aims to double UK output and further establish Estrella Damm as the super premium Spanish lager of choice in an increasingly competitive market.

Janina Vriesekoop leads end-to-end digital, technology and data capabilities within HEINEKEN España—helping teams make better decisions and accelerate growth with data and AI. She brings international experience from senior D&T leadership roles in HEINEKEN Malaysia and earlier innovation and digital roles in HEINEKEN Netherlands, with a consistent focus on execution, scalable platforms, and measurable outcomes. She is the Director of Digital & Technology at HEINEKEN Spain since December 2023.

Conselo has over 16 years of experience across production, energy efficiency, water management, and R&D&I. She began her career at Abengoa and joined HEINEKEN España in 2008, where she has held various roles within the Supply Chain area, including Packaging & Engineering Manager at the Seville and Jaén breweries. She has also gained international experience as part of the Global team, supporting the Energy & Water agenda across Europe, and in Greece (Thessaloniki). Her most recent role was Sustainability Manager Supply Chain at HEINEKEN España, before joining the Corporate Affairs area, where she currently supports the Sustainability Strategy across the entire value chain as Technical Sustainability Lead and Head of the Water Strategy. She holds a degree in Industrial Engineering and a Master’s degree in Energy Efficiency in Industry and Renewable Energy from the University of Seville.

JJ Delgado is a digital strategy and innovation leader, currently serving as General Manager of MOVE (Hijos de Rivera / Estrella Galicia), where he drives new business models across eCommerce, AI, and at-home consumption. He has led global initiatives at companies such as Amazon, including the largest international sales day in the company’s history. A cum laude PhD in digital economy and member of the Royal European Academy of Doctors, he combines strategic vision, technology, and consumer psychology to help companies and leaders become truly irreplaceable in the age of artificial intelligence.

M.A. degreefor Philology

Qualified marketing expert (CCI)

Freudenberg Group

Business Administration

Product Manager Vileda

Marketing Manager Elefanten Schuh

Since 2000 in beer industry at König Ludwig International, a Trademark Holding for Royal Bavarian Beer Brands.

Heading the new division set up for commercializing the trademarks in a licensepartnership model in international markets.

Focus on new markets, international marketing, brand steering and brand management.

Brothers Tom & Chris Hannaway founded Infinite Session, an alcohol-free beer brand, in London in 2017. As alcohol drinkers, they were looking for lower-strength beer options that actually tasted like beer they found in their favourite pubs and bars in East London.

Since launching, Infinite Session has sold millions of cans of their flagship IPA beer, in many countries around the world, and won several awards, including in alcoholic beer categories, with their core team of two.  Infinite Session has recently launched Brisk, a low calorie & 3.3% ABV Light Lager brand.

Will Blackett brings over 25 years of Drinks, Retail and Foodservice experience to GlobalData. Prior to joining GlobalData, Will worked clientside at Sainsbury's, McDonald's and Heineken, working in various innovation, brand and commercial roles. Will also has extensive consultancy experience, leading a global vertical at Dunnhumby and heading the Consumer division of Savanta, a full-service insight agency, where he partnered with some of the world's largest drinks companies.

Jose Garcia is a Growth Director at Ai Palette, focused on enabling CPG companies to accelerate innovation through data-driven, AI-powered solutions. With a strong passion for helping brands succeed in an increasingly dynamic consumer landscape, he works with leading CPG companies to modernise how they identify opportunities, develop products, and bring innovations to market.

With a strong track record of driving impact across global brands, Jose has supported organisations in transforming their innovation and go-to-market capabilities at scale. At Ai Palette, he is responsible for building and sustaining strategic relationships with many of the largest players across the CPG space, such as Diageo, Mondelez, Suntory, and Nestlé, ensuring they continuously derive value from AI-led consumer insights and remain competitive in a fast-evolving market.

Erik Sahlin is the founder and owner of Sahlins Brygghus AB, a craft beverage company built on a family farm in Borlänge, Sweden. Over the past decade he has grown it from a single beer brand into a multi-category operation spanning tonic water, gin, RTDs, beer, and soft drinks — roughly 1,000 hectolitres annually across six brands, with one permanent member of staff and no outside investors.

Before brewing, Erik spent years working across four continents as a photographer for Hilton International and TUI Nordic, trained in hotel management at Crowne Plaza in China, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications. He speaks four languages and gets by in several more.

He has spoken on craft beer and beverage strategy at conferences including the International Beer Strategies Conference (Barcelona, London, Rome), the VLB International Craft Brewing Conference (Berlin), and the European MicroBrew Symposium (Nuremberg).

Barny started making cider in 2002 and it wasn’t long before he outgrew the shed resulting in Sandford Orchards moving into The Cider Works in Crediton,one of the oldest working cider mills in the country. A true believer in the history of cider making, Sandford Orchards believes Sander has a huge potential to grow as a delight for the modern cider drinker of today. A firm advocate of traditional cider making methods but experimental with innovation especially in new fermentations.

Eveliina Paljärvi is Industry Lead for Food and Beverage at Adven, a leading energy partner and investor in sustainable energy and utilities infrastructure. In her role, she works with companies across the food and beverage sector to develop and implement low-carbon and resource-efficient energy solutions.

Eveliina focuses on building long-term partnerships where Adven invests in and operates energy and utilities infrastructure, enabling producers to improve energy and water efficiency and reduce emissions without large upfront investments. She holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Business Administration and is passionate about advancing practical solutions that support the industry’s sustainability and competitiveness.

Amna Mujahid is a Senior Analyst in GlobalData’s Strategic Intelligence team advising clients on the impacts of emerging technologies, macroeconomic trends, and key industry issues. Her core areas of expertise include demographics, aging populations, supply chain disruptions, AI, the future of work, and the creator economy. Amna has an undergraduate degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Oxford.

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Davy Rosseel is Global Key Account Manager at Resilux Group and experienced in business development PET preforms and bottles. With his strong focus in Dairy and Plant Based Drinks Resilux can offer true sustainable packaging solutions for valuable and innovative food and drinks opportunities.

Lorenzo Caselotti is a Product Manager – Can & Glass Lines at Sidel S.P.A., based in Parma (Italy), within the Can & Glass Solutions Portfolio Management organisation.

Lorenzo is graduated as an Engineer from the University Politecnico Di Milano, one of Europe’s leading technical universities. With more than 15 years of experience in Sidel Group in different roles related to Project Management (Global Key Account Lead Project Manager, Senior Project Manager) and Business Development for the beer market.

Lorenzo’s background in managing complex packaging-line projects and supporting global beer key accounts helps breweries reduce time-to-market. His experience translating technical requirements into clear commercial offers and smooth project execution supports brewers’ needs understanding to evaluate the most relevant solutions. Having worked closely with international brewers, he understands the operational constraints of high-speed production, quality requirements, sustainable and flexible production, and the need for reliable line ramp-up and after-sales support.

To know more about Lorenzo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenzocaselotti/

Owner and Founder of UK-based natural flavour manufacturer, I.T.S. Mike is an experienced flavour innovator who has spent over 25 years in the food and beverage industry. With a background in science and food ingredients, he then founded I.T.S. in 2009. Building it up from his kitchen table to the international flavour business it is today. Mike remains proudly independent and always passionate about creating market-leading natural flavours for the food and beverage market. Mike spends his days exploring the food and drink industry, playing rugby and brewing beer.

Andrew Lucchesi is an international business development and innovation professional who leads Digital Innovation & New Business at Pelliconi, one of the world's largest producers of bottle closures, headquartered in Bologna, Italy. His current focus is on the development and go-to-market strategy for P-Code, Pelliconi's connected packaging platform, which enables beverage brands to activate unique QR-coded closures for consumer engagement, traceability, anti-counterfeiting and sustainability communication. Andrew works with global brands to design and scale digital activation programmes starting from their packaging.

Alvaro Jurado is Sales & Business Development Director at Rieusset, part of Gerosa Group. With a background combining industrial operations and commercial leadership, he brings a broad perspective on how manufacturing expertise, innovation and customer focus create long-term value in packaging.

In this session, he will share Rieusset’s journey from its origins in 1870 to its position today as a trusted partner for beer brands seeking quality, reliability and continuous progress.

Toine Walraven is an accomplished sales executive with over a decade of leadership experience in international markets. Currently serving as the Commercial Director at Tubing Food, Toine has been a driving force within the company for more than six years, previously holding the role of Senior Key Account Manager. His extensive background includes previous strategic roles such as Regional Sales Manager for Asia and Sales Manager. With a proven track record in commercial strategy and business development, Toine brings valuable expertise in navigating complex global markets and leading high-performing sales teams.

Ivan Roca Brunet is a seasoned executive leader with over 25 years of experience driving growth and operational excellence across international industrial sectors. Currently the CEO of Tubing Food, Ivan, spearheads the company’s strategic vision and global operations. His extensive career includes high-level leadership roles such as CEO of Repeats Group - Iberia, General Manager of CELO Industry Europe, and Business Unit Director at ARaymond Network. An alumnus of the prestigious IESE Business School, Ivan combines deep technical expertise in engineering and sales with a transformative leadership style, making him a prominent figure in industrial management and business scalability.

Carlos Martín is the General Manager of ABC Compressors, a leading international company specialized in compressor solutions. Since joining the company in 2008, he has played a key role in driving the company’s growth, expanding its global presence, and strengthening its position as a trusted partner within the industry.

He brings extensive experience in international business development, strategic management, and industrial operations. Prior to joining ABC Compressors, he served as International Director at IKOR Group for more than 12 years, where he was responsible for developing international markets and leading global business initiatives. He also gained valuable experience as a Consultant at the Technology Center Ikerlan, contributing to innovation and organizational development projects.

Carlos Martín has a strong academic background. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Navarra, completed studies in Engineering and Business at Sheffield Hallam University, and later earned an MBA from the Polytechnic University of Madrid.

BSc Food Science and Technology - Autonomous University of Barcelona

MSc Food Technology - product design - Wageningen University and Research

RD&A Senior Technologist - Kerry Group