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Gabor has been working for Asahi for the last 15 years and fulfilled various IT roles in the organization. In 2020 he started focusing specifically on Digital Manufacturing & Supply Chain embedding innovation and automation thinking into the function’s culture. Post implementing task automation in highly manual process areas, Asahi’s Digital Brewery programme was launched where he led successful innovation projects in the field of Connected Workers. More recently he started exploring new opportunities in the Predictive Maintenance and Energy Management areas, and a unique initiative for Sustainable Farming (For Hops) running in collaboration with Czech hop farmers. Gabor is a technology enthusiast, digital evangelist and automation leader, innovator, and a beer lover…

Christian’s lifelong passion for beer has taken him to six continents in search of the finest craft breweries. With 12 years of brewing experience, started in his university days, he’s the driving force behind our innovative beer styles. Collaborating with local communities and food producers, Christian aims to combat food waste while creating beers for all to savour

Freddie Ugo is Co-founder and Head of Brand at Beyond Belief Brewing Co, a challenger beer brand turning surplus fresh pasta and bakery food waste into sustainable craft beer. As the 4th generation of the Ugo family behind Dell’Ugo, Freddie brings a legacy of food innovation into the drinks space. With a background in FMCG decarbonisation, he leads on brand strategy and environmental standards, driving Beyond Belief Brewing Co’s mission to bring circular innovation to the alcohol category. He is currently studying for an MSc in Conservation Science, using insights from his academic work to reinforce and evolve the brand’s sustainability credentials.