Keynote Speakers - IBD 2025

Ms Jane Bennett

Chair of the Board

Hop Products Australia

Presentation Title: Brewing Industry Keynote

Jane has spent more than 30 years working in agrifood businesses in Tasmania and the UK. As the founding Managing Director of both Ashgrove Cheese and TasFoods, she has experience in building and nurturing premium Tasmanian food brands.

Professor Katherine Smart

Global Technical Director and Chief Scientist

Diageo, Scotland

Professor Katherine Smart, BSc (hons), PhD, DSc, LLD (hons), FIBD, FRSA, FBS

Professor Katherine Smart is Global Technical Director and Chief Scientist in Diageo having joined the company in 2019.

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