Why?
From conversations with hundreds of Kombucha producers, we know
how challenging it can be to build a sustainable Kombucha brand
and business. We are launching the Kombucha Summit to provide a
knowledge exchange platform for Kombucha makers from around the
world.
For the first time in 2019, the two-day
conference will gather commercial Kombucha producers in one
place for networking, knowledge exchange and a lot of Kombucha
tasting. Our main goal is to help Kombucha producers develop
amazing products and scale their businesses. We will also just
have a good time!
What to Expect
What you can expect from participating at the Kombucha Summit.
Network With Other Producers
Meet other commercial Kombucha producers and build long-lasting relationships.
Brewery Tours
Get the unique chance to visit various Kombucha breweries located in Berlin.
Europe's Largest Kombucha Bar
We will have the largest selection of Kombuchas all at one place for you to try.
Community Access
Get access to our private online group and keep in touch with Kombucha producers from around the world.
Meet Industry Experts & Partners
Get the chance to meet industry experts as well as partners and ask them all of your questions.
Expand Your Know-How
Learn more about the Kombucha production process and expand your knowledge.
Speakers
Our amazing speakers at Kombucha Summit 2019.
Hannah Crum
President & Chairman of the Board, Kombucha Brewers International (KBI)
Adam Vanni
Co-Founder, JARR Kombucha
Sebastien Bureau
Founder & President, Mannanova Solutions
Denis Kelleher
Founder & CEO, Good Culture Kombucha
Sophie Davies
Fresh Foods Buyer, Planet Organic
Grzegorz Rachon
Project Manager & Research Scientist, Campden BRI Group
Thomas Hartwig
Founder & CEO, LEOGANT
Krister Häll
Founder, The Good Guys Kombucha
Charlotte Krijger
Founder, YAYA Kombucha
Antje Behrendt
Pharmacist & Nutritionist
Paul Seelhorst
Founder, Fairment
Stanislaw Zaleski & Wojtek Zielinski
Founders, Brothers & Sisters Kombucha
Partners
Our current partners who are joining the Kombucha Summit.
Schedule
We have an exciting line-up of fellow Kombucha brewers and industry professionals, who will both share their knowledge.
Registration & Breakfast
Opening Remarks by Kombucha Summit Team
Setting the scene for the day.
The European Kombucha Market by Denis Kelleher, Good Culture Kombucha
The past, present and future of the growing, European Kombucha market.
Kombucha - Labelling Risks & Legislation with Market Examples by Grzegorz Rachon, Project Manager & Research Scientist, Campden BRI Group
Anonymous analysis of various Kombuchas from the market.
Networking Break
Workshop (limited to 20 seats): Working with one-way kegs by Andreas Jacob, Petainer
A practical workshop on using one-way kegs in Kombucha production.
Founder Interview with Adam Vanni, JARR Kombucha
The journey of becoming one of Europe’s Kombucha success stories.
Lunch Break
Symbiosis - How Collaboration Grows Strong Culture by Hannah Crum, President & Chairman of the Board, Kombucha Brewers International (KBI)
The journey of how KBI came into being, its achievements in just 5 short years and what the future holds for the Kombucha industry.
Scaling Your Kombucha Production by Sebastien Bureau, Mannanova Solutions
Tips and tricks on how to sustainably scale your Kombucha production.
Networking Break
Workshop (limited to 20 seats): Working with one-way kegs by Andreas Jacob, Petainer
A practical workshop on using one-way kegs in Kombucha production.
Kombucha From a Retail Perspective Sophie Davies, Fresh Foods Buyer, Planet Organic
A retailer's Kombucha journey so far & what the future looks like.
The Importance of Water for Kombucha Thomas Hartwig, Founder & CEO, LEOGANT
Why water matters for high quality Kombucha production.
Closing Remarks by Kombucha Summit Team
Wrapping up the day & outlook.
Open End Networking
Day 2 is all about peer-to-peer knowledge sharing. Kombucha brewers from across Europe will join us on stage to explain how they built and grew their Kombucha business from scratch.
Doors Open & Breakfast
Opening Remarks by Kombucha Summit Team
Setting the scene for the day.
Building The Good Guys Brewery - Our Learnings by Krister Häll, The Good Guys Kombucha
Keeping up with demand: Lessons learned from scaling our Kombucha production.
From Gypsy Brewing to Building Our Own Brewery: The Story of Brothers & Sisters Kombucha by Stanislaw Zaleski & Wojtek Zielinski, Brothers & Sisters Kombucha
Our story of finding a home for our growing Kombucha production.
Networking Break
The 20 Things Nobody Ever Told us About Running a Kombucha Brand. by Charlotte Krijger, YAYA Kombucha
An honest and humorous insight into the reality of running a kombucha brand and brewery.
Launch of the Kombucha Masterclass Online Training Platform by Sebastien Bureau, Mannanova Solutions
Sebastien will introduce their online masterclass relevant for commercial brewers of all stages.
Workshop (limited to 20 seats): Health Benefits of Kombucha by Antje Behrendt, Pharmacist & Nutritionist
A workshop higlighting Kombucha's health benefits, based on scientific studies.
The Fairment Story by Paul Seehorst, Fairment
Combining Retail & Digital products in an Educational & Social Business.
Closing Remarks by Kombucha Summit Team
Wrapping up Kombucha Summit 2019.
13:00 - 17:00
Open Door at Various Kombucha Breweries in Berlin
Get behind-the-scenes-access at local breweries in Berlin and ask all your questions on the spot.
Tickets
Buy your ticket for Kombucha Summit here – 30€ late bird discount until August 5.
About Us
Meet the team behind Kombucha Summit.
Denis Kelleher
Founder of Good Culture KombuchaWith a background in marketing, distribution and business management he has been well placed in helping some of the worlds most exciting and well known kombucha brands do great things.
Fabio Carlucci & Rupert Hoffschmidt
Founders of ROY KombuchaThey opened their very own Kombucha brewery this summer in Berlin and have been working with Denis for almost a year already. Former event and community builders with their previous startups.
Venue
An amazing location with loads of entrepreneurial history.
The summit will take place at Berlin’s first co-working space, including a stage for keynotes and panel discussions, a networking area and Europe’s largest Kombucha bar.
Newsletter
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