Join thought leaders, experts, and professionals from across all other the world to share best practices and discuss the future of the beverages Industry.
During this one-day in-person event, taking place in Lyon, France, we will provide you with a deeper knowledge of some of the hot topics in the beverages industry for 2026 and you will also have the opportunity to exchange with colleagues and extend your network.
The IBQC 2026 event will bring together industry experts to discuss key innovations in the juice sector:
- Tatiana Campos (IFU) will present the 2026 global trends shaping the juice industry.
- Aintzane Esturo (IFU) will provide updates on IFU microbiology methods and discuss perspectives for 2026.
- Andrea Dreusch (CPM) will address the underlying factors that gradually impact quality, profitability, and consumer trust.
- David Tomas Fornes (bioMérieux) and Thierry Sofia (bioMérieux) will explain what are spoilers: their nature and why they matter.
- Guillaume Dancoisne (bioMérieux) will discuss how genomics is going to revolutionise quality control.
- Benoît Duculot (Kersia) and Brice Minvielle (Kersia) will present how a smart and targeted hygiene strategies help knowing your friends & enemy.
- The day will conclude with an interactive workshop - From Microbiome Analysis to a Preventive Approach: A Real Case Deep Dive Using SMARTBIOME™.
IBQC in connection with the IFU Workshop -
This year again, IBQC is organised one day before IFU Workshop - it’s a good way to blend your events and come for both!
- All conference talks will be held in English.
- Sofitel Lyon Bellecour 20 Quai du Dr Gailleton, 69002 Lyon
- 03rd March 2026
4th International Beverages Quality Conference - IBQC - 2026
