09:35 – “Consumers’ myths on beer” – Presentation
Professor Kok (Netherlands)

09:45 – Opening address: The Mediterranean diet as intangible cultural heritage (UNESCO): role of fermented drinks
Presentation
Prof. Serra-Majem (Spain)

10:00 – The Beer Story – Presentation
Dr. Philliskirk (UK)

10:20 – Panel discussion

10:40 – COFFEE BREAK

11:15 – Does beer play a sole role in alcohol and health symphony? – Presentation
Dr. Iacoviello (Italy)

11:40 – Why moderate beer consumption is beneficial for cardiovascular health – Presentation
Dr. Hendriks (Netherlands)

12:05 – Is beer consumption responsible for the beer belly? – Presentation
Prof. Astrup (Denmark)

12:30 – Silicon, ethanol and connective tissue health: a case for moderate beer consumption – Presentation
Prof. Powell (UK)

12:55 – Panel discussion & chairman’s comments on the morning session

14:30 – Anthropology of drinking: Can social sciences help understanding excessive consumption of certain types of alcoholic drinks?
Presentation in french with translation
Prof. Nahoum-Grappe (France)

14:55 – Beer and other alcoholic beverages: the possible role in cognitive decline – Presentation
Dr. Solfrizzi (Italy)

15:20 – Beer after exercise: Yes or no? – Presentation
Prof. Castillo (Spain)

15:45 – Non-alcoholic beer: a good drink for lactating mothers
Dr. Hernández Aguilar (Spain)

16:05 – Panel discussion & chairman’s closing comments