America’s Largest Craft Brewing Industry Gathering

Name: Craft Brewers Conference
Start: 2021-09-09T8:00
End: 2021-09-12T18:00
Location: Colorado Convention Center

Denver, CO | September 9-12, 2021

Grow your business and invest in your professional development.

The Craft Brewers Conference® delivers concentrated, affordable brewing education and idea sharing to improve brewery quality and performance. Attendees can choose from eight educational tracks led by the top minds in the beer and business worlds.

CBC 2021 at a Glance

Here’s a short and shareable preview of the 2021 conference.

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Featured Speaker

Keynote Speaker

Richard Montañez

Former Vice President of Multicultural Marketing and Sales at PepsiCo

Richard Montañez started his PepsiCo career at Frito-Lay in 1976 as a janitor and is recognized as the creator of the Flamin’ Hot line of products, which have become a billion-dollar business and a cultural phenomenon. Recognized for his visionary …

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Educational Tracks

Brewing Operations & Beer Styles

Brewing experts in this track will highlight current beer styles and the techniques used to brew them, as well as ways to maximize quality and efficiency in your brewery operations, no matter the size.

Business & Leadership

This track is intended for owners, managers, and leaders in the craft brewing industry. Join these sessions to open your mind, be inspired, and learn to be a more effective leader.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Every brewery needs to be committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse craft brewing community for both brewers and beer lovers. This track will dive deep into the meaning of diversity, equity, and inclusion and explore ways you can make your brewery more welcoming to all.

Quality & Ingredients

Quality management is critical for continued success in the brewing industry. Seminars in this track will help you build your own sensory and quality programs, as well as source, analyze, and properly use the highest quality ingredients to brew the best beer possible.

Government Affairs & Export

It’s essential for every small business to stay up to date on the rules and regulations affecting their operations. Attend the seminars in this track to make sure you’re aware of the risks and opportunities in today’s national and global environment.

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