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.
Here’s a short and shareable preview of the 2021 conference.
Featured Speakers
Brewers Association
Bart Watson, chief economist for the Brewers Association, is one of the most insightful commentators on the craft brewing scene, mixing analytical rigor with accessible eloquence. At CBC he will take a uniquely deep dive into the association’s recent annual survey — the best and freshest data set in craft brewing. He’ll present a broad national view of trends and topics he doesn’t cover anywhere else. And finally, he’ll share exclusive big-picture thinking about what’s on the horizon for craft beer. For brewery owners and anyone with a stake in the success of the craft brewing community, Bart’s 2023 keynote is appointment viewing.
Brewing Operations & Beer Styles
Every distinct beer style has a unique history and characteristics, and is brewed using specific techniques. Similarly, every brewery—from the smallest local brewpub to the largest regional or national packaging brand—has its own set of brewing processes and engineering challenges. 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.
Running a brewery is about more than just making good beer. Things like finance and accounting, hiring and staff motivation, and change management are all just as important to keep your business healthy. 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.
THRIVE is a Brewers Association (BA) initiative that takes a holistic approach to addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), human resources (HR), and physical and mental wellness in the craft brewing community. Experts in this track will provide informative and actionable content that improves DEI, HR, and wellness-related practices in breweries of all sizes.
Quality and ingredient 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.
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 environment.
Equity and inclusion partner for the Brewers Association, Dr. J knows her way around people-centered learning experiences. Here are her top picks for CBC 2023.
The general session, on Monday, May 8, will feature a panel of Industry Leaders, including the CEOs of the Brewers Association, Beer Institute, and National Beer Wholesalers Association.
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