Registration for the 2018 Craft Brewers Conference will open on December 5, 2017. Below you can explore this year’s registration information to get a better idea of the typical registration details and fees.
- This is an industry only conference & trade show and is not open to the public.
- Please see our Cancellation/Refund Policy below before starting registration.
- Early pricing ends March 3, 2017 at 11:59 PM MT. Late pricing takes effect on March 4, 2017.
- Standard Registration Pricing ends and On-site Registration Pricing takes place beginning April 6, 2017.
- Join the Brewers Association for reduced rates on conference registration.
2017 Conference Registration Options
Full Conference | Tuesday – Thursday
| Registration Options | On-Site Pricing (starting April 6) |
|---|---|
BA Small Brewery Member(Open and operating breweries producing between 1 & 15,000 BBLS annually) Additional Registrations within the same group receive $50 discount per registrant, after the first one at the standard price. |
$850 |
BA Member – All others(Breweries in planning, Individual members, Allied Trade, Wholesaler, Retailer or Breweries producing more than 15,000 BBLS Annually) Additional Registrations within the same group receive $50 discount per registrant, after the first one at the standard price. |
$850 |
Non Member |
$1650 |
| Included: | CBC seminars, Keynote, 3-day access to BrewExpo America® trade show, official CBC hospitality suites. |
| Not included in Full Conference Package/separate purchase(s) required: | Welcome Reception (sold out), Craft Beer Wholesalers Symposium, Brewery Tours, or Micro Matic Draught Dispense Class. |
BrewExpo America® Trade Show Only | Tuesday – Thursday
Tuesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Thursday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
| Registration Options | On-Site Pricing (starting April 6) |
|---|---|
BA Small Brewery Member(Open & operating breweries producing between 1 and 15,000 BBLS annually) |
$395 |
BA Member – All others(Breweries In Planning, Individual Members, Allied Trade, Wholesaler, Retailer or Breweries producing more than 15,000 BBLS Annually) |
$395 |
Non Member |
$650 |
| Included in BrewExpo America® (Trade Show Only) package: | 3-day access to the trade show, official hospitality suites, and sponsored demonstrations in trade show |
| Not included in BrewExpo America® (Trade Show) Package/separate purchase(s) required: | Welcome Reception, Craft Beer Wholesalers Symposium, Brewery Tours, or Micro Matic Draught Dispense Class. |
Add-On Options
The items below may be added on during the registration process as long as they are available. These items are only open to those registered for the Craft Brewers Conference (Full Conference) or the BrewExpo America® trade show.
Official Welcome Reception Ticket (SOLD OUT) | Monday Evening
Monday 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Registration details forthcoming
| Registration Options | Registration Details – Limited Capacity | ||
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BA Members |
SOLD OUT as of 2/27/2017 RSVP Required to attend – complimentary RSVP with Full Conference or BrewExpo America Only registration. Not available to Craft Beer Wholesaler Symposium ONLY or Micro Matic ONLY registrations. |
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Non Member |
N/A – Only available to BA Members | ||
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Brewery Tours | Monday
Monday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm departure and arrival times vary – Brewery tour tickets are non-refundable
| Registration Options | Standard Price | On-Site Pricing (starting April 6) – If Available |
|---|---|---|
BA Members |
$85 | N/A |
Non Member |
$115 | N/A |
| The Brewers Association hosts pre-conference brewery tours throughout the DC area. | ||
Craft Beer Wholesalers Symposium | Monday & Tuesday
Monday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm | Tuesday 8:30 am – 12:00 pm (Times subject to change)
| Registration Options | On-Site Pricing (starting April 6) – If Available |
|---|---|
BA Member |
$350 |
Non Member |
$425 |
| The Craft Beer Wholesaler Symposium requires separate registration. It is not included in any of the above registration packages, nor does it allow access to any of the other conference options above. The Craft Beer Wholesaler Symposium topics include: supplier-distributor interaction, logistics and warehouse, staff and business issues, information technology, sales strategy and sales team. Attendance is limited to licensed beer wholesalers who distribute the brands of more than one company. Proof of distributors license is required for eligibility. CLOSED TO MEDIA | |
*NEW* Brewers Association Safety Bootcamp | Monday
Monday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Only voting brewery members of the Brewers Association are eligible to attend. Capacity limited to 40 participants. Hands on brewery safety training for brewers and brewery owners. Relevant material directly related to brewery operations delivered by safety professionals. Lunch provided.
| Registration Options | Standard Price | On-Site Pricing (starting April 6) – If Available |
|---|---|---|
BA Members |
SOLD OUT (as of February 1, 2017) $100 |
N/A |
Non Members |
N/A – BA Voting Brewery Members Only | N/A – BA Voting Brewery Members Only |
Micro Matic Draught Dispense Course | Monday
Monday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Learn the necessities for correct beer dispensing. This informative seminar will take you from the basics of equipment used through system design and installation. The program also covers how to maintain beer dispensing system after installation. Seminar includes world-class training manual and support material.
| Registration Options | On-Site Pricing (starting April 6) – If Available |
|---|---|
BA Members |
$215 |
Non Members |
$250 |
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Please note: Welcome Reception and Brewery Tours are Non-Refundable and the below cancellation policy does not apply to these items.
Cancellations made by January 31, 2017 will be entitled to a full refund.
Cancellations made between February 1, 2017 and March 3, 2017 will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations made after March 3 will not be refunded nor will credits for future conferences be issued.