Report
On a global scale
39th edition of the Craft Brewers Conference &
BrewExpo America will be held in Minneapolis,
Minn., May 2-5, 2022.
The Craft Brewers Conference® & BrewExpo America®
(CBC), presented annually by the Brewers Association, is
the craft brewing industry’s leading event, and the only
one that serves brewpubs, taprooms, and packaging
breweries. More than 11,000 brewing industry professionals
will have the opportunity to meet with 500 exhibitors
and hear from a wide range of speakers during
seminars across nine different educational tracks.
ing from brewery operations to sustainability
and government affairs.
This year’s educational seminars
cover eight tracks:
1. 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.
2. Business & Leadership
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.
3. Craft Beer Culture
All of us in the craft beer community
recognize how unique and collaborative
our community is. This seminar
track celebrates the history of craft
beer and the ways it has changed the
landscape of the overall food and beverage
industry in America and around
BrewExpo America is the premier
trade show for craft brewers, providing
the opportunity to connect with
customers, vendors and leaders in the
national and international brewing
arena. The trade show sets the stage
for exhibitors and buyers to develop
profitable business relationships and
helps brewing and brewery restaurant
professionals encounter the latest and
best products and services that industry
vendors have to offer.
Insights & Education
It’s no secret the craft beer landscape
is rapidly changing, challenged by the
pandemic, new distribution methods,
new channels, boundary-pushing innovation
and category blur. What are
the key trends that influence consumer
preference and how can you stay
ahead of the curve? Which trends will
drive craft beer forward? And who’s
creating the experiences that get more
people into their businesses?
No matter your business size, it’s important
to understand national and
global trends, how they will affect you
and how you can apply this knowledge
to grow your local business. With top
educators, innovators, and speakers
from around the world, CBC’s seminars
will give you and your staff an
extra edge in today’s highly competitive
marketplace.
As small and independent craft brewers
face unique opportunities and
challenges in the marketplace, CBC
allows them to connect with their colleagues
and comrades to share ideas
and learn about relevant topics rang