Vermont Craft Brewers Conference

The Vermont Craft Brewers Conference put on by the Vermont Brewers Association is back on November 17-18 at The DoubleTree, and it’s packed with opportunities to learn, connect, and grow in the craft beverage industry. They are extending an invite to our membership and wanted to make sure you knew it was happening. The VBA is happy to offer the Industry Member rate to all members.

Date: November 17-18
Location: The DoubleTree, Burlington

Helpful Links:

• Registration: here. Buy 4 registrations and receive the 5th one for free.
• View Full Schedule: here. 18 break out sessions, 2 keynote speakers.
• Room Blocks: Click here to book your hotel room for $135/night
• 2024 Recap Video: click here

This 1.5 day event brings together over 300 brewers, industry professionals, and community partners for panels, keynotes, and networking. Highlights include:

• Keynote Presentation: Commerce, Creativity, and Community Building with Sam Calagione, Founder of Dogfish Head Brewery
• Advisory Board Panel: Featuring Sean Lawson (Lawson’s Finest Liquids), Ralph Crowley Jr. (Polar Beverages), Julie Rhodes (Not Your Hobby Marketing Solutions), and Kary Shumway (Craft Brewery Financial Training & BBFA)
• 18 break out sessions that will focus on technical brewing, business operations, resilience, and (new this year!) sales.
• Two After-Parties: Monday night join us at Foam Brewers as Zach Nugent takes the stage & Tuesday night join us at Zero Gravity for food, beverages, and connections.

Whether you’re a beverage manufacturer, supplier, or community partner, this is your chance to gain new tools, connect with peers, and be part of Vermont’s thriving craft community.