Let Freedom Ring: Small and Independent Brewers Gather in Birthplace of America
City of Brotherly Love Welcomes Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America®
and World Beer CupSM
-Billy Beane to Serve as Keynote Speaker-
WHAT: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—a city with a rich history known for independence—will welcome the 33rd edition of the
Craft Brewers Conference &
BrewExpo America®
(CBC) from May 3-6. Presented by the
Brewers Association, CBC is the leading industry event, and the only one
that serves both brewpubs and packaging breweries.
BrewExpo
America is the premier trade show for craft brewers, offering the
perfect platform to meet leaders in the national and international
brewing arena and connect with current and future customers. Exhibitors
and buyers develop profitable business relationships, while brewing and
brewery restaurant professionals find products and solutions that best
fit their needs.
CBC 2016 also serves as home to the
World Beer CupSM,
often referred to as “the Olympics of beer.” Since the inaugural
competition in 1996, this event has brought together the best brewing
talents and has created awareness about different beer styles and
flavor. A qualified professional panel of beer judges will
honor the top beers in 94 style categories from more than 58 countries.
This year promises to be even more competitive than ever, as the craft
brewing renaissance continues to reach all corners of the globe.
WHAT: An
estimated 13,500 attendees will have the opportunity to visit with over
600 exhibiting companies and hear from more than 125 presenters,
including Brewers Association Director Paul
Gatza and Chief Economist Bart Watson who will deliver the annual State
of the Industry address, as well as
keynote speaker Billy Beane, Executive Vice President of Baseball
Operations for the Oakland A’s and the inspirational subject of
bestselling book and subsequent movie
Moneyball.*
Beane
is considered one of the most progressive and talented baseball
executives in the game. He will share his innovative, winning
approach to management and leadership, and how his Moneyball philosophy can be adopted for the craft brewing industry.
WHY: As
demand for craft beer from small and independent brewers increases, CBC
brings the community together in a collaborative and educational
environment. New and veteran brewers have an
opportunity to connect, share ideas and learn about a wide range of
topics including brewery operations, brewpubs, export development,
government affairs, packaging breweries, quality, safety, selling craft
beer, start-ups, sustainability and technical brewing.
With one of the most dynamic beer cultures in the country, Philadelphia
sets the perfect stage for CBC.
WHEN: Craft Brewers Conference
Tuesday, May 3 - Friday, May 6, 2016
Events of Note:
·First-Time Attendee Orientation
Tuesday, May 3: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
·Welcome Reception at Philadelphia Museum of Art
Tuesday, May 3: 7:00 p.m.
– 9:30 p.m.
·General Session I –
Keynote Address & General Session
Wednesday, May 4: 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
·General Session II – State of the Industry
Thursday, May 5: 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
BrewExpo America
Wednesday, May 4: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 5: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, May 6: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
World Beer Cup
Pre-Awards Dinner (separate ticket required)
Friday, May 6: 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 pm)
Awards Ceremony
Friday, May 6: 7:45 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 pm)
WHERE:Philadelphia Convention Center
1101 Arch Street
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
MEDIA: Media wishing to attend and cover the
2016 Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America must apply for press credentials.
Sponsors:
The 2016 Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America
and
World Beer Cup
are made possible by the generous support of their sponsors.
* Arrangements for the appearance of Billy Beane made through Greater Talent Network, Inc, New York.
About the Brewers Association
The Brewers Association is the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small
and independent American
brewers, their beers and the community of brewing enthusiasts. The
Brewers Association (BA) represents more than 70 percent of the brewing
industry, and its members make more than 99 percent of the beer brewed
in the U.S. The BA organizes events including the World
Beer CupSM, Great
American Beer Festival®, Craft
Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America®, SAVOR℠:
An American Craft Beer & Food Experience,
AHA National Homebrewers Conference,
National Homebrew Competition and American
Craft Beer Week®. The BA publishes
The New Brewer
magazine and its Brewers Publications division
is the largest publisher of contemporary and relevant brewing literature for today’s craft brewers and homebrewers.
Beer lovers are invited to learn more about the dynamic world of craft beer at CraftBeer.com and
about homebrewing via the BA’s American Homebrewers Association.
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