Post-Conference

Once the Craft Brewers Conference 2025 is over, real work begins. Here’s what to do with all you’ve gained to ensure positive outcomes.

Do Post-Event Analysis

Take time to analyze your CBC 2025 Indianapolis experience. Did you achieve your goals? Gather feedback from your team and attendees to identify areas for improvement and refine your strategy for future conferences. This post-conference analysis will ensure your time in Indianapolis translates into lasting growth and valuable partnerships for your brewery.

Craft Brewers Conference Antes Up in Las Vegas

The Brewers Association’s Craft Brewers Conference® & BrewExpo America® (CBC) traveled to Las Vegas for the 41st annual event on April 21-24, 2024. With more than 9,500 attendees from over 60 countries, this was one of the largest industry gatherings for craft beer peers to connect in person, share ideas, and learn about the latest innovations and products from grain to glass, and everything in between.

CBC afforded attendees the opportunity to grow, learn, and optimize their businesses. Key takeaways from the nation’s largest annual gathering for beverage alcohol professionals included:

Education and Resources

Attendees participated in eight different educational tracks during the conference and visited with the 742 exhibitors that took part in BrewExpo America, the premier trade show for craft brewers, and fourth largest tradeshow in CBC’s history.

Beyond beer: Experts in distilling and cider-making offered their stories and advice to brewers looking to extend their offerings beyond beer.

Identifying Opportunity and Finding Growth

On day one, the General Session featured Fawn Weaver, CEO and founder of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. The conversation was moderated by Beny Ashburn, CEO and co-founder of Crowns & Hops Brewery, and covered how Fawn identifies opportunities and tackles challenges, leads teams into the future, and how she built a 400 billion independent whiskey company from the ground up in just five years.

On Day two, Bart Watson, Brewers Association’s vice president of strategy and chief economist, delivered the annual state of the craft beer industry report, and offered insights and opportunities ahead.