2026 BC Craft Brewers Conference 

Deadline: Submissions close at noon on May 8, 2026

The BC Craft Brewers Guild invites you to submit a presentation proposal for the 2026 BC Craft Brewers Conference, taking place October 15 & 16 at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster, BC.

The BC Craft Brewers Conference, hosted by the BC Craft Brewers Guild, brings together key BC craft brewing industry stakeholders for an annual networking and educational event.

We’ll be gathering at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster, conveniently located across from the New Westminster Skytrain Station.

The conference will feature a Keynote Speaker each day, educational seminars, Industry updates, and an opportunity to network on the trade show floor with 50+ vendors. The BC Craft Brewers Conference will create space for attendees to form new contacts directly with industry peers, connect with industry suppliers, and gain insight into key industry issues, year-round. 

We will be running 2 concurrent sessions throughout the day touching on relevant topics, developed in collaboration with the brewing community. Each seminar will be organized within 4 tracks: Brewing, Commercialization, Operations & Finance and Hospitality.

Brewing: Master the craft behind the product. From innovative ingredients and sustainability practices to modern fermentation techniques, this tract is designed for brewers committed to elevating quality, optimizing processes, and anticipating where the industry is headed.

Commercialization: Stand out in a crowded market. These sessions equip marketing and sales leads with strategies to build customer loyalty, strengthen brand differentiation, and connect your brewery's story to the right audience - from digital marketing trends to on-the-ground sales tactics.

Operations & Finance: Build a brewery that runs as well as it pours. Designed for owners and managers, these sessions cover strategy, cost control, supply chain management, forecasting, and investment planning - giving you the tools for sustainable growth and long-term financial health.

Hospitality: Transform your taproom into a destination. These sessions are built for hospitality leads and front-of-house teams looking to sharpen customer service, develop compelling event programming, train staff with intention, and create an atmosphere that reflects your brewery's culture and community.

In order to submit a proposal all potential speakers must create an account using the “Sign Up Here” button at the top of this page. Once the account has been created the site will walk you through the required information needed to complete the proposal submission. Be prepared to provide information about yourself, the session you’d like to present, intended key takeaways, and other relevant details.

Proposals will be reviewed using the following criteria:

• Originality: New, inspiring and impactful ideas or approaches.
• Relevance: Practical, immediately applicable content tailored to the audience.
• Innovation: Creative solutions or approaches to challenges in the industry.
• Overall quality: Clear communication, accurate content, engaging delivery.