Nation’s Capital to Host 34th Annual Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America®
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Craft Beer Hoppiness
–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Brewers Association:
WHAT: |
The 34th edition of the Craft |
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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. |
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WHO: |
A record 14,000 brewing industry professionals will have the opportunity to meet with 800 exhibitors and hear from a wide range of speakers during 70 seminars across 11 different tracks. Featured speakers include Brewers Association Director Paul Gatza and Chief Economist Bart Watson, who will deliver the annual State of the Industry Address. |
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WHY: |
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 ranging from brewery operations to sustainability and government affairs. |
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This year, CBC returns to Washington, one of the nation’s oldest beer cities and center of government, to promote one of life’s pursuits of happiness. |
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WHEN: |
Craft Brewers Conference |
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Monday, April 10 – Thursday, April 13, 2017 | |||
Times vary. For a full schedule of events, visit the CBC |
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Events of Note: | |||
● First-Time Attendee Orientation | |||
Monday, April 10: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | |||
● Welcome Reception | |||
Monday, April 10: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | |||
● General Session I – Welcome/Keynote Address | |||
Tuesday, April 11: 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | |||
● General Session II – State of the Industry | |||
Wednesday, April 12: 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | |||
BrewExpo America |
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Tuesday, April 11: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | |||
Wednesday, April: 12: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | |||
Thursday, April 13: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | |||
WHERE: |
Walter E. Washington Convention Center |
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801 Mt. Vernon Pl. NW | |||
Washington, DC 20001 | |||
MEDIA: |
Media interested in attending and covering the 2017 Craft Brewers |
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SPONSORS: |
The 2017 Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America is made |
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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, Homebrew
Con, 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 and the free Brew
Guru™ mobile app. Follow us on Twitter.
The Brewers Association is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender,
religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or
marital/familial status. The BA complies with provisions of Executive
Order 11246 and the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the
Secretary of Labor.
Contacts
On behalf of the Brewers Association
Abby Cohen, 646-695-7044
abby@rosengrouppr.com