Craft Brewers Conference heads to Indiana

The Brewers Association (BA) is proud to announce the return of the Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) & BrewExpo America, the nation’s premier gathering for beverage alcohol professionals, in 2025. The conference will take place in Indianapolis, Indiana from April 28 to May 1. Registration is now open, and industry members are encouraged to secure their spot today.

Craft beer has long been a cornerstone of American culture, driving beverage innovation and transforming local economies. According to the most recent data from the BA, craft beer is a $77.1 billion industry in the U.S., with Indiana’s craft brewing scene home to over 200 breweries and contributing $1.6 billion annually in economic impact. 2025 will be the first time Indianapolis has hosted the CBC. With more than 10,000 industry professionals expected in attendance, the event continues to boost host city economies via lodging, dining, entertainment, tourism, and sales from local commerce.

During this year’s CBC, attendees will experience gatherings centered around their trade, featuring nearly 125 expert speakers and 60 seminars intended to provide actionable insights across various beverage alcohol tracks, including, but not limited to, technical brewing techniques, quality control, marketing strategies, safety and sustainability, legal and regulatory issues, emerging trends, and more. The conference aims to equip beverage alcohol professionals of all experience backgrounds with the tools to elevate craft beverages amid an ever-changing industry landscape.

BrewExpo America, known as the largest beverage alcohol conference and trade show in the U.S., will bring over 550 exhibitors to the Indiana Convention Center and share the latest and greatest product innovations and services for beverage alcohol producers. This year’s event will highlight offerings beyond traditional craft brewer topics, including seminars on THC beverages, distilling, non-alcoholic beverages, and the art of cidermaking.

The conference will conclude at 5 p.m. local time, Thursday, May 1 with the prestigious World Beer Cup (WBC) awards ceremony. Often dubbed the “Olympics of Beer,” the international competition highlights the artistry and science of brewing, spotlighting the most exceptional beers and brewers worldwide. In 2025, the competition will broaden to welcome cider submissions in six new categories.

The Brewers Association encourages beverage alcohol industry professionals to register online. Early bird registration is open January 8 through February 26, followed by regular registration from February 27 to April 22, and late/onsite registration from April 23 to May 1.