Craft Beer Summit on tap for November

From November 10-12, the 2025 California Craft Beer Summit, California’s premier gathering of brewers, thought leaders, and innovators will take place at the Hyatt Regency in Irvine. The California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA) is Crafting Momentum at the conference by changing the conversation, spotlighting breweries that are not just surviving, but thriving in today’s challenging environment, and showcasing the innovative strategies that are driving their success.

“The CCBA has put together a program that will not only empower our members, but craft momentum to move the craft beer industry into the future through data and research and a shared love of craft beer,” said Kelsey McQuaid-Craig, Executive Director of the CCBA. “We have something for everyone at the 2025 California Craft Beer Summit and we look forward to seeing the community come together this November!”

At the center of this year’s event is a keynote conversation led by Jamie Bogner, co-founder and editorial director of Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine, and Julian Shrago, Chair of the CCBA Board of Directors.

In the Opening Keynote, Bogner and Shrago will unpack today’s unique market dynamics using real data and trends, and offer practical tools to help breweries communicate effectively in a complex social, cultural, and economic landscape.

The data, insights and helpful resources continue into the rest of the program’s educational sessions, with talks lead by subject matter experts on alcohol law, marketing, technical brewing, operations, sustainability and more. The education continues as talks are also held within the tradeshow floor, enhancing attendees experience to learn about innovation products and critical business services. Registration is open online.