Details On The 34th Annual Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America®

Life, liberty and the pursuit of craft beer hoppiness.

The 34^th edition of the Craft Brewers Conference& BrewExpo America^® (CBC) will return to the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. from April 10-13. CBC, presented annually by the Brewers Association, is the craft brewing industry’s leading event, and the only one that serves both brewpubs and packaging breweries.

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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Slot Drain invites you to visit them at booth 4009 at the 2017 CBC and BrewExpo America.

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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. There will be a lot of trade show displays for people to check out, but this then gives them to option to speak to different business owners and potentially attract new clients. Featured speakers include Brewers Association Director Paul Gatza and Chief Economist Bart Watson, who will deliver the annual State of the Industry Address.

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.

This year, the CBC returns to Washington, one of the nation’s oldest beer cities and centers of government, to promote one of life’s pursuits of happiness.

Craft Brewers Conference

• Monday, April 10 – Thursday, April 13, 2017
• Times vary. For a full schedule of events, visit the CBC conference schedule.

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

• 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.

The conference and expo will be held at Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Pl. NW Washington, DC 20001.

Media interested in attending and covering the 2017 Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America must apply for press credentials.