BC Craft Brewers Conference,
October 17+18 2019
The BC Craft Brewers Conference, presented by West Coast Canning and hosted by the BC Craft Brewers Guild, brings together stakeholders from the BC craft brewing industry for an annual networking and educational event which takes place during BC Craft Beer Month. 600+ attendees will form new contacts with industry peers and professionals, connect with key suppliers, and gain insight into industry innovations, initiatives and issues. There will be beer too of course! The Conference, now spanning two days includes the Conference Kickoff on Thursday evening and the Official After Party on Friday evening.
The Conference Main Event agenda features inspirational Keynotes, peer and industry-led Educational Seminars, and a Trade Show with 60 exhibitors joining us from all over North America – all showcased in a new location on Vancouver’s waterfront at the Harbour Convention Centre. The conference is divided into three tracks: Brewing Technical, Marketing, and Brewery Operation and Finance. It’s open to all levels of brewery staff and management, craft beer fans, industry partners, bloggers and media. Everyone is welcome! View previous years’ videos and photo gallery ≫
Featured Speakers
Here are just some of the engaging minds that you’ll have an opportunity to learn from at our 2019 conference. For the full roster of speakers, visit our Speakers listing ≫
Bryan Roth
Bryan Roth has covered the beer industry for nearly a decade, with reporting on business, cultural and personal…
Steve Beauchesne
How looking to the past can help navigate craft during turbulent times. Steve Beauchesne, CEO and Co-founder of…
Lizzie MacNeill
Founded as the first-to-market Instagram scheduler in 2014, Later (formerly Latergramme) has grown from a simple Instagram tool…
Chad Yakobson
Chad Yakobson is the Owner and Brewer of Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project located in Denver, Colorado. He…
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
We couldn’t do it without these outstanding community supporters.
See also our Trade Show Exhibitors page, as well as the charitable partners listed on our Industry Support page.
SEMINARS
The conference is divided into three tracks: Brewing + Technical, Marketing, and Brewery Operations and Finance. It’s open to all levels of brewery staff and management, craft beer enthusiasts, industry partners, bloggers and media. Everyone is welcome!
Early Bird:
Guild Members*
THURSDAY CONFERENCE KICKOFF
- Trade Show
- BBQ Dinner and Beer
- Keynote Speaker
FRIDAY CONFERENCE
- Breakfast and Lunch
- Trade Show
- Keynote Speaker
- Educational Seminars
- Breakout Sessions
- Networking
Official After-Party
Regular price $199 as of Sept 16
Early Bird:
Public
THURSDAY CONFERENCE KICKOFF
- Trade Show
- BBQ Dinner and Beer
- Keynote Speaker
FRIDAY CONFERENCE
- Breakfast and Lunch
- Trade Show
- Keynote Speaker
- Educational Seminars
- Breakout Sessions
- Networking
Official After-Party
Regular price $249 as of Sept 16
After Party:
Guild Members*
Can’t make it to the Conference but still want to join in on the Industry After-Party of the year?
Tickets include entry, your first two cans of beer and an epic battle of the Beer Bands! Stay tuned for the link to scoop up standalone tickets.
Note: afterparty admission is free for conference ticket holders. Price above is for additional afterparty tickets/persons not attending the conference.
After Party:
Public
Can’t make it to the Conference but still want to join in on the Industry After-Party of the year?
Tickets include entry, your first two cans of beer and an epic battle of the Beer Bands! Stay tuned for the link to scoop up standalone tickets.
Note: afterparty admission is free for conference ticket holders. Price above is for additional afterparty tickets/persons not attending the conference.
*Guild Member rate only available to BC Craft Brewers Guild Members
