Philadelphia, PA | April 20–22, 2026 

If you could bottle the energy of the craft brewing industry, it might taste a lot like CBC 2026. 

This year, 7,000-8,000 brewing professionals gathered in Philadelphia for the Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America, turning the convention center into a high-voltage hub of ideas, innovation, and good old-fashioned beer camaraderie. 

Because CBC isn’t just an event, it’s where the industry shows up. 

Where the Brewing World Comes Together 

From first-time attendees to seasoned veterans, CBC felt like what it always does: a reunion of the brewing community. 

Hugs in hallways. Deals on the trade show floor. Deep conversations over pints. 

It’s where you reconnect with old friends, meet future collaborators, and realize—again—that this industry runs on people as much as it runs on beer.  

“We met last year at CBC in Indianapolis and picked right back up where we left off. This is the authentic part of the conference… the lasting connections made. Beer friends are the best kind of friends.“

“CBC 2026 gave us more than a great show presence – it gave us real connections. The best part of the event was the conversations, the shared ideas, and every moment spent with people who care deeply about this industry.”

Big Ideas, Fresh Thinking, Real Takeaways 

CBC delivered a packed lineup of education designed to meet the moment. 

Across brewing, business, marketing, and operations, attendees dove into sessions focused on what matters most right now: 

• Doing more with less (efficiency is king)  
• Innovating without losing identity  
• Understanding today’s drinker (and tomorrow’s)  
• Building businesses that can weather anything  

From the opening keynote to the final session, the message was clear: this industry is evolving—and CBC is where you learn how to evolve with it. 

BrewExpo America: Where the Future Is on Tap 

If education fuels ideas, BrewExpo America fuels action. 

With hundreds of exhibitors and nearly 500 vendors, the show floor was a playground of possibility packed with the latest in equipment, ingredients, technology, and services. 

Want to upgrade your system? Solve a production challenge? Discover something you didn’t even know you needed? 

This is where it happens. 

Moments You Had to Be There For 

The conference brought the kind of moments you can’t quite replicate anywhere else: 

• A high-energy kickoff that set the tone for the week  
• A keynote from Will Guidara that had the room leaning in  
• The buzz of opening the BrewExpo America floor  
• The always-anticipated State of the Industry  
• And of course, the World Beer Cup Awards, celebrating the best of the best  

Plus countless side conversations, spontaneous meetups, and late-night “one more round” moments that make CBC … CBC. 

The Magic Ingredient: Sharing 

At its core, CBC still runs on one thing: the willingness to share. 

Knowledge, lessons learned, hard truths, big wins—it all gets passed around. Freely. Generously. 

Whether it’s a hallway tip that saves you months of trial and error, or a session that sparks a whole new direction, CBC delivers those “aha” moments in spades. 

“Brewing like a Czech…wow!“

Shorter, Smarter, Still Packed 

New for 2026, CBC rolled out a streamlined three-day format—and it delivered. 

Less time away, more focus, and a tighter, more efficient schedule that made it easier than ever to get maximum value from every hour onsite. 

Same Spirit, Next Stop 

As the conference wraps, one thing is certain: the craft brewing community is as passionate, collaborative, and forward-thinking as ever. 

And if this year proved anything, it’s that when this industry comes together, big things happen. 

Stay connected. Keep learning. And start planning your next CBC now. We’ll see you next year at the 2027 Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America April 5-7 in San Antonio, Texas.