Registration is now open for America’s largest gathering for the beverage alcohol industry

Boulder, Colo. — 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, Ind., from April 28 – May 1, 2025. 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 Craft Brewers Conference. 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 Craft Brewers Conference, attendees will experience gatherings centered around their trade, featuring over 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-alcohol beverages, and the art of cidermaking.

The conference will conclude on Thursday, May 1, at 5:00 p.m. local time 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 at CraftBrewersConference.com. Early bird registration is open Jan. 8-Feb. 26; regular registration is open Feb. 27-Apr. 22; and late/onsite registration is open Apr. 23-May 1.

Media interested in attending and covering the 2025 Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America and World Beer Cup at the Indiana Convention Center must apply for media credentials. Please direct any questions related to the 2025 Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America and World Beer Cup to brewerspr@backbone.media.

Media contact: Jessie Vandenhouten (on behalf of the Brewers Association)

• brewerspr@backbone.media
• 970.963.4873 ext.1220

About the Brewers Association

The Brewers Association (BA) is the not-for-profit trade organization representing more than 9,300 small and independent American brewers, their beverages, and the community of craft beer enthusiasts. With over 5,600 U.S. brewery members, the BA champions the independent craft brewer seal—a trusted symbol that helps consumers identify beer brewed by small and independent producers.

The BA organizes some of the industry’s most influential events, including the World Beer Cup®, Great American Beer Festival®, Craft Brewers Conference® & BrewExpo America®, and American Craft Beer Week®. It also publishes The New Brewer® and through Brewers Publications®, remains the country’s leading publisher of brewing literature. Beer lovers can explore the world of craft beer at CraftBeer.com and follow the BA on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 

The Brewers Association is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital/familial status. The BA complies with provisions of Executive Order 13672 and the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.