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2026 Program & Schedule

Join us in Virginia Beach for three days of world-class technical sessions, industry-leading keynotes, and exclusive brewery tours.

Program Status: Preliminary Draft

Note: This schedule is currently under development and is subject to change. Please check back regularly for updates regarding technical session titles and speaker confirmations.

Schedule at a Glance

Thursday, Oct 22
8:00 AM Registration Opens
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Leadership Breakfast
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM Welcome & Keynote
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Educational Content
12:15 PM - 2:15 PM Lunch inside Exhibit Hall
12:15 PM - 6:00 PM Trade Show & Poster Hall Open
Friday, Oct 23
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Welcome & State of the Industry
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Educational Content
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Annual Business Meeting
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch Break
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM Educational Content
3:30 PM - 5:15PM Educational Content
6:30 PM - 7:45 PM Closing Keynote
Saturday, Oct 24

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Off-site Interactive Workshops and Brewery Tours

Explore the technical side of Virginia Beach's vibrant brewing scene with hands-on learning experiences.

Registration is Open

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Courses

Gain insight and technical experience in specialized classes from SMEs.

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Ask the Brewmasters

Ask questions and receive answers and input from your fellow brewers.

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Districts

Find your local brewing community and network with other members.

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Brewing Resources

Webinars on Tap, Master Brewers Podcast, and our leading publication the Technical Quarterly.

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