presented by Deutsche Beverage Technology
THE PREMIER GATHERING OF THE NEW YORK STATE CRAFT BREWING INDUSTRY
MARCH 9-12 | Albany Capital Center
NYS BREWERS
CONFERENCE
2022
Registration Open!
Join your colleagues for the premier gathering of the NYS craft beer industry.
Overview
2 Full Days of Content • 85 Exhibitors
The NYS Brewers Conference is the fastest growing state-level brewers conference in the country. We look forward to seeing you at the Albany Capital Center in downtown Albany. There will be plenty of opportunity to learn, gather resources and connect with industry professionals.
Keynote
Speakers
Sam Calagione
Brewer/Founder
Dogfish Head, Boston Beer Company
Sam Calagione opened Dogfish Head in 1995. It has grown into a 400+ person company and is one of the most recognized breweries in the country. In July 2019, Dogfish Head proudly merged with the Boston Beer Company. Sam’s innovative style and collaborative spirit has earned him a reputation as one of the industry’s most adventurous entrepreneurs and brewers. Sam has authored four books and was named the James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional in 2017.
Dr. J
Jackson -Beckham
Equity & Inclusion Partner,
Brewers Association
Dr. J Jackson-Beckham dedicated her academic career to the study of American beer. Today, she helps craft beverage organizations develop inclusive, equitable, and just practices that drive success, build communities, and empower individuals through her consultancy, Crafted For All, LLC. She is also the founder and Executive Director of Craft x EDU (pronounced “craft by E-D-U”), a nonprofit whose mission is to champion equity, inclusion, and justice in the craft brewing community through education and professional development. Today, Jackson-Beckham leads the BA's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) department as the association’s Equity & Inclusion Partner.
Key Dates
September 22 | Notification of Abstract Decisions
November 1 | Scholarship Call for Entries
December 6 | Program Advertising Reservations Open
December 10 | Scholarship Entry Deadline
February 4 | Ad Artwork Deadline
February 18 | Renaissance Hotel Discount Ends
February 25 | Registration Deadline
Schedule
2 Days - 40 Breakout Sessisons
The deadline to submit an abstract for a conference breakout session has passed. If you have a topic idea, you can email it to Kim@newyorkcraftbeer.com.
The committee will consider all ideas until the schedule is full.
Exhibit Hall
Open 9AM - 5PM Thursday & Friday
The schedule allows time for conference attendees to visit all 85 exhibitors from companies across the US. Located on the 2nd floor of the Albany Capital Center, the hall is easily accessible by elevator or escalator from the breakout sessions.
Scholarship
presented by ABS Commercial
2019 Scholarship Winners
To date ABS Commercial has made it possible for 9 NYS breweries to attend the New York State Brewers Conference at no cost.
Each winning brewery receives a package that includes conference registration for one person plus hotel accommodations for Thursday and Friday nights.
Accomodations
The following hotels are within walking distance of the Albany Capital Center:
Renaissance Hotel (connected to ACC)
144 State St, Albany, NY
(518) 992-2500
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Room block with discounted rates until 2/18/2022 or until sold-out
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Click here to reserve at discounted rate.
Hilton Albany (.2 mi.)
40 Lodge St, Albany, NY
(518) 462-6611
Fairfield Inn (.3 mi.)
74 State St, Albany, NY
518) 434-7410
2022 Sponsors
NYSBA
The New York State Brewers Association (NYSBA) is a non-profit organization that supports the craft beer industry through advocacy, education, and promotion.
Today, there are more licensed breweries in NYS than at any other point in history. The NYSBA works to unify the industry in order to have continued success legislatively, ensuring a positive economic environment for breweries to thrive.
Ranking #2 in the US for number of breweries, the NYSBA has more than 300 active members. NYS craft beer thrives because of our community of breweries, allied members, partners and craft beer enthusiasts. #thinkNYdrinkNY