The New York State Brewers Conference presented by TLF Graphics offers

40 educational sessions over the course of two days - designed to support growth and success in the craft brewing industry. Sessions are organized into focused tracks, including Sales & Marketing, Brewing Operations, Finance, Business/Legal, and Taproom/Facilities, ensuring valuable insights for every role on your team. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts and elevate every aspect of your brewery.

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Brewing Operations

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• Progressive Methods with Traditional Roots

• In My Liquids Era: Harnessing Solubility Principles to Maximize Liquid Hop Aroma and Flavor

• How to Evaluate and Rub Hops + Hop Harvest Update

• Advancements in Malt Barley Varieties and The Impact of New York Grains on the Local Craft Beverage Industry

• Brewery Maintenance: An Overview

• The Importance of Oxygen Control in Brewing

• Using Enzymes: How To Improve Efficiencies and Flavor

• The Cone of Truth: Smarter Yeast Harvesting for Better Beer

• Growing a Micro Program for Your Brewery

• Tips & Tricks to Reduce COGS

• USDA Hops Report - Crosby Takeaways & Spot Hops: Filling the Gap Contracts Leave Behind

• Statistical Process Control (SPC) for Craft Brewing: Control Charts - What, Why and How

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Sales, Distribution & Marketing

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• No-Hype AI for Breweries

• Paths to Profit

• Debunking Digital Marketing Myths - What’s Actually Worth Your Time (and Money) in 2025

• Duct Tape Doesn’t Scale: Smarter Sales & Marketing for Lean Breweries

• Hop into Action: A Hands-On Workshop to Improve Your Social Media Today

• Best Social Media Practices and Content Creation Tips

• Tapping into AI: Do’s, Don’ts, and Smart Uses / How to Use AI Without Compromising Your Craft 

• The Boring Work That Makes Sales Magic Happen

• Shelf Swagger: Crafting a Standout Presence in a Crowded Aisle

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Business & Leadership​

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• Teaching the Teachers

• Mastering the Transition to a People-Manager Role: Coworker 2 Coach

• SOPs Aren’t Just for the Brew House

• Accounting Best Practices and Tax Essentials, Plus Highlights from the Big Beautiful Bill

• Contract Brewing & Alternating Proprietorships

• From Pour to Profit: Acing Taproom Economics

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Government Affairs & Legal​​

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• Contract Brewing & Alternating Proprietorships

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Safety and Sustainability

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• Designing Your Brewery for Profitability: Architecture as a Driver of Efficiency and Sustainability

• Creating Safer Parties, Where We Party

• Wastewater Treatment for Brewers without Sewers

• Crafting Value: Navigating Valuation Considerations, M&A Trends, and ESOPs

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Taproom & Brewpubs

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• Beer Menu Mastery

• Profitable Taproom Tactics: 12 Ways to Grow Sales, Reduce Expenses, and Make Consistent Profit in the Taproom

• Face It, You're a Restaurant/Bar Owner!  

• Menu Engineering for Profit and How to Manage Food Cost to Improve Profitability 

• Boosting Taproom Revenue with Private Events

• Best Practices for Merch: Strategies to Get the Most Out of Your Program

• ADA Compliance & Beyond: Accessibility to Connect with Customers and Drive Business