SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 21-23, 2026 | RICHMOND, VA
Join us for the 2026 Virginia
Brewers Conference
At the Delta Hotel in Downtown Richmond
Virginia is home to nearly 350 breweries — #11 in the country.
Join your peers from across the state for our annual conference.
The conference will feature 30+ educational sessions and trade show.
In addition, there will be countless networking opportunities, including afternoon happy hours, nightly receptions, and a state-wide bottle share.
2026 keynotes:
Moving Forward Together: Collaboration in a Changing Beer Market
Lisa Parker (Executive Director, North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild)
Refinding Meaning in The Craft
Marcus Baskerville (Creator, Black Is Beautiful Initiative; James Beard Award Semi-Finalist; General Manager, Esencia & Anacacho)
Your registration includes:
- 30+ educational sessions across three distinct tracks: Business, Brewing, and Innovations & Essentials
- 2 keynotes delivered by industry leaders
- Trade show featuring 40+ exhibitors
- 2 lunches, 2 afternoon happy hours, a light breakfast, and plenty of coffee to keep you energized
- Complimentary first beer at the Welcome Reception and Closing Reception
- State-wide bottle share on Night 2. Connect and celebrate with fellow brewers
- Discounts on 3+ Brewery Registrations
Come build meaningful relationships, and let’s achieve greater success together.
IMPORTANT LOCATIONS:
Conference at the Delta Hotel Downtown Richmond
Each evening reception is 7-9pm.
September 21: Welcome Reception at Vasen Brewing Company – Scott’s Addition
September 22: State-Wide Bottle Share at the Delta Hotel
September 23: Closing Reception at Ardent Craft Ales
TRADE SHOW FEATURING
4imprint
ABS Commercial
Amoretti
Arton
Beer CPA
Beer Law Center
Beer30 by The 5th Ingredient
Brewery PAK
C&T Design and Equipment Company
CapWorks
CleanEdge
Country Malt Group
COVA Insurance
Deutsche Beverage
Escarpment Labs
Foeder Crafters
Freaker
GoTab
Hankscraft AJS Tap Handles
Hop Guild
Husch Blackwell
Imbibe Solutions
Iron Heart Canning
Jasper Yeast
Keg Logistics
LD Carlson
Madison Chemical
Malteurop
Murphy & Rude Malting Co.
Parkway Print
Principle Strategies
Sennos
Small Batch Standard
Square
TapWyse
Virginia Beer Distribution Company
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Visit Richmond
Western American Foods
WHC Lab
White Labs
Wine and Beer Supply