Vermont Craft Brewers Conference Opens Registration, Reveals 2025 Speaker Lineup

The Vermont Brewers Association (VBA) is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the Vermont Craft Brewers Conference. The conference will take place from November 17-18, 2025 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington. This year’s conference is expected to attract over 300 professionals from Vermont and beyond, coming together to advance and celebrate the craft beer movement.

Registration Details:

The conference is open to VBA members, industry partners, and the general public. Early registration is highly recommended and if you register four people, the fifth registration is free.

• $150 for VBA member breweries
• $200 for industry partners
• $250 for the general public

Attendees can now register for the event and learn more here.

Speakers Announced:

The Vermont Craft Brewers Conference is proud to feature a lineup of distinguished speakers including:

Keynote Presentations:

• Commerce, Creativity, and Community Building presented by Sam Calagione, Founder of Dogfish Head Brewery
• An Advisory Board for a Successful Business with Sean Lawson, Co-Owner & Founding Brewer of Lawson’s Finest Liquids; Ralph Crowley Jr., President & CEO of Polar Beverages; Julie Rhodes, the owner and operator of Not Your Hobby Marketing Solutions; and Kary Shumway, Founder of Craft Brewery Financial Training and the Beer Business Finance Association

Break-Out Sessions featuring fifteen diverse sessions such as:

• Brewers Yeast, Fermentation, Re-Pitching, and Yeast Management
• Things I have Learned in 43 years of Brewing
• Crafting Culture: HR Ingredients for Brewery Success
• Considerations for Malt Selection: Balancing Performance and Flavor

See the full speaker schedule here.

Conference Highlights:

• Educational Sessions: Attendees can look forward to a variety of educational sessions covering topics such as technical brewing, business operations, resilience, and sales.Networking Opportunities: Numerous networking opportunities including a welcome reception, networking lunches, happy hours, a welcome party on Monday at Foam Brewers with music from Zach Nugent, and an after-party on Tuesday at Zero Gravity.
• Exhibit Hall: The exhibit hall will showcase the latest products, technologies, and services from leading suppliers and industry vendors. Limited exhibitor space is still available for those interested.

About The Vermont Craft Brewers Conference:

The Vermont Craft Brewers Conference (VTCBC) is an annual gathering designed to bring together brewers, industry professionals, and partners from across the region. Held in Burlington, Vermont, the conference provides a collaborative space for education, networking, and strengthening Vermont’s craft beer community. The Conference was created to foster knowledge-sharing, professional development, and innovation in brewing and business practices while promoting the continued growth of Vermont beer. 2025 will mark the 3rd Vermont Craft Brewers Conference, which has grown from a small industry meeting to a statewide event drawing breweries, suppliers, and keynote speakers from across New England and beyond. The Vermont Craft Brewers Conference is recognized as a leading regional forum for education, collaboration, and advancing the craft beer industry. To learn more about how to get involved with the conference click here.