Crafted for Action is back and better than ever. The sixth annual Crafted for Action Conference returns to Wild Heaven Beer (West End) for an unforgettable week celebrating craft, community & culture, and 2026 marks the most ambitious year yet.
Known for blending education, culture, and connection across beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages, Crafted for Action isn’t your average conference. It’s an immersive experience. Attendees can expect tastings, interactive workshops, hands-on learning, and dynamic conversations that center underrepresented voices and push the craft beverage industry forward.
NEW for 2026: Introducing the Crafted Academy
This year, Crafted for Action deepens its commitment to professional development with the launch of the Crafted Academy, a multi-day learning experience designed to help beverage professionals and aspiring talent grow with confidence.
The Crafted Academy combines:
- A professional development curriculum across hospitality, sensory education, and technical operations
- On-site certification opportunities (including planned offerings through Cicerone®, BJCP, and WSET, pending demand)
- A Homebrewing Showcase + Competition focused on education, feedback, and skill-building
With academy programming offered both Monday (June 1) and Thursday (June 4), attendees can learn, prepare, and level up, all in one place.
“Year six feels big, for a reason,” said Jen Price, Founder of Crafted for Action. “The Crafted Academy represents the next chapter of our work: investing in people, removing barriers, and building skills that last. We’re excited to return to Wild Heaven and welcome our community back for a week of learning, connection, and celebration.”
Expanded Conference Schedule
Crafted for Action is also rolling out Saturday conference sessions for the first time, giving attendees more access to panels, activations, live judging, pitch competitions, and awards.2026 Schedule at a Glance
- Monday, June 1 – Crafted Academy (Pre-Conference)
Professional development curriculum + on-site certifications (TBD) - Thursday, June 4 – Crafted Academy
Professional development, certifications (TBD), and Welcome Bottle Share + Game Night - Friday, June 5 – Conference Day 1
Panels, activations, happy hour, Atlanta History Beverage Dinner, and Brews + Beats - Saturday, June 6 – Conference Day 2
Panels, activations, Homebrewing Showcase, Crafted Fellows Pitch Competition, Crafted Awards, and Unplugged Summer Camp - Sunday, June 7 – Finale
Sunday Service Bottle Share
Rooted in Purpose
Crafted for Action continues to create space for women, people of color, and other underrepresented communities in the craft beverage industry, while welcoming all who believe in equity, education, and meaningful connection.
Now in its sixth year, the conference returns to Wild Heaven West End, reinforcing its deep ties to Atlanta’s culture, neighborhoods, and evolving beverage ecosystem.
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