Thank you for joining us for the first year of this dynamic conference!

Join us for Opening Night, as we kick off the conference and set the tone for the week. World-renowned beer authority, award-winning journalist, Ale Sharpton will deliver the keynote address. Conference organizer, Jen Price, will give an overview of the week's events and panel discussion. Then, we'll transition to the Virtual Bottle Share! World traveler, certified beer judge, and cicerone Brandon Montgomery is hosting. Grab a few of your favorite brews, set your backdrop, and logon with Brandon and friends from across the globe!

Beer is the most popular adult beverage on the planet. It really is for everyone! Yet not all taprooms are created equal. Experts will discuss what really makes a taproom experience welcoming for all.

We're going beyond beer and into the world of fermented beverages to explore creative alternatives to craft. From non-alcoholic beers to Kombucha (and everything in between), we'll learn more about this ever growing segment of the beverage industry.

There's a true science behind brewing beer. More and more breweries are incorporating labs into their facilities and are turning to science for every aspect of the brewing process. Industry professionals share tips and techniques they've picked up along the way to brew better beer.

The art of brewing is based on centuries-old principles. But modern advancements in technology have significantly changed how the brewhouse operates. This session explores how technology and innovation have transformed brewing operations.

Learning how to taste and describe beer like a professional can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. In this talk, Lindsay will present scientific concepts about flavor and perception that will help you hone your tasting skills and enhance your everyday experiences with the foods and beverages you consume. JOIN US FOR A REAL-TIME TASTING! Instructions - You must download the app to participate! If you’d like to participate in the tasting, purchase Hoptropolis from New Realm Brewing Company or Sierra Nevada Pale Ale (if Hoptropolis is not available in your region), download the Sample Ox app and enter your tasting data using the join code VP2F6. Lindsay will describe what to look for when evaluating and you’ll be able to see how your palate stacks up to your peers. Beers to buy: Hoptropolis (New Realm) or Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Sample Ox Link Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sample-ox/id1477863984?ls=1 Sample Ox Link Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.draughtlab.sampleox

Sometimes, storytelling can push writers outside of the bounds of the typical story, putting them in awkward, yet necessary positions. How can writers balance the need for certain stories to be told with their desire to tell them?

The Atlanta Podcast and Pontoon Brewing have a new "Brewing Conversations" collaboration on the horizon with Atlanta Influences Everything. This session explores "The 404 Pack" project and the big community impact this team expects to make.

The face of craft beer is changing, rapidly. But there's still a ways to go. Women in the craft beer community will share ideas for actionable steps that employers can take to be more inclusive of all genders in the industry.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) are words we hear quite frequently, these days. But what does it really look like to put these buzzwords into practice? This session will focus on ideas and strategic movements that anyone can make in order to put DEI principles into practice.

What does community accountability look like, in action? What if breweries and other beer businesses expanded their reach to better connect with the communities in which they exist? This discussion will challenge owners to think critically about making intentional connections outside of brewery walls.

This virtual session with homebrewing experts is perfect for anyone wishing to learn more about the ins and outs of brewing beer, cider and mead at home!

We're gathering some of the greatest minds in craft beer to cover a wide variety of topics for this "speed mentoring" session. Come armed with your questions, and the panel will answer as many of your questions as possible within the hour!

Craft beer and hip hop - the love is there. More and more, we're seeing the two intertwine but at what cost? Is this relationship an act of cultural appreciation or cultural appropriation? The experts on this panel will have a lot to say on the topic and will undoubtedly leave you thinking.

In the closing session to the conference, Jen will deliver some final remarks and a call to action.