Program

The Alberta Craft Brewing Convention includes an extensive trade show space and a series of educational sessions.

The trade show features exhibitors working with brewers, distillers, cideries and more.

The educational tracks include sessions for owners, brewers, marketing, sales, DEI and other important topics.

ACBC is made for craft manufacturers.

Pre-Convention Social Event

Tuesday, October 8

  • In The Barrel Room @ Blind Enthusiasm 

  • Upstairs @ 9570-76th Ave, Edmonton, AB

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

A huge thanks to Blind Enthusisam for hosting this event and to McLeod Law. LLP, for providing the food!

WiFi Sponsor:

WiFi Network: WestinConference

Password: westin2024

Wednesday, October 9

Please note schedule is subject to change without notice.

Alberta Small Brewers Association

Brewing Connections: ASBA 2024 AGM

8:00-9:00

Turner Valley Room


Manitoba Room

9:15-10:15


10:15-10:45

10:45-11:45

Tradeshow

Refresher Break


Manitoba Room

Ben Leon, Kirk Zembal, Chris Carroll, Andrew Bullied (moderator)

Brewed to Last: Lessons from Surviving Tough Times


Turner Valley

10:45-11:45



Lunch (provided)

Tradeshow

10:45-11:45


Mark Parsons

Alberta’s Economy: What Brewers Need to Know

13:00-14:00

Turner Valley


13:00-14:00

Turner Valley

Stefan Lillos & Cheryl McNutt

Yeast and Hops: The Dynamic Duo

13:00-14:00

Centennial


14:30-15:30

13:00-14:00

Tradeshow

Refresher Break



Mandy Naglich

Taproom Magic: Creating a Space your guests will love.

14:00-14:30

Manitoba Room


14:30-15:30


TBD

14:30-15:30

Manitoba Room


15:30 - Free Time

17:00 - Reception

*Open to All Access Pass holders only

18:00 - Alberta Beer Awards,

hosted by Craig McFarlane!

Richard Preiss

All About Lager Yeast

Centennial