Idaho Brewers Conference 2026

Presented by the Idaho Hop Growers Commission

Tuesday, November 3 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Springhill Suites by Marriott Boise Parkcenter · Boise, Idaho

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Overview

The premier gathering of Idaho’s craft brewing industry

Idaho Brewers United brings the state’s brewing community together for a full day of education, connection, and shared pints. With breweries pouring in every corner of Idaho — from Sandpoint to Pocatello — the Conference is the central hub where owners, brewers, taproom staff, and suppliers learn from one another and grow together.

Registration opens August 14, 2026.

Schedule

The day, start to finish

Idaho Brewers Conference 2026 schedule of events, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 424 E Parkcenter Blvd, Boise. 8:00 to 9:00 AM, registration and coffee. 9:00 to 10:00 AM, keynote: Christopher Shepard, Beer Marketer’s INSIGHTS. 10:00 to 11:00 AM, ABC: Compliance and Trends in Alcohol Regulation. 11:00 to 11:30 AM, coffee and exhibitors. 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Brewing Track: State of the Field, Beneath the Bine and Barley; Business Track: Become Somebody’s Tuesday, Marketing the Taproom, Not the Beer. 12:30 to 1:30 PM, lunch, provided. 1:30 to 2:30 PM, Brewing Track: Brewing for Your Market, Not Just Your Palette; Business Track: Paths to Profit, 3 Ways Brewery Owners Unlocked Big-Time Profit in 2025. 2:30 to 3:30 PM, Brewing Track: Navigating New Hop Trends and IPA Styles While Getting the Most Out of Your Hops; Business Track: AI On Tap, Eight AI Workflows for Accounting, Inventory, and Cash. 3:30 to 4:30 PM, happy hour. 4:30 to 5:30 PM, Relationship Management: How Brands and Distributors Build Productive Partnerships. Presented by the Idaho Hop Growers Commission. Sponsored by Mill 95.
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Springhill Suites by Marriott Boise Parkcenter at dusk

The Venue

Springhill Suites by Marriott Boise Parkcenter

424 E Parkcenter Blvd · Boise, ID 83706

Everything happens under one roof at Springhill Suites, located on the Boise River, minutes from downtown and a short drive from the airport. Conference attendees book the room block at $119 per night, and parking on-site is complimentary.

Rooms in the block are limited — reserve early.

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Education

Eight Educational Sessions

Learn from industry peers.

From the brewhouse to the taproom, marketing to margins, Idaho brewing professionals and invited experts share what’s actually working. The day opens with a keynote from Christopher Shepard of Beer Marketer’s INSIGHTS, and in each of the day’s three concurrent slots attendees pick a side — brewing or business. Sessions on alcohol regulation and on distributor relationships are open to the full room.

  • Brewhouse & Quality
  • Trends & Technology
  • Business & Compliance
  • Marketing & Brand
Brewers sharing a pint at the conference reception

Networking

Happy Hours and Reception

Share beer and conversation.

Networking is half the reason to come, and it starts the night before the conference: a welcome reception at Boise Brewing on Monday, November 2, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Idaho’s brewing community is close-knit because the people in it actually know each other — get to know peers, suppliers, and the folks who built this industry over a pint. Tuesday keeps it going with lunch, an afternoon happy hour, and plenty of beer (and coffee) between sessions.

Welcome reception at Boise Brewing and a post-event reception TBA

The welcome reception, lunch, happy hour, coffee, and exhibitor hall access are all included with every full conference registration.

Sponsorship

Connect with Idaho’s breweries

There are a myriad of ways to get involved with the Conference. Packages available at all investment levels.

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Questions? Email director@idahobrewers.org

Thank you to our sponsors

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We’ll see you in Boise

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Registration Opens Soon