Idaho Brewers Conference 2026
Presented by the Idaho Hop Growers Commission
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 is open.
Schedule
The day, start to finish
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.
Networking
Happy Hours and Receptions
Share beer and conversation.
Networking is an important part of any conference, and it starts the night before at our Welcome Reception. Join us at Boise Brewing on Monday, Nov 2, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Huge thanks to our Welcome Reception sponsor, Mill 95! Tuesday keeps it going with a catered lunch by Lost Grove Brewing, a beer Happy Hour sponsored by Technichem in the afternoon, and our Closing Reception that night.
The Closing Reception kicks off at Barbarian Brewing’s Garden City Taproom (they have two locations, so make sure you go to the right one!) at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, Nov 3. From 7:00 to 9:00 pm, our very own private party bus will shuttle attendees to Bear Island Brewing and back. Experience two of the Treasure Valley’s amazing breweries while getting to know your peers, suppliers, and industry leaders. Cheers!
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.
Christopher Shepard writes and edits, follows trends and analyzes data for the family of beer industry trade publications from Beer Marketer’s INSIGHTS. He’s a Senior Editor of craft-focused newsletter Craft Brew News and editor of Alcohol Issues INSIGHTS, covering alcohol policy and science in depth. He frequently presents at industry conferences and plays key roles in building BMI’s annual data reports and webinars. Chris studied theatre, dance and English at Muhlenberg College. He writes poetry, dances and hikes near his home in the suburbs of New York City.
- Brewhouse & Quality
- Trends & Technology
- Business & Compliance
- Marketing & Brand
Sponsorship
Connect with Idaho’s breweries
There are a myriad of ways to get involved with the Conference. Packages available at all investment levels.
Questions? Email director@idahobrewers.org
