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.
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
Networking
Happy Hours and Receptions
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, beer and coffee between sessions, and a second reception that evening from 6:30 to 9:00 PM.
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.
Questions? Email director@idahobrewers.org
