SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
The Texas Craft Brewers Guild’s annual members meeting will take place February 7-8, 2025 in Austin, Texas. We’ll kick off the weekend with a Welcome Happy Hour at Austin Beerworks Sprinkle Valley Location on Friday from 7:00 - 9:00pm, and Saturday's program will be held at the Circuit of the America's Event Center from 8:30am - 7:30pm.
Expect the latest news and updates from the Guild, a trade show hall with 70+ brewing industry partners, and a variety of panels and presentations focused on the state of our industry. Plus, we'll close it all out with a Texas-style celebration--the fourth annual Texas Craft Brewers Cup awards ceremony!
Saturday Program
8:30-9:30
Check-in, Coffee, Trade Show Hall Opens
9:30-9:50
Welcome | Lennie Ambrose (Saint Arnold Brewing Company, TCBG Board Chair)
9:50-10:50
Updates from your Association: Challenges, Opportunities, and a Shared Vision for Texas Craft Beer in 2025 and Beyond | TCBG Staff
11:05-12:30
Grist on the Granite: Legislative and Regulatory Updates for the Craft Brewing Industry | Travis Bailey (TCBG), Jim Dow (Cross Oak Group), and Sam DeWitt (Brewers Association)
12:30-1:30
Lunch & Trade Show Time
1:30-2:30
The Craft of Connection: Enhancing Hospitality to Foster Beer Loyalty | Seth Morgan (Denton County Beer Co.), Karen Killough (Vista Brewing), Dustin Baker (Roadmap Brewing), Adriane Hodges (Bold Republic Brewing Co.), Moderated by Charday VanOrstrand (Galveston Island Brewing)
2:45-3:45
Money-Making Benchmarks: A Simple Model Any Brewery Can Use to Make More Profit | Chris Farmand (Small Batch Standard)
4:00-5:00
Parallel Paths to Success: What We Can Learn From Industry Leaders Around Us | Lindsey LeRoy (LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue & The Rind TX), Moderated by Marc Nathan (Super Connector at T-Squared Agency)
5:00-6:00
Awards Ceremony Pre-Reception & Trade Show Time
Awards Ceremony only ticket-holders may begin to arrive
6:00-7:30
Texas Craft Brewers Cup Awards Ceremony
Join us in Austin early to advocate for your industry!
Thursday, February 6: Lobby Day at the Texas State Capitol & Legislative Pro-Am Celebration
There is no cost to participate but separate RSVP is required Sign Up to Attend Here
HOTEL BOOKING LINKS
Looking for affordable accommodation? We've secured courtesy blocks at the following three Austin hotels:
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ATTENDEE CONDUCT
The Texas Craft Brewers Guild is a professional organization. All event participants are expected to conduct themselves professionally while contributing to a welcoming environment built on trust and mutual respect. By registering for the event all attendees agree to abide by the Guild's Code of Conduct.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What should I bring to the meeting?
To help speed up the check-in and badge pickup process, please bring a copy of your ticket to scan--either printed or mobile. We also recommend a pen/notebook for note-taking, some business cards for networking, a credit/debit card if you're interested in some TCBG merch (we're cashless), and a sweater/jacket if you're the "gets chilly in conference centers" type. Also, see below for a note regarding beer for the trade show.
Should I bring my beer for the trade show?
Yes! It wouldn't be a Texas craft brewing industry conference without Texas craft beer. Beer is shared in the trade show hall where it's sampled out to attendees "CBC style" by TABC Certified Staff. We'll take care of sorting them into coolers with ice at the appropriate serving stations, so just plan to bring a few cases of beer Saturday morning when you arrive for check-in at the Circuit of the Americas Event Center. Any leftover beer will be donated to Cross Oak Group to help with the Guild's legislative and lobbying efforts.
Can I attend the Annual Meeting if I am not a member of the Guild?
Though we love all our craft beer fans, we gotta get some work done. The meeting is limited to owners and employees of current Guild member businesses. If you fall into one of these categories and are interested in joining the Guild and attending the meeting, please see the membership information on our website: https://texascraftbrewersguild.org/membership.)
Non-members may purchase Texas Craft Brewers Cup Awards Ceremony only tickets which grant access to the event at 5 pm on Saturday for the pre-awards reception followed by the ceremony.
Where do I park?
Free parking is available on-site at Circuit of the Americas and detailed instructions will be shared in the Know Before You Go email.
Is on-site registration available?
Afraid not. Registration will close on Tuesday, 2/4/25 in order to print attendee badges and ensure a proper headcount for lunch, awards reception snacks, etc.
Who should I contact if I'm an Allied Trade Member interested in sponsoring/exhibiting?
Please email [email protected].
Additional Questions?
Email [email protected].
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
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