Conference FAQs

FAQs

Logistics and Practicalities

April 21-24, 2024.

The Venetian Convention and Expo Center, 201 Sands Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89169.

When we signed the venue contract in 2019 for the 2024 show, we didn’t catch that 2024 was a Jewish leap year nor that Passover was much later than usual. We are very sorry for this oversight. Regrettably, we cannot change the dates for 2024, but we will be more attentive to this in the future.

The 2024 awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, April 24 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm in the Venetian Ballroom F&G in the Venetian Convention and Expo Center in Las Vegas.  The ceremony can also be streamed online via the Brewing Network. Live stream details can be found here.

All competing breweries can reserve tickets to the World Beer Cup awards ceremony via our reservation form.  Should we have additional capacity, we’ll send out another communication allowing competing breweries to reserve more, but that will likely be closer to the time of the awards.  

Conference registration is completely separate from the WBC Competition, and you can register to attend here.  

There are two rideshare pick up locations. See map below.

rideshare pickup locations map at venetian

Yes! Lyft discount codes are available to local breweries compliments of Nevada Craft Brewers Association (NCBA).

cbc las vegas lyft discount codes

Before the Event

ConferenceDirect is the official housing bureau for the 2024 Craft Brewers Conference. We have negotiated the best possible rates at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas through this partnership. Attendees can obtain discounted rates by reserving through the official housing reservation system. The housing website closes on March 16, 2024. For questions regarding making a reservation or an existing reservation, don’t hesitate to contact ConferenceDirect at (844) 840-1840 or craftbrewers@nullconferencedirect.com. If you have a sub-block request for 10+ rooms, please use this link.

Pricing for the conference is tied to BA brewery member barrelage or member status. See pricing details here.

Early bird savings are/were available until January 8 and February 26, 2024. After February 26, attendees can still save by purchasing their registration online ahead of the conference. Onsite pricing is the most expensive. See pricing details here.

BA member pricing offers the best perks!

Conference credentials can be picked up on-site at registration, located in Hall A of the Venetian Expo. For registration and bag pick-up hours, please visit General Schedule & Hours.

Yes! Registration is available onsite. View registration hours here.

Please view our cancelation policy here.

Please view our cancelation policy here.

Please view our cancelation policy here.

No.

To edit or view existing registrations, click any of the “Register Now” buttons on CraftBrewersConference.com and use the “Modify Registration” option to adjust the registration. You’ll need the “Reference Number” (8-digit confirmation number from original registration) and email address used for the original registration to access and update the existing registration.

To edit existing registrations, click any of the “Register Now” buttons on CraftBrewersConference.com and use the “Modify Registration” option to adjust the registration. You’ll need the “Reference Number” (8-digit confirmation number from original registration) and email address used for the original registration to access and update the existing registration.

You can indicate these requirements on your CBC registration, and a member of our staff will follow up to get details if needed. Please get in touch with us at cbc@nullbrewersassociation.org.

Attendees must be 21+. Proof of age is required. 

The dress code is “brewer business casual.” 

Please visit the Craft Brewers Conference website at www.CraftBrewersConference.com for the most up-to-date information.

The Craft Brewers Conference is best experienced in person. There is no virtual option. 

Audio recordings of the seminars are available to CBC full conference attendees about one month after the conference.

Audio recordings of the 2024 CBC seminars will be available to full conference attendees by the end of May 2024. Look for an email for access instructions. A PDF copy of the seminar’s presentation deck will be provided with the audio recording for listeners to follow along with. Due to contract terms, a recording of the keynote presentation will not be included.

Follow the Brewers Association on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Use our conference hashtag, #CraftBrewersCon, and read our news articles for the latest info about the conference. You can follow discussions regarding conference presentations, ask presenters questions, read about the good things coming, and be sure to read your attendee emails on the latest news.

Please visit our website at www.BrewersAssociation.org or contact us at info@nullbrewersassociation.org. We’d gladly give you a customized overview of our resources to meet your needs.

The only access to participants will be via in-person networking. This protects all participants from inappropriate mass marketing.

CBC will send emails about the conference using the CBC email (typically from info@nullbrewersassociation.org). CBC DOES NOT permit the sale of participant lists or the use of third-party booking sites. If you receive an email about participant lists or from a third party with hotel reservation “codes” and links, it is not legit or authorized by CBC. See this page on the CBC site for known scammers.

Las Vegas was booked in 2019 based on CBC attendee and exhibitor feedback. For additional information, please refer to our site selection process here.

More than 10,000 brewing, fermentation, and distilling professionals from the beverage alcohol industry are expected to attend.

Fawn Weaver, CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is the keynote of the 2024 Craft Brewers Conference.  A serial entrepreneur and disruptive innovator, she has leaned into challenges throughout her career.  Since she launched Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey in 2017, it has become the fastest-growing independent American whiskey brand in U.S. history. How did an outsider in the spirits industry accomplish so much in just five years and during a pandemic? Join us on Monday, April 22, from 9:30 -11 am as Crowns & Hops CEO Beny Ashburn sits down with Fawn Weaver to discuss the story of Uncle Nearest, Fawn’s leadership style and penchant for radical decisions, and how craft brewers can lead into the future.

The 2024 Craft Brewers Conference speakers can be viewed here.

Speaker applications are now closed. To learn more about being a presenter and be notified when the 2025 application window opens, please visit our Seminar Proposal Submission page.

Please visit the Craft Brewers Conference website at www.CraftBrewersConference.com for the most up-to-date information.

At The Event

Exhibitors visit our FAQ page here.

Exhibitor List.

Select the exhibitor you want to meet with and select, “send email” from their listing. 

Conference credentials can be picked up on-site at registration, located in Hall A of the Venetian Convention and Expo Center. For registration and bag pick-up hours, please visit General Schedule & Hours.

Registration is in Hall A of the Venetian Convention and Expo Center. For registration and bag pick-up hours, please visit General Schedule & Hours.

Yes. You must have a conference credential for entry. Conference credentials can be picked up on-site at registration in hall A of the Venetian Convention and Expo Center. For registration and bag pick-up hours, please visit General Schedule & Hours.

Lost credentials can be replaced at the CBC registration area, but replacement credentials pricing starts at $200.

Re-entry is permitted with a valid attendee credential/badge.

Item(s) determined to be dangerous or inappropriate will not be allowed into the Craft Brewers Conference. Event management reserves the right to handle each occurrence on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the item, the guest may be asked to remove the item from the facility or dispose of the item or may be ejected from the facility.  Additionally, please refer to the Venetian Security Policies.

Attendees must be 21+. Proof of age is required. 

Infants are allowed if always carried or in a stroller. 

  • Please respect your peers and make childcare arrangements if you’re sitting in a seminar room. If this isn’t possible, please leave if your child is being a distraction to others.

Yes.

Only certified service animals are permitted. Emotional support animals are not allowed. 

Attendees are invited to find a respite from the hustle and bustle in the quiet room situated in Bassano 2805-2806. This designated space hosted by staff members trained in trauma-informed care offers a sanctuary free from technology and work-related distractions, allowing relaxation and rejuvenation. Guests can unwind with calming activities such as puzzles and coloring books and enjoy the ambient lighting and cozy seating for a tranquil experience. Additionally, two 30-minute sound baths will be held in this space. See the website for the schedule. 

New this year, we are partnering with Michael’s Angel Paws to have a Paws & Relax Lounge with 4 trained service/therapy dogs available on Monday and Tuesday 11 am – 3 pm in the Expo (Hall D). Learn more here and take a break during the conference to pet these well-trained pups.

The CBC registration desk in Hall A will act as our Lost and Found.

No. Please inquire with the concierge at your hotel for bag check options.

Yes – we encourage attendees to bring their own water containers. There are only a few water fountains available at the venue. Water stations will be available in numerous conference locations. Several sponsors will have water bubblers available at their booths. Check the CBC app for these locations. 

Yes! Brewed and canned by the Nevada Craft Brewers Association, the 5.5% ABV Jackpot Coffee Porter will be available to attendees (while supplies last) at the conference bag pick up area in Hall A. Be sure to thank the NV breweries involved and the generous suppliers that donated products/ participated: Atlas Packaging, PakTech, The Country Malt Group, Sambalatte Roasters, Dark Moon Coffee and Pink Kitty Creative.

Food and beverages are available for sale in the Expo Hall each day. Hosted lunches are not included.  

Breakfast: A complimentary, light, continental breakfast will be available on a first come, first served basis as follows 

  • Location: Venetian Expo | Lower Concourse 
    • Monday, April 22 8:00am – 9:00am 
    • Tuesday, April 23 8:00am – 9:00am 

Complimentary Coffee Stations are available while supplies last as follows:  

  • Location: Venetian Expo | Hall A 
    • Monday, April 22 | 8:00am 
    • Tuesday, April 23 | 8:00am 
    • Wednesday, April 24 | 8:00am 

Food Available for Purchase in the Expo Hall and in Various Venetian Locations 

  • Monday, April 22 | 9:00am – 5:00pm 
  • Tuesday, April 23 | 9:00am – 5:00pm 
  • Wednesday, April 24 | 8:00am – 12:00pm 

The Venetian hosts the largest restaurant collection found in Las Vegas, featuring over 40 restaurants.  Learn more by visiting their website. 

For recommendations throughout Vegas, check out Dining and Imbibing in Las Vegas: A Chef’s Guide, from the Brewers Association Executive Chef Adam Dulye. 

The Craft Brewers Conference app puts the entire event at your fingertips, providing essential information on what’s happening and where, with features that help you make the most of your CBC: 

  • Quickly navigate to the information you want. 
  • Browse the entire show floor with an interactive floor plan.
  • Easily find exhibitors with the product category search. 
  • Add seminars to your planner. 

To download the app, navigate to your App store on your phone and search for and select “Craft Brewers Conference 2024” 

  • If you already have the 2023 app on your smartphone, it will automatically update when the new app is available (if you have auto updates enabled). If the app doesn’t update, we suggest deleting the 2023 app and installing the 2024 app.

Regrettably, there is no Community Engagement project this year. We look forward to bringing it back in 2025.

Email cbc@nullbrewersassociation.org for information on volunteering.  

Accessibility

All public facilities are required to have ADA accessible entrances. Please contact the resort with specific questions. 

Get resort, meeting, and convention space maps for easy wayfinding. View the Venetian’s interactive digital map here. 

Scooters and wheelchairs may be ordered in advance via ScooterBug, or may be ordered upon arrival by visiting the The Venetian Expo Exhibit & Business Service Center.

Yes.

A family restroom is located on Level 2 of the convention space.  This is a gender-neutral restroom.

The Venetian offers Mamava lactation rooms at the conference venue. The exact location of the Mamava lactation pods will be determined a week prior to the event.

Safety 

All guests of the Craft Brewers Conference are expected to drink responsibly and ensure they have a safe, responsible means of transportation before leaving the facility. Any guest intoxicated before entering the event may be denied entry to the facility. Any guest found intoxicated during the event and causing a disturbance, as determined by management, will be asked to leave the facility without a refund and may be subject to further consequences.

At this year’s conference, we are utilizing the #NotMe app as an anonymous reporting tool for instances of misconduct including harassment, discrimination, and violence. Attendees who witness or experience such behavior can submit a complaint using the #NotMe app or seek assistance making a complaint from the trauma-informed care-trained staff stationed near the Quiet Room, located in Bassano 2805-2806. This ensures a supportive environment for addressing incidents while maintaining anonymity for those involved. 

Effective February 22, 2024, the Brewers Association (BA) no longer requires proof of vaccination status or a negative test result to attend a Brewers Association-produced in-person meeting or event. Mask-wearing at Brewers Association meetings and events is optional and welcome. 

The Brewers Association expects attendees to take responsibility themselves for following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on measures to reduce infection from COVID-19 and to protect against severe complications.    

Attendees who are not up to date on vaccinations are asked to take an at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen test before traveling to any Brewers Association meeting or event and should not attend if they test positive or have symptoms of COVID-19.  The Brewers Association will not be requiring proof of these measures, however, but calls on the brewing community to act responsibly and with consideration for the health and safety of others.  

The Brewers Association cannot be held liable for COVID-19 cases arising because of event attendance.  

The Brewers Association Meetings & Events Entry Policy is subject to change based on COVID-19 community levels and any updated guidance from CDC and/or federal or state officials in localities hosting a Brewers Association in-person meeting or event.  

Guidance on COVID-19 is continually updated, and the Brewers Association appreciates the understanding of its stakeholders as we seek to provide valuable, timely face-to-face programming while prioritizing the health and safety of attendees. 

Health and Wellness 

The Venetian is a non-smoking facility.  

The Venetian offers Mamava lactation rooms at the conference venue. The exact location of the Mamava lactation pods will be determined a week prior to the event.

The family restroom is on Level 2 of the convention space.  This is a gender-neutral restroom.

At this year’s conference, attendees can find a respite from the hustle and bustle in the quiet room situated in Bassano 2805-2806. This designated space offers a sanctuary free from technology and work-related distractions, allowing relaxation and rejuvenation. Guests can unwind with calming activities such as puzzles and coloring books and enjoy the ambient lighting and cozy seating for a tranquil experience. Additionally, two 30-minute sound baths will be held in this space. See the website for the schedule.

Paws & Relax Lounge

New this year, we are partnering with Michael’s Angel Paws to have a Paws & Relax Lounge with 4 trained service/therapy dogs available on Monday and Tuesday 11 am – 3 pm in the Expo (Hall D). Learn more here and take a break during the conference to pet these well-trained pups.  

Animals

Yes.

Only certified service animals are permitted. Emotional support animals are not allowed. 

Photography & Filming

  • Exhibitors and attendees are expressly prohibited from taking photos of exhibitor booths and products. If an infraction occurs, devices will be confiscated, and badges will be revoked for current and future shows. If you witness an infraction, email it to cbc@nullbrewersassociation.org. You can also make a report at the BA booth located outside the exhibit hall. 
  • Guests are welcome to bring personal cameras into the event. 
  • Professional photography access is determined on a case-by-case basis by event management. See Media Access. 
  • If your organization plans on filming any kind of video content at CBC, you will need to check in at media registration for instructions prior to beginning work. Unauthorized film crews may have their credentials revoked. 
  • Please note seminars may only be filmed with prior approval from the speakers. Any live streaming of seminars, including Facebook Live broadcasts, is prohibited. 

Evening Activities

View our Week Events page on CraftBrewersConference.com, check out Las Vegas’ craft beer scene, unusual attractions, or see all the things going on in Vegas at VisitLasVegas.com. 

View our Week Events page on CraftBrewersConference.com or visit the individual brewery’s website. 

Check in with the sponsor/exhibitor onsite. View the exhibitor list here. 

Future CBC Dates and Locations

The 2025 Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America will be held Monday, April 28 – Thursday, May 1 in Indianapolis, IN at the Indiana Convention Center.