Join us for the 2025 Georgia Brewers Fall Conference and Trade Show, a must-attend event for brewery professionals! This year's conference offers exceptional professional development opportunities, with sessions covering business strategies, technical insights, taproom management, and the latest regulatory and legislative updates.
Hosted by the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild, this full-day event is designed for industry professionals and brewery employees alike. You'll have the chance to network with peers, explore educational tracks tailored to your needs, and visit the Trade Show, featuring Allied Trade members from across various industries.
Don’t miss out—register today for a day of learning, networking, and growth!
Sunday, November 9th
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Pre-Conference Happy Hour Atlantucky Brewing
Monday, November 10th
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN OPEN
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Welcome Reception: Continental Breakfast/Trade Show Opens
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM General Session Kick-Off Keynote Speaker BART WATSON President & CEO | Brewers Association
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM SESSION I
TRACK A: Fermenting Great Lagers - Pablo Gomez (White Labs)
TRACK B: Tourism on Tap: Collaborating with CVB's to Boost Your Taproom Traffic - Ingrid Smith (Visit Woodstock), Steven Schumacher (Visit Cartersville), Kim Franz (Cobb Travel and Tourism), & Jen Price (Moderator)
TRACK C: Capturing Content on the Fly: Quick Tips for Social Posts for Brewers & Taproom Staff - Geoff Wright (Fall Line Brewing)
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch/Networking
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM SESSION II
TRACK A: Low/No Alcohol Brewing - Alex Titov (Lallemand Brewing)
TRACK B: How to Plan for Energy Costs: Unpacking the Trends of the Natural Gas Market - Topher Jensen (Gas South)
TRACK C: AI + You: Save Time, Earn More and Thrive with AI - Joe Sutherland (Emory University)
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Session III
TRACK A: Brewing Beyond Beer: Infusing Growth with THC & Adaptogens - Sean O'Keefe (Pontoon Brewing & Nautical Nectars)
TRACK B: Winning in Distribution - Julia Grubbs (Small Batch Standard)
TRACK C: Regulatory and Legislative Issues & Hot Topics: Lisa Harper, Kyle Baker & Joseph Cortes
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM HAPPY HOUR Monday Night Garage
Hosted by the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild, this full-day event is designed for industry professionals and brewery employees alike. You'll have the chance to network with peers, explore educational tracks tailored to your needs, and visit the Trade Show, featuring Allied Trade members from across various industries.
Don’t miss out—register today for a day of learning, networking, and growth!
Sunday, November 9th
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Pre-Conference Happy Hour Atlantucky Brewing
Monday, November 10th
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN OPEN
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Welcome Reception: Continental Breakfast/Trade Show Opens
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM General Session Kick-Off Keynote Speaker BART WATSON President & CEO | Brewers Association
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM SESSION I
TRACK A: Fermenting Great Lagers - Pablo Gomez (White Labs)
TRACK B: Tourism on Tap: Collaborating with CVB's to Boost Your Taproom Traffic - Ingrid Smith (Visit Woodstock), Steven Schumacher (Visit Cartersville), Kim Franz (Cobb Travel and Tourism), & Jen Price (Moderator)
TRACK C: Capturing Content on the Fly: Quick Tips for Social Posts for Brewers & Taproom Staff - Geoff Wright (Fall Line Brewing)
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch/Networking
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM SESSION II
TRACK A: Low/No Alcohol Brewing - Alex Titov (Lallemand Brewing)
TRACK B: How to Plan for Energy Costs: Unpacking the Trends of the Natural Gas Market - Topher Jensen (Gas South)
TRACK C: AI + You: Save Time, Earn More and Thrive with AI - Joe Sutherland (Emory University)
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Session III
TRACK A: Brewing Beyond Beer: Infusing Growth with THC & Adaptogens - Sean O'Keefe (Pontoon Brewing & Nautical Nectars)
TRACK B: Winning in Distribution - Julia Grubbs (Small Batch Standard)
TRACK C: Regulatory and Legislative Issues & Hot Topics: Lisa Harper, Kyle Baker & Joseph Cortes
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM HAPPY HOUR Monday Night Garage
