Educational Sessions

The Oregon Brewers Guild is excited to expand the breadth of the educational topics to be covered for the 2026 Oregon Brewers Conference.

There will be 2 concurrent tracks in the morning, one business-focused and one technical-focused. We will bring everyone back together in the afternoon for the remainder of the sessions.

More details will be added later, stay tuned!

  • Alternative Beverages

    This panel discussion will bring together producers of non-beer beverages within the Oregon brewing industry such as Hop Water, CBD & THC Beverages, Cider, and more. As the beer industry shifts, brewers must remain able to diversify, remain flexible, and meet consumers’ needs.

  • Next-Gen Oregon Hops: Harnessing Heritage, Science, and Collaboration

    In this panel discussion, participants will discuss their specific expertise in breeding programs, agricultural considerations, and insights into how Oregon brewers can best support the Oregon Hop Industry.

  • Beyond the Bar: Turning Taprooms into Profit Engines

    Learn how to maximize your taproom sales potential, drive business, and sell more pints over the bar. We will focus on successful program models that increase your brewery’s visibility and brand awareness, build a loyal, regular customer base, and host innovative, enjoyable events.

  • Relationship Management: How Brands and Distributors Build Productive Partnerships

    Get ready to learn all you ever wanted to know about navigating distribution relationships. We will bring together self-distributors and our largest distribution partners in the state for a conversation covering expectations for distribution contracts, how to choose the right partner, how to manage relationships, and more.

  • Safety in the Brewery - Physical and Mental Health

    Join us for a discussion with OSHA and a mental health professional on ways to address common safety issues and protect everyone’s mental well-being within the brewery. Safety is not just about creating physically safe spaces, lets normalize the conversation surrounding mental health and support mental well-being.

  • Oregon Brewers Guild Update & State of the Industry

    Don’t miss this session - learn what your Brewers Guild has been working on, goals for the future, and why being a member is essential. Additionally, we will cover the State of the Oregon Beer Industry; challenges, trends, and what the future might hold.