ANNUAL MEETING & CONFERENCE
NEW ONE DAY CONFERENCE
We know budgets are tight and your time is valuable. Our planning committee consolidated our typical day and a half conference into ONE day chock full of interesting and educational topics that will appeal to many different business models and brewery sizes. This means less expense for you and less time away from the brewery, but still a high quality conference for you and your team.
THREE EDUCATIONAL TRACKS
We have presentation topics planned in the following categories:
In the Brew House - Topics focused on brewing techniques, quality, safety, innovation, creative problem solving.
The Business of Brewing - Topics focused on running a successful business such as finance, marketing, HR, compliance, leadership.
Beyond the Bar - Topics focused on taproom operations, customer service, events, food, and staff training.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Registration starts August 1. Preregistration is requested. Cost per person is $90 with some earlybird discounts available for MCBG members, and $110 for those who are not members. Registration costs include all the sessions, food, beer, and a ticket to the Missouri Beer Cup Awards Celebration taking place immediately following the conference at Rose Music Hall at 7 p.m.
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS FOR MEMBERS
August 1-31 - members pay $70 per person
September 1-30 - members pay $80 per person
October 1-30 - members pay $90 per person
NOT A MEMBER YET?
Join the Guild and save money on your conference registration PLUS gain a whole year of Guild Membership benefits.
OVERNIGHT ACCOMODATIONS
We have secured some courtesy blocks for discounted rooms at the following hotels near Logboat Brewing Company in Columbia’s lively downtown area known as The District.
The Broadway Columbia, a DoubleTree by Hilton
1111 E Broadway, Columbia MO 65201
(.5 miles from Logboat Brewing Company)
Rate $145 per night. Rate cutoff is Friday, October 2, 2026.
23 S 8th St, Columbia MO 65201
(.8 miles from Logboat Brewing Company)
Rates starting at $139 per night. Rate cutoff is Friday, October 16, 2026.
AGENDA DETAILS COMING SOON
Check back soon for details on conference speakers and panels.
8:00 a.m. CONFERENCE CHECK-IN / BREAKFAST
9:00 a.m. KEYNOTE
10:00 a.m. TRADE SHOW & BLOODY MARY BAR
11:00 a.m. MISSOURI CRAFT BREWERS GUILD ANNUAL MEETING
12:00 p.m. LUNCH BREAK
1:00 p.m. SESSION 1
In the Brew House - Panel Discussion
Business of Brewing - Presentation
Beyond the Bar - Presentation
2:00 p.m. SESSION 2
In the Brew House - Presentation
Business of Brewing - Panel Discussion
Beyond the Bar - Presentation
3:00 p.m. SESSION 2
In the Brew House - Presentation
Business of Brewing - Presentation
Beyond the Bar - Panel Discussion
4:00 p.m. SESSION 4
In the Brew House - Panel Discussion
Business of Brewing - Presentation
Beyond the Bar - Presentation
5:00 p.m. HAPPY HOUR BOTTLE SHARE & HEAVY APPS
6:30 p.m. MISSOURI BEER CUP AWARDS CEREMONY AT ROSE MUSIC PARK - Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The awards presentation begins at 7 p.m. Your conference badge is your ticket to the party! Celebrate the winners of the 2026 Missouri Beer Cup and enjoy music, food and drinks at Rose Music Hall.
9:30 p.m. LAST CALL & CLOSING REMARKS
10:00 p.m. END OF CONFERENCE
We are looking foward to seeing you in Columbia in November!
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE
Many of the available sponsorships for this event include registrations and marketing opportunities. Consider purchasing a sponsorship for additional exposure for your business. We are happy to work with you to customize a sponsorship package that works for your company. Contact Sherry Wohlgemuth at sherry@mocraftbeer.com or call 573-824-2935.