NJ Brewers Conference
Annual Event
The State's Craft Beer Conference
August 24th - 26th, 2026
Hackensack, NJ
The 2026 NJBC features 3 nightly receptions, 2 days of education, a trade show, & your opportunity to learn with NJ brewers from across the state. Enjoy 20+ educational sessions, a trade show, endless networking opportunities, afternoon happy hours, nightly receptions, and a state-wide bottle share. Come build meaningful relationships, and let's achieve greater success together.
We are looking for speakers!
The conference will feature two distinct tracks: Business and Brewing. Sessions will take place on Tuesday, August 25th, and Wednesday, August 26th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All sessions are 45 minutes plus Q&A. If you believe you could add value to our conference, please fill out the form below to get started. All submissions must be received by May 8th, 2026.
Conference Location & Hotel Discount!
Hilton Hasbrouck Heights/Meadowlands with nightly receptions hosted at nearby breweries, and a closing bottleshare at the Hilton. The Hilton is offering all NJ brewers rooms at the rate of $159/night, discount expires July 24, 2026.
Conference Benefits:
Keynote Speakers
2 keynotes delivered by industry leaders...more details coming soon.
Educational Sessions
20+ educational sessions across three distinct tracks: Business and Brewing.​
Trade Show
Trade show featuring 25+ exhibitors. Discover new ingredients and products, as well as connect with our partners.
Panels from Industry Peers
Learn from the peers in your industry on various topics.
Happy Hours & Reception Networking
Included with your ticket are 2 lunches, 2 afternoon happy hours, and plenty of beer (and coffee!). Complimentary first beer at the Welcome Reception and Beer Cup Reception.
Contact Us
Conference Inquiries
Please contact us with any questions:
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Andrew Coplon
andrew@craftbeerprofessionals.org
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Brie Devlin
director@brewersguildnj.com