Ontario Craft Brewers Conference 2019

October 29 - October 30, 2019

Scotiabank Centre, 6815 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3Y9

Ontario Craft Brewers Conference & Suppliers Marketplace 2019

NEW LOCATION! Scotiabank Centre, Niagara Falls, ON with 300,000 sq. ft. of event space, nearby hotels and restaurants, cross border entertainment, historic views and more!

Canada's largest craft brewing conference and tradeshow features the industry’s top brewers, decision-makers, thought leaders and supporters gathering in Niagara Falls for two days of education, networking, Suppliers Marketplace with 200+ exhibitors and delicious craft beer & food.

Education session tracks/topics include: 

ADVANCED ENHANCED LEARNING: Beer & Technical Education/Certification Programs (ADD ON TICKET AT REGISTRATION CHECK OUT) including:
- Level 1 Prud'homme Beer Certificate @$175 ($350 value). 

KEYNOTE SESSIONS: Quality edutainment from amazing keynote guests to kick off sessions each day

OCBC GENERAL EDUCATION SESSIONS:

  • SALES/MARKETING/RETAIL: Marketing, Branding, Packaging, Sales Training, Brewing Education, Diversity, Online Sales, Data Analysis

  • BUSINESS/OPERATIONS: HR, Financing, Legal, Export, Interprovincial Trade

  • REGULATORY/RETAIL: LCBO, TBS, GROCERY, E-Commerce & More

  • BREWING/PRODUCTION: Technical Sessions, Barrel Management, Keg Maintenance, Wastewater Management, QA & QC, Yeast, and more...
General Schedule (could be subject to change):
 
Monday, Oct. 28: TRADE SHOW IS NOT OPEN! Registration & Supplier Load-in ONLY & Pre-Conference enhanced learning sessions & events (add ons/separate tickets required) including: Brewery Tours (Niagara & US), Full Level 1 Prud'homme Beer Certification Program for $175 ($350 value - ADD ON TICKET), sensory, technical sessions and more TBA.
 
Tuesday, Oct. 29: Registration, OCBC19 conference keynote and sessions, Suppliers Marketplace (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.) and CanAm Festival.
 
Wednesday, Oct. 30: Registration, OCBC19 conference keynote and sessions, Suppliers Marketplace (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.) and OCBC After Party.

2019 SUPPLIERS MARKETPLACE: 200+ trade show exhibitors (10’x10’, 10'x20', 20'x20' booth spaces available) in 54,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space featuring equipment, demos, interactive displays, networking, swag, beer and more.
*Option to put 25% down on booth space via credit card with the balance due by the next booth price increase. 


HOSPITALITY EVENTS: CanAm Craft Beer Festival (details TBA); hospitality suites, beer dinners, brewery/bus tours (cross border!), & more!

Interested in speaking/presenting at OCBC19?

Fill out the speaker proposal request form. 

OCBC Ticket Prices - see Registration for ticket details

Early bird, OCB member and group discounts apply to full and single day ticket options. Check out the registration page for details.

Full (two day) Conference/Suppliers Marketplace Admission:
$475 + HST + service fees. Includes Tuesday and Wednesday conference sessions, two keynotes, all access to trade show, CanAm festival, meals & beverages, and more…

Single (one day) Conference/Suppliers Marketplace Admission:
$275 + HST + service fees. Includes Tuesday OR Wednesday conference sessions, one keynote, all access to trade show, (Tuesday) CanAm festival, meals & beverages, and more…

Suppliers Marketplace/Trade Show Only (one day): 
$150 + HST + service fees (no keynotes or meals)

NO TICKET REFUNDS (minus non-refundable deposits) WILL BE ISSUED AFTER SEPTEMBER 10, 2019