Presented by Michigan Brewers Guild,
Michigan State University Extension and
Master Brewers Association of the Americas - District Michigan
January 14-16, 2026
Kalamazoo Radisson Plaza Hotel
This event is for those 21+. ID required.
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
- Member Price: $345 + fees full conference, until 11:59pm on 1/3/2025.
(Late Registration Rate: $395 + fees).
Registration ​Includes:
- Access to Trade Show (Wed.)
- Sensory Evaluation Workshop (Wed.)
- All conference sessions (Thurs. & Fri.)
- Great Beer State reception dinner (Thurs.)
- All other Conference meals (note: some meals on own, check schedule for details)
- 1 Discounted ($150 + fees) BREWERY Member Registration: Brewery Members receive one discounted conference registration as a benefit of MBG membership. To use this benefit, simply register for the "Discounted Member Registration" type by Jan 3. Discounted registration includes all features outlined above.
- Non-Member Price: $395 + fees full conference, until 11:59pm on 1/3/2025. (Late Registration Rate: $445 + fees). Includes all features outlined above.
- Group Discount: A 10% discount is available for 5 or more full paid member conference registrations. Enter the discount code group25 at check-out.
- Wednesday Only: $150 + fees until 11:59pm on 1/3/2025.
(Late Registration Rate: $175 + fees)
Registration Includes:
- Access to three mini sessions
- Access to Trade Show
- Sensory Evaluation Workshop
- Trade Show Only: $105 + fees until 11:59pm on 1/3/2025.
(Late Registration Rate: $130 + fees)
- Includes access to the Trade Show on Wednesday, Jan. 8 only.
- Does not include access to Conference sessions (1/8-10), meals, Great Beer State reception dinner and/or Sensory Evaluation.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE:
Subject to change.
Wednesday, January 14
8:00AM — Check-in Opens (Kalamazoo Radisson Lower Level)
Sessions Specific for Start-Up Breweries & Emerging Professionals
9-9:45AM
10-10:45AM
11-11:45AM
11-11:45AM — MBAA Meeting
12-1:15PM — Sensory Evaluation – Dr. Nicole Shriner, MSU (Great Lakes I-V, Lower Level)
1-6PM — Allied Member Trade Show (Kalamazoo Room, Lower Level)
3-4PM — Chinook Cup Judging (The Flats, Lower Level)
7PM — Featured Social Activities, Hospitality Suites Open
Thursday, January 15
9-10:30AM — Michigan Brewers Guild Annual Meeting (Arcadia Ballroom)
9-10:30AM — Hop Growers of Michigan Annual Meeting (Location TBA)
11AM-12PM — Keynote Speaker: ____________________________ (Arcadia Ballroom)
12-1PM — Buffet Lunch (Lower Level)
1:15-2:15PM — Breakout Sessions
- BREWING: TBA
- BUSINESS: TBA
- AGRICULTURE: TBA
2:30-3:30PM — Breakout Sessions
- BREWING: TBA
- BUSINESS: TBA
- AGRICULTURE: TBA
3:45-4:45PM — Breakout Sessions
- BREWING: TBA
- BUSINESS: TBA
- AGRICULTURE: TBA
5-6PM — Breakout Sessions
- BREWING: TBA
- BUSINESS: TBA
- AGRICULTURE: TBA
6:30-7:30PM — Happy Hour & Awards Ceremony Sponsored by Briess Malt & Ingredients Co.
7:30-10PM — Great Beer State Dinner Sponsored by Argent Tape & Label
Friday, January 16
8:30AM — Bloody Mary Bar Sponsored by Sandy Ridge Farms
9-10AM — General Session: TBA (Kalamazoo Room, Lower Level)
10:15-11:15AM — Breakout Sessions
- BREWING: TBA
- BUSINESS: TBA
11:30AM-12:30PM — Breakout Session
- BREWING: TBA
- BUSINESS: TBA
HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
THE CONFERENCE HOTEL ROOM BLOCK RATE DEADLINE IS __________________________.
A limited number of rooms are available at the Kalamazoo Radisson starting at $174 per night, + fees & taxes. You must call the hotel directly at 269-343-3333 and reference Michigan Brewers Guild 2025.
Self parking is $12 per night in the garage attached to the hotel (standard rates apply for valet parking).
TRADE SHOW EXHIBITORS:
Registration opens October 1 for current MBG Allied Members. If you are not currently a MBG Allied Member, but are interested in joining to participate in the Trade Show, you can find investment levels and contact information here: https://allied.mibeer.com/alliedmembers
Exhibitor rates are as follows:
- MBG Member (w/o power): $525
- MBG Member (w/ power): $605
- Non-Member (w/o power): $775
- Non-Member (w/ power): $855
SPONSORSHIPS:
For details on sponsorships, or for general Conference & Trade Show questions, contact Dianna Stampfler, MBG Publicist at Media@MichiganBrewersGuild.org.