Registration is now open for the 10th Annual New England Craft Brew Summit!
Join the region’s craft beer community on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, Maine, for the East Coast’s largest business-to-business conference dedicated to the craft brewing industry. Now in its 10th year, the Summit brings together brewers, suppliers, and industry leaders for a full day of learning, connection, and collaboration. The 2026 Summit is proudly presented by Allen Insurance & Financial.
This year’s keynote speaker is Natalie Cilurzo, Co-Owner and President of Russian River Brewing Company, the brewery behind legendary releases like Pliny the Elder and Pliny the Younger.
With dozens of educational workshops, a bustling vendor hall, and hundreds of brewery professionals under one roof, the New England Craft Brew Summit is where New England’s craft beer industry comes together to share ideas, build relationships, and shape what’s next.
2026 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor: Allen Insurance & Financial
premier sponsors include: CAN-ONE USA
Media sponsors include: BREWBOUND, mAINEBIZ
Supporting Sponsors INCLUDE: BANGOR SAVINGS BANK, BROADREACH PUBLIC RELATIONS, CROSS INSURANCE, LEBEL & HARRIMAN RETIREMENT ADVISORS, MAINE OXY
BAG SPONSOR: AMHERST LABEL
COFFEE SPONSOR: CBIZ
EXHIBITORS: AEB BREWING, Alliant Insurance Services, ALLEN INSURANCE & FINANCIAL, AMHERST LABEL, ARRYVED, BERNSTEIN SHUR, BLUE LABEL PACKAGING, BREWBOUND, BREWERY BRANDING, BRIESS MALT & INGREDIENTS, BROADREACH PUBLIC RELATIONS, CAN-ONE USA, COUNTRY MALT GROUP, CROSS INSURANCE, DALUM BEVERAGE EQUIPMENT, EVERGREEN CREDIT UNION, EVOLV, INTOUCH LABELS & PACKAGING, KENNEBEC SAVINGS BANK, LEBEL & HARRIMAN RETIREMENT ADVISORS, MAINE CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURS, MAINE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR – SAFETYWORKS!, MAINE MALT HOUSE, MAINE OXY, MAINEBIZ, PAUL MUELLER COMPANY, QUALITY CONTROL COLLABORATORY, sahm glass, SMALL BATCH STANDARD, WD MATTHEWS, YAKIMA CHIEF HOPS
Why Attend?
“Overall, a great event and well worth my time. Two of us came from our brewery and split up for every break-out. We both came back with lots of notes to share and compare.”
2026 marks the 10th anniversary of the New England Craft Brew Summit, and there’s never been a better time to attend. This isn’t a day away from work. It’s a day to learn from and connect with the craft beer community, visit with suppliers, vendors, and brewers, and forge new connections.
The Summit brings together brewers, owners, suppliers, and service providers from across the region for a full day of learning, networking, and collaboration. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your technical skills, explore new business strategies, or connect with peers, this is where New England’s craft beer community comes to grow.
A room block is available for attendees and vendors right at the conference hotel. The room rate is $169 per night. Click here to make a reservation.
Please note – reservations must be made before February 13, 2026, in order to access the room at the group rate. After February 13, 2026, reservations are subject to general hotel rates and availability. The organizers of NE Brew Summit are not responsible for your lodging or the fees associated with lodging including deposits and cancellation fees.
How Big is This Event?
In 2025, more than 400 brewers and industry professionals gathered for a day devoted to camaraderie, craft brewing, and the business of beer. Over 40 vendors from across the country filled the hall with everything from hops and malt to sustainability solutions and brewing science.
In 2026, we’re planning to build on that momentum. With a dozen-plus workshops and a vendor hall integrated with meals and beer samples, this is more than a trade show. It’s a celebration of what makes our industry thrive.
Exhibiting + Sponsorship
“I could feel the togetherness and spirit of the craft brew community, and I admired how you are continuing to work together on challenges and celebrate together your successes. I would recommend attending again to be a part of that community and to continue do what we can to help bring its members value as a supplier.”
The New England Craft Brew Summit is the best opportunity to connect directly with craft brewers and brewery owners. Most attendees are decision-makers, making this event a high-impact platform for suppliers and service providers.
Exhibitors and Sponsors receive prime placement in the Vendor Hall, ensuring visibility among top professionals, researchers, and innovators in the craft beer space. It’s your chance to showcase your products, services, and expertise to current clients and future partners.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Sponsors receive all exhibitor benefits plus enhanced marketing exposure and brand alignment with Maine’s $740M+ craft beer economic impact.
For 2026, we’ve expanded our à la carte sponsorship options, giving companies more flexibility to tailor their presence and connect with attendees in creative, targeted ways.
To express your interest in sponsorship, please fill out this form: 2026 Sponsor Registration Form
