Mid Atlantic Brewers Symposium & Expo

The Business of Brewing. The Science of Brewing.
The Network of Brewers.

Professional Development for ALL Brewery & Industry Personnel
Symposium Schedule | Speakers | Sponsors | Exhibitors | Hotel Reservations | Register

The Brewers of Pennsylvania 9th Annual Mid Atlantic Brewers’ Symposium & Expo will take place October 20, 2024 – October 22, 2024 and be held at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown. This awesome event is a two-day symposium featuring thirteen, 45 minute general sessions, multiple breakout sessions, a welcome reception with 30+ industry exhibitors and an attendees social event. In addition to the Symposium schedule, there will be a casual meet and greet for all attendees at BOP Member Brewery, TBD, on Monday, 10/21/24 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

With the science of brewing and business of brewing as the focus, attendees will be exposed to valuable resources and insight plus be given a unique perspective on Pennsylvania’s ever-changing craft beer landscape.

DATES TO REMEMBER

• Sponsor & Exhibitor Registration Open June 17, 2024
• Call for Symposium Presentations Open June 30, 2024
• Call for Symposium Presentations Deadline July 28, 2024
• Symposium Schedule Release September 5, 2024
• $139 Per Person Early Registration Rate Deadline August 31, 2024
• Request for Refunds Deadline September 1, 2024
• $199 Per Person Registration Rate September 1 – October 20, 2024
• Hotel Reservation Discount Deadline September 30, 2024.

REGISTRATION (click here)

Symposium registration includes: educational sessions, access to the BOP Trade Expo, Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks) and Symposium social events (Welcome Reception & Monday Night Networking). The BOP Symposium registration is open to all breweries, regardless of Guild membership. Discounted Guild member pricing is available to any brewery who is a member of their state’s Guild – contact us with any questions. Not a BOP Guild member? Click HERE to learn more about membership and join online.

• I am a current BOP Member:
  • $139 (before 8/31/24)
  • $199 (9/1/24 to 10/20/24) per person.
• Non Member (or former) Licensed Brewery Representative(s):
  • $399 (before 8/31/24)
  • $549 (9/1/24 to 10/20/24) per person.

Please note, all attendee, sponsor, exhibitor and guest attendees consent to the Brewers of Pennsylvania Code of Conduct by registering for this event.

HOTEL (click here)

The BOP Symposium be held at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA. The discounted rate secured for attendees is $159 per night. In order to take advantage of this discount, hotel room reservations must be secured by October 11, 2024 (as of 10/4/24, only 10 rooms remain). Please be sure to secure accommodations at Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown. Your room reservation(s) HELPS the BOP meet the room block contractual guarantee. Please note, discounted hotel rooms are available October 18, 2024 – October 22, 2024.

Reserve Online: Click HERE

SPONSOR & EXHIBIT REGISTRATION (click here)

Thank you for your interest in supporting the Brewers of Pennsylvania Symposium & Expo. This event will provide your company with direct access to the leaders of Pennsylvania’s growing brewing community. In some cases, in-kind and or customize sponsorships may be considered. Please contact us with any questions.

• Audience: Brewers of Pennsylvania Guild brewery owners and operators, brewers, industry partners, distributors and craft beer retailers and hospitality professionals.
• 200+ Expected Attendees · 30+ Exhibitors and Sponsors · 3 Days of Exhibiting Hours · 4 Levels of Sponsorship Opportunities
• All sponsors and exhibitors will be included in the Symposium Passport Stamp activity that encourages attendees to visit all tables in order to be eligible for prize drawing.
• Review the Symposium Schedule for alignment with your brand, product or service.

Exhibitor FAQs:

• Symposium Exhibit area will be located immediate outside hallway of meeting rooms. Please note, the exhibit area will host all F&B and be main traffic areas outside of meeting rooms.
• Exhibit Tables will be assigned upon arrival.  There is no one table position with advantage over other table positions.
• 10/20/24 Exhibitor Set-up & load in 4:00 PM ET – 6:00 PM ET.
• 10/22/24 Exhibitor break down and depart. 11:30 AM ET – 12:30 PM ET.
• WiFi will be available throughout meeting space.
• Please email name (first, last) and email address of two attendees (exhibitors)/ company registrants by TBD to Brewers of PA. Sponsors have additional registrations but should also send requested info of all attendees by deadline.
• Attendance list will be email to all sponsors and exhibitors (2x) to all sponsors and exhibitors TBD.
• OK to ship exhibits to hotel. Guidelines and additional info will be provided in confirmation email.

GOLD SPONSOR: $7,995

• • Benefits include 2025 Associate Membership Dues.
  • Exhibit Table (6ft & 2 chairs) & inclusion in Symposium Passport Stamp activity.
  • Symposium MAIN STAGE presentation (30 minute session, Date/ Time TBD).
  • Logo Cocktail Napkins at Welcome Reception.
  • Your company listed as the official GOLD sponsor in all emails & marketing.
  • Your company logo will be featured on all Symposium lanyards.
  • Recognition during Welcome from BOP Executive Director.
  • Your company logo on the Symposium website sponsor page.
  • Featured logo on SCHED Event App.
  • Company banner (provided by sponsor) prominently displayed at entrance (or prime location determined by BOP)
  • Company Info (provided in advance) included in Welcome Registration.
  • Dedicated Email Blast (300 words provided by sponsor) to all BOP Membership in advance (14-21 days) of Symposium.
  • Two (2) Night Hotel Room (1) Reservation at the host hotel.
  • Six (6) Symposium Registrations.
  • Symposium Attendee List (Attendance list will be email to all sponsors and exhibitors 9/12/23 and 10/6/23.)

SILVER SPONSOR: $4,995

• • Benefits include 2025 Associate Membership Dues.
  • Exhibit Table (6ft & 2 chairs) & inclusion in Symposium Passport Stamp activity.
  • Symposium BREAK OUT presentation (45 minute, Day & Time TBD). Presentation Title & Description Approved in advance.
  • Your company listed as the official SILVER sponsor in all emails & marketing.
  • Your company logo will be represented on all Symposium lanyards, alongside the other sponsors.
  • Featured logo on SCHED Event App.
  • Recognition during Welcome from BOP Executive Director
  • Your company logo on the Symposium website page.
  • Company Info (provided in advance) included in Welcome Registration.
  • Two (2) Night Hotel Room (1) Reservation at the host hotel.
  • Four (4) Symposium Registrations.
  • Symposium Attendee List (Attendance list will be email (2x) to all sponsors and exhibitors TBD.)

BRONZE SPONSOR: $1,995

• • Monday afternoon or Tuesday AM “BREAKOUT” concurrent session (45 mins, Presentation Title & Description Approved in advance).
  • Your company listed as the official BRONZE sponsor in all emails & marketing.
  • Featured listing on SCHED Event App.
  • Recognition during Welcome from BOP Executive Director.
  • Your company logo on the Symposium website page.
  • Exhibit Table (6ft & 2 chairs) & inclusion in Symposium Passport Stamp activity.
  • Two (2) Symposium Registrations.
  • Symposium Attendee List (Attendance list will be email (2x) to all sponsors and exhibitors TBD.)

SYMPOSIUM SOCIAL SPONSOR: $2,495

• • Exhibit Table priority positioned (near main entrance to expo).
  • Monday Morning Bar: Mimosa & Bloody Mary Sponsor (10/21 AM) with Logo Cocktail Napkins.
  • Symposium BREAK OUT presentation (30 minute session, 10/21 PM or 10/22 AM).
  • Your company listed as the official SOCIAL sponsor in all emails & marketing.
  • Recognition during Welcome from BOP Executive Director.
  • Your company logo on the Symposium website page.
  • Featured logo on SCHED Event App.
  • Two (2) Symposium Registrations.
  • Symposium Attendee List (Attendance list will be email (2x) to all sponsors and exhibitors TBD.)

EXHIBIT TABLE: $870 for BOP Associate Members.

• • Includes 6ft table and two chairs & inclusion in Symposium Passport Stamp activity.
  • Your company title on the Symposium website page.
  • Your company title in the Symposium schedule.
  • Two (2) Symposium Registrations.
  • Symposium Attendee List (Attendance list will be email (2x) to all sponsors and exhibitors TBD.)
    

Please note, all attendee, sponsor, exhibitor and guest attendees consent to the Brewers of Pennsylvania Code of Conduct by registering for this event.

CALL FOR SYMPOSIUM PRESENTATIONS

We cordially invite you to submit a proposal to present at the Brewers of Pennsylvania 9th Annual Mid Atlantic Brewers’ Symposium.

• Please submit presentation ideas HERE.
• Call for Symposium Presentations Deadline August 1, 2024. Submissions received after deadline will be evaluated on content interest needs.
• The presentation approvals will be notified by Friday, August 30, 2024.

SYMPOSIUM REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY:

The BOP Symposium Refund and Cancellation Policy will be as follows:

• All symposium sponsorships and exhibit tables can be fully refunded PRIOR to September 1, 2024.
• Registrants canceling after September 1, 2024 will not receive any refund.
• The refund and cancellation policy will not be waived.

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

BOP reserves the right to accept or reject registrations and to cancel any previously accepted reservations, at any time, at its sole discretion, without liability to the registrant or any other party. This policy was instituted to maintain the professional environment of the symposium, while protecting the interests of our attendees and exhibitors.

Loud, abusive, or defamatory language, harassment or other unprofessional or inappropriate behavior is not permitted at any time at the show. If such conduct is engaged in by a registrant, please be advised that BOP may cancel any previously accepted reservations, at any time, at its sole discretion, without liability to the registrant or any other party, and the registrant agrees to exit the premises immediately.

BOP has sole discretion over admission at all times and shall strictly enforce all show rules. Attendees agree to abide by these attendance rules, which may be updated at any time. Violators risk immediate confiscation of their show badge without refund and removal from the premises. Violators will not be allowed re-entry.

BOP, its sole discretion, reserves the right to decline the registration of any applicant that may violate national security or export compliance laws, including U.S. economic sanctions. Applicants must provide full, truthful information when registering, in accordance with registration terms and conditions.

Please note, all attendee, sponsor, exhibitor and guest attendees consent to the Brewers of Pennsylvania Code of Conduct by registering for this event.