2026 Technical Conference

January 12-13, 2026

Raised Grain Brewing Co.
1725 Dolphin Dr, Waukesha, WI 53186

Advanced registration is now open; you may also register on-site.

Sessions and speakers will be announced shortly. Please check back shortly!

Attendee registration includes a light breakfast as well as lunch on Tuesday, along with all sessions:

• Student: $20*
• Guild member: $35
• Brewery-In-Planning and Homebrewer Member: $75
  
• Non-Guild Member: $85
  
  

*Must be active Student tier member -or- be able to provide current proof of student status*

MUST BE 21+ TO ATTEND.

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION PAGE

Sponsors

Thank you to Raised Grain Brewing Co. for Hosting!

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities Exist!

If you are looking for additional ways to directly reach your customers, please consider sponsoring the 4th Annual Wisconsin Brewers Guild Technical Conference. With an estimated 200 attendees this year from breweries around the state, you will have direct access to decision makers.

From Headline Sponsor to sponsoring the Monday Night Happy Hour, there are many options that fit your budget and allow you to stand out. 

Please reach out to info@wibrewersguild.com for Sponsorship Opportunities.

Vendors

Vendor Registration

Registration includes: one 8ft. table, entry for 2 booth staffers, meals, and sessions.

Affiliate Member Price: $280 (30% discount)

Non-Member Price: $400

Affiliate Member Benefits:​

• Gold members receive free vendor registration but must still register to indicate whether they want a booth
• Silver & Gold members have the right of first refusal for booth choice​
• Sign up now or upgrade your membership to Gold to receive these benefits
• Silver & Bronze members receive a 30% discount on exhibitor booths ($280)

Booths are first-come, first-served. Vendor map will be sent out prior to the event for booth choices.

All members must be in active (paid) and good standing with the guild at both time of registration and time of event to redeem the discounted price.

VENDOR REGISTRATION PAGE

Contact info@wibrewersguild to upgrade your membership before you register.

Questions? Email info@wibrewersguild.com

Speakers

Speaker Application

Interested in speaking at our upcoming technical conference? Complete the below application form.

There will be two speaker tracks: Brewing/Production and Business/Taproom/Sales. Please make sure that your topic is sufficiently detailed for the audience of industry professionals (i.e., not "The Basics of Brewing Beer.").
We will be prioritizing relevant and innovative topics. You may submit up to 3 topics but please fill out a separate form for each. 

Please make sure that, if chosen, you are able to commit to speaking in person on January 13.

Deadline for submissions: September 30, 2026

Speaker Application

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