2025 MN Brewers Conference Session Info

2025 MN Brewers Conference Session Info Submission
Please submit all the information below by

Friday, January 3, 2025

The MN Brewers Conference, hosted by the MN Craft Brewers Guild and the MBAA District STP-MPLS Chapter, is returning on Friday, April 11, in Bloomington, MN. This full-day conference will feature more than a dozen presentations and one keynote.

This form previously accepted session proposals until December 8. Now, this form is for confirmed presenters to submit their session information and bios for Conference marketing and materials. All requested information is required.

Presentation Details:
- 45-minute timeslots
- Standard AV equipment in all rooms (Laptop, projector, audio)
- All presenters will be granted free registration at the conference. If you have already registered for yourself, we will refund your purchase.
- Presentations for a range of complexity, audience, business type, and business location needed
- Workshops, panels, and other interactive structures are welcome!
Are you Submitting for a Presentation or a Panel?*

Presentation (webinar, training, workshop, etc.) - up to 2 presentersPanel - up to 4 presenters
Guild members and Conference attendees represent an array of business models, locations, sizes, strengths, and challenges. Panels with presenters representing a variety of business perspectives (region, size, business stage, etc.) will be given preference!
Presenter 1 Name (You)*

First NameLast Name
Presenter 1 Title*
Presenter 1 Email*
example@example.com
Presenter 1 Business*
Presenter 1 Bio (2-3 sentences, in 3rd person)*
Presenter 2 Name

First NameLast Name
Presenter 2 Title
Presenter 2 Email
example@example.com
Presenter 2 Business
Presenter 2 Bio (2-3 sentences, in 3rd person)
Presenter 3 Name

First NameLast Name
Presenter 3 Title
Presenter 3 Email
example@example.com
Presenter 3 Business
Presenter 3 Bio (2-3 sentences, in 3rd person)
Presenter 4 Name

First NameLast Name
Presenter 4 Title
Presenter 4 Email
example@example.com
Presenter 4 Business
Presenter 4 Bio (2-3 sentences, in 3rd person)
Presenter Photos - Please include one headshot-style photo of each presenter, labeled with their initials or name, below. Photos will be included on our digital program and event marketing.*

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Presentation Title*
Presentation Description. (3-6 sentences, to be included in the Official Program)*
3 Key Takeaways (what 3 things will attendees learn, know, take away, etc. after attending your presentation?)*
Please describe anything else you'd like us to consider for your presentation (past presentation experience, unique perspective you bring, activities or handouts, etc.)*
Our Conference will be split into tracks focusing on various aspects of the brewery/brewpub business. Please select which track(s) your presentation would fit in:*

Staff (Hiring, Safety, DEI, Training, Mental Health)Beer (Brewing, Ingredients, Packaging, QC, non-beer)Customers (Marketing, Events, Taprooms)Business (Finances, Regulations, Legal, HR, Insurance, Succession Planning)Relationships (Sales, Distribution, Collaborations, Charities, Industry Groups)
Which brewery audiences is your presentation intended for? (Please select up to 5)*

Large BreweriesBrewpubsSmall BreweriesHigh population/urban/metro breweriesSmaller population/rural/Greater MN breweriesNew breweries/Breweries in PlanningEstablished breweriesContract Brewing, Co Packing, or Alt Proprietorship
Is your presentation directed at people with beginner, intermediate, or advanced knowledge of the topic? (Select up to two)*

BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
All rooms will have standard AV equipment (laptops, projector, audio, etc.). If your presentation will require additional AV or other equipment, please describe it below.
The MNCBG is able to accommodate a small number of speaker's fees, travel stipends, or hotel support. Do you require these?*

Yes.No, a stipend or fee is not required for me to present.
Please describe your fees or support requested below.
In addition to presenting, are you interested in purchasing an exhibitor table for your business? (This does not impact your presentation's selection.)*

Yes/Maybe.No.
Are you interested in sponsoring the MN Brewers Conference? (This does not impact your presentation's selection.)*

Yes/Maybe.No.
Are you interested in providing SWAG or information in the conference bags? (This does not impact your presentation's selection.)*

Yes/Maybe.No.
Do you agree to send the MNCBG your final presentation slides/materials at least 2 weeks before the event?*

Yes
Do you agree to allow the MNCBG to share your presentation slides/materials with Conference Attendees after the event?*

Yes
Do you understand that if your presentation is selected, all presenters will be required to register for the event (using a free access code the MNCBG will provide?)*

Yes
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2025 MN Brewers Conference Session Info Submission