2026 MN Brewers Conference Session Proposals

2026 MN Brewers Conference Session Proposal Submission
Please submit all the information below by

Sunday, December 7, 2025

The MN Brewers Conference, hosted by the MN Craft Brewers Guild and the MBAA District STP-MPLS Chapter, is returning on Friday, April 10, in Bloomington, MN. This full-day conference will feature more than a dozen presentations and one keynote.

To Submit a Proposal for Consideration: Complete this form - in full - by end-of-day December 7. You may save and continue this form later, and edit it after submission, until the deadline. Only complete proposals will be reviewed by our Committees, staff, Board, and partners.

Presentation Details:
- 45-minute timeslots
- Standard AV equipment in all rooms (Laptop, projector, audio)
- Maximum Presenters: 4
- 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!
If you have any questions about the MN Brewers Conference, please email MNCBG Executive Director Jess Talley.

(Already have a prepared speaking proposal, such as a PDF, Doc, or Slide Deck? You can upload it here instead of completing this form. If we like your proposal, we'll reach out to request remaining information needed.)
About Your Presentation
Are you Submitting for a Presentation or a Panel?*

Presentation (webinar, training, workshop, etc.) - up to 2 presentersPanel - up to 4 presenters
Presentation Title*
Which Conference Track(s) would your session fit into?*

Brewing Techniques & InnovationBusiness & OperationsMarketing & BrandingCommunity & CultureLooking to the Future
Does your presentation cover beginner, intermediate, or advanced knowledge of the topic? (Select up to two)*

BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Presentation Description to be included in the Official Program. (3-6 sentences)*
3 Key Takeaways to be included in the Official Program. *
Please describe anything else you'd like us to consider for your presentation (past presentation experience, unique perspective you bring, activities or handouts, etc.)
About Your Presenters

All presenter information collected below will be used in event marketing and materials. Please ensure correct spelling!
Presenter 1 Name (You)*

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

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

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

First NameLast Name
Presenter 4 Email
example@example.com
Presenter 4 Title
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, for event marketing materials. *Photos for all presenters must be included!**

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The MNCBG is able to accommodate a small number of speaker's fees, travel stipends, or hotel support. Does anyone in your party require these? *All requests for financial support must be specified on this form at time of submission.**

Yes.No, a stipend or fee is not required for any of us.
Please describe your fees or support requested below.

Other Ways to Engage: Your responses do not impact your presentation's selection. If you select "Yes", we will send more info to all contacts included on this form.*

Rows	Yes/Maybe	No
Are you interested in purchasing an exhibitor table for your business?
Are you interested in sponsoring the MN Brewers Conference?
Are you interested in providing SWAG for the Conference bags?

Permissions and Acknowledgements: Please indicate your agreement to each.*

Rows	Yes
I understand all rooms will have standard AV equipment (laptops, projector, audio/microphone) and additional needs will be my group's responsibility
I agree to send the MNCBG our final presentation slides/materials at least 2 weeks before the event (March 27).
I agree the MNCBG can share our presentation slides/materials with their brewery/brewpub members after the event.
I understand that if my presentation is selected, all presenters must register for the event (using a free access code provided by the MNCBG)

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2026 MN Brewers Conference Session Proposal Submission

About Your Presentation

About Your Presenters