Cheers to the 2025 NC Craft Brewers Conference

Ward and Smith was proud to sponsor the 2025 NC Craft Brewers Conference (NCCBC), the Southeast’s premier gathering for craft brewing professionals. This year’s conference, hosted November 16-18, brought brewers, industry leaders, vendors, and innovators together in Durham for education, networking, and innovation.

We extend our thanks to the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild, the speakers, and the Trade Expo vendors whose hard work and expertise made this year’s NCCBC such a valuable event. From insights on operations and compliance to conversations about creativity, growth, and sustainability, the conference once again showcased the strength and dynamism of the craft brewing industry across our state.

As the industry expands, so do the legal complexities that come with permitting, distribution, branding, franchising, employment matters, and regulatory compliance. Ward and Smith’s Alcoholic Beverage Law Practice Group offers comprehensive legal counsel tailored to the unique needs of craft beverage producers.

We’re grateful for the chance to connect with so many talented brewers, entrepreneurs, and industry partners at this year’s NC Craft Brewers Conference. We look forward to continuing our support of North Carolina’s craft beverage community.