NCCBC 2026 Pours Into Winston-Salem This November

Great beer does not happen by accident. It takes creativity, technical skill, smart business decisions, and a strong community behind every taproom, canning line, and carefully built brand.

That community will come together in Winston-Salem from November 15 through 17 for the 13th annual NC Craft Brewers Conference + Trade Expo. Hosted at the Benton Convention Center, NCCBC brings craft brewing professionals from across the Southeast together for three days of education, conversation, networking, and industry connection.

The conference offers a full schedule of sessions, workshops, networking opportunities, and trade expo activity designed for people who keep the region’s brewing industry moving. Attendees can learn from experienced speakers, connect with fellow professionals, explore new equipment and services, and spend time with the businesses that support breweries at every stage of growth.

Winston-Salem provides a fitting setting for the event. Its food, arts, history, and growing beer scene give attendees plenty to experience outside the convention center, while the conference itself creates a focused space to talk shop, exchange ideas, and build relationships that can last well beyond the final session.

Ward and Smith is proud to sponsor this year’s NC Craft Brewers Conference + Trade Expo. We value the creativity, entrepreneurship, and hard work that define North Carolina’s craft brewing community, and we look forward to connecting with the people and businesses helping it thrive.