The South Carolina Conference and Trade Show is an annual event that brings together brewers, vendors, and enthusiasts from across the state to build community, learn from each other, and make the craft beer scene in South Carolina stronger. In addition to educational sessions and the Trade Show floor, the annual event also is the site of the SC Beer Cup Awards, the premier award competition for craft beer in the state.
During the Conference portion of the event, we host a variety of speakers, ranging in topics. Historically, our most well-attended sessions tend to cover: legislation and compliance issues, educational seminars (such as our off-flavor workshop), and interactive panel discussions. In the past, we have also seen successful seminars on the following topics. Note: this list is not exhaustive and we are always looking for new and innovative presentations for those attending.
Areas of Interest
Legislation Updates
Compliance Issues
Marketing
Operations
Technical Issues in Brewing
Our speaker application will go live May 1 and close June 15. We will notify accepted speakers on July 1. You can apply to speak at the 2026 Conference and Trade Show here: https://forms.gle/d5MySBWpvPyqszmN6
What to Expect
A day-long trade show featuring allied trade members and other vendors with businesses
The SC Beer Cup Awards highlight the best of the best craft beer in the state of South Carolina. Every year, participants submit across 20+ categories for a blind judging.
When: TBD Where: TBD
We are currently working on finalizing the location and time for the awards. We will update this once the information has been finalized.
Speaker applications, conference registration, hotel blocks, and more coming soon.