Stand Out at the 2026 Master Brewers Conference
Showcase your technology, elevate your brand authority, and secure the ultimate footprint in the heart of the Virginia Beach Convention Center.
Conference Details
Conference Dates: October 22 - 24, 2026
Exhibition Date: October 22, 2026 (Set Up: Oct 21)
Expected Audience: 300 brewers and suppliers
Location: Virginia Beach Convention Center
1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Who We Are
Established in 1887, Master Brewers is a global community of 4,000 experts (from craft brewers to large production macro-breweries and suppliers) dedicated to advancing the brewing and fermentation industries. Our mission is to share technical information to continuously improve the products & processes of the brewing world.
Sponsorship Packages
The Ultimate Presence
- 2 Premiere Booths
- 1-hour custom session on main stage
- 4 Conference Registrations
- Branding at coffee stations
- Dedicated email blast & daily email spotlights
The Industry Leader
- 2 Premiere Booths
- 4 Conference Registrations
- Conference Collab Beer branding
- Includes all booth upgrades (lead capture, beer service, & passport stop)
- Daily email spotlights
The Networking Pro
- 1 Premiere Booth
- 3 Conference Registrations
- Exclusive branding at lunch
- Daily email spotlights
The Balanced Impact
- 1 Premium Booth
- 2 Conference Registrations
- Internet Sponsorship OR Focus Session Sponsor
- Daily email spotlights
The Visibility Starter
- 1 Premium Booth
- 1 Conference Registration
- App/Meeting Platform Ad OR Coffee Sponsorship
- Daily email spotlights
Exhibition Options
Standard Single Booth | $3,400
Perfect for product demos.
10' x 10' Space — Includes 1 registration, standard pipe & drape, table, & chair.
Standard Double Booth | $6,000
Expanded footprint for higher impact.
10' x 20' Space — Includes 2 registrations, standard pipe & drape, table, & chairs.
Upgrade Your Impact
Beer Service at/near Booth | $750
The ultimate traffic driver. Provide branded beer service directly at or near your booth.
Beer Passport Stop | $500
Gamify your presence. Drive foot traffic as a mandatory stop for attendees to win prizes.
Digital Lead Capture | $150
Turn conversations into customers. Capture leads seamlessly via the official conference mobile app.
A La Carte Sponsor Options
Premiere Branding
- Lanyard Sponsor ($6,000): Exclusive branding on every attendee’s neck.
- Giveaway Sponsor ($5k–$7k): MBAA supplied. We handle the swag (totes, openers), you get the logo credit.
- Item Sponsor ($2,500): Sponsor supplied (e.g., water bottles) distributed by us.
- Internet Sponsor ($4,000): Your brand is the password every attendee types in.
Thought Leadership
- Main Stage Speaker ($10,000): The highest level of authority and visibility.
- Focus Session Sponsor ($3,000): 3–5 minutes of stage time and speaker introduction.
- Brewtech Session ($1,500): 10–15 minute technical demonstration.
- Flyer Drop ($1,500): Direct physical outreach to every seat or at the reg desk.
Digital Visibility
- Registration Email ($5,000): The first thing every attendee sees.
- Dedicated Email Blast ($4,000): A solo spotlight sent to the entire database.
- App/Platform Ad ($3,000): Constant digital rotation on meeting platforms.
- Daily Email or Web Ad ($1,000): Targeted, repeatable digital impressions.
Food & Drink
- Party Sponsor ($10,000): Welcome or Closing Party. Own the biggest social hours.
- Breakfast/Lunch Sponsor ($5,000): Branded food stations and high-traffic visibility.
- Coffee Sponsorship ($3,000): Be the hero that provides the caffeine.
- Water Station Sponsor ($2,500): Sustained visibility at refill stations.
Community Impact
- Wellness Event Sponsor ($3,500): Brand the yoga, Zumba, or run meet-ups.
- Sponsor a Student ($500): Invest in the future of the industry. Includes recognition on rotating slides.
Want a Custom Package?
Not seeing a sponsorship option you had in mind? We can build a tailored solution to help meet your goals and reach the right audience.
Contact [email protected]
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