Craft Connections brings together the most passionate and knowledgeable voices in beer, wine and cider. Our goal is simple: elevate the standards of beverage education across the industry—empowering professionals, improving guest experiences, and strengthening the culture of hospitality.

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If you’re someone who teaches, trains, inspires, or innovates, we want to learn from you.

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Why Teach at Craft Connections?

Our summit is built for professionals who believe education is the key to a stronger, more inclusive craft beverage community. Presenting at Crafted Connections gives you the opportunity to:

• Share your expertise with engaged industry peers

• Equip owners, managers, bartenders, and educators with tools they can bring back to their teams

• Contribute to the growth and professionalism of the craft beverage landscape

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Who We’re Looking For

We welcome submissions from:

• Beverage educators & trainers

• Brewers, winemakers, cidermakers 

• Sensory specialists

• Hospitality and service experts

• Professionals with staff-training programs or consumer-education initiatives

• Leaders with a unique perspective that can elevate the craft beverage experience

If your work helps people understand, appreciate, or experience beverages more deeply—your expertise belongs at Crafted Connections.

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Session Types

You may submit proposals for:

• Hands-On Sensory Workshops

• Guided tastings, aroma training, off-flavor identification, structured evaluation

• Panel Discussions

• Bring multiple perspectives together to explore an important topic

• Staff or Consumer Education Sessions

• Real-world tools for improving guest experience, sales, team knowledge, or training programs

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How to Submit

Send us an email with:

• Your name & organization (if applicable)

• Session title

• Session description

• Learning objectives

• Audience level (beginner, intermediate, advanced)

• Format (lecture, sensory workshop, panel, etc.)

• Any materials or technical needs

Our team will review all submissions and follow up with selected educators.

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Be Part of Something Meaningful

Craft Connections is more than a conference—it’s a community committed to growth, collaboration, and elevating the craft beverage experience for everyone. If you’re ready to share your voice and help shape the next generation of beverage education, we can’t wait to hear your idea.

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Submit Your Session