National Craft Brewer's Conference and BrewExpo America

 The Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) is an industry event that serves both brewpubs and packaging breweries. This annual show travels to different cities each year, and will be held in Nashville, TN in 2018.

For professional brewers, CBC provides concentrated, affordable brewing education and idea sharing to improve brewery quality and performance.

The Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America® is presented by the Brewers Association.

The USPTO, including Texas Regional Office Director Hope Shimabuku, will participate in a panel discussion scheduled for May 1 from 2:40-3:40 pm. The panel focuses on intellectual property and brand issues within the craft brewing industry. 

Panel Members:

  •            Hope Shimabuku (USPTO)
  •            Dan Vavonese (USPTO)
  •            Seth Gardenswartz (Trademark Attorney)
  •            Jeff Erway (La Cumbre Brewing)

To find out more about the CBC and to register, please follow here.

Online Planner and Maps

For inquiries about TXRO's participation in the event:
please email TXROevents@uspto.gov(link sends e-mail), visit us at the Texas Regional Office home page, or call us at 469-295-9000.