The micro-brewing industry in Atlantic Canada is exploding. In NS alone, craft breweries accounted for over $4 million in sales at NSLC outlets in 2013-14 (Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation), and it’s estimated that over 200 jobs have been created within this sector.
This workshop has been developed for craft/micro-brewers, and those associated with this fast-growing industry in the Atlantic Region. We have assembled local, national and international industry practitioners, along with regulators, specialists, researchers, hops-growers, critics and others passionate about growing this sector. Along with several keynote presentations, panel discussions, and a researcher-company connector event, there will be plenty of time to network with fellow brew masters and beer aficionados. The day is capped off with a networking social, including a beer-tasting event, and we invite you to join us in sharing your very best at this event.
This event is sponsored by Acadia University, Springboard Atlantic, Atlantic Wine Institute, Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick, and NSERC.
Schedule
9:30am
Registration
Location: Fountain Commons, 26 Crowell Dr.
10:00am
Presentations begin - Words of Welcome & Special Announcement
10:45am
1st Keynote Speaker
-Keynote: Gary McMullen, President and Founder of Muskoka Brewery in Bracebridge, Ontario
2nd Keynote Speaker
-Keynote: Peter Egelston, President and Founder of Smuttynose Brewing Company in New Hampshire, USA
11:45pm
Light lunch followed by our 3rd Keynote: Joel Alex, Founder and President of Blue Ox Malt House, Maine, USA
1:00pm
Panel Discussion
Location: Auditorium, K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, 32 University Ave.
2:00pm
Research Connector Begins
4:00pm
Research Connector Ends
5:00pm
Evening Social
Location: Wolfville Farmers Market, 24 Elm Ave.
- Craft beer & Nova Scotia wines, Cash Bar
- Gourmet locally sourced appetizers
A Word on the Research Connector:
The Research Connector is an opportunity to bring together Industry and Researchers to form new and exciting partnerships. The goal is simple: companies find researchers to help solve their challenges and researchers find new partners and great projects to work on.
The format is simple:
15 researchers and funding organizations each get 5 minutes and 1 slide to pitch their research expertise or funding programs.
We build in networking time so you can make new connections.
And we follow it up with an evening social where you can continue the conversation.
Ready to Pitch?
If you are interested in pitching simply choose YES when submitting your RSVP. We will contact you directly with the template and additional instructions. The spots will fill up quickly so make sure to register early.
