New England Craft Brew Summit

👾 No-Hype for AI Breweries with Patti Wilcox of Awestruck Ciders / BevAI Advisors

MIT reports that 95% of business AI projects fail to deliver ROI — yet companies keep investing. This session cuts through the hype to focus on real, proven use cases for breweries. Big brewers have leveraged automation for decades, but today’s affordable AI tools make similar advantages accessible to everyone. From reducing wasted sales stops to accelerating new account wins and capturing shelf intel with a single photo, you’ll learn how to replicate $100K-level software using tools that cost as little as $20 per month. Designed for beginner to intermediate users, this session delivers eight actionable brewery-specific workflows you can implement within 30 days for measurable impact.

Join us March 6th at the 10th annual New England Craft Brew Summit to hear from Patti and a full days worth of beer brewing and business experts by registering today via mainebrewersguild.org!

It’s the 10th anniversary of the New England Craft Brew Summit, and we’ve just released a schedule packed with presenters and panelists who will have you walking away with fresh knowledge and plenty of inspiration.

We’re kicking things off with breakfast alongside the Maine Brewers’ Guild Board, followed by a keynote from Natalie Cilurzo, Co‑Owner and President of Russian River Brewing Company. From there, the Summit moves into 20 workshops covering everything from business and leadership to marketing strategies and hospitality best practices.

With 30+ vendors filling the hall, there’s always something to explore (and someone new to meet). We’ll wrap up the day with a happy hour, giving you the chance to connect with the community shaping New England’s craft beer industry.

Tickets are on sale now—don’t wait!

Check out the full schedule here: https://bit.ly/46f3pmy

NEBS 2026 Schedule Check out this design designed by Sarah Bryan.