The 8th Beer Culture Summit reaffirmed its place as a truly international gathering, featuring diverse voices and conversations from around the globe that explored beer's connections to history, culture, identity, and community.

The 7th Beer Culture Summit ushered in a new chapter as the conference moved to the spring. The new format continued the tradition of fostering thoughtful dialogue while creating fresh opportunities for connection and collaboration.

The 6th Beer Culture Summit celebrated the power of interdisciplinary thinking, bringing together scholars, brewers, museum professionals, and enthusiasts to explore beer through multiple lenses.

The 5th Beer Culture Summit highlighted the growing field of beer studies, showcasing new research, public history initiatives, and creative collaborations from around the world.

The 4th Beer Culture Summit continued to expand its global reach, welcoming presenters and participants from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds for conversations that extended far beyond the glass.

Our 3rd Beer Culture Summit marked the beginning of the hybrid format that continues today. Virtual sessions and in-person evening events brought together diverse voices engaged in innovative research and beer-focused public projects.

Our 2nd Beer Culture Summit was held entirely online, providing a much-needed opportunity for dialogue and connection during a challenging moment for communities around the world.

The virtual format proved to be more than a necessity - it became an opportunity. By removing barriers to participation, the Summit became more accessible and inclusive than ever before, reinforcing one of our core beliefs: beer is for everyone.

The first conference of its kind, the Beer Culture Summit was hosted completely in person with all day sessions happening at the Field Museum, Chicago History Museum, and at drinking establishments throughout the city of Chicago. One of the evening events was even a featured event for the Chicago Humanities Festival.