Following
the opening keynote address and general session of the Craft Brewers
Conference in Washington, D.C., leaders from the Brewers Association
will provide an overview and outlook of the craft brewing industry,
including segment growth, export development, government affairs, keg
performance guidelines, sustainability initiatives and more.
Presenters:
Paul Gatza
Director, Brewers Association
Paul
is director of the Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade
association dedicated to promoting and protecting small and independent
craft brewers. Paul is a member of the association’s Brewpubs,
Technical, Communications, Market Development, PR & Marketing and
Government Affairs committees.
Bob Pease
Chief Operating Officer, Brewers Association
Bob
Pease is the Chief Operating Officer for the Brewers Association. He
has worked at the Brewers Association for over 18 years. Bob manages the
association’s Export Development Program and works extensively on
Government Affairs related issues facing craft brewers.