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Visitors to the trade fair chatting at tables at the last CBCB 2024

Shanghai | The China Brew China Beverage exhibition 2026 is set to take place from 12–15 October 2026 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre, bringing together state-of-the-art technologies and innovative achievements from across the global industrial chain for the processing and packaging of liquid foods.

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Five tasting glasses, filled with beers of varying colours – ranging from dark brown to reddish and light – are arranged on a wooden tray on a stainless-steel counter (Photo: Bohdan Stocek on Unsplash)

Freising | The BSFocus on Beer, an event dedicated to the art and science of brewing and beer flavour development and organized by the British Society of Flavourists (BSF), takes place at the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan in Freising, Germany, from 16–18 September. Building on the success of previous BSF symposia on coffee, chocolate and whisky, this event aims to bring together leading experts and passionate professionals from the flavour industry, brewing science and beverage production.

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Tasting glasses of the European Beer Star competition 2026 (Photo: Private Brauereien Bayern e.v.)

Munich | The European Beer Star is kicking off a new round of competition. Breweries worldwide are invited to submit their beers to the prestigious beer competition starting April 1. Since its inaugural edition in 2004, the European Beer Star has steadily established itself as a global benchmark for quality.

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Dignitaries and accompanying guests at the 107th Friendship Meeting in Tokyo; 6th from the right: BCI President Pia Kollmar

BierConvent International | From 3–7 June 2026, the BierConvent International will hold its international friendship meeting in Brussels. Around 40 to 50 members and guests from several countries will gather in the Belgian capital to exchange ideas on beer culture, brewing traditions and the enjoyment of beer.

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View of the Erasmus Bridge and the skyline in Rotterdam, the Netherlands (Photo: Dennis Möller on Unsplash)

Brussels | EBC Executive Officer John Brauer and EBC President Paul Lefebvre have announced that registration for the 2026 EBC Congress, which takes place 6–9 September 2026 in Rotterdam, has now officially opened.

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Rotterdam skyline with Erasmus bridge in the evening (Photo: Dennis Möller on Unsplash)

Brewing science | The 40th EBC Congress will take place in Rotterdam from 4 to 9 September 2026. Not only is the date unusual, but a lot else has changed too. EBC Executive Officer John Brauer talked with BRAUWELT International about why this will be a very special congress and why you should be there if you are interested in the latest findings in brewing science.

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Tasting glasses with the Best Malz logo filled with beer (Photo: Bestmalz)

Heidelberg | The international brewing community is invited to register now for the BestBrewChallenge 2026. Organized by Palatia Malz GmbH, this annual event is considered one of the world’s largest simultaneous community brewing events and is aimed at hobby brewers and breweries of all sizes around the globe. From 20–26 April, a beer of a specified style will be brewed simultaneously worldwide – this year, it will be dark wheat beer brewed exclusively with “Best Wheat Malts“ and “Best Roasted Malts”.

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Visitors to one of the previous Kibex editions in a hallway of the trade fair centre

Korea | Kibex (Korea International Beer Expo), Korea’s largest specialized exhibition for the beer industry, is set to return to Coex, Seoul, from 16–18 April 2026. Building on the remarkable momentum of its previous edition which drew more than 25,000 visitors and 7,000 professional buyers representing 74 countries Kibex 2026 is poised to further solidify its status as one of Asia’s most influential beer business platforms.

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A bartender pouring a glass of Budweiser Budvar (Photo: Hamburg Messe und Congress)

Germany | From 13 to 17 March 2026, Internorga will transform Hamburg into the meeting place for everyone who is rethinking the restaurant and catering sector, presenting fresh ideas, new inspiration and the major trends in the industry. The international leading trade fair for hospitality and foodservice is expanding its offering and will showcase, among other things in the new Hall B5, how the world of beverages is evolving: wine in a new dimension, creative aperitivo ideas, exciting beer creations, and refreshing drinks for every taste. Anyone wanting to know what will be featured on menus tomorrow will find the answers here.

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View of the illuminated Benjamin Franklin bridge in Philadelphia against a sky glowing in the evening light

Sharper focus | As the craft brewing industry continues to evolve, so too does its premier gathering. The 2026 Craft Brewers Conference® returns with a reimagined format, a sharper focus on attendee engagement, and a once-in-a-generation backdrop: Philadelphia, host of the United States’ 250th anniversary of independence.

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