NCBA 2026 Collaboration Brew Day & Summit
The Nevada Craft Brewers Association (NCBA) will host its inaugural Collaboration Brew Day & Summit in Tonopah, NV from Sept. 16-17, 2026!
This will be a unique and intimate event, where brewery members from Northern and Southern Nevada will 'meet in the middle' in the state's premier historic mining town to enjoy local history and culture, and collaborate on elevating the state of craft beer in Nevada.
Join us for:
Brewing our 2026 Collaboration Beer
Networking with your peers from throughout the state
Educational Sessions led by industry subject matter experts
NCBA Annual Awards Banquet, recognizing the best of the best in Nevada!
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16TH:
- Afternoon: check-in at hotel partner sites
- 6-8 pm: Welcome Reception (lite bites & beers) at the Belvada
- 8-9pm: Ghost Tours
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH:
- 8am - 3pm: Collaboration Brew Day & Discussion Panels at Tonopah Brewing Co. (includes breakfast & BBQ lunch)
- 3-5pm: Happy Hour Social at Tonopah Brewing Co.
- 7-9pm: NCBA Awards Banquet at the Mizpah
- 9pm+: Late night at local saloons
HOTEL INFORMATION
Recommended Accommodations
Mizpah Hotel (discount code: NCBA 2026)
Belvada Hotel (discount code: NCBA 2026)
Other Local Options
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Join us for several interactive discussions, led by subject matter experts.
Sustainability Best Practices
Led by Donna Walden (greenUP! Nevada)
Join us to discuss practical tactics that save brewers money by reducing energy and water usage and minimizing waste. greenUP! is an environmental non-profit that works with businesses in Nevada on source reduction, saving businesses money on energy, transportation and waste bills. This session will cover some practical solutions to greening Brewery operations that came as a result of a NCBA green team convening. The panel will share ideas about C02 capture, energy savings with rebates, and possible group purchasing options.
Working With Distributors
Led by Ken Foster (Parlay 6) and Tom Young (Great Basin)
Ken and Tom will share their lessons learned and strategies for managing distributor relationships, setting clear expectations, and things to consider when setting your brewery up for success in an advantageous brewery-distributor partnership.
Brewery Marketing Mastermind Session
Led by Chris Overlay (Get Hoptimized Marketing)
Bring your burning questions, challenges, and success stories for a marketing mastermind-style discussion. Get actionable feedback from other brewery leaders and marketing professionals. Discuss current trends and marketing tactics to bring back to your brewery. Everyone can participate. Led by Chris Overlay, beer marketing expert and CEO of Get Hoptimized.
SPONSORS
A huge thank you to our sponsors for helping make this event possible!
SUMMIT SPONSORS
COLLABORATION BREW SPONSORS
