Keynote Speaker Brian Crawford, President & CEO – Beer Institute

Brian Crawford joined the Beer Institute  as its president and CEO in December 2022. Before joining the Beer Institute, Brian served as executive vice president of government affairs for the American Hotel and Lodging Association, and oversaw the lodging industry’s largest political action committee, HotelPAC, where he led the  association’s advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and with key  administration policymakers and stakeholders on priority issues.

Before working at AHLA, Brian spent years  in the U.S. House of Representatives, having served five as chief of  staff to U.S. Congressman Tom Rooney (FL-17). He previously served as  the deputy chief of staff for Florida Congressman Ric Keller (FL-08) and  held senior roles in other national trade associations.

Welcome Reception at Stone Brewing

The Welcome Reception will kick off with world-renowned beer and a taco buffet at Stone Brewing’s esteemed Liberty Station.

USS Midway

Time to Chart the Course! Get ready for an amazing reception onboard the USS Midway – a historical naval aircraft carrier in downtown San Diego – Thursday evening for dinner, drinks and great conversation!

Optional Excursion – Old Town Trolley Tour & Stop at Little Italy

Old Town Trolley Tours is the best way to see the city. The fleet of open air orange and green trolleys will pick us up at our hotel and travel over the iconic San Diego-Coronado Bridge and throughout San Diego on a 25-mile loop visiting various neighborhoods and 11 destinations. Hop off the trolley for a 2-hour stop at San Diego’s Little Italy to visit a brewery or go shopping. More information can be found here: https://www.littleitalysd.com/dine/breweries-and-bars

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