James B. Beam Institute Industry Conference
The University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits Industry Conference brings thought leaders from around the world together to share best practices, introduce cutting-edge research, explore new discoveries and advance the sustainable growth of the spirits industry.
Conference topics range from innovation and technical research to marketing and tourism as well as workforce education and corporate citizenship.
The annual conference will be held on the University of Kentucky’s campus. Such a venue creates an opportunity for conference-goers to network and build collaborative partnerships that further advance the growth and sustainability of Kentucky’s signature industry and the spirits sector worldwide.
Join us for the next conference March 16-18, 2026. Check back for more information. Attendee registration opens in December 2025.
Vendor reservations for an expo booth will open up in early October. Please check back here for information in Mid-September.
If your organization is interested in supporting the conference, please reach out to ilka.balk@uky.edu.
We will partner with multiple hotels in town to offer discounted rates to our conference attendees. That information will be published in September.
Call for Speakers
Submit a proposal for a full presentation, poster presentation or Pecha Kucha presentation by September 15, 2025.
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2026 vendor booth information and partnership opportunities will be released in September 2025.
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