Crafted for Action craft beverage conference returns to Atlanta in June 2026 with expanded programming

Conference dates and location

Crafted for Action, an annual craft beverage conference, is scheduled to return to Atlanta on June 4–7, 2026, with events centered at Wild Heaven Beer in the city’s West End. Organizers have also outlined a pre-conference professional development program, branded as the Crafted Academy, with sessions listed for Monday, June 1, and Thursday, June 4.

Programming focus: professional development, hands-on learning, and access

The 2026 edition is being presented as an expansion in both structure and offerings. A schedule preview released by organizers places emphasis on professional development and hands-on learning, including the addition of the Crafted Academy and Saturday programming. A detailed, session-by-session agenda has not yet been published, and on-site certifications referenced in the schedule preview are listed as to be determined.

The multi-day outline includes check-in and registration blocks, panels and activations, and a set of evening events that range from a welcome bottle share and game night to an Atlanta history-themed beverage dinner and a pairing experience described as interactive. The schedule also includes a Saturday showcase and awards segment, along with a final-day bottle-share gathering.

Who the conference is designed to serve

Organizers describe Crafted for Action as a conference spanning beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic craft beverages, framing it as an educational and community-based experience. The conference states a specific focus on uplifting women, people of color, and other underrepresented communities in the craft beverage industry.

Opportunities for participation: speakers, volunteers, partners, and fellows

Several participation tracks are open or scheduled to open in connection with the 2026 conference:

• Session proposals: Organizers have set a deadline of December 19, 2025, for proposals for panels, workshops, and demonstrations.
• Volunteers and partners: Both volunteer and partner application deadlines are listed as May 2, 2026.
• Crafted Fellows program: A fellowship track aimed at BIPOC-owned craft beverage businesses lists an application window from October 1 to December 19, 2025, with selected fellows expected to be announced in January or February 2026, followed by a virtual learning series and an in-person pitch competition during the June 2026 conference.

What is confirmed now, and what remains pending

Confirmed: June 4–7, 2026 dates in Atlanta; Wild Heaven Beer (West End) as the listed host site; a schedule framework that introduces the Crafted Academy and Saturday sessions; and published deadlines for proposals, volunteers, partners, and the Crafted Fellows program.

Key details still pending include the full session roster, speaker lineup, and any final determinations around on-site certifications. Organizers have indicated that a full schedule is forthcoming.