The cider industry will gather virtually from February 3-5th for the 11th annual CiderCon. It’s an important moment for the craft cider industry, already hard hit by the rise of hard seltzers and now the pandemic wrecking havoc on draft sales and distribution. This means it’s more important than ever to keep up-to-date with the industry, trends, and business practices that will help cider continue to be successful in the marketplace.

What's new for CiderCon® 2021

• The Virtual Trade Show is not to be missed. Interested in having a booth, contact Ellen!

• ACA is offering BULK discounts for companies purchasing multiple CiderCon® tickets this year! Individual member-priced tickets are just $95. Contact Ellen for your discount code today.

• A special VIP CiderCon® swag bag sale is helping to raise funds for the Cider Production Education Fund set up by the Cider Institute of North America (CINA). CINA will match all donations until they meet their goal of three full scholarships for their online Foundation class in 2021. Visit our website to learn more about this!

• A Virtual stage will provide a packed schedule for CiderCon® with educational sessions from cutting edge beverage, business and cider experts from all over the world. More speakers confirming each week, but the three featured guests are detailed in the following:

VIRTUAL SPEAKERS:

Justin Doggett
Justin is the owner and founder of Kyoto Black, a small coffee business located in Edgewater, Chicago. Kyoto Black focuses exclusively on the Kyoto style slow drip method of brewing. Though Kyoto Black sprang forth from a simple hobby it now employs both him and his wife. Justin was an early adopter in the cold brew coffee craze and Kyoto Black is set to emerge from 2020 even stronger than before.

Michael Uhrich
Michael is the founder and chief economist of Seventh Point Analytic, former chief economist at the Beer Institute and former head of marketplace intelligence at MillerCoors. His estimates, forecasts, and analyses have informed billions of dollars in investments and improved performance among countless businesses large and small.

J Nikol Jackson-Beckham, Ph.D.
Dr. J is a scholar, writer, and equity and inclusion strategist who provides consulting and training to individuals and organizations in craft brewing industries. She is the founder of Crafted For All, a platform that works to bring the diversity of craft beverages to people and the diversity of people to craft beverages.