This Thursday the global brewing community will converge on Bangkok for Brew Asia 2025, the region’s most anticipated conference and trade fair.
From October 16-17, Hall 101 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre: BITEC will be a hive of activity, connection, and learning, all centered around the theme of “Optimize, Innovate & Grow.” With a packed schedule and a dynamic trade fair, a little preparation goes a long way. Here’s your guide to making the most of the event.
Education first
With two presentation halls running concurrently, it’s impossible to see everything. This is where Brew Asia becomes an incredible platform for advancing your team’s collective expertise. Before you arrive, study the programme and consider a ‘divide and conquer’ approach to cover more ground.
Anchor your schedule around our two legendary keynote speakers, John Palmer and Fal Allen. Their decades of experience has helped shape the craft beer world, and their insights provide the perfect bookends for two days of intense learning.
A major educational highlight this year is our collaboration with the World Brewing Academy. Brewmaster Michael Eder will present three in-depth sessions covering lager mashing, the use of rice & adjuncts, and best packaging practices. These technical insights offer world-class knowledge on fundamental brewing processes, essential for any brewery looking to improve their quality and efficiency.
By strategically planning your schedule around these keynotes and technical deep dives, your brewery will return with a comprehensive set of new ideas and actionable insights, enhancing your entire brewing operation.
Check out the full conference programme here >>>
The annual Brew Asia is the largest industry supply marketplace in the region [Photo: Brew Asia]
Navigating the Trade Fair with Purpose
The Brew Asia Trade Fair is the largest marketplace of brewing suppliers in the region. To maximize your time, review the exhibitor list beforehand and identify your top suppliers to visit.
A key destination this year should be the returning Innovation Zone, showcasing cutting-edge products for Asia’s growing brewing scene. These will include a demonstration of keg line monitoring equipment from Rotech, liquid hop use from Totally Natural Solutions and the latest brewery management software from ABB.
Looking for draft solutions? Micro Matic, Talos, Kegland and many more will be on site to guide you through the very best dispensing and keg packaging products in the market to ensure your brews are reaching your customer’s glasses in the very best condition.
If all the learning leaves you thirsty, why not pop along to one of the many ingredients suppliers booths, there’s always a new product on show flowing from their taps.
Looking to make new connections while at the show? Then why not bring along a bottle or two and join the informal bottle share on the Thursday afternoon at the Innovation Zone (5pm onwards) – it’s a great opportunity to share your work and connect with colleagues from across the region.
With grain to glass innovations on display, the trade fair really is the place to see how the brewery of tomorrow taking shape today.
Embrace the Community Spirit
Talking of connections, while the scheduled sessions are the foundation, the true magic of Brew Asia happens in the spaces between. The coffee breaks, networking lunches, and much-anticipated evening social events are where the Asian brewing community truly comes alive.
In site you’ll find 4 different concept eateries for your lunch (included in your show ticket) as well as a coffee hub serving fresh coffee and pastries.
Wednesday evening will see the traditional Welcome Reception in partnership with Fermentis, hosted at Burbrit’s Sukhumvit Taproom. Thursday night’s “Brew’s With A View” at Aesop’s rooftop bar hosted by Two Palms Taproom, USA Grains & Bio Products Council and LevelHeads Advisory, offers a chance to chill over a few beers from local craft breweries with the backdrop of an amazing Bangkok sunset and night skyline – and don’t worry if it’s a little wet, it’s also covered! As for Friday the Brew Asia & Asia Beer Championship after party will head to the nearby 12 Plato Brewing for some well earnt brews and live music.
Check out the evening Social Calendar here >>>
Don’t underestimate the power of these informal moments. The connections you make here will be an invaluable resource long after the conference has ended, strengthening the entire craft beer Asia network.
The doors are almost open for the highly anticipated Brew Asia 2025 – finalize your plans and get ready for two days of intense learning, discovery and community building. Brew Asia 2025 is an essential investment in the future of your brewery.
Brew Asia runs from the 16-17th October in Bangkok’s BITEC exhibition centre. For more information please visit: https://www.brew-asia.com/
