Brew Asia 2026, the region’s brewing conference and trade fair, is set to take place on 28 and 29 October at The Adora Centre in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Held under the theme “Brewing Smart, Scaling Strong,” the event will bring together brewing industry professionals, equipment suppliers and beer businesses to explore opportunities for growth and collaboration.
Organisers expect more than 100 suppliers and over 1,000 attendees, positioning the event as a meeting point for the regional brewing sector.
Brew Asia 2026: Dates, Venue and Schedule
Following its previous edition in Bangkok, Brew Asia 2026 will be held on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 October at The Adora Centre, 431 Hoang Van Thu, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City.
The trade fair will open from 9 am to 6 pm on Wednesday. As for Thursday’s schedule, 9 am to 4 pm, followed by the Asia Beer Championship and Asia Cider Championship awards from 4 pm to 6 pm.
The programme also includes a welcome reception on 27 October and CraftCon Saigon Festival on 31 October, adding opportunities to connect across Vietnam’s craft beer 2026.
Brew Asia Ho Chi Minh City: What Brewers Can Expect on the Trade Fair Floor
Brew Asia 2026 will bring brewing technology, ingredients and production solutions together at its Ho Chi Minh City trade fair. Organisers list process technology, brewing aids, dispensing equipment and an Innovation Zone featuring live technical demonstrations.
According to Asia Brewers Network (ABN), the hall also features more hop suppliers than in previous years. Show director Charles Guerrier told ABN, “We’re seeing more and more ingredient suppliers, especially hops, turn their focus on Asia’s growing premium beer market,” he said.
Technical sessions will cover hop oils, liquid hop products and U.S. malt barley. Sponsors include Fermentis, BarthHaas, Joe White Maltings, Lallemand Brewing, USGBC and Yakima Chief.
Brew Asia 2026: Brewing Smart, Scaling Strong
Brew Asia in Ho Chi Minh City will explore ways for breweries to improve production, develop their portfolios and reach new customers. Its three programme tracks cover Brewhouse Operations, Ingredients and The Business of Beer, with sessions addressing Czech lager, tank inventory management, taproom growth and portfolio strategy.
Business-focused discussions will examine strategic planning, marketing, logistics and distribution expansion. Keynote speakers include Mitch Steele of Abita Brewing Co., formerly of Stone Brewing, and Steve Smith-Hay, co-founder of Vault City Brewing, whose brewery development involved bootstrapping and crowdfunding.
The agenda arrives amid wider market investment. Industry reports include a planned $107 million Camel Beer plant in Can Tho, while Vietnam craft beer 2026 unfolds within a market projected to grow.
Southeast Asia Brewing Trade Show 2026
Brew Asia 2026 will offer breweries, suppliers and distributors a regional meeting point to exchange technical knowledge and explore commercial opportunities.
The programme includes sensory sessions covering low- and no-alcohol beer, hops and malt, reflecting the range of products and ingredients shaping brewing conversations.
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