Hop Growers of America

The 56th International Hop Growers’ Congress (IHGC) Convention in Yakima, Wa

Every ten years, the Yakima Valley hosts this prestigious gathering of the finest minds in the world of hops. We are delighted to be hosting this year’s 56^th International Hop Grower’s Congress Convention and look forward to creating a memorable experience for everyone.  This bi-annual event provides an opportunity for hop growers, merchants, researchers, brewers, and others involved in the global hop production system to discuss common issues, explore solutions, evaluate markets, and interact for the betterment of the industry.  In addition to the Convention, we are offering an exciting and optional pre-Congress excursion in addition to Sponsorship options.  If you are interested in attending this convention, please see our registration program below.  Completed registration and sponsorship forms can be sent to [email protected]  If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Becker at [email protected]

Registration           SPONSORSHIP

2nd International Brewers Symposium on Hop Flavor and Aroma in Beer

                                                 at Oregon State University

Tuesday, July 25 through Friday, July 28

This event is hosted by the ASBC, MBAA and IBS conference planning committee. The first IBS Hops Symposium was held in 2007, and so we look forward to sharing the new, exciting and relevant research on this topic that has emerged over the past 10 years.  The three-day conference includes notable speakers invited from around the world to share their knowledge about hops and beer flavor. Additionally, the conference offers an opportunity to view updates by researchers carrying out on-going studies for the Hop Research Council and the opportunity to see the hop industry in Oregon from breeding to commercial production.  For more information and registration details, please click here.   Please register directly for this conference.  Registration is separate from the IHGC Congress events.