EBC Congress 2026 to take place in Rotterdam in September

Brussels, September 24, 2025 -The Brewers of Europe and its scientific, technical arm, the European Brewery Convention, are delighted to announce the location and dates of the EBC Congress in 2026!

The 40^th edition of the EBC Congress will take place in Rotterdam in the Netherlands on 6-9 September, 2026.

Having begun in 1947, nearly eighty years ago, the 2026 edition switches to the post-summer period and will feature a streamlined programme, with fewer parallel sessions and a more focused selection of lectures, ensuring a high-quality experience for all attendees.

The Congress will focus on the following key themes: brewing technology and innovation; raw materials including hops, barley, malt, adjuncts and auxiliary aids; sustainability in theory and practice; digitalization and AI in production and quality; and analysis and measurement science.

Rotterdam, known for its modern architecture, dynamic beer culture, and excellent connectivity by road, rail, and air, offers an ideal setting for the brewing science community to come together.

A dedicated website (https://ebc2026rotterdam.eu) has been launched as the central information portal. It features details for potential sponsors and exhibitors and will host the Call for Abstracts from end October 2025 to end January 2026. From March 2026, registration and hotel booking options will also become available via the site. Visitors are encouraged to sign up for the newsletter to stay informed.

We all look forward to welcoming the brewing community to Rotterdam in 2026!

Contact:

Bernadette Buess, Communications Manager, [email protected], @brewersofeurope

About The Brewers of Europe:

Based in Brussels, The Brewers of Europe brings together national brewers' associations from 29 European countries and provides a voice to support the united interests of Europe's 12,000 breweries. The Brewers of Europe promotes the positive role played by beer and the brewing sector in Europe and advocates the creation of the right conditions to allow brewers to continue to freely, cost-effectively and responsibly brew and market beer across Europe. Follow us on Twitter and visit our website.