Beer Experience returns to Antwerp

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On 23 February 2026, it’s happening again! BEER EXPERIENCE returns to Antwerp. Belgium — a country where beer is not a product but cultural heritage is getting ready for a new edition of this distinctive, content-driven event.

BEER EXPERIENCE rethinks the classic trade fair and firmly chooses experience, knowledge and connection. No soulless halls, but an inspiring setting at Stadsbrouwerij De Koninck. Beer breathes from every brick here. And you feel it.More than a fair: the exhibition floor follows the IKEA model — a clear, logical and pleasant route that naturally guides visitors past exhibitors, content and encounters. A well-designed parcours, no chaos, just flow. Exhibitors form the beating heart of BEER EXPERIENCE. From suppliers of brewing ingredients and packaging materials to educational services and consultancy, the entire value chain is represented. Antoine, Atlas Copco, Belgomalt, Brouwland, Castle Malting, Fermentis, GAI, HVB-IMTC, Micro-Matic… and many others will be there.

BEER EXPERIENCE is a melting pot of brewers, suppliers, marketers, thinkers and doers from Belgium and beyond. For one full day, everything revolves around exchange: ideas, insights, trends and of course  beer.The conference programme is solid and sharply focused on what matters today and tomorrow in the sector: brewing techniques, ingredients, packaging, marketing, sales and positioning. Practical, to the point and straight from the field.No fluff. Just substance. Small groups, plenty of interaction. What about sessions such as State of the Belgian Brewing Industry with Alain De Laet and Krishan Maudgal, Sour Beers with Lauren Torres, or Quiet Branding with experts from Westmalle and Orval, and much more.

Beyond the talks, there’s ample room to network, catch up, start new collaborations and find inspiration among passionate exhibitors. This is where the sector truly meets.

And then… around 18:00

As if that weren’t enough, master brewer Sven De Kleermaeker delivers a moment that will linger long after.At around 18:00, he taps a barrel of Russian Imperial Stout, aged to the tones of Barry White.Black. Deep. Sultry. Pure soul in liquid form. Yes ,you read that right.

The meeting place

BEER EXPERIENCE is not an event you “drop by”. It’s a place you need to be.Whether you’re a brewer, supplier, newcomer, veteran or simply someone with a heart for beer: on 23 February 2026 you’ll expand your knowledge, your network and your appetite. Antwerp becomes the epicentre of beer knowledge for one day.

WHO IS IT FOR?  For all brewers and beer professionals.

WHO IS IT BY?  Organisation of BEER EXPERIENCE: BeComev   Beer Communications & Events run by Thomas Costenoble & Luc De Raedemaeker

WHEN IS IT?  On 23 February 2026 11:00 AM-07:00 PM

WHERE IS IT?  De Koninck - Antwerp City Brewery Mechelsesteenweg 291, 2018 Antwerp

More information at: www.beerexperience.be

Contact: luc.deraedemaeker@becomev.com

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