2026 BEA OL: Full Schedule

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2:00pm CDT

Registration and Refreshments

Thursday October 8, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

Stevenson 401 Suite

Thursday October 8, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Stevenson 401 Suite

Special Event All Sessions

3:00pm CDT

Catching the Buzz: The Use of Social Media in Brewery Start-Up and Growth

Thursday October 8, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

Stevenson 401

The session will explore how breweries use social media to build their brands, connect with customers and grow their businesses.

Conference attendees may choose to sample local beers at our reception at Medici immediately following the panel.

Moderator: Rebecca Hayes, Illinois State University
Panelists:
Jeremy Christy, Design & Media Manager, Destihl Beer Hall + Barrel Room
Jeffrey Mroz, Keg Grove Brewing Company

Thursday October 8, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Stevenson 401

Special Event All Sessions

4:30pm CDT

Welcome Reception @ Medici

Thursday October 8, 2026 4:30pm - 6:00pm CDT

Medici (upstairs atrium)

Join us as we kick-off the 2026 On-Location Conference!

Special thanks to this year's host, Illionois State University, and to our sponsor, Ross Video.

Speakers

Joe Blaney

Professor, Illinois State University

Radio/Audio Media

Sports Communication

Image Restoration

Thom Baggerman

Professor, Point Park University

I've been involved with BEA for almost twenty years.
I'm a Professor in the Point Park University School of Communication, and currently serve as School Chair.
I teach Video Production, Media & Society, Media Literacy, Multimedia, and other random things.
My professional experienc... Read More →

Matt Peschau

Business Development Manager, Education, Ross

Thursday October 8, 2026 4:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
Medici (upstairs atrium)

Special Event All Sessions

2026 BEA OL

2:00pm CDT

3:00pm CDT

4:30pm CDT

Joe Blaney

Thom Baggerman

Matt Peschau

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