NBWA: America's Beer and Beverage Distributors

Alcohol Law & Policy Conference
2024-08-26 - 2024-08-28 | FL
For more information, visit: https://www.centerforalcoholpolicy.org/law/

BREW and Alliance for Women in Beer: Making Moves
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-02 | FL
For more information, visit: https://nbwa.org/event/brew-and-alliance-for-women-in-beer-making-moves/

Mastering Internal Interviews & Career Growth
2025-06-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Elevate your career with the BREW and Alliance for Women in Beer Roundtable on mastering internal interviews and career growth!
Learn how your everyday performance, workplace interactions and a standout LinkedIn profile can position you for leadership opportunities. Get expert guidance on how to frame your experience and present yourself confidently when going into internal interviews.
Sponsored by Draftline Technologies, you’ll also gain practical strategies for self-advocacy, effective follow-up and using every interaction as a chance to show your leadership potential. Hear fom:

Ruchi Desai, Founder, Rising Tide Ventures (formerly Eight Beer)
Lindsi Taylor, Director, Communications & Inclusion Strategy, Columbia Distributing
Moderated by: Lucinda Ochwat, CEO, LTO Consulting (formerly Andrews Distributing & Boston Beer)

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Cybersecurity for Beer Distributors
2025-06-18 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Cyberattacks on supply chain businesses surged by 400% in recent years and are expected to continue to rise. Beer distributors have been among the targets of these attacks, with valuable business and personnel data stolen.
Today’s elevated threat level makes it critical for your organization to have a robust cybersecurity plan in place.
Join the Beer Industry Electronic Commerce Coalition on Wednesday, June 18 at 2pm ET for this live event on tactics used by modern cybercriminals and strategies distributors can implement to thwart them.
You’ll hear from distributor and consultant experts who will break down key steps you can take right now to protect your company’s assets.
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Your People, Your Beer, Your Story: Elevating Distributor Social Media
2025-07-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Beer distributors looking to share engaging content on social media don’t need to look far — it’s all around you!
Authenticity is the top currency for standing out in today’s crowded digital market. With hardworking teams moving product, hitting sales stops and interacting with the community every day, distributors have plenty of authentic, compelling imagery to stop the scroll and get eyeballs on your posts.
In this live event, we’ll highlight ways that beer distributors can elevate your brand — and support your business objectives — using everyday imagery and stories.
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Fintech and NBWA Beer Industry Update: First Half Report Card
2025-07-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | https://fintech.zoom.us/webinar/register/7517496517428/WN_sQ-cdZu0SSKkLuheFA_3LA
How did the beer industry fare during the first two quarters of 2025? And do these results indicate a trajectory for the rest of the year and beyond?

Join Eric Kiser (Fintech) and Lester Jones (NBWA) as they dig through the data to explore the good, bad and ugly from the year in beer. Their latest live Industry Update will cover:

How the industry’s critical summer selling season is shaping up

Exclusive data for on- and off-premise channels, including top-performing brands

Consumer trends impacting beer sales — will they continue into fall? Next year?

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From Beer to Spirits: Key Legal and Regulatory Reminders
2025-07-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
As beer distributors increasingly invest in teams to sell spirits, it’s important to review key differences in the economic and legal structure of these sales.
Join us on July 22 at 1pm ET as legal experts highlight key considerations for entering into the spirits market. You’ll hear from:

Paul Pisano, NBWA SVP, Industry Affairs and General Counsel
Mike Madigan, Madigan, Dahl & Harlan, P.A.

Whether your company is already selling spirits or interested in adding them to your portfolio, this digital event will be a valuable opportunity to brush up on legal and regulatory differences.
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Center for Alcohol Policy: Alcohol Law & Policy Conference
2025-08-25 17:00 - 2025-08-27 12:00 (America/New_York) | Hyatt Centric Chicago Miracle Mile, 633 N. St Clair St., Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Each year the Center brings together some of the best minds in the country – including state alcohol regulators, public health leaders, state attorneys general, state legislators, educators and industry members – to discuss and debate current alcohol issues and challenges. The conference has become the leading national forum for alcohol policy education and networking.
Attendees take advantage of this annual forum to learn about a wide range of topics, including 21st Amendment litigation, trade practice enforcement and public health aspects of alcohol regulation.

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Fall Board of Directors Meeting
2025-10-10 19:00 - 2025-10-12 12:00 (America/New_York) | Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Paradise, NV, 89109, United States
For more details, please contact NBWA’s Meetings and Memberships Assistant Riley Bryson.

88th Annual Convention & Product Showcase
2025-10-12 - 2025-10-15 | Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Paradise, NV, 89109, United States
October 12-15, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV
The electric centerpiece of the beer and beverage distribution industry returns for an action-packed week of connection and innovation. Join thousands of distributor, supplier, vendor and retail leaders as the dynamic future of beverages comes to life!

Find immediate solutions and future opportunities on the beverage industry’s most vibrant trade show floor
Stay ahead of trends by choosing from 20 education seminars on timely topics
Explore game-changing technology at the new BIECC Innovation Showcase
The return of the 4th Annual Making Moves event, where beverage makers and shakers provide insights into an evolving industry

And so much more, including an exciting roster of soon-to-be announced speakers, exclusive data on consumer trends and the industry’s best networking opportunities.

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Q3 Beer Industry Update
2025-10-23 14:00 - 2025-10-25 15:00 (Asia/Karachi) | Online
Thursday, October 23 at 2 PM ET
How did the beer industry perform in Q3, and what do these results reveal about trends for the rest of the year and looking ahead to 2026?
Join Lester Jones, NBWA’s VP of Analytics and Chief Economist, and Eric Kiser, VP of Distributor Strategy at Fintech, as they break down the highs and lows during the third quarter of 2025.

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These industry experts will analyze the data to highlight key shifts in performance, outlining the forces shaping sales and consumer trends as we approach year-end.
This latest live Beer Industry Update will cover:

Macroeconomic consumer trends and the impact on beer social occasions
How the industry’s critical summer selling season performed
Data for on- and off-premises channels, including top-performing brands

13th Annual Next Generation Conference
2025-11-10 - 2025-11-12 | Loews Kansas City Hotel, 1515 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
November 10-12, 2025 | Kansas City, MO
Arm your rising talent and family leaders with tools to make an immediate impact by sending them to NBWA’s Next Generation Success in Leadership Conference, this November 10-12 in Kansas City, MO.
The only event designed specifically for emerging leaders in beer & beverage distribution is heading to the capital of BBQ. Why is Next Gen a must-attend for your company’s high performers?
🧢 Attendees check brand hats at the door to help each other find solutions to everyday challenges
🧑‍🎓 Our incisive and timely program challenges your team to imagine new ways to win in an evolving market
🗣️ Next Gen leadership training is the real deal, helping your team build tangible skills that pay immediate dividends.

Invest in your company’s future while giving your team tools to WIN NOW — send them to Next Gen 2025.
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2026 Legislative Conference
2026-04-19 08:00 - 2026-04-22 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave NW,, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Save the date! The premier advocacy event for the beer and beverage distribution industry returns April 19-22, 2026 to our nation’s capital.
Cut through the noise and bring your key issues directly to Capitol Hill through meetings with legislators and their staff on both sides of the aisle, helping them understand how your business is essential to your community.
During the conference programming, you’ll learn the strategic skills you need to advocate for your business in legislator meetings, local warehouse tours and beyond. Plus, you will hear insider political analysis and gain a deeper understanding of how federal policies affect your business from our team of experts.

Center for Alcohol Policy: Alcohol Law & Policy Conference
2026-08-24 08:00 - 2026-08-26 17:00 (America/New_York) | Sheraton Minneapolis Downtown Convention Center, 1313 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MA, 55403, United States
Each year, the Center brings together some of the best minds in the country – including state alcohol regulators, public health leaders, state attorneys general, state legislators, educators, and industry members – to discuss and debate current alcohol issues and challenges. The conference has become the leading national forum for alcohol policy education and networking.
Attendees take advantage of this annual forum to learn about a wide range of topics, including 21st Amendment litigation, trade practice enforcement and public health aspects of alcohol regulation.
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89th Annual Convention & Product Showcase
2026-10-11 08:00 - 2026-10-14 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Dr, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
NBWA’s 89th Annual Convention and Product Showcase is heading to Florida for a week of education, collaboration and insight designed to help member businesses succeed.
Registration is open for the beer and beverage distribution industry’s essential gathering, taking place in Orlando, October 11–14.
At a time of breakneck changes in the alcohol landscape, the conversations and fresh ideas you find at NBWA matter more than ever. Your team will return home energized and ready to win after:

Connecting with 1,800 leaders from all three tiers and beyond
Exploring 175+ vendors showcasing new beverages and technology
Learning across 18 seminars + the Innovation Showcase
Positioning your company for success now and in the future

The industry’s bright future is on display this fall at NBWA 2026 — pack your sunglasses and get ready for a big week!
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Making Moves
2026-10-13 15:00 - 2026-10-14 12:00 (America/New_York) | Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Dr, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
Join us for the fifth annual BREW and Alliance for Women in Beer: Making Moves, centered on the theme Built for the Ride Ahead: Confidence. Capability. Connections.
As the only event created for and by women across all three tiers of the industry, Making Moves offers something for everyone. Attendees will gain fresh insights to strengthen their confidence and capability, build meaningful connections with both established leaders and emerging voices and play an active role in shaping the future of beer.
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14th Annual Next Generation Success in Leadership Conference
2026-11-09 17:00 - 2026-11-11 12:00 (America/New_York) | Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, 207 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
The only event designed specifically for emerging leaders in beer & beverage distribution is heading to the West Coast! Why is Next Gen a must-attend for your company’s high performers?
Attendees check brand hats at the door to help each other find solutions to everyday challenges
Our incisive and timely program challenges your team to imagine new ways to win in an evolving market
Next Gen leadership training is the real deal, helping your team build tangible skills that pay immediate dividends.

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