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.
