Below you will find a detailed schedule of the seminars by date at NBWA’s 88th Annual Convention & Trade Show. With over 20 seminars at this year’s convention, maximizing your time onsite and bringing back fresh ideas for growing your business has never been easier.
Make sure to register for the seminars you want to attend — click here to learn how to do so. If you have any questions about the event or how to register for your preferred seminars, please contact Grace Moery at gmoery@nbwa.org
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025 | 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Aye, Robot: A Tech Approach to Building Your Long-Term Workforce
Jonathan O’Neil, CEO, Block One Automation
Building a Culture of Continuous Learning and Innovation
Andrea Pellettiere, Director of Talent Management, Manhattan Beer and Beverage Distributors
Draft Beer is the Ultimate Sampling Opportunity
Jennifer Hauke, Founder, Draftline Technologies
Regulatory Insights & Updates Across the Beverage Alcohol Landscape
Wendy Turk, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Fintech
Dave Christman, Vice President, State Affairs, NBWA
Influencing Key Accounts
Thomas Fox, Partner, Fox Sales Coaching
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025 | 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Adapting to a Changing Landscape – Alliances and Brand Acquisitions
Craig Van Horn, Managing Director, Ippolito Christon & Co.
Keith B. Hochheiser, Partner, Hochheiser & Akmal
Rizwan Akmal, Partner, Hochheiser & Akmal
Do The Homework, Make the Grades: Getting an A+ On Your Technological Investments
Matt Ellis, Chief Systems & Consulting Officer, PDC/KPI
Evolve or Else: How Distributors are Adapting to the New Beverage Landscape
Dave Williams, President, BUMP Williams Consulting
JB Shireman, Director, Arlington Capital Advisors
Ryan Lake, Managing Director, Arlington Capital Advisors
Future-Proofing the Family Business
Ian Padrick, CEO, Ohanafy
Hemp Beverages: What a Difference a Year Makes
Christopher Lackner, Founder & President, Hemp Beverage Alliance
Michelle Bodian, General Counsel, Hemp Beverage Alliance