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Making Moves 2026: Built for the Ride Ahead
The sessions are here for the 5th annual Making Moves! Join beer and beverage professionals from across all three tiers in Orlando, Oct. 13-14, for two days of leadership development, industry insights and meaningful networking.
This year’s program brings together inspiring speakers, candid conversations and NEW interactive Connection Labs to help you build relationships and leave with practical ideas you can put into action right away. Explore the sessions below and use the menu to jump to a specific session.
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Tuesday, Oct. 13
Turning Confidence into Action
Meggie Palmer, Founder & CEO, PepTalkHer
Strong work doesn’t always speak for itself. Drawing on her experience as a journalist and communications expert, Meggie Palmer explores practical approaches for communicating your value, navigating important conversations and taking a more active role in shaping your career.
Transitioning from Manager to Leader
Ellie Preslar, Chief Commercial Officer, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
Growing responsibilities require a different approach to leadership. As teams expand and expectations increase, success depends more on building trust, influencing others and empowering a team to succeed.
Making Your Mark and Finding Your Advocates
Michaela Murphy, Key Account Team Lead, The Boston Beer Company
Stephanie Hamilton, Learning and Development Trainer, The Boston Beer Company
A strong network and clear personal brand can open doors throughout your career. Michaela Murphy and Stephanie Hamilton of The Boston Beer Company will lead a conversation on communicating your value, building authentic professional relationships and finding advocates who can support your growth.
Master the Triage
Lucinda Ochwat, Founder of LTO Consulting
Urgent requests, competing priorities and constant interruptions can make it difficult to focus on what matters most. This session breaks down how to sort through competing demands, make better decisions with limited time and create space for more intentional leadership.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
Never Be Interesting: Turning Insight to Advantage
Elizabeth Oates, Vice President of Consumer Insights, Molson Coors Beverage Company
The organizations that win aren’t the ones with the most data — they’re the ones who know what to do with it. Elizabeth Oates breaks down how she turns consumer insight into business solutions and how attendees can do the same.
The Capabilities That Create Confidence
Lauren Doll-Sheeder, Managing Owner, Doll Distributing
Sarah Matesich, President & COO, Matesich Distributing Co.
The next step in your career often begins before you feel completely ready. Through guided discussion and peer exchange, attendees will explore the skills, experiences and strengths they’ve already developed and learn how to put them into action with greater confidence.
Taking the Leap: Confidence in Yourself
Caroline Foulk, Founder of Beer Girl
Following Beer Girl’s recent announcement of a nationwide Target launch, founder Caroline Foulk shares lessons from building Beer Girl, offering a candid look at taking risks, overcoming uncertainty and pursuing opportunities with confidence.