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86th Annual Convention & Trade Show
October 8 – 11, 2023 | Las Vegas, NV
Held each year in the fall, the NBWA Annual Convention provides valuable education programs for the beer industry and introduces distributors to new products, technologies and vendors needed to run their operations.
2023 Sponsor Opportunities
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Highlights!
85th Annual Convention & Product Showcase
October 9 – 12, 2022 | Chicago, IL
50,000
Sq. ft of Product Showcase Floor
115+
Exhibitors of Breweries and Vendors
1,800
Attendees Representing 50 States
19
Education Seminars
2022 Featured Speakers
2022 Agenda at a Glance
Sunday, October 9
1:30pm:
Seminar: Sustainability Practices to Increase Your Efficiency & Profitability
1:30pm:
Seminar: Cybersecurity & Ransomeware Preparedness in the Beer Industry
3:00pm:
Distributor Member Meeting
5:30pm:
Next Generation & Emerging Leaders Reception - Sponsored by Texas Capital Bank
5:30pm:
NBWA PAC Chairman's Circle & Company Honor Roll Reception
6:30pm:
Welcome Reception - Sponsored by SONIC Hard Beverages
Monday, October 10
8:00am:
Seminar: Building a Future Proof Sales Organization
8:00am:
Seminar: Keeping Your Legal House in Order in Changing Business Times
8:00am:
Seminar: What Distributors Should Start & Stop Doing
8:00am:
Seminar: The Importance of a Phased Warehouse Design
8:00am:
Seminar: Work on Your Business - Not Just in it
8:00am:
Seminar: How Retailers Improve Profits & How Your Teams can Optimize Sales Call with Beer First Tools
9:15am:
Morning Coffee - Sponsored by Cardata
9:30am:
Opening General Session - Sponsored by Texas Capital Bank
11:30am
Hydration Station - Sponsored by Kalo Hemp Infused Beverages
12:00pm:
Product Showcase Open
12:00pm:
NBWA PAC Lounge
12:30pm:
Legal Counsel Meeting
4:30pm:
NBWA Passport Contest Winner Announcement
5:00pm:
Supplier Event: FIFCO USA Happy Hour
6:00pm:
Supplier Event: Anheuser-Busch Distributor Reception
6:00pm:
Supplier Event: MolsonCoors Distributor Reception
8:00pm:
Supplier Event: Constellation Brand Reception
Tuesday, October 11
8:00am:
Seminar: Evolving Your Employee Health Benefits to Win: Leading Strategies and Your New Playbook
8:00am:
Seminar: A Full Truck is a Great Truck: Filling Your Truck with more Beverages
8:00am:
Seminar: 4 Ways of Reshaping Your Labor Strategy
8:00am:
Seminar: 4 steps to Ensure Future Warehouse Decisions have a Positive Impact to your Bottom-Line
8:00am:
Seminar: Steady Sailing in Stormy Seas
8:00am:
Seminar: Leading Into the Future: The Next Generation
9:30am:
General Session - Sponsored by Northern Trust
12:30pm:
Next Generation, Emerging Leaders & BREW Education Session with Lunch Sponsored by Wells Fargo
2:00pm:
Seminar: Drive To Survive: The Changing Consumer Environment and How to Navigate as a Distributor
2:00pm:
Seminar: Changing Trends in Sales Incentives
2:00pm:
Seminar: Influencing Your Key Accounts
2:00pm:
Seminar: Beyond the Usual Suspects: Industry Data Deep Dive with Alternative Analytics
2:00pm:
Seminar: Developing Your Leadership Brand and Presence
4:00pm:
Supplier Event: Canada Prairies Meet & Green
6:00pm:
BREW & Alliance for Women in Beer Reception - Sponsored by UMB Bank
Wednesday, October 12
9:00am:
The Alliance for Women in Beer Invites You to Be a Champion
2021 Convention Highlights
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