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Annual Convention

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. Don’t miss the Trade Show Floor — a one-stop-shop to learn about the next hottest beverages and what services will help your company grow. This year’s show will feature over 100 companies showcasing new beer and beverages, exciting new technology and products that will help distributor companies save money!

Registration for NBWA’s 86th Annual Convention & Trade Show is now open!

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2023 Agenda at a Glance

  • Oct. 8

    Sunday

  • Oct. 9

    Monday

  • Oct. 10

    Tuesday

  • Oct. 11

    Wednesday

    • Sunday, October 8

    1:30 – 2:45 p.m. Education Seminars
    3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Distributor Member Meeting
    6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Welcome Reception

    Monday, October 9

    8:00 – 9:15 a.m. Education Seminars
    9:30 – 12:00 p.m. Opening General Session
    12:00 – 4:30 p.m. Trade Show Floor Open
    Evening Supplier Hospitalities

    Tuesday, October 10

    8:00 – 9:15 a.m. Education Seminars
    9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. General Session
    12:00 – 4:30 p.m. Trade Show Floor Open
    Evening Supplier Hospitalities

    Wednesday, October 11

    9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Alliance for Women in Beer and BREW Meeting

    2023 Alliance for Women in Beer and BREW Meeting

    Reception: October 10 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
    Event: October 11 | 9:00 a.m. – 2 p.m.

    Join leaders from across the industry for a day of inspiring, empowering and connecting Women in Beer! The group’s second annual in-person event will feature keynote speakers, industry panels, and plenty of networking opportunities. Registration for this additional event is $200 for NBWA Distributor Members attending the convention.

    How to Register?
    Select the meeting on the “Sessions” tab while registering to add it to your checkout.

    Learn More About Alliance For Women In Beer
    Learn More About BREW

    HOTEL INFORMATION

     

     

    Caesars Palace Las Vegas | 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV

    Discounted Group Rate: $237 plus taxes and resort fee per night
    Room Block Deadline: Friday, September 15, 2023

    All hotel reservations must be made directly through the hotel, do not book through third parties. Please be aware, the NBWA guest room block can sell out prior to the deadline. Once the block is sold out, discounted group rates cannot be guaranteed.

    Book Your Hotel Room

    Connect With the Beer Distribution Community

    2023 Trade Show

    Join our Trade Show Floor to share your innovative products and services with over 1,800 beer industry leaders from across the country.

    Reserve a Booth

    2023 Sponsor Opportunities

    Get more exposure and visibility at the convention with our sponsor packages!

    Learn More About Sponsorship

    NBWA Convention and Trade Show By The Numbers

    100,000

    Sq. ft of Trade Show Floor

    100+

    Exhibitors of Breweries and Vendors

    1,800

    Attendees Representing 50 States

    20

    Education Seminars

    2023 Trade Show

    The NBWA Trade Show is a one-stop-shop for beer industry leaders to learn about the next hottest beverages and services to help their company grow. Over a hundred exhibitors are excited to connect with attendees to share their innovative products and services. The showcase features new beer and beverages, exciting new technology and products that will help distributor companies save money!

    2023 Floor Plan
    2023 Exhibitor List

    Highlights!

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