November 10-12, 2025 | Kansas City, MO

NBWA’s Next Generation Success in Leadership Conference is returning this November! Gather with peers from across the beer and beverage distribution industry to bolster your professional knowledge, make valuable connections and get exclusive insights into tomorrow’s market conditions — all while having a blast with friends new and old.

The only event designed specifically for emerging distribution leaders is back and bigger than ever.

For over a decade, the NBWA Next Group has been providing a unique forum for the industry leaders of today and tomorrow to learn from each other. What makes this such a valuable event for emerging distribution leaders?

Opportunities to connect with peers across different markets and brands
World-class educational content that speaks to your everyday challenges
Leadership tips for navigating today’s changing alcohol and labor markets
Work hard…then play harder in our fun-filled networking activities and games

We are thrilled to welcome members to ‘The BBQ Capital of the World’ in 2025 for an incredible gathering of professional development and great food!

Registration

Registration for the event includes all conference programming and receptions.

Prices

Early Bird: $795

Regular Registration Fee: $895

Only distributor members may attend the conference and early bird pricing will end June 30, 2025.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

All cancellations and requests for refunds must be made in writing. Telephone requests cannot be honored. Please email gmoery@nbwa.org for cancellation requests. A 100% refund will be made on registration cancellations received in writing by November 1, 2025. No refunds will be made for registration fees after November 1, 2025.

Hotel Accommodations

Luxury Kansas City Hotel | Loews Kansas City Hotel

Loews Kansas City Hotel
1515 Wyandotte St. | Kansas City, MO 64108

Rate: $235+taxes per night single/double occupancy

The last day to receive the discounted room rate is October 20. The NBWA guest room block can sell out prior to that date. Once the block sold, room rates cannot be guaranteed.

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Past Conference Highlights

Over the two-day conference, attendees heard from NBWA leadership, inspirational business experts, industry veterans and their Next Gen peers – all while competing with one another for exciting prizes in the “Next Gen Games.”

2024 Photo Album

“Connecting with other emerging leaders across the country is an important way to build lasting relationships that will help guide the beer distribution industry into the future,” said NBWA Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Kim McKinnish. “As we write beer’s next chapter, conference attendees will play an important role in ensuring the beer and beverage distribution industry continues to adapt while also championing the policies and practices that have made this great industry what it is today.”

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Join NBWA’s Next Generation Group

NBWA’s Next Generation Group brings together emerging leaders in the beer distribution industry. The group focuses on learning more about the beer business, getting more involved with the association and networking with other distributors from all areas of the country representing all brands. All NBWA distributor members, regardless of age, job title or relation to ownership, are eligible to join.

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Next Gen Sponsorship

Want to get your brand in front of the distribution leaders of today and tomorrow? Learn how to get involved by clicking the links below.

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