Webinars

NBWA hosts regular educational webinars on a wide range of industry topics. Members are invited to each webinar in advance and have access to the full library of past webinars.

See below for our most recent webinars and please contact info@nbwa.org for questions about webinars or if you are interested in participating in a future webinar.


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Upcoming Webinars:

Hops and Hacks: Cybersecurity for Beer Distributors

June 18, 2025

Cyberattacks on supply chain businesses surged by 400% in recent years and are expected to continue to rise. Beer distributors have been among the targets of these attacks, with valuable business and personnel data stolen.

Today’s elevated threat level makes it critical for your organization to have a robust cybersecurity plan in place.

Join the Beer Industry Electronic Commerce Coalition on Wednesday, June 18 at 2pm ET for this live event on tactics used by modern cybercriminals and strategies distributors can implement to thwart them.

You’ll hear from distributor and consultant experts who will break down key steps you can take right now to protect your company’s assets.


Your People, Your Beer, Your Story: Elevating Distributor Social Media

July 15, 2025

Beer distributors looking to share engaging content on social media don’t need to look far — it’s all around you!

Authenticity is the top currency for standing out in today’s crowded digital market. With hardworking teams moving product, hitting sales stops and interacting with the community every day, distributors have plenty of authentic, compelling imagery to stop the scroll and get eyeballs on your posts.

In this live event, we’ll highlight ways that beer distributors can elevate your brand — and support your business objectives — using everyday imagery and stories.

Recent Webinars:

Ignite Your Career in 2025
Hosted March 12, 2025 | 2pm

Watch this  distributor-focused career workshop where longtime distributor HR leader Nancy Tallent shares strategies on how to:

  1. Enhance your professional network
  2. Obtain mentors and sponsors
  3. Create a career-accelerating development plan
  4. Amplify your voice

Participants will have the opportunity to develop a quick action plan that can be put to work immediately!

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Thirsty To Discover: The New Beer and Beverage Marketplace
Hosted on February 26, 2025

How can the beer industry better compete for attention in today’s crowded beverage marketplace? According to consumer guru Hunter Thurman, CEO of Alpha-Diver, psychology provides a deeper diagnosis into market challenges — and he’ll explain why it can light the way forward.

Join us as Thurman breaks down the WHYs behind today’s consumer behavior and shares tangible things marketers can do to drive growth.

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How Beer Distributors Can Prepare for and Respond to Natural Disasters
Hosted on Oct. 24

In this webinar moderated by NBWA’s Paul Pisano, get firsthand perspectives on disaster preparedness and response from:

  • Gary Parkinson, Blach Distributing Co. in Nevada and California
  • Genesis Smith, Pepin Distributing Co. in Tampa, Florida

They’ll share strategies for minimizing risk, maintaining business continuity and ensuring your team is able to quickly and effectively get back into action.

From natural disasters to supply chain disruptions, this webinar will prepare you for the unexpected and help you protect your business in times of crisis.

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2025 Labor Market Outlook for Beer Distributors
Hosted on Oct. 24

What will the 2025 labor market for beer distributors look like? Stay ahead of the recruiting and retention landscape by watching NBWA Vice President, Analytics and Chief Economist Lester Jones…

  • Break down the results of the association’s 2024 Compensation and Benefits Study
  • Explain how the data provided by NBWA distributor members correlates with broader labor market trends
  • Look ahead to possible economic shifts that may impact your company’s workforce

Developing an AI Path for Your Business
Hosted on July 30, 2024

From logistics to sales and everything in between, AI has the potential to change the way beer distributors operate their businesses.

Members of the Beer Industry Electronic Commerce Coalition (BIECC) provide a primer of how distributors can implement AI tools into their day-to-day operations. Don’t miss expert guidance from:

  • Sean Mossman, Founder, Behold Beverage AI
  • Tracy Neal, Founder/CEO, iSellBeer
  • Bill Kraich, Vice President of Strategic Alliances, Encompass Technologies
  • Laura Melzow, Strategic Technology Manager, Glazer’s Beer & Beverage 
  • Drayton Lee, IT Director, Champion Brands
  • Dave Christman, Vice President of State Affairs, NBWA