DECEMBER 11+12 | MARINA DEL REY, CA
Distinguished Professionals Speak on the Evolving Industry
We are honored to have trailblazers, trendsetters and rising stars join us on stage. They speak at Brewbound Live because they’re focused on the future of the beer industry. Expect a first-rate speaker roster delivering the highest quality business discussions. Our on-stage content is specifically designed with founders, C-level executives, and decision-makers in mind.
Winter 2024 Speakers
Natalie Cilurzo
Co-Founder, Russian River Brewing
Peter Skrbek
CEO, Deschutes Brewery
Lester Jones
VP Analytics & Chief Economist, NBWA
Brian “BK” Krueger
VP of Business Development and Portfolio Strategies, Bump Williams Consulting
Rebecca Maisel
SVP Legal & Government Affairs, Gulf Distributing
Mary Guiver
Principal Category Merchant, Beer, Whole Foods Market
Samuel Chawinga
Co-Founder, People's Republic of South Central
Jennifer Grant
GM and VP, Markstein Sales
Jess Infante
Managing Editor, Brewbound
Zoe Licata
Reporter, Brewbound
Simon Chen
co-founder, Match Point Brewing
Recent Event Announcements
Brewbound Live: Why Focus is Essential in 2025
The word of Brewbound Live 2024 could arguably be “focus,” which was highlighted in the panel discussion that kicked off Day 2 of the business conference last month in Marina del Rey, California.Six Finalists Advance in Brewbound Pitch Slam
Six finalists emerged from a field of 11 contestants to secure a spot in tomorrow’s final round of the Brewbound Live Pitch Slam.Brewbound Live 2024: Enjoy Beer, Booch + Business Conversations at 2 Beer Industry Networking Parties Next Week
We’re just 8 days away from the 2024 Brewbound Live business conference in Marina del Rey, California. Industry leaders will gather for two days of business conversations, networking and relationship building on December 11 + 12. To foster networking time in a casual setting, we’re hosting two Brewbound Live parties filled with beer, booch and business conversations.Brewbound Live 2024: The Highs and Lows of Beer – 3 Tier Beverages & NIQ Navigate the Industry’s Contrasting Trends
Understanding the beer category’s often conflicting 2024 trends will be among the keys to winning in 2025 and beyond. Kaleigh Theriault, director of thought leadership for NIQ’s beverage-alcohol vertical, and Mary Mills, a consultant for 3 Tier Beverages, will guide attendees of the 2024 Brewbound Live business conference through the category’s highs and lows, from pricing and inflation, to higher ABV products and non-alcoholic beverages, to craft’s roller coaster by style, region and brand.
One-to-One Meeting Hosts
Mary Guiver
Principal Category Merchant, Beer, Whole Foods Market
Dan Barrera
Global Beer Category Merchant Analyst, Whole Foods Market
Samantha Fletcher
Senior Category Merchant, Beer, Whole Foods Market
Justin Ray
Senior Category Merchant, Beer, Whole Foods Market
Kevin Day
Director of Trade Development - Beer, Breakthru Beverage
Jessica Muskey
VP of Craft and Innovation, Reyes Beverage Group
Cornell Bar
Director of Innovation, Craft & FAB, Reyes Beer Division
Nathan Grover
Executive Director, Bar & Beverage, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar
Workshop Speakers
Pitch Slam Judges
Rebecca Maisel
SVP Legal & Government Affairs, Gulf Distributing
Samuel Chawinga
Co-Founder, People's Republic of South Central
Nathan Grover
Executive Director, Bar & Beverage, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar
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