DECEMBER 10 + 11 | MARINA DEL REY, CA
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Sharpen Your Strategy & Strengthen Your Network
From pricing pressure and distributor consolidation to taproom evolution, M&A shifts, and the rise of beyond-beer innovation, today’s beer and beverage-alcohol leaders are navigating constant change.
Brewbound Live offers a space to pause, connect with peers who understand the pressures of the industry, and realign strategy for 2026. This two-day, editorially curated event brings together brewers, distributors, investors, and suppliers for unfiltered conversations, practical takeaways, and relationship-building that drives real business outcomes.
Join two days of candid discussions, one-to-one meetings, data-driven insights, and peer exchange — all designed to help you sharpen your business strategy, strengthen partnerships, and stay ahead of where the category is heading.
Brewbound Live 2025 Speakers
Stay tuned for more announcements!
Zoe Licata
Senior Reporter, Brewbound
A Sample of Companies Attending
Meet 1:1 with Key Retailers & Distributors
Brewbound Live attendees have the opportunity to meet one-to-one with retail buyers and distributors. One-to-one meetings will be private and scheduled throughout the two-day event. You must register to receive the sign up forms.
Current Meeting Hosts - Stay Tuned for More!
Samantha Fletcher
Senior Category Merchant, Adult Beverage, Whole Foods Market
Kevin Day
Director of Trade Development - Beer, Breakthru Beverage
Sinead Carey
Director of Beer, Breakthru Beverage
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Brewbound Live Pitch Slam: The Industry’s Premier Adult Beverage Competition
The Brewbound Live Pitch Slam is the leading business pitch competition for emerging beer, beyond beer, and adult beverage brands.This year, the Pitch Slam gets a high-impact makeover: a new one-day format, a tighter slate of finalists, and an intentional spotlight on innovation across RTDs, NA, cannabis, and beer categories.
Join Brewbound Live to watch the 8 finalists pitch live on stage to a panel of expert judges for immediate feedback, and meet the founders of these exciting adult beverage startups.
The Brewbound Live Experience
Tap Into Actionable & Timely Insights
Industry experts provide actionable insights on topics affecting the beer and beverage-alcohol industry today. Our speakers dive into industry data and examine case studies to help you overcome obstacles and cultivate growth.
Connect with Industry Leaders
At Brewbound Live, well-connected industry veterans are in the room and ready to talk. Ask them your questions, collaborate on new ideas, and head into 2026 with a clear path forward (and a new partner or two).
Sample the Latest Innovations
Take a first-hand look at up-and-coming beer and beyond trends before many of your competitors have a chance. Looking to have your product sampled for feedback? Just register and apply.
Pitch Your Startup to the Industry
The Brewbound Live Pitch Slam allows emerging beer and beyond brands to showcase their products to our expert panel and in-person audience to gain feedback and industry exposure.
Recent Event Announcements
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From Past Attendees
"Craft beer is experiencing a ton of pressure right now as a category. To hear what's happening in spirits, wine, RTDs and NA, and to really understand how our whole alcohol category is performing, and where others are finding those opportunities to win, is very beneficial."
"This is a great networking opportunity on a smaller scale than the CBC. Last year was my first year and I left the conference feeling like I had learned something and had many meaningful conversations.”
"The industry is always changing. And if you're not learning what those changes are, you're going to fall behind and Brewbound Live is one of those places that you can connect with other industry leaders and learn about the latest trends."
Invest in the Future of Your Beer Business
Attending Brewbound Live is the first step in propelling your business into growth mode. Establish new partnerships, collaborate with beer industry experts, and walk away with the ability to make more strategic decisions for your company.
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Head out a few days early to attend BevNET Live on December 7-9 in Los Angeles, CA. For more than a decade, the CPG industry has turned to BevNET Live to discover the latest trends and network with the beverage community. Our signature two-day event for the beverage industry brings together thought leaders, trailblazers, and the next generation of brand founders to help beverage industry professionals thrive.
