BEVERAGE FORUM 2025: DAY 0 (APRIL 28)

6:00 – 6:10 PM

Kick-off Open Remarks

6:10 – 9:30 PM

Pre-Party Sponsored By:Beatbox Beverages

BEVERAGE FORUM 2025: DAY 1 (APRIL 29)

6:30 – 8:00 AM

Check-in / Networking Breakfast with Chobani

8:00 – 8:10 AM

Welcome Remarks

8:10 – 8:25 AM

State of the Industry with Spins

8:25 – 8:55 AM

Key Note #1: Target

Shawn Darmody – VP Merchandising, Snacks, Beverages, Candy and Impulse

8:55 – 9:35 AM

Emerging Company Spotlight:Bero Brewing

John Herman – Co-Founder

9:35 – 10:00 AM

Networking Break Presented By: De La Calle!

10:00 – 10:40 AM

Panel #1: TO BE ANNOUNCED

10:40 – 11:20 AM

Panel #2: TO BE ANNOUNCED

11:20 – 11:50 AM

“Ones to Watch” Lightning Round Powered by: Startup CPG
Brian Albert – Sr. Category ManagerSprouts Farmers Market
Kristin Alas – Category ManagerGelson's
Darren Viscount – Sr. Category ManagerBristol Farms
Jess Rodlin – SIP Sr. Key Account Manager, Natural ChannelL.A. Libations
Taylor Cathala – Senior Spirits Category Manager, USA & CanadaWhole Foods Market
Daniel Scharff – FounderL.A. Libations

11:50 – 12:50 PM

Networking Lunch Presented By: Cove Soda

12:50 – 1:30 PM

Panel #3: Deal Makers

1:30 – 2:10 PM

Panel #4: Restaurant & Food Service Innovators

2:10 – 2:50 PM

Panel #5: The Shifting Ground of Beverage Distribution

2:50 – 3:20 PM

Networking Break Presented By: Utz Snacks

3:20 – 3:50 PM

Key Note #2: Target

Jack Sinclair – CEO

Kim Coffin – Chief Forager

3:50 – 4:30 PM

Panel #6: The Beat On The (Wall) Street

4:30 – 4:40 PM

Lifetime Achievement Award

4:40 – 5:20 PM

Large Company Spotlight: Target

Mike Cessario –  Founder & CEO

5:20 – 5:30 PM

Closing Remarks

5:30 – 7:00 PM

Happy Hour Party Presented By:

BEVERAGE FORUM 2025: DAY 2 (APRIL 30)

6:30 – 8:00 AM

Check-in / Networking Breakfast with Chobani

8:00 – 8:10 AM

Welcome Remarks

8:10 – 8:40 AM

Key Note #3: Coca Cola Company

8:40 – 8:55 AM

Brand on Fire Check-in

8:55 – 9:35 AM

Panel #7: Pivotal Moments for Transformational Leaders: How did I end up here?

9:35 – 10:15 AM

Panel #8: Creating Cooperation to Drive Innovation

10:15 – 10:40 AM

Networking Break Presented By: Chomps

10:40 – 11:20 AM

Panel #9: Building Your Brand at Retail

11:20 – 12:00 PM

Panel #10: The Blurring Lines of Adult Beverage

12:00 – 1:00 PM

Networking Break Presented By: Better Sour

1:00 – 1:40 PM

Panel #11: Founder Mission: Creating Brand Love

1:40 – 2:20 PM

Panel #12: CMO Powerhouse

2:20 – 3:00 PM

Keynote #4: TO BE ANNOUNCED

3:00 – 3:40 PM

Closing Remarks

3:40 – 5:30 PM

Closing Party Presented By: Coca Cola Company&Molson Coors

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