DECEMBER 11+12 | MARINA DEL REY, CA
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Set Up Your Brewery For Success

This December 11+12 the beer and beverage-alcohol industry will come together in Marina del Rey to collaborate, make connections, and forge lasting relationships. The event mixes high-profile speakers and informative panels with sampling and networking opportunities. 

Brewbound Live’s two-day program boils down all aspects of the beer business so you can keep up (and stay ahead) between batches. Take a deep dive into innovation, investment, retailing, and the key opportunities and trends that will enable growth within the beer business and beyond.

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Brewbound Live 2024 Speakers

At Brewbound Live, beer and beverage alcohol industry innovators and experts tackle the industry’s toughest challenges and provide solutions to help you move past obstacles and reach your next milestone.

20+ speakers will be announced. Stay tuned!

  • Lester Jones, VP Analytics & Chief Economist, NBWA - Brewbound Live Winter 2024

    Lester Jones

    VP Analytics & Chief Economist, NBWA

  • Jennifer Hauke, Founder & CEO, Draftline Technologies - Brewbound Live Winter 2024

    Jennifer Hauke

    Founder & CEO, Draftline Technologies

    Jennifer Hauke, Founder & CEO, Draftline Technologies - Brewbound Live Winter 2024

    Jennifer Hauke

    Founder & CEO, Draftline Technologies

    Jennifer Hauke is the Founder of Draftline Technologies, the parent company of Draftline Technician Services and Draftline Data. Draftline’s platform "makes draft work better" for modern beverage distributors and third-party service companies through its suite of data-driven, on-premise compliance, market analytics, and sales tools. Draftline is the on-premise draft leader, tracking over 1,000,000 draft lines in 90,000 accounts across 40 States. Jennifer has spent the last thirty years working in the on-premise draft category, beginning with her family's company in Detroit, Michigan. With a background that includes everything from draft service, installation, administration, and routing to product research, software development, data implementation, and sales strategy. Jennifer and her husband, Drew have three children and call Winter Park, Florida home.

Retailer One-to-Ones: Meet with Whole Foods Market

Representatives from Whole Foods Market will be scheduling meetings with beer and beverage-alcohol brands attending Brewbound Live Winter 2024 on Wednesday, December 11 and Thursday, December 12.

Limited meeting spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register now to sign up.

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Recent Event Announcements

Meet One-to-One with Buyers from Whole Foods Market at Brewbound Live Winter 2024

At Brewbound Live in Marina del Rey, CA on December 11 + 12, beer and beverage-alcohol brands can participate in retailer one-to-ones. Leaders from Whole Foods Market will be available for private, pre-scheduled meetings. Brands will be selected at each retailers’ discretion.

Brewbound Live Schedule

Times are subject to change.

Please note: All times US Pacific Time

  • 6:00 PM
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    8:00 PM

    Brewbound Live Kick Off Party

Please note: All times US Pacific Time

  • 7:00 AM
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    9:30 AM

    Breakfast & Registration

  • 8:00 AM
    -
    9:30 AM

    Brewbound Live Pitch Slam Semifinal Round

    The Brewbound Live Pitch Slam is a business pitch competition designed to encourage entrepreneurship and build awareness for startups within the beer, cider, hard seltzer, alcoholic kombucha, and canned cocktail segments. Watch the semi-finalists pitch and vote for your favorite to help them make it into the finals!
  • 9:30 AM
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    10:00 AM

    Networking Break

  • 10:00 AM
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    10:05 AM

    Welcome Remarks

  • 10:05 AM
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    11:50 AM

    Presentations

  • 11:50 AM
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    12:00 PM

    Pitch Slam Finalist Announcement; Best of 2024 Awards & Rising Stars Video Announcement

  • 12:00 PM
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    1:30 PM

    Lunch, Sampling & Livestream

  • 1:30 PM
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    2:25 PM

    Presentations

  • 2:25 PM
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    2:45 PM

    Sampling, Networking & Livestream

  • 2:45 PM
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    3:35 PM

    Presentations

  • 3:35 PM
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    4:30 PM

    Beers & Networking

  • 6:00 PM
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    8:00 PM

    Official Party

Please note: All times US Pacific Time

  • 8:00 AM
    -
    9:30 AM

    Breakfast & Registration

  • 9:00 AM
    -
    9:05 AM

    Welcome Remarks

  • 9:05 AM
    -
    10:05 AM

    Presentations

  • 10:05 AM
    -
    10:30 AM

    Livestream & Networking Break

  • 10:30 AM
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    11:00 AM

    Presentations

  • 11:00 AM
    -
    12:00 PM

    Brewbound Live Pitch Slam Final Round

    A panel of expert judges will offer participants and attendees valuable insights on what makes for a successful brewery and beverage-alcohol brands. They’ll evaluate the emerging brands, business plans and innovative products presented by our contestants.
  • 12:00 PM
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    1:20 PM

    Lunch, Sampling + Livestream

  • 1:20 PM
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    3:20 PM

    Presentations

  • 3:20 PM
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    3:30 PM

    Brewbound Live Pitch Slam Winner Announcement

  • 3:30 PM
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    4:30 PM

    Wrap Party

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.

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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 2025 with a clear path forward (and a new partner or two).

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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.

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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.

Beer & Beyond Industry Leaders Attend Brewbound Live

Dec. 8-10: Dive into Beverage & RTD Spirits at BevNET Live

Head out a few days early to attend BevNET Live on December 8-10 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.

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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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