A Two-Day Event for Beer and Beyond
You are viewing a past event. Brewbound Live Winter 2019 took place on December 4th and 5th, 2019 at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. Brewbound Live is a two-day business event for the beer industry held once a year in Santa Monica, CA. Upcoming conference dates can be found at brewbound.com/events. The 2019 Brewbound Annual Awards were announced at the event. See who came out on top:
Take Your Brewery to the Next Level
Craft beer retail sales account for over 24 percent of the more than $100 billion beer industry, and dollar growth grew by 7 percent in 2018. But traditional beer no longer accounts for the majority of alcohol servings in the U.S., so how do small beer thrive at a time when wine and spirits brands are increasingly capturing market share? And how will the relationship between independent craft breweries and strategic acquirers in search of new growth opportunities continue to evolve? As the marketplace gets more competitive, what will tomorrow’s partnerships look like?
With so much more to discuss in a changing industry, we introduced a second day to the conference last year. At Brewbound Live, we’ll examine strategies for growing beer sales while also exploring emerging categories such as hard seltzer, cannabis, cider, alcoholic kombucha and low- and no-alcohol offerings.
Some of the Companies Attending Brewbound Live this December
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. Our on-stage content is specifically designed with founders, C-level executives, and decision-makers in mind.20+ industry leaders and innovators will speak at Brewbound Live this December!
Winter 2019 Sponsors
Two Days, Two Tracks
The two tracks of Brewbound Live deliver actionable takeaways within an ever-changing industry.
Operations Track: Industry stars focus on building-blocks like marketing and differentiation in a crowded marketplace, the importance of intellectual property and the dos and don’ts of raising capital.
Acceleration Track: Experts share their best practices for growth, scale and optimization. Brewers walk away with methods to increase their revenue and profits. There are still opportunities to sponsor a talk and speak. Click here to contact us.
The new tiered production-based pricing allows you to bring more attendees to share the experience across tracks to move your business forward.
Pitch Slam: Reach a National Industry Audience
Brewbound Live Pitch Slam 11, presented by Craft Brew Alliance, supports the growth of startups within the beer, cider, hard seltzer, alcoholic kombucha and cannabis categories by opening doors and helping them achieve their next milestones
The business pitch competition, which has helped foster partnerships and led to a pair of deals, is a showcase for entrepreneurs looking to expand their reach. The Pitch Slam two-day experience exposes up-and-coming brands to a national industry audience and provides them with valuable education and feedback to grow their business.
DAY 1: EDUCATIONAL SESSION & SEMIFINAL PITCHES
The first day of the competition is a half-day of education and one-on-one interactions with the best in the business, which culminates in the semi-final round of pitches. Judges who have sampled the products provide initial feedback, deliberate and then select five finalists, who advance to the Brewbound Live main stage on the following day.
DAY 2: FINAL PITCHES ON THE MAIN STAGE
On the second day of Brewbound Live, finalists deliver an expanded pitch to the audience, judges and international livestream viewers. The judging panel provides additional feedback on the products and pitches, and the winner is announced at the end of the show. Following the conference, the Pitch Slam winner is interviewed on Brewbound’s Livestream Studio about the experience and their future plans.
Sample Bar: Product Spotlight & Discovery
Showcase innovative products to the industry over the course of two days. Attendees can taste offerings that will inspire discussion around styles, brewing techniques, trends, and more. This also gives brewers an opportunity to receive feedback from industry professionals and peers.A Deep Dive into a Hot Emerging Category
The massive interest in -- and approaches to -- the incorporation of Marijuana, Hemp, THC and CBD as functional ingredients in food and beverage brands is shared by new companies and existing brands alike. Nevertheless, there is still much to understand. Food, beverage and beer professionals are invited to navigate an ambiguous cannabis market and explore how it could impact their businesses at the one-day forum.
Hosted on December 6th, the Friday after Brewbound Live, attendees of the conference will receive special rates to the forum.
Stay at the Le Méridien Delfina Santa Monica
Brewbound's winter event takes place in Santa Monica at the Le Méridien Delfina Santa Monica, just four blocks away from Santa Monica's famous beachfront. The discounted room block is available on a first come, first served basis for registered attendees. Register today to access the room block.