Sid Patel, CEO of IBWSS Invites You In Distillers Association Webinar

Join the USA state associations webinar panel hosted by Sid Patel, CEO and Founder of IBWSS and?Beverage Trade Network, where USA state associations will discuss 2024 spirits trends that they see coming up, how each state and its distillers are investing in sustainability, how each association can help spirits producers with domestic and export markets and latest updates in compliance and taxes affecting distillers in 2024.

The webinar is all set to happen on Zoom on?January 10 at?9 am PST (San Francisco Time). The session offers a great opportunity for IBWSS exhibitors, visitors?and other distillers who want?to understand how state associations can help you. There will also be a Q and A time where distillers in the webinar can ask questions to state associations.

Speakers include?Geoff Longenecker (San Diego Distillers Guild),?John Granata (New Jersey Craft Distillers Guild),?Aaron Bergh (Paso Robles Distillery Trail), President & Distiller (San Louis Obispo Distillers Guild),?Teresa Casey (New York State Distillers Guild),?David Cohen (Florida Craft Spirits Association).

RSVP here to attend the session. Once you RSVP, a Zoom link and further details will be sent to you.

More about the International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show:

The 7th annual International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show returns to San Francisco on July 23-24, 2024.?The 7th edition show theme is ‘Crop to Shelf’, where the entire supply chain of the wine and spirits category will come under one roof.

Location and Dates:?

South San Francisco Conference Center. July 23, 2024 - 11 am to 5 pm? July 24, 2024 - 11 am to 4 pm *Conference begins at 9 am both days.

Both days of the IBWSS event are divided into morning and afternoon sessions. The morning sessions are from 9am to 11am and the afternoon sessions are from 1pm to 3pm. You will be able to walk around the expo floor and meet more than 120 exhibitors during your breaks.

What will you learn at IBWSS Conference?

The conference will take a deep dive into private labels, industry progress, bulk and supply chain. Speakers who are experts in the bulk and private label business will provide you with actionable insights to help you save money with the expensive lessons that they have learned, they will provide you with knowledge of the current and future landscape of the industry so you can plan your business trajectory, they will provide you with appropriate knowledge to spot upcoming opportunities. IBWSS conferences are considered to be the best in the business and all the speakers at IBWSS have been carefully selected to give you a complete seminar that is valuable for you.

Topics will include data and trends, the non-alcohol segment and how winemakers can partake in this, supply and ocean freight, sales, technical and blending panel, what bulk wine and bulk spirits buyers are looking to buy and how they will plan their buying in the recessionary period, national chain buyers like Target on sustainability in suppliers, managing a fast-growing brand, smoke lab analysis and contracts, alternative packaging,?e-commerce and digital panel?and more.

There will also be 4 main panels, one with on-trade chain buyers, one with off-trade national chain buyers, a technical panel of winemakers, lab experts and one with bulk wine and spirits buyers. The panels will be open for audience Q and A.

Who is this for?

Anyone in the bulk wine, bulk spirits, private label, contract bottling and supply chain business. From winemakers, and distillers to retail buyers, salespeople and CEOs, IBWSS is where decision-makers gather in planning and improving their private label, contract and bulk business.

Who are the speakers?

IBWSS is known for its conferences and speakers. The 2024 speaker line up is one of the best you can have for the 2 days of learning and networking. Speakers include:

Todd Azevedo, Wine & Grape Broker, Partner at CIATTI CompanySteve Billey, National Sales Manager at Bronco Wine Co.Tony Leonardini, Director of Import Bulk Purchasing, Delicato Family WinesMaurice DiMarino, Wine and Beverage Manager at Cohn Restaurant GroupRachael Lowe, Director of Beverage Operations at Levy RestaurantsCami Lehmann, Director of Marketing, Maggiano's Little Italy at Brinker InternationalDave Gerardu, Director of Wine at 50 Eggs Hospitality GroupManveer Singh Sandhu, Director of Winemaking, Rack & Riddle Custom Wine ServicesCathy Ference, Sr. Manager, Bulk Wine Supply at Constellation BrandsNoel Schaff, B2B Sales Manager at O'Neill Vintners & Distillers and DistillersMatthew Hughes, Director of US Operations, BevZeroKimberly Shannon, Beer, Wine and Liquor Specialist at Giant Eagle, Inc.,Jeff Feist, Divisional Manager - Alcohol, wine, beer & spirits. Save MartBergaglio Francesco, President & CEO of EnartisElizabeth Tomasino, from Oregon State UniversitySarah (Morra) Qualters, from The Wine GroupEvan Traub, Senior Account Manager at IMI AgencyTracy Genesen, General Counsel at Wine InstituteMarliese Martin, Chief Operating Officer, Hillebrand Gori - A company of DHLAaron Bergh, President at Paso Robles Distillery TrailJohn Granata, President at New Jersey Craft Distillers Guild.

Limited Conference, Exhibitor and Sponsorships Availability:

Secure your spot as an exhibitor and be part of the IBWSS 2024 show. If you have bulk wine, bulk spirits, private label, contract bottling, grapes, or NGS to sell, exhibiting at IBWSS offers a great opportunity to meet the right buyers to grow your business. With a ‘crop to shelf’ theme, IBWSS will also be catering to the suppliers of the wineries, distilleries, and breweries. Find exhibitor and sponsorship information here.

IBWSS is brought to you by Beverage Trade Network (BTN), a leading online platform connecting the global beverage industry. BTN successfully connects industry players daily, making IBWSS a premier event dedicated to the private label and bulk beverage industry.

If you plan to attend the show, we encourage you to secure your super early bird visitor conference before January 31, 2024, and save.

2024 Exhibitor registration is now open. Get in early at the lowest price and select your table first.?See exhibitor pricing.