30 Years of Industry Leadership
BevNET Live has been a strategic checkpoint for beverage founders and operators, from both startups and established companies. More than 1 in every 2 attendees is a top decision-maker. It’s where brands return to reset strategy, find new partners, and stay ahead of where the market is going.
Three Days That Can Transform Your Beverage Business
The L.A. 2026 edition takes place December 6-8 in Marina del Rey, CA, and will feature the 29th edition of the New Beverage Showdown, alongside expert-led panels and insights from some of the industry’s most impactful leaders.
Build Your Network for the Year Ahead
With nearly 60% of attendees being C-level executives, you’re not just collecting business cards — you’re forging relationships with founders and decision-makers. Many brands report meeting their first investor, distributor, or strategic partner at BevNET Live.
Learn What’s Working Now
Hear candid insights from successful beverage founders on scaling, fundraising, retail strategy, and navigating supply chain challenges.
Spot the Next Big Trends
Get ahead of shifts in functional ingredients, sustainability, better-for-you categories, and alternative packaging. Both Poppi and Liquid Death pitched in BevNET’s signature pitch competition before they were sold in retailers nationwide.
Benchmark Against the Best
See how your brand stacks up by learning directly from competitors and category leaders. Whether it’s packaging design, retail strategy, or innovative formulations, you’ll leave with concrete ideas to strengthen your next stage of growth.
Who You'll Meet - Breakdown
50% of attendees are brand operators building in real time:
- Early-stage founders launching their first product
- Fast-growing brands scaling production and distribution
- Established companies with national presence and retail traction
50% are the partners who help brands grow:
- Retailers scouting emerging trends and building category depth
- Investors looking for differentiated, scalable opportunities
- Suppliers & co-packers supporting innovation and execution
- Media & analysts tracking the people and products shaping the industry
This mix keeps conversations focused, useful, and grounded in the realities of growing a beverage business.
What Past Attendees Have to Say
BevNET brings the right people into one room: entrepreneurs, buyers, investors, operators, board members, and longtime industry friends. It's where ideas get sharpened, relationships get started, and opportunities are created. Simply put, if you're serious about building a lasting brand in CPG, it's the room you want to be in.
Aaron Hinde
Co-Founder & President, LIFEAID Beverage / FITAID
I really enjoyed my first BevNET Live last year! The 1:1 meetings were a highlight and gave me the opportunity to connect with some great brands, while the networking throughout the event was incredible. I also loved seeing BevNET pair experienced brand founders with emerging brands for mentorship - it really speaks to the collaborative spirit of the beverage industry.
Kim Route
Sr. Category Manager, INFRA
BevNET is a great place to meet emerging brands, network with industry execs, and understand generally what's going on in the broader beverage industry. I always leave with a better sense of what's on trend, where the industry is experiencing capacity constraints, and where there may be opportunities for my portfolio.
Kate Wallman
Co-Managing Partner, Encore Consumer Capital
The panels reflect what's happening in the market today, and that relevance is what makes the conversations genuinely valuable. The thing that sets BevNET Live apart is that it's a room full of people who are in the trenches navigating the same challenges you are.
Sandro Roco
Founder & CEO, Sanzo
