Beverage School: Learn the Ropes of the Industry
Beverage School is a special half-day “Beverages 101″ session for early-stage entrepreneurs and industry newcomers. It is held the day prior to the full conference and is free for all BevNET Live Winter 2019 attendees. If you're a young beverage brand, these are the benefits of attending Beverage School:

Get Up to Speed
Take a look at the basics of operating and growing a company in the beverage market. Beverage School is an intensive, half-day program designed for beverage startups and industry newcomers.

Identify Keys for Growth
Gain access to expert insights, successful entrepreneur case studies, and a healthy dose of networking. Expect presentations on product development, sales and marketing, supply chain management, distribution and more.

Initiate Critical Conversations
Get a head start on the conversation during a special round table Q&A session. Connect with speakers and additional experts, the ones who know what works and how to make it happen.
If you're already registered to attend BevNET Live, Beverage School registration is included.
Beverage School Speakers
The Details
When: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM on Sunday, December 8th
Where: Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, 5th floor, Palisades Room
Registration: Registration is free for BevNET Live attendees and can be accessed through the attendee portal. Seating is limited to 120 attendees.
Topics: Product design, introduction to sales channels, legal keys for beverage startups, the importance of branding, funding, and best business practices.
Format: 3.5 hours of presentations, followed by round table discussions with speakers and additional experts.
Beverage School Agenda
Print the agenda for Sunday, December 08
Please note: All times US Pacific Time
- 12:00 PM12:30 PM
Beverage School Registration & Networking
Location: Palisades, 5th Floor
Beverage School is half-day introductory seminar covering the nuts and bolts of launching a beverage brand.
Location: Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, 5th floor, Palisades Room
** Separate Registration is Required & Accessed in the BevNET Live Attendee Portal ** - 12:30 PM1:00 PM
Beverage Brand Design
- 1:00 PM1:30 PM
Fundraising Tactics and Techniques
- 1:30 PM2:00 PM
The Entrepreneur's Journey
- 2:00 PM2:30 PM
Networking Break
- 2:30 PM3:00 PM
Understanding Brokers and Distributors
- 3:00 PM3:30 PM
Merchandising Intro: Getting it Done In-Store
- 3:30 PM4:00 PM
Your Amazon Beachhead
- 4:00 PM5:00 PM
Networking and Expert Tables
