WINTER 2020 | DEC. 7-9 | VIRTUAL

BevNET Live Winter 2020 Agenda

All times are subject to change.

Please note: All times US Eastern Time

  • ON DEMAND

    Event Welcome and Platform Introduction

    We hope everyone will start by watching the introductory video when you first enter. It’s the best way to find out how to make your way around and find content and people who can help you take your business next-level.
    • John Craven, CEO & Founder, BevNET.com
  • ON DEMAND

    Route to Market

    We'll explore distribution and brokerage and the requirements of retail: from natural/specialty and other incubation brick-and-mortar opportunities to the growing influence of omni-channel as a brand building environment.
  • ON DEMAND

    Winning at the Shelf

    From winning approvals to providing promotional materials, getting into the store is only part of the path to success: here, you'll learn the principles of merchandising and working with store staff to get the results you want when you're in the store.
  • ON DEMAND

    Funding Stages for Beverage Brands

    Investors can be a great accelerator for a growing business -- but they're also part owners of the company you're building, so you'd better choose the right ones. Learn the basics of finding investors and developing a financial support network that can help you grow.
  • ON DEMAND

    Avoiding Production Mistakes to Preserve Margin

    Beverage brands might start in the kitchen, but they're made in larger production facilities. Set up the right arrangements, and you'll have reliable budgeting and supply, keys to healthy margins. Set up the wrong arrangements, and you'll soon be working for your suppliers. So pay attention to our Operations Expert.
    • Andrew Guard, Founder & Principal, The Guard Agency
  • ON DEMAND

    Design for Beverage Brands

    For most early stage brands, your package and label are your best chance to convince a customer to give you a try. This presentation will give you advice on the visual cues that establish your brand.  
  • ON DEMAND

    Legal Issues for Beverage Entrepreneurs

    From finance to formulas, contracts to corporate structure, here are some of the legal basics that beverage entrepreneurs need to know when they're making key decisions. Like operations, having a firm legal foundation can keep your new empire from crumbling.
  • ON DEMAND

    Best Practices for a Changing Grocery Industry

    Retail exposure has always been critical to CPG brands and is more important than ever, with stiff competition for shelf space, eCommerce booming and COVID-19 creating tremendous pressure on brands and retailers. This Zipline Logistics presentation will give practical examples of how CPG manufacturers can build an agile supply chain made for the competitive environment that is modern retail commerce.
    • Andrew Lynch, President, Zipline Logistics
  • 12:00 PM1:00 PM

    Live Q&A: Funding Stages for Beverage Brands

    After you've watched her video, join Nancy Rosenzweig's video, join her for an interactive Q&A and discussion.
  • 12:00 PM1:00 PM

    Live Q&A: Route to Market

    After you've watched Bill Sipper's video, join him for Q&A on distribution, brokerage, route to market and classes of trade.
  • 1:00 PM2:00 PM

    Live Q&A: Winning at Shelf

    After you've watched Will's video, join him for a live Q&A on merchandising, setting shelves, and working with store managers.
  • 1:00 PM2:00 PM

    Live Q&A: Design for Beverage Companies

    A live Q&A with experts from GRO, a leading design firm for the CPG space.
  • 2:00 PM3:00 PM

    Live Q&A: Legal issues for Beverage Entrepreneurs

    After you watch Chuck Cotter's presentation, you can ask him all about the law anytime between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. 
  • 2:00 PM3:00 PM

    Live Q&A: Avoiding Production Mistakes to Preserve Margin

    After you've watched Andrew Guard's video on production and operations, you're sure to have questions about your own ops: so make sure to stop by between 2 and 3 for this interactive Q&A.
    • Andrew Guard, Founder & Principal, The Guard Agency