Learn How to Grow Your RTD Spirits Company
Starting the Sunday prior to BevNET Live, and continuing through Monday, we will dive into the world of ready-to-drink spirits.
RTD volumes have been growing faster than any drinks category since 2018, according to drinks data company IWSR*. There are nearly 650 RTD brands on beverage retailer Drizly, up from 450 in 2021, which was a 45% increase over the previous year, and a whopping 170% increase over 2019.
At BevNET Live we’ll explore the category's explosive growth, and provide important information, resources and connections.
*IWSR includes hard seltzers in its definition of RTDs
Find Partners + Peers Who Can Help You Scale
BevNET Live is the leading conference for the beverage industry, attracting top RTD beverage founders, investors, service providers, suppliers and retailers that span across the alcoholic and non-alcoholic categories. With their experience in branding, retail, supply chain, packaging and investment, they can help you accelerate the growth of your business and tackle your biggest challenges.
Sunday: RTD Spirits Program on December 4
On Sunday December 4th from 3 PM to 5 PM PT, the BevNET team will host an investor panel and then the Cocktail Showdown pitch competition, featuring the most promising new brands on the market. Attendees will be able to sample the products of all participants, as well as continue their networking at the BevNET Live Welcome Reception following the competition.
Part I: Investment Panel - 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM PT
With the help of an expert panel of investors, we will explore the appetite for investment in the sprits category, specifically within RTD cocktails. They will discuss their portfolios, how they evaluate future investments, and what trends they are seeing in the market's present and future. The discussion will be hosted by a member of our BevNET Editorial team, which continues to expand its coverage of spirits on bevnet.com.
The speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. Please check back for updates!
Part II: Cocktail Showdown - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM PT
BevNET's Cocktail Showdown is an opportunity for entrepreneurs representing early-stage ready-to-drink/ready-to-pour (RTD/RTP) cocktail brands to present their business plans and products to a panel of expert judges and win a $10,000 prize package.
Designed to support and showcase new products and promising founders, the BevNET Cocktail Showdown will focus on the innovators and entrepreneurs designing the products of tomorrow. The competition will provide a platform for the hottest new brands to gain awareness amongst the industry and share their plans with judges who can help take their business to the next level.
Monday: Featured Presentation + Breakout Sessions
The category conversations will continue into day 1 of BevNET Live, which takes place on Monday, December 5th. Featured spirits-focused content includes:
Monday morning interview on the BevNET Live stage
Breakout Session track, including two topical discussions, from 1:45 PM to 3:30 PM PT
The topics and speakers are still being finalized. Please check back for updates.
Register for BevNET Live to Attend
Registered attendees of BevNET Live, Brewbound Live and NOSH Live Winter 2022 are invited to attend Spirits Sunday. No additional registration is required. Only attendees of BevNET Live will be able to attend the Day 1 BevNET Live program on Monday, December 5th.