Sunday: RTD Spirits Program on December 7
On Sunday December 7th from 2 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 - RTD Spirits Editorial Content: 2PM to 4PM PT
With the help of expert panels, 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.
Part II - Cocktail Showdown: 4PM to 5PM 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 focuses on the innovators and entrepreneurs designing the products of tomorrow. The competition provides a platform for the hottest new brands to gain awareness amongst the industry.
Register for BevNET Live to Attend
Registered attendees of BevNET Live Winter 2025 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 8th.