DECEMBER 7-9 | LOS ANGELES, CA
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20+ Years of Industry Leadership
For nearly two decades, BevNET Live has been a strategic checkpoint for beverage founders and operators, drawing an average of 800+ professionals from both startups and established companies, with nearly 60% at the C-level. It’s where brands return to reset strategy, find new partners, and stay ahead of where the market is going.
Key Topics & Connections Beverage Leaders Can’t Afford to Miss
You’re likely focused on hitting sales targets, securing 2026 retail placements, and keeping investors aligned on what’s next. BevNET Live, taking place Dec. 7–9 in L.A., is timed for exactly this moment, when big decisions for the year ahead are on the table.
Using the experience of successful founders, the tactical knowledge of experts with deep subject matter knowledge, and the edge that comes with understanding the priorities of key industry gatekeepers, BevNET Live gives beverage entrepreneurs the knowledge they need to approach questions throughout the full lifecycle of their companies.
Allison Ellsworth
Co-Founder, Poppi
Stephen Ellsworth
Co-Founder, Poppi
Steve Young
Managing Partner, Manna Tree Partners
Tim Near
Partner, Agrowgate
David van Wees
Partner, Agrowgate
Mikey Mohr
CEO & Co-Founder, Houseplant
Three Days That Can Transform Your Beverage Business
The L.A. 2025 edition takes place December 7–9 in Marina del Rey, CA, and will feature the 27th 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 Live has truly impacted the business when you look through our history. Really being here meeting your partners, your co-packers flavor houses, it's really the who's who here.”
“The sky is the limit—there are so many different aspects to the beverage industry in one place. It’s kind of the perfect holistic one-shot type of conference.”
“In terms of BevNET Live, I never miss a year. The reason being is if you miss a year, then you never know what conversation could have taken place and led your business in a new, positive direction.
“BevNET Live has positively impacted GHOST in a number of ways. And I'd encourage founders and other people in the industry to make sure that they get to the next one.”
“We’re really new to the CPG space… so it’s just good to learn from people with a lot of experience—like a lot of industry [leaders] here.”
