In just 30 days, hundreds of beverage industry experts and innovators will meet in New York, NY for BevNET Live on June 11 and 12. The leading beverage industry event brings together industry leaders and innovators to define what’s next. Whether you’re launching your first SKU or scaling a nationally distributed brand, the entire beverage ecosystem will be there.
Sparking the conversation will be an expert lineup of speakers who will discuss the latest industry trends, proven strategies for scaling your brand, navigating distribution channels, collaborating with investors, and establishing ground-breaking new beverage categories.
Featured speakers include:
- Kurt Seidensticker, Managing Principal, Starshot Ventures – A seasoned industry leader with over 30 years of experience, Kurt is the founder of Vital Proteins, which was acquired by Nestlé. He now leads Starshot Ventures, supporting the next generation of consumer brands.
- Melvin Landis, President, Olipop – Melvin brings a strong track record in beverage growth and distribution, with prior leadership roles at Swoon, BodyArmor, and Coca-Cola.
- Scout Brisson, CEO, De Soi – Before leading the non-alcoholic apéritif brand co-founded by Katy Perry, Scout co-founded DEUX, a functional foods company, and brings a deep understanding of early-stage brand building.
- Ralph D. Crowley Jr., President & CEO, Polar Beverages – Under Ralph’s leadership, Polar has grown from a regional $18 million business into an $850+ million powerhouse, maintaining its independence and family-owned roots.
- Ben Mand, CEO, Yerba Madre – Formerly CEO of Harmless Harvest, Ben recently led the rebrand of Yerba Madre, bringing fresh momentum to the clean energy beverage space.
- Jill Sites, EVP of Sales, The Pathfinder – With previous sales leadership roles at Betty Buzz and Boisson, Jill has helped scale brands in the fast-growing non-alcoholic beverage sector.
Beverage brands also have the opportunity to meet leaders from Whole Foods, Circle K, and The Goods Mart in one-to-one meetings, have their product placed throughout the sample fridges, and attend Beverage School for startups. The deadline for sampling is May 21. Register for the event to receive the sign up form for both retailer meetings and sampling.
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About BevNET Live
BevNET Live is the premiere event for beverage brands, distributors, service providers, retailers and investors to discuss what’s next for the industry. With the industry’s foremost speakers and the New Beverage Showdown, BevNET Live attracts hundreds of brands to each event.