Early registration pricing for BevNET Live NYC 2026 expires in one week on Friday, April 24. The event takes place June 10–11 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. Register before the deadline to save $100 off standard pricing.
BevNET Live brings together beverage founders, investors, retailers, distributors, and service providers to discuss the strategies, trends, and relationships shaping the industry. More speakers and programming details will be announced in the coming weeks.
Confirmed Speakers
BevNET Live NYC 2026 will feature a curated lineup of founders, operators, investors, and retail buyers, including:
- Adam Kost, Founder, Dirty Shirley (acquired by Sazerac)
- Nicolletta Payne, Senior Director of Merchandising, The Vitamin Shoppe
- Olivia Ferdi & Daniel Khoury, Co-CEOs & Founders, TRIP
- Richard Laver, Founder & CEO, Lucky Energy
- Samantha Fletcher, Senior Category Merchant, Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Whole Foods Market
- Laura Taylor, Founder, Mingle Mocktails
- Chuck Cotter, Partner, Morrison Foerster LLP
- Daniel Faierman, General Partner, Habitat Partners
View the 2026 speaker lineup. Stay tuned for additional announcements.
What Attendees Can Expect
Main Stage Programming: Expert-led panels and conversations spanning brand building, retail strategy, fundraising, emerging categories, and the future of functional beverages.
Retailer 1:1 Meetings: Registered beverage brands can participate in pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings with retail buyers and investors.
Product Sampling: Brands can place their products in sample fridges accessible to all attendees throughout the two-day conference — putting their beverages in the hands of retailers, buyers, investors, and fellow founders in a high-intent environment where people are actively looking for what’s next.
Beverage School: On the morning of Day 1, early-stage founders can attend foundational sessions led by subject matter experts covering finance, sales, marketing, design, and operations, followed by roundtable Q&A.
New Beverage Showdown: BevNET’s signature pitch competition returns, giving emerging brands the chance to present in front of industry judges and a live audience of beverage professionals.
Early registration pricing ends next Friday, April 24.
About BevNET Live
BevNET Live is the leading event for beverage entrepreneurs, retailers, investors, and service providers. Held twice per year, BevNET Live is known for shaping the beverage conversation, surfacing rising stars, and fueling strategic connections across the industry.
For questions about BevNET Live, or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, please contact the BevNET team.