Registration is now open for the 2026 Beer Insights Spring Conference! Join us June 2-3 at the Four Seasons Chicago, including an evening welcome reception on Tuesday, June 2nd, and an all-day program on Wednesday, June 3rd.
Take stock of the latest strategic shifts in a beer industry that continues to change at breakneck speed.
Beer Insights events have served as premier industry gatherings for several decades running. And this year, dissecting the trends that are driving change is as essential as ever, at a time when beer aims to get back to growth, RTDs are on the rise, M&A action is heating up, categories continue to converge and the distribution landscape evolves accordingly.
Connect with industry leaders, take part in dynamic discussions and walk away with actionable insights.
Here's our speaker lineup so far:
- Kyle Norrington, Chief Commercial Officer of Anheuser-Busch
- Tom Day, CEO of Reyes Beverage Group
- David Barnett, President of Mark Anthony Brands
- Pete Marino, President of Lofted Spirits
- Nadine Sarwat, Director and Equity Research Analyst at Bernstein
- RTD Panel:
- Adam Kroener, President and Co-founder of Carbliss
- Sam Shahidi, CEO and Co-founder of Happy Dad Hard Seltzer
- Jason Cohen, CEO and Co-founder of SpikedAde
- Deals Panel:
- Ryan Lake, Managing Director, Beverage Investment Banking at J.P.Morgan
- Townsend Ziebold, Managing Director at Arlington Capital Partners
- Economist Panel:
- Andrew Heritage, Chief Economist, Beer Institute
- Lester Jones, Chief Economist & VP Analytics, National Beer Wholesalers Association
- State of the Industry Overview from Beer Marketer's INSIGHTS
📍 WHERE: Four Seasons Chicago at 120 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611.
📅 WHEN: June 2-3. Welcome reception Tuesday evening, June 2. All-day event Wednesday, June 3.
🛏️ HOTELS: A limited number of discounted hotel rooms are available at The Four Seasons and the Westin next door.*
💵 MULTIPLE ATTENDEE DISCOUNTS: Registrations of 5+ attendees are eligible for a 15% discount using this form.
⭐ SPONSORSHIP: Limited opportunities are available. Contact
*A limited number of King City View guest rooms are available at the Four Seasons, Chicago between 6/1-6/4 for $535/nt plus taxes and fees. Executive Suites are available for an additional $100/nt. To reserve by phone at (312) 280-8800, please mention the Beer Insights Spring Conference when requesting room reservations.
If you prefer, Traditional King rooms are available next door at the Westin Michigan Ave for $279/nt plus taxes & fees. Club-level rooms are available for $299/nt + taxes & fees. As a courtesy, the destination fee is waived for Beer Insights Spring Conference attendees.
Discounted room rates are available only through May 12th.
Conference payments are fully refundable, less a $250 administrative fee, until 30 days before the start of each event. You may also send a substitute from your organization. Please note that no-show registration fees and cancellations within 30 days of the event will not be refunded or credited. Substitutions may be made at any time. Early-bird rate registrations require payment by the 3/15/24 cutoff date. Conference invoices must be paid on or before the date of the event.
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