2024 Agenda: June 17-19, Chicago
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Celebrate the 2023 Cheers BevX winners and the 2024 Growth Brands wine, spirit and RTD winning brands at this opening cocktail reception! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Open to all Beverage Week attendees. Celebrate the inaugural Beverage Information Group 40 Under 40 class, representing the best young leaders from all three tiers of the industry. Location: City Works Schaumburg, 1850 E. Golf Rd. (Next door to the Hyatt Regency) |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM | Hear from three of our Top 100 Retailers as they speak about the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the off-premise industry, share insight into what made their businesses successful, and take questions from our attendees. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | How can you best engage customers on platforms like Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok? Learn from retailers who have built large followings with innovative content strategies. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM | The explosion of RTDs has blurred the lines between spirits, beer and other categories. We'll discuss the standards around how and where products can be merchandised, including a dive into how that impacts alcohol brands launched by soft drink companies. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Meet with our BARC sponsors to preview the latest technology innovations and products that will help grow your business. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Experts from EPG Specialty Information's Data Advisory Board will unveil a new standard definition of ready-to-drink / pre-mixed cocktail, and provide insight into the latest consumer trends. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Join us at Garfield's Beverage Warehouse in Palatine for a special tour and tasting experience. Don't miss this opportunity to see one of our Top 100 Retailers' operations in person. This reception will feature a special "Cooking with Rum" demonstration by Serralles, and product sampling from Campari and our other BARC sponsors. |
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Are you finding it harder and harder each year to meet sales or revenue goals? Are you stuck trying to compete on price or product? There is a better way, and that is to focus on the customer experience. Dan Gingiss is a top customer experience keynote speaker who helps empower your team to create the kinds of experiences that customers want to talk about. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Meet with our BARC sponsors to preview the latest technology innovations and products that will help grow your business. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Watch live as our panel of judges hears pitches from 5 innovative new products! Which ones will win a spot in the EPG Brand Acceleration Beverage Incubator? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | The list of 2024 Top 100 Retailers will be revealed, including the rankings of #20-2 and our Retailer of the Year! This event is open to invited retailers and Top 100 sponsors only. |
*Transportation provided to off-site activities. Agenda subject to change.