21/07/2023

Beverage Trade Network’s sixth annual International Bulk Wine & Spirits Show kicks off in San Francisco on July 25 with 2 days of programming and an expo floor. Sid Patel, CEO of Beverage Trade Network told the journalists and media partners that he wants attendees to experience IBWSS as the best learning and networking experience there is for the drinks business in the USA. This is where the c-suite and big companies and decision makers gather to discuss bulk and contract business which is almost 50% of the drinks business.

Image: Sid Patel, CEO and Founder of IBWSS and Beverage Trade Network

“I’m incredibly excited and grateful to bring this solid lineup of industry leaders to California in a few days,” Sid Patel said in a news release. “Our event focuses on what matters for business – understanding shifts in consumer behavior, planning your buying and selling based on those new shifts and consumer demands, spotting opportunities in buying and selling and operating business efficiently in today's environment.

Here’s all you need to know to get ready for IBWSS and why you need to secure your conference seat fast.

Date and Time:

Tue, July 25, 2023, 11:00 AM Wed, 
July 26, 2023, 4:00 PM PST 

Conference: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST 

Location:

South San Francisco Conference Center
255 South Airport Boulevard South San Francisco, CA 94080 United States

Both days of the IBWSS event are divided into morning and afternoon sessions. The morning sessions are from 9 am to 11 am and the afternoon sessions are from 1 pm to 3 pm. You will be able to walk around the expo floor and meet more than 120 exhibitors during your breaks. Lunch will be served from 1 pm to 2 pm and is included in your conference ticket. After the expo floor closes at 5 pm, you may walk into the after-event party next door at the Double Tree Hotel.

Image: 2023 IBWSS Speakers - from left top Jon Berg, Jason Steffens, Jeff Kozak, Kryss Speegle, Horst Muelle, Bryan Avila

Who’s Speaking at IBWSS 2023?

1. Devin Walden, Master Distiller of Tropical Distillers.

2. Matthew Hughes, Director of US Operations, BevZero.

3. Kryss Speegle MW - Alc bev production, sales and education, O'Neill Vintners & Distillers.

4. Jessica Kogan, Chief Growth & Experience Officer at Vintage Wine Estates.

5. Jason Steffens, Training Manager at Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits.

6. Randy Herron, Head Winemaker at C. Mondavi & Family.

7. Jon Berg, Thought Leadership VP – Beverage Alcohol Vertical for NielsenIQ.

8. Cami Lehmann, Purchasing, Wine Programs and Marketing at Maggiano’s Little Italy.

9. Jim Bube MS, Wine Director at Hogsalt, Chicago.

10. Maurice DiMarino, Wine and Beverage Manager at Cohn Restaurant Group.

11. Cheryl Durzy, LibDib Founder & CEO.

12. Rachel Lowe Director of Beverage for Levy Restaurants, Chicago, IL.

13. Horst Muelle, Global Head VinLog at Kuehne + Nagel.

See the full list here.

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Some of the topics that will be discussed are:

- Bulk Wine Data and Opportunities By Jon Berg, Thought Leadership VP – Beverage Alcohol Vertical for NielsenIQ

- Training Your Sales Teams How to Successfully Sell Your Brands by Jason Steffens, Training Manager at Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits.

- Building a Fast Growing Company by Jeff Kozak, CEO of WhistlePig Whiskey.

- Certifications and You by Kryss Speegle MW, Vice President - Business to Business.

- Global Shipping and Logistics by Horst Muelle, Global Head VinLog at Kuehne + Nagel.

- Sustainability Next by Bryan Avila, Co-Founder, CEO and teacher, Vintners Institute.

There will also be 4 main panels, one with on-trade chain buyers, one with off-trade national chain buyers, a technical panel of winemakers, and lab experts and one with bulk wine and spirits buyers. The panels will be open for audience Q and A.

View the full conference schedule here.

What will you learn at IBWSS Conference?

The conference will take a deep dive into private labels, industry progress, bulk and supply chain. Speakers who are experts in the bulk and private label business will provide you with actionable insights to help you save money with the expensive lessons that they have learned, they will provide you with knowledge of the current and future landscape of the industry so you can plan your business trajectory, they will provide you with appropriate knowledge to spot upcoming opportunities. 

Who is this for?

Anyone in the bulk wine, bulk spirits, private label, contract bottling and supply chain business. From winemakers, and distillers to retail buyers, salespeople and CEOs, IBWSS is where decision-makers gather in planning and improving their private label, contract and bulk business.

IBWSS conferences are considered to be the best in the business and all the speakers at IBWSS have been carefully selected to give you a complete seminar that is valuable for you.

Get your tickets here today and experience the best learning you can apply back in your business.