12/06/2023

IBWSS 2023 is almost here and we are looking forward to seeing you all in person in San Francisco on July 25-26.

2023 show will take a closer look into the Global Private Label, Data on the Industry’s Progress, Bulk, and Supply Chain of the wine and spirits industry. There will be 24+ speakers over 16 talks which will include panels and keynotes over 2 days at the south san Francisco conference center focusing on taking you deeper into the business of bulk and private label.

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.

The 2023 theme will be broken down into four main pillars: Private Label, Industry Progress, Bulk, and Supply Chain.

Location and Dates: 

South San Francisco Conference Center.

July 25, 2023 - 11 am to 5 pm 

July 26, 2023 - 11 am to 4 pm

The conference begins at 9 am on both days.

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.

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Who’s Speaking at IBWSS 2023?

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

2. Kimberly Shannon Beer, Wine and Liquor Specialist at Giant Eagle.

3. Devin Walden, Master Distiller of Tropical 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.

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

More speakers are being added and you will be able to see the full list 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. 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.

Topics will include data and trends, the non-alcohol segment and how winemakers can partake in this, supply and ocean freight, sales, technical and blending panel, what bulk wine and bulk spirits buyers are looking to buy, and how they will plan their buying in the recessionary period, national chain buyers like Target on sustainability in suppliers, managing a fast-growing brand, smoke lab analysis and contracts, alternative packaging, e-commerce and digital panel and more.

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.

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.

Networking Party

Don’t miss the cocktail party at the Double Tree Hotel next to the expo venue at the end of day 1. Grab a drink or two and network with speakers, exhibitors, and peers. You get free access to this if you book your IBWSS conference tickets before December 16 (in the launch week).

Can’t attend in person? Secure the recorded sessions with an all-track pass

We'd love to see you in person and hang out with us, learn, network, and also have a drink at the after-party! However, if you'd prefer to attend virtually, the PowerPoint and videos of the speakers’ talks will be available. You will be able to watch all the sessions in your own time and have access to Powerpoint presentations so you can learn and apply the information in your business.

All conference tickets are fully refundable 60 days before the event. All conference tickets include lunch, coffee & pastry, and expo floor entry. The launch pricing conference ticket also includes access to the cocktail party. So go ahead and secure your seat at the best deal by grabbing your conference pass in the launch week.