Beverage Dynamics is the largest national business magazine devoted exclusively to the needs of off-premise beverage alcohol retailers, from single liquor stores to big box chains, through coverage of the latest trends in wine, beer and spirits.
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www.beveragedynamics.com March/April 2017• Beverage Dynamics 45 AGENDA MONDAY, JUNE 12 12 p.m. WSET Level-2 Wine & Spirits Prep Session (Separate fee and registration) 3 p.m. WSET Level-2 Wine & Spirits Exam (Separate fee and registration) 3 p.m. Techniques of Alcohol Management Training (Separate fee and registration) 5 p.m. BARC Advisory Board Dinner (Invited guests only) 6 p.m. Welcome Cocktail Reception (All Attendees) – Sponsored by Serralles USA TUESDAY, JUNE 13 7:30 a.m. Networking Breakfast 8:30 a.m. General Session Opening Remarks 8:45 a.m. Keynote Presentation: Stephen Bebis, President & CEO, Liquor Stores NA A Conversation with Mr. Bebis about his retail career and the future of the industry - Sponsored by WineFetch 10 a.m. Latest Trends in Beer, Wine & Spirits: Marina Velez, Beverage Information & Insights Group; Jerome Janicki, NABCA; Lester Jones, NBWA 11:15 a.m. Retailer Panel Discussion: The Changing Beverage Alcohol Landscape 12:30 p.m. The Value of Continuing Education: Antony Moss, WSET; David Puck, TAM 1-3 p.m. Networking Lunch & Exhibits 3:15 p.m. Track Session 1 Spirits Tasting – Aged to Perfection: Jack Robertiello, Drinks Ink; John Meisler, Serralles USA (limited seating) Digital Communication Strategies: Samantha Scott, Pushing the Envelope; Bruce van Zyl, Sellr Category Management: Hermen Key, HKC Consulting; Nicolas Guillant, Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits 4:15 p.m. Track Session 2 Wine Tasting – Training the Trainer: Marnie Old, Wine author and consultant (limited seating) E-Commerce Sales: Hannah Becker, GrayRobinson; Matthew Rosen, WineFetch Blueprint for Finding New Brands: Steve Raye, Bevology Inc; Michael Yurch, Bluest Sky Group 5 p.m. Networking Reception & Exhibits WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 7:30 a.m. Networking Breakfast 8:30 a.m. General Session Opening Remarks 8:45 a.m. Keynote Presentation: Tom Shay, Retail Expert and Principal at Profi ts Plus The characteristics of a successful business and strategies to win in a challenging economy. 10:30 a.m. Retailers of the Year Awards Presentation 11 a.m. Retailers of the Year Town Hall Forum: Sharing Best Practices – Sponsored by Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits 12:30 p.m. Networking Lunch 1:30 p.m. Track Session 3 Wine Tasting – Overcoming Communication Barriers: Marnie Old, Wine author and consultant (limited seating) Point of Sale Solutions: Tom Shay, Profi ts Plus; Dick Calio, RJ Calio Consulting Customer Loyalty: Elizabeth Glagowski, Customer Strategist Journal 2:30 p.m. Track Session 4 Spirits Tasting: Jack Robertiello, Drinks Ink (limited seating) Direct-to-Consumer Partnerships Craft Beer & Spirits: Paul Hletko, ACSA; Bart Watson, Brewers Association 3:30−4:30 p.m. Industry Association Panel Discussion: State and national industry associations discuss the importance of local retailers working together to protect the off-premise industry. Subject to change 15+ HOURS of editorially-directed content developed with retailer input