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The 2024 Beer Insights Spring Conference is your best bet to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and forces shaping the fast-changing US beer biz. This event will be held at the Four Seasons in Chicago. You’ll hear informative and engaging “fireside chats” as well as thought-provoking presentations. You’ll also get unparalleled opportunities for Q&A and networking. 

 

Sign Up for the 2024 Beer Insights Spring Conference

Wednesday evening, May 15th - Thursday May 16th at the Four Seasons, Chicago

 

Join us for a jam-packed day of candid conversations and plenty of networking opportunities in a great locale. Check out our program so far:

  • Brian Feiro, President of US Sales & Distributor Operations, Molson Coors
  • Jim Koch, Chairman & Founder, Boston Beer Co
  • Nik Modi, Managing Director & Global Co-Head of Consumer Equity Research, RBC Capital Markets
  • Mallika Monteiro, EVP Chief Growth & Digital Officer; Managing Director, Beer Brands, Constellation Brands
  • Christopher Shepard, Editor, Alcohol Issues Insights
  • JB Shireman, Partner & Strategic Advisor, Arlington Capital Advisors
  • Benj Steinman, President, Beer Marketer's Insights
  • Simon Wuestenberg, US Chief Sales Officer, Anheuser-Busch

Next Gen Distributor Panel, Featuring:

  • Alex Bergson, VP, Manhattan Beer Distributors
  • Rebecca Maisel, SVP, Legal & Governmental Affairs, Gulf Distributing Holdings
  • Robbie Maletis, GM of Sales, Maletis Beverage

 

See the Agenda

Register Here

For Hotel Reservations: Book your stay at the Four Seasons Chicago or reserve a room at the nearby Westin Michigan Avenue, Chicago.

Four Seasons Address: 120 East Delaware Place, Chicago, Illinois 60611

For Multiple Registrations: If you wish to register multiple attendees, please use this multiple registration form or email us the registrants' names (& name for badge, if different), company, position, email and address information to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Registrations of 3 or more from the same company are eligible for a 10% discount off the regular rate ($1,305 ea); 5 or more from the same company are eligible for a 15% discount ($1,232.50 ea)

Conference payments are fully refundable, less a $200 administrative fee, until 30 days before the start of each event. You may also: (1) send a substitute from your organization or (2) until 30 days before the start of the event, you may apply your registration fee within 12 months to another seminar or subscription fee(s) of your choice within 12 months.  Please note that no-show registration fees and cancellations within 30 days of the event will not be refunded.  Substitutions may be made at any time. Early-bird rate registrations require payment by the 3/31/24 cutoff date. Conference invoices must be paid on, or before the date of the event.

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Stay up-to-speed; with the latest forces shaping the fast-changing US beer biz. Join us at Beer Insights Spring Conference, May 12-13 at the Four Seasons Chicago, for thought-provoking presentations and plenty of networking opportunities. 

Here's our speaker lineup:

  • Simon Wuestenberg, Chief Sales Officer, Anheuser-Busch
  • Kevin Nitz, VP of Non-Alc Beverages & Courtney Benedict, VP of Above Premium Beer Marketing, Molson Coors
  • Brandy Rand, Senior Advisor - Insights, BeerBoard & Scott Scanlon, EVP of Alcoholic Beverages, Circana
  • Chris Steffanci, CEO, Columbia Distributing
  • Randy Jozwiakowski, Managing Director/Owner, Paragon Beverage Advisors 
  • David Steinman, VP/Executive Editor, Beer Marketer's Insights

Panel: RTDs on the Rise

  • Don Deubler, Founder/CEO, Atomic Brands  
  • Justin Fenchel, Co-founder/CEO, BeatBox Beverages 
  • Scott Hempstead, National Sales Director, Suncruiser

Panel: Building NA Beer Brands for the Long Haul

  • Bill Shufelt, Co-founder/CEO, Athletic Brewing 
  • Ali Payne, CMO, HEINEKEN USA 

Panel: What Gets Distributed Craft to Grow?

  • Ellie Preslar, Chief Commercial Officer, Sierra Nevada 
  • Bart Watson, President/CEO, Brewers Association

Register Here

See the Agenda

Regular Price: $1,500 pp

WHERE: Four Seasons Chicago at 120 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL 60611.

WHEN: May 12-13. Welcome reception Monday evening, May 12. All-day event Tuesday, May 13.  

SPONSORSHIP: Limited opportunities are available. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn more.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS: A limited number of discounted hotel rooms at The Four Seasons and the Westin next door were available through April 20th. Please contact us if you need a hotel room after that date, and we will attempt to assist you, based on hotel availability.

MULTIPLE ATTENDEE DISCOUNTS: If you wish to register multiple attendees, please use this form. Registrations of 3 or more from the same company are eligible for an 8% discount ($1,380 each). Registrations of 5 or more are eligible for a 15% discount ($1,275 each).

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.


 
Dive deep into a wide array of US craft beer data with the Craft Update 2025 report and webinar from Beer Marketer's INSIGHTS. This exclusive resource features full-year 2024 results for US craft, top players, brands and more, synthesizing crucial data points and news.  

Webinar to be held on
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 1-2:30 pm EST

$260 per person
(discounts provided for groups of 5 or more)

Order Today!

produced & presented by
 editors of Craft Brew News


Get the lay of the land and go deep into the US craft beer market. Featuring:

  • Craft volume in the context of total US beer biz

  • Per-capita consumption analysis

  • 10 years of shipments stats on top craft companies and brand families

  • Detailed analysis of retail scanner data

  • Select region, state and city-level retail, shipments and consumer survey results

  • Plus exclusive insight into key trends and critical stories!

This exclusive report and recorded presentation will quickly expand your understanding of the US craft beer biz, whether you’re an experienced industry vet or craft beer newcomer. Each participant receives the detailed data-packed report, access to the live webinar and a copy of the presentation deck. No other resource provides this kind of overarching view and in-depth insight into the US craft beer biz.

Don’t miss this special opportunity. Order your copy now!

For Group Orders: We offer discounts for groups of 5 or more from the same organization. Sign up 5 for $975 or 10 for $1,300. Sign up your team and save!

When you ORDER BOTH 2025 WEBINARS AS A BUNDLE, you'll save $80

*Please note: Bundle Pricing for 2024 Year in Beer + 2025 Craft Update Webinar & Report can only be applied when both webinars are purchased simultaneously.*

All orders must be paid in full prior to the start of the webinar.

Webinar payments are non-refundable, however those with scheduling conflicts may transfer attendance to another person with 48 hours notice, or registrants may view the webinar recording after the live event.

*Complete instructions for accessing the webinar will be sent 2 business days prior to the event.


 
Catch the insights you missed! Purchase the recording, deck, and report.

 
Craft Update 2024 Report & Presentation


Dive deep into a wide array of US craft beer data with the Craft Update 2024 report and webinar from Beer Marketer's INSIGHTS. This exclusive resource features full-year 2023 results for US craft, top players, brands and more, synthesizing crucial data points and news.  

Report & Presentation
Recorded Wednesday, March 20, 2024 1-2:30 pm EST

$240 per person
(discounts provided for groups of 5 or more)

Order Today!

produced & presented by
senior editors of Craft Brew News
David Steinman & Christopher Shepard
with associate editor Jason Steinman


Get the lay of the land and go deep into the US craft beer market. Featuring:

  • Craft volume in the context of total US beer biz

  • Per-capita consumption analysis

  • 10 years of shipments stats on top craft companies and brand families

  • Detailed analysis of retail scanner data

  • Select region, state and city-level retail, shipments and consumer survey results

  • Plus exclusive insight into key trends and critical stories!

This exclusive report and recorded presentation will quickly expand your understanding of the US craft beer biz, whether you’re an experienced industry vet or craft beer newcomer. Each participant receives the detailed data-packed report, access to the live webinar and a copy of the presentation deck. No other resource provides this kind of overarching view and in-depth insight into the US craft beer biz.

Don’t miss this special opportunity. Order your copy now!

For Group Orders: We offer discounts for groups of 5 or more from the same organization. Sign up 5 for $900 or 10 for $1,200. Sign up your team and save!

When you ORDER BOTH 2024 WEBINARS AS A BUNDLE, you'll save $80

*Please note: Bundle Pricing for 2023 Year in Beer + 2024 Craft Update Webinar & Report can only be applied when both webinars are purchased simultaneously.*

All orders must be paid in full prior to the start of the webinar.

Webinar payments are non-refundable, however those with scheduling conflicts may transfer attendance to another person with 48 hours notice, or registrants may view the webinar recording after the live event.

*Complete instructions for accessing the webinar will be sent 2 business days prior to the event.

 

 

 

The Year In Beer 2023 Webinar

This event has passed

Catch the insights you missed! You can still purchase the recording,  and supplemental deck.

 REGISTER TODAY!

The news and numbers that drove the beer biz in 2023

Recorded Wednesday, Feb 7, 2024 1 - 2:30 PM EST

 Early in 2024, review key stats and critical stories that defined 2023. Don't miss this 60 minute + Q&A webinar, sharing top-line numbers and headlines. Presented by the editorial staff at Beer Marketer’s INSIGHTS, The Year in Beer offers a wide-ranging, rapid-fire review of the most important news, numbers and insights within the US beer biz.

It'll feature analysis of total shipments, top suppliers, top brands, beer v wine & spirits per capita, high end expansion, craft highlights, biggest M&A stories, a legal & legislative review and more. Order now for just $240. (Note: all shipments numbers are preliminary estimates, subject to revision. Updated figures will be available in the 2024 Beer Industry Update.)

Beer INSIGHTS Webinars bring you live, engaging presentations and discussion of up-to-the-minute info without having to leave your desk. This format provides new opportunities to gain valuable insight into the US beer biz, including:

  • Lively presentations packed with the latest data and news.
  • Downloadable decks to return to again and again.
  • Live interaction with BMI’s experienced editors, including plenty of time for Q&A.


For Multiple Registrations: We offer discounts for registrations of 5 or more attendees from the same organization. Sign up your team of 5 for $900; 10 for $1,200. Please call us at 845-507-0040 or sign up your group to take advantage of multiple registration discounts.

 

When you ORDER BOTH 2024 WEBINARS AS A BUNDLE, you'll save $80

*Please note: Bundle Pricing for 2023 Year in Beer + 2024 Craft Update Webinar & Report can only be applied when both webinars are purchased simultaneously.*

All orders must be paid in full prior to the start of the webinar.
Webinar payments are non-refundable, however those with scheduling conflicts may transfer attendance to another person with 48 hours notice, or registrants may view the webinar recording after the live event.

*Complete instructions for accessing the webinar will be sent 2 business days prior to the event.