2026 Speaker Lineup
Voices Driving the Conversation
Hear from the industry’s top leaders and innovators as they share expertise, tackle today’s biggest challenges, and explore what’s next for the beverage business.
Brendan Whitworth
CEO, Anheuser-Busch
Jim Sabia
EVP & President, Beer Division, Constellation Brands
Rahul Goyal
President and Chief Executive Officer, Molson Coors
Zach Poelma
SVP Commercial Intelligence and Strategy, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Brie Wohld
Vice President of Marketing, Trinchero Family Estates
George Youmans
Co-Founder & CRO, Hiyo
Kaitlin Silva
Director of National Accounts, Tri-Vin Wine & Spirits
Brandy Rand
VP & Market Leader - Hospitality Group, Questex
Sarah Montague
Chief Marketing Officer, John Anthony Wine & Spirits
Jake Bullock
CEO and Co-Founder, Cann
Diana Eberlein
Chief External Affairs Officer, Vertosa
Austin Sawyer
CEO, CMC
Miranda Breedlove
Director of Beverage, The Lifestyle Group, Hyatt
Nick Serjeant
Director, Strategic Sales - Bev Alc, Instacart
John Sladek
EVP, Breakthru California
Bill McKinney
Regional VP, IHG Luxury & Lifestyle
John Landry
Executive VP and General Manager, California, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Scott Scanlon
EVP, BevAl Vertical, Circana
JR Hand
President & CEO, Hand Family Companies
Alex Pratt
CEO, Good Boy Vodka
Bob Gulley
Lead Category Manager, Circle K
JB Shireman
Partner & Strategic Advisor
Danelle Kosmal
Consultant, 3 Tier Beverages
John Shahidi
President and Co-Founder, Happy Dad Hard Seltzer & Tea
Sam Shahidi
CEO and Co-Founder, Happy Dad Hard Seltzer & Tea
Clement (Clem) Pappas
CEO and Co-founder, Stateside Brands
Brian Rosen
Chairman and Managing General Partner, InvestBev
Sam Calagione
Brewer/Founder -- Dogfish Head, Boston Beer Company
