June 16-17, 2025 | Annapolis, MD
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Meet with our CBS sponsors to preview the latest technology innovations and products that will help grow your business. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Open discussion led by innovative independent operators sharing best practices. Topics and speakers TBA, but may include:
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4:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Travel with your fellow CBS attendees to a local on-premise establishment to see their operation first-hand and enjoy a networking reception. |
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Hear from women throughout the beverage alcohol industry as they discuss leadership, mentorship and other opportunities for female executives. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Experts from EPG Specialty Information's Data Advisory Board and other industry analysts will unveil the latest insights into the latest consumer trends. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Members of the middle tier will answer questions from our moderator and from attendees about the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the three-tier system, including industry consolidation, changing consumer preferences and innovative product categories. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Meet with our CBS sponsors to preview the latest technology innovations and products that will help grow your business. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Watch live as our panel of judges hears pitches from innovative new products. Which ones will win a spot in the EPG Brand Acceleration Beverage Incubator? Our live audience and judging panel will decide! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Cocktail Reception, Dinner and Awards Presentation honoring recipients of the following awards: Top 100 Retailers Invited guests only |
*Transportation provided to off-site activities. Agenda subject to change.