Craft Beverage Expo and Distribution Conference
If your business is small-batch beverages, Craft Beverage Expo and Distribution Conference is the curated event you need to experience. This is the ONLY place that teaches you step-by-step ways to formulate a solid distribution plan with the help of experts who know the craft business inside and out. Immerse yourself in a master class on distribution covering a series of in-depth workshops, including: launching products with distributions, how to work with big vs. small distributors, working in-market with distributors, demand planning for distribution, winning distribution in control states, knowing when to expand, forward-thinking distribution strategies, and more.
Looking to streamline your production line? Then you can’t miss the marketplace of turnkey solutions featured at Craft Beverage Expo and Distribution Conference. You’ll find companies that cater specifically to specialty beverages with the best new technologies and tools—from fresh ingredients to labels and shipping, to financial and other services specific to the craft industry’s needs.
Take part in the event that producers are calling “the best thing to happen to craft in years,” where you are guaranteed to walk away rich with knowledge and personalized solutions to streamline your business and make your passion profitable. Join other independent producers like yourself for an unforgettable experience where you can get a taste of the rich past and embrace the future at Craft Beverage Expo and Distribution Conference.
Meet the Team
Executive Director: Kellie Shevlin earned her Certification in Event Management (CEM) designation in 2007, was featured by Exhibit City News on its “40 under 40” list, and holds wine certifications for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) and the Society of Wine Educators Certified Scholar of Wine (CSW). Having spent a year researching the artisan beverage market and getting counsel from industry leaders, she identified a void in the space and found a need to service the small-batch producing segment specifically, and more importantly, the need for a post-production focus to improve businesses of artisan beverage companies nationally.
Show Producer: VP International (VPI) is an event management firm that produces events and works with clients to elevate their events to the next level. VPI specializes in the custom development of cost-effective solutions in the following event areas: trade shows, conferences, global congresses, exhibitions, user groups, product launches, advisory boards, educational symposiums and public events.
Marketing Partner: marketing design group (mdg) is a marketing-driven agency with a 44-year track record of creating powerful trade show campaigns that deliver exceptional return on investment. Unlike traditional agencies in the space, mdg brings together event specialists, marketing researchers and strategists, digital and interactive media experts and data analysts with a robust creative team to offer complete marketing solutions that help clients achieve their objectives.
