Schedule of Events
SATURDAY, JULY 17
8:00 p.m. 8th ANNUAL CORK PULL
Catering Sponsored by: E & J Gallo Winery
Jacket Recommended
SUNDAY, JULY 18
8:00 a.m. BREAKFAST & BLOODY MARYS
Sponsored by: Silver Star Whiskey
Full Registrants Only
9:00 a.m. INDEPENDENT RETAILER FORUM
Owners with 5 stores or less
10:00 a.m. ABC'S OF TABC
Learn about the basics of alcohol beverage law: hot topics, common compliance issues, and more.
Speakers:
Matt Chaplin, TABC, Deputy Executive Director
Thomas Graham, TABC, Director of the Excise Tax & Marketing Practices Division
Jared Staples, TABC, Director of External Affairs/Executive Decision
10:30 a.m. BUILDING TEXAS BRANDS THROUGH SHARED COLLABORATION
Texas Distillers take the stage to discuss how the alcohol beverage industry can work together to grow sales and create an improved customer experience.
Speakers:
Jill Burns, Austin Cocktails, Co-Founder
Mike Cameron, Devils River Whiskey, President
Atlas Cheek, Treaty Oak Distilling, Chief Sales Officer
11:00 a.m. NEW PRODUCT SEMINAR
We are bringing back the NPS! Get a sneak peak at what to expect on the show floor as suppliers sell themselves, pitch their products, and are prepared to answer any questions.
12:00 p.m. - TPSA TRADE SHOW
Catering Sponsored by:
Republic National Distributing Company
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
8:30 p.m. - TEXAS STYLE NIGHTCAP!
Join us for a Texas style nightcap!
Sponsored by: Treaty Oak Distilling &
Waterloo Gin
MONDAY, JULY 19
7:30 a.m. CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST
Sponsored by: Sire Spirits
Full Registrants Only
8:30 a.m. TPSA MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Current TPSA Retailers Only
10:30 a.m. STATE OF THE INDUSTRY:
COVID's IMPACT, ONE YEAR LATER
What's happening in the alcohol beverage industry, COVID-19 impacts and changes, and issues from the legislative session.
Speaker:
General Bentley Nettles, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Executive Director
Full Registrants Only
11:15 a.m. FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE: GLOBAL TO LOCAL RETAIL ALCOHOL ISSUES
Starting with a global lens and then zooming in to the local level, learn
about the issues facing U.S. alcohol retailers as they look to grow and succeed in an environment where they increasingly must address complex topics while also creating their own advantages.
Speaker:
John Bodnovich, American Beverage Licensees, Executive Director
Full Registrants Only
12:00 p.m. ANNUAL LUNCHEON
Sponsored by: Diageo
Full Retailer Registrants Only
1:30 p.m. RESILIENCE & REINVENTION: ADVOCACY IN ACTION
The 87th Texas Legislative Session dawned with a litany of challenges for the alcohol beverage industry. Join us for a discussion led by TPSA and the group of lobbyists who banded together focused on advancing the industry during challenging & uncertain times.
Speakers:
Doug Davis, Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas, Vice President
Rick Donley, The Beer Alliance of Texas, President
Ricky Knox, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Texas, President
Kelsey Streufert, Texas Restaurant Association, VP of Government Relations & Advocacy
Full Registrants Only
2:30 p.m. THE FUTURE LANDSCAPE FOR THE ALCOHOL BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
In this presentation, Mark Brown examines critical issues the industry needs to manage including alcohol & health, regulatory developments, legal developments, consumer trends, and consolidation all taken in context of the aftermath of COVID-19.
Speaker:
Mark Brown, Sazerac Company, President & CEO
Full Registrants Only