SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SATURDAY
JULY 26
8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
12th ANNUAL CORK PULL
CATERING BY: Gallo
Jacket Recommended
Grand Hyatt San Antonio
SUNDAY
JULY 27
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m
MORNING BOOST: CELEBRATE & FEEL GREAT BREAKFAST
SPONSORED BY: DrinkAde
Grand Hyatt San Antonio
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
INDEPENDENT RETAILER FORUM: CONNECTING RETAILERS WITH 5 STORES OR LESS
Connect with fellow Independent Retailers with five stores or less. Share best practices, discuss industry trends, and addr...More
Moderator:
Charles Leard, M & R Package Store, Amarillo, TX
Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
TABC INSIGHTS: COMPLIANCE TRENDS & REGULATORY READINESS
Hear directly from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) on the regulatory landscape impacting Texas package store...More
Speakers:
• Representatives from TABC’s Regulatory Affairs and Law Enforcement Divisions
Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
COOL NEW PRODUCTS + TASTING
Get a head start on the latest trends! Be the first to discover the latest products hitting the market. Three select suppliers will showcase their latest innovations, highlight key features, and answer all your questions. Tasting to follow, giving you a chance to experience these products firsthand!
1. Queen Bee Distilling (10:30 - 10:40)
2. Tipsy Mix (10:40 - 10:50)
3. Mac Brands (10:50 - 11:00)
Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m
78th ANNUAL TPSA TRADE SHOW
Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
NEW THIS YEAR!
THE WOLF'S DEN: INDEPENDENT RETAILER RECEPTION
SPONSORED BY: Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery
Grand Hyatt San Antonio
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m
SPONSORED BY: Rebecca Creek Distillery
Grand Hyatt San Antonio
MONDAY
JULY 28
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
BREAKFAST: HAIR OF THE DONKEY
SPONSORED BY: Dynasty Spirits, Inc.
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
TPSA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Current TPSA Retailers Only
Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
LEGAL & REGULATORY UPDATE: WHAT'S SHAPING THE TEXAS ALCOHOL BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
Join Thomas Graham, Executive Director of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), for an exclusive high-level overv...More
Speaker:
• Thomas Graham, Executive Director, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
PROTECTING THE BOTTOM LINE: RETAIL THEFT & POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
Theft is no longer just a shrinkage issue – it’s a growing operational threat. This session will highlight implications of ...More
Speakers:
• Melissa Hazard, Director – Category Development, Diageo
Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
CANNABIS BEVERAGES ON THE RADAR: TRACKING THE CHAOS, CONVERSATION, AND WHAT'S NEXT
Cannabis-infused cocktails are sparking national interest – but in Texas, the future of these products remains uncertain. T...More
Speaker:
• Diana Eberlein, Chair, Coalition for Adult Beverage Alternatives
Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
ANNUAL TPSA LUNCHEON SPONSORED BY: Diageo
Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center
2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
CHANGES, THREATS & OPPORTUNITIES: THE EVOLVING BEVERAGE ALCOHOL INDUSTRY
Mark Brown, Executive Chairman of Sazerac Company, will deliver a keynote address drawin...More
Speaker:
• Mark Brown, Executive Chairman of Sazerac Company, Inc.
Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
SURPRISE CELEBRITY GUEST!
Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center
4:00 p.m. – 6:00p.m.
American beverage licensees (ABL) BRAND SHOWCASE & TASTING
Join ABL members for the ABL Brand Showcase tasting event featuring beverage alcohol brands and companies including: Balcones Distilling, Dripping Springs Distilling, Edrington, Garrison Brothers, Infinium Spirits, Lalo Spirits, Luxco, Luxury Spirits, and Moet Hennessy USA.
Kimpton Santo Hotel
431 S. Alamo Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
Schedule subject to change