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Schedule of Events

SATURDAY
JULY 29

8:00 PM-10:30 PM

10th ANNUAL CORK PULL 

CATERING BY: E & J Gallo Winery

Jacket Recommended

Grand Hyatt San Antonio

SUNDAY
JULY 30

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m

HYDRATE & FEEL GREAT BREAKFAST SPONSORED BY: DrinkAde

Grand Hyatt San Antonio

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

INDEPENDENT RETAILER FORUM

Meeting for retailers with 5 stores or less to share best practices, talk about the latest trends, and answer questions in this wide-ranging discussion.

Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

RETAILER QUESTIONS ANSWERED: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A LIQUOR STORE OWNER

This session offers a blueprint for success in navigating the TABC Code Book. ...More

RETAILER QUESTIONS ANSWERED: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A LIQUOR STORE OWNER

This session offers a blueprint for success in navigating the TABC Code Book. Hear from TABC about what you need to know as a liquor store owner - aimed at both large and small retailers. TABC will also take questions on the often confusing and confounding topic of liquor license laws.

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Speaker : Thomas Graham, Executive Director, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

COOL NEW PRODUCTS & TASTING

A sneak peek at new products in the market! Suppliers sell themselves, pitch their products, and are prepared to answer any questions. Tasting to follow!

  1.  La Pulga Spirits (10:30 – 10:45) 

  2.  yDrink (10:45 – 11:00) 

  3.  Tequila Corrido (11:00 – 11:15)

Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center

12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m

76th ANNUAL TPSA TRADE SHOW

Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center

8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

AFTERGLOW PARTY: AN EVENING WITH DEVILS RIVER WHISKEY SPONSORED BY: Devils River Whiskey

Devils River Whiskey Distillery

401 E Houston Street

San Antonio, TX 78205

MONDAY
JULY 31

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

BUBBLES FOR BREAKFAST 

SPONSORED BY: Sire Spirits

Grand Hyatt San Antonio

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

TPSA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Current TPSA Retailers Only

Grand Hyatt San Antonio

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

STATE OF THE STATE: LEGAL & REGULATORY UPDATE

What’s happening in the alcohol beverage industry: latest legal changes, highlighting issues impacting the industry. 

Speaker: Kevin Lilly, Chairman,

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

Grand Hyatt San Antonio

11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

BLURRED LINES: HOW BEVERAGE COMPANIES PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES ARE IMPACTING THE INDUSTRY

In our ever-changing world, the lines are becoming more blurred than...More

BLURRED LINES: HOW BEVERAGE COMPANIES PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES ARE IMPACTING THE INDUSTRY

In our ever-changing world, the lines are becoming more blurred than ever. Understand how the rise of RTDs, DtC, and the rise of new entrants could collapse the three-tier system that has long governed the industry. 

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Speaker: Francis Creighton, President & CEO, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America

Grand Hyatt San Antonio

11:30 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.

BREAK

11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

ANNUAL LUNCHEON

SPONSORED BY: Diageo

Grand Hyatt San Antonio

1:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

BREAK

1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

DIFFERENT STATES, SHARED ISSUES: NATIONAL RETAILER PANEL DISCUSSION

Texas package store owners are faced with what can seem like a never-ending list of ...More

DIFFERENT STATES, SHARED ISSUES: NATIONAL RETAILER PANEL DISCUSSION

Texas package store owners are faced with what can seem like a never-ending list of legislative and regulatory threats to their businesses.  Every two years, the fate of their livelihoods hangs in the balances as interests from both inside and outside the state and the alcohol industry attempt to disrupt and dismantle a system that continues to serve the needs of Texas, its communities, the alcohol industry, and its customers. But one thing all Texas package stores need to know is they are not alone in this fight. We’ve brought together some of the sharpest independent liquor store owners from other states who have gone through or are going through similar issues to those you face in Texas. These fellow package store owners will share their experiences and advice– including what has worked and what hasn’t. 

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Moderator: John Bodnovich, Executive Director, American Beverage Licensees Speakers: Mat Dinsmore, Wilbur’s Total Beverage, Fort Collins, CO

Brian Edwards, Cellar Door Wine & Spirits and Thoroughbred Spirits, Murray, KY

Grand Hyatt San Antonio

2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

COVERING THE INDUSTRY: LATEST TRENDS IN BEVERAGE ALCOHOL BUSINESS

Speakers: 

Harry Schuhmacher, Publisher & Owner, Beer Business Daily

Sarah Barrett, Executive Editor, Wine & Spirits Daily

Grand Hyatt San Antonio

Schedule subject to change