Brewbound Live’s 1:1 Meetings program returns to Brewbound Live 2026 (Dec. 9–10 at the Marina Del Rey Marriott Hotel), connecting beer and bev-alc brands with the retailers and distributors who decide what makes it onto shelves, into restaurants, and onto trucks.
Confirmed hosts so far include Heimark Distributing’s Peter Heimark, a third-generation distributor and past chairman of the National Beer Wholesalers Association, along with category and beverage leaders from Whole Foods Market, Global Partners, Eureka! Restaurant Group and Sunset Distributing.
What It Is
1:1 meetings are private, 10-minute conversations with confirmed hosts, pre-scheduled and approved in advance so both sides get real value out of the time. Past sessions have covered everything from distribution strategy and portfolio fit to what it actually takes to get picked up by a chain, a distributor, or an on-premise group.
How It Works
- Who: Open exclusively to registered Brewbound Live attendees.
- What: 10-minute, pre-scheduled, private conversations with confirmed hosts.
- When: Meetings run throughout Dec. 9–10 at Brewbound Live 2026 in a designated area.
- How: Attendees request meetings with specific hosts; requests are reviewed and approved to ensure the best matches.
Meeting Hosts (with more to come!)
- Peter Heimark, President, Heimark Distributing, LLC
- Michael Blumfield, Region Vice President, Sunset Distributing Company
- Elise Horwitz, Director of Brands and Marketing, Sunset Distribution Co.
- Anthony Trento, Senior Director Sales and Marketing, Sunset Distribution Co.
- Mark Buonomo, Senior Category Manager for Beer, Wine, and Spirits, Global Partners
- Samantha Fletcher, Senior Category Merchant, Whole Foods Market
- Trevor Tyler, Vice President of Beverage Operations, Eureka! Restaurant Group
You’ll need to be registered for Brewbound Live to take part. If you’re a retailer, distributor, or on-premise buyer interested in hosting a meeting yourself, reach out to our team.
About Brewbound Live
Brewbound Live is a two-day event for brewers, distributors, investors, and suppliers across the beer and bev-alc industry. The event features Pitch Slam, a live competition for emerging brands, along with tastings, panels, and structured 1:1 meetings.