Womxn in Craft Beverage: Excellence in Industry Panel

This awe-inspiring curated collection of panelists, composed of 6 women, will represent different roles in craft beverage, with the goal of creating a well-balanced view from the entirety of the collective. Guests and attendees get to meet, greet, ask questions and have a more personal connection than a traditional panel.

There are so many different roles women fulfill in craft beverage industry, with not enough representation. The goal is to walk away from the evening having reciprocated inspiration and provided knowledge to those who are interested in the industry. Let’s have meaningful conversations and share ideas that may generate actionable items (big or small) and help build relationships.

Note: Guests will be divided into 4 groups for this event, so be prepared to share a large table/area with others.

$5 of every ticket sold will be donated to Pink Books Society. Pink Boots Society exists to assist, inspire and encourage women and/or non-binary individuals in the fermented and alcoholic beverage industry to advance their careers through education. Members teach each other through seminar programs and help advance front-of-house and back-of-house careers by raising money for educational scholarships. Pink Boots Society is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that relies on the continuous support of donations from industry partners, members and community supporters

The $38 tickets also includes two 12oz draft beers from Other Half! Andy's Pizza will be onsite selling discounted slices to all attendees.

2026 Powerful Panelist Line-up:

Michelle Turner / Excited to Feast

Vanessa Cominsky / Vin. Vitalité.

Erin Wallace / Other Half Brewing

LaShanda Poteat / blkbeermom

Stephanie Santos / Sagamore Spirit Distillery

Savannah Roberts / Triple Crossing