Center for Alcohol Policy

Our final session features regulators from across the country including the @CA_ABC, OK ABLE Commission, @TABC_TN, and the @ABSMoCo. Panelists will discuss how to ensure fairness in a competitive marketplace, as well as insights and lessons learned from their combined experience.

The next panel draws stakeholders from different industries to discuss the benefits, challenges, and impacts of various distribution models. Moderator Eric Best will be joined by Darren Covington of the Indiana Pharmacy Assn., Paul Pisano of @NBWA , and Shawn Wiram of @Brenntag.

Moderator Steve Schmidt will be joined by Raimee Eck of Sonrisa Solutions, Justin Nordhorn of the WA State LCB, and WBWAO General Counsel Dave Raber. Panelists will share insights for better informing policymakers and how to improve the policy making process.

The next session will feature a student & faculty member from @LifeAtPurdue, President & CEO of @nicfraternity, and Senior Director of Policy @beerinstitute. Panelists will delve into the impact of a 2019 policy prohibiting alcohol products above 15% at chapter events.

As cannabis legalization continues to spread across North America and beyond, the debate over how it should be regulated intensifies. One prominent question arises: Should cannabis be regulated like alcohol? This session will feature a lively debate over this question.

The Center commissioned a report earlier this year that revisits a 2013 version highlighting the importance of funding federal alcohol regulatory agencies. The authors, Pat Gagliardi and JT Griffin, will present a panel on their findings and implications for the industry.

Our next session spotlight features Lester Jones, VP of Analytics & Chief Economist at NBWA. His presentation will provide facts of the industry to better inform our legal, regulatory, and public health attendees’ roles when they return home.

The final panel covered hot topics in the industry including the federal government's desire to hear from shareholders, anticipation of increased guidance for third-party deliveries, modernizing liquor law enforcement, and the consequences of common ownership.

In celebration of the 90th anniversary of the 21st Amendment, our next panel outlined the history and context for the amendment, the relevance of the issue both in the past and today, and the current-day lessons we can apply from its ratification.

The next panel focused on pricing regulation, highlighting the federal government’s efforts to revitalize the Robinson Patman Act, the influence federal activity may have on states, and the emergence of new business models that may raise antitrust & pricing law questions.

Our alcohol enforcement panel titled "We Need these Stinkin' Badges!" spoke on the importance of education and the development of strategic partnerships within the industry. Coupled with thorough background checks, this keeps the industry safe and successful.

The Alcohol Litigation panel focused on the next steps since the President's Competition Report, the Supreme Court’s emerging view of the Dormant Commerce Clause, and the importance of evidence when defending alcohol laws.

Our next panel covered the importance of the STOP Act Report to Congress - focusing on progress made, work still to be done, and how industry members can engage with and utilize this powerful tool to effect meaningful change.

The conference kicked off with a panel on illegal shipping featuring a variety of perspectives from suppliers, distributors, and regulators on this crucial issue. Panelists outlined the danger this practice poses and what can be done to mitigate harm.

Our Hot Topics Panel will cover the most pressing topics facing the alcohol industry and features CA ABC General Counsel Matt Botting, former Drizly SVP & former NYSLA General Counsel Jaci Flug, TTB Assistant Administrator Amy Graydon, and MA ABCC Chief Investigator Ted Mahony.

Our Dangers of Illegal Shipping Panel features Executive Chairman of the @SazeracCompany Mark Brown, General Counsel of the PA Liquor Control Board Rod Diaz, and MI Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association President Spencer Nevins - moderated by Patrick Lynch. We'll see you in Philly!