Name
Lessons from the Edge: What Emerging Brands Can Teach the Establishment
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 2:55 PM - 3:15 PM
Speakers
Amit Singla, Co-Founder, Moon Moonshine
Emily Darchuk, CEO & Co-Founder, Wheyward Spirit
Jackie Barba, Senior Editor, Member Content, Path to Purchase Institute
Emily Darchuk, CEO & Co-Founder, Wheyward Spirit
Jackie Barba, Senior Editor, Member Content, Path to Purchase Institute
Description
In a BevAlc landscape dominated by heritage and scale, the "scrappy" startup is breaking through and rewriting the playbook. Join us for a high-stakes look at the reality of operating an emerging brand in 2026. This interactive session will use real-world stats and bold industry predictions to test what’s working and what’s just noise in BevAlc marketing today. We’ll uncover the specific strategies established brands can borrow from the startup world to stay relevant in a rapidly shifting environment.