Michigan Craft Beverage Summit Speakers & Sessions
Learn more below about the various speakers and sessions happening during the 2025 Michigan Craft Beverage Summit. More information coming soon!
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Registration and networking breakfast
9:30 a.m. - 9:35 a.m. | Welcome
9:35 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Michigan Craft Beverage Council Panel
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | Retail Industry Update
- Speaker: Sean Black, Director of Alcohol Merchandising, Meijer
10:15 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. | State of the Industry Panel #1 – Navigating consumer trends in a complicated craft beverage landscape
10:50 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Break
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | Official Launch of Michigan Craft Beverage Brand
- Speakers: Brooke Gieber and Sara Krebaum, Güd Marketing
11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m | Lunch
12:15 p.m. - 12:55 p.m. | MLCC Roadshow
- Speakers: Kerry Krone and David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission
12:55 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Craft Beverage Agricultural Research Update
- Speakers: Dr. James DeDecker, Dr. Tim Miles, Dr. Rob Sirrine, Michigan State University
1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Break
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | State of the Industry Panel #2 – Collective (and collaborative) impact of the craft beverage industry
2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Closing Statements
2:45 p.m. | Adjourn
4:00 p.m. | Legislative event