The Virtual Summit Program
Sessions and networking from 12 to 3 PM Eastern on LinkedIn Live networking break.
Day 1 | Tuesday, November 17 | State of the Category
Anchored by the Report, with sessions that dig into its findings.
12:00 PM | First Look: The 2026 State of ANA Report
The first look at the 2026 Report, with the headline findings on where the ANA category stands and where it's headed.
12:25 PM | Retail by the Numbers: How ANA Is Selling in Stores
What the data shows about how ANA is selling on store shelves, and what buyers want to see from brands next.
1:10 PM | On-Premise by the Numbers: How ANA Is Performing in Bars and Restaurants
What the data shows about how ANA is performing in bars and restaurants, and where the growth opportunities are.
1:45 PM | LinkedIn Live Networking Break
2:00 PM | Meet the ANA Drinker: Who's Buying and Why
A look at the people buying ANA: who they are, why they buy, and what they want next.
2:25 PM | What's Next for ANA: The Future of the Category
Where the category is headed, and what brands, buyers, and investors should be preparing for now.
Day 2 | Wednesday, November 18 | Growing the Category
For buyers, industry professionals, brands, and the broader adult beverage ecosystem.
12:00 PM | Day 2 Welcome
Kicking off a day of conversations with the people building the category.
12:10 PM | Founder Stories: Building a New Category in Adult Beverage
Founders share what it actually took to build their brands, including what worked, what didn't, and what they'd do differently.
12:55 PM | The Future of Retail: What's Working and What's Next
Buyers and brands on what earns and keeps shelf space in a fast-growing category.
1:25 PM | LinkedIn Live Networking Break
1:40 PM | The Future of Restaurants & Bars: Integrating ANA into Your Establishment
Practical strategies for building an ANA program your guests will order again.
2:15 PM | Innovations Driving ANA Forward
The production, formulation, and technology advances that are raising the bar for what ANA can taste like.
2:50 PM | Building the Category Together
How brands, buyers, and partners can work together to grow ANA, and what comes after the Summit.