Brooklyn, NY—Park Street Companies, a leading provider of back-office logistics for alcohol industry brands, is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated educational seminar series, Park Street University, at BCB Brooklyn.
The event will occur from June 10-11, 2025, at Industry City in Brooklyn, New York. This year’s lineup will focus on market trends, consumer behavior, business strategy, and more. Attendees will hear practical advice on various topics crucial to success in the alcohol industry, including brand building, finance, distribution and sales strategies, and branding and marketing.
The education series will feature more than 30 presenters sharing their expertise, providing attendees with knowledge and strategies to navigate the alcohol industry’s challenges and opportunities in 2026.
June 9, 2025
New Category, New Rules: Legal Frameworks for the Future of Non-Alc Spirits (2:30 – 3:30 PM)
- Ryan Malkin, Principal Attorney, Malkin Law
- Marcos Salazar, Co-Founder + Chief Executive Officer, Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Association (ANBA)
- Jake Mackay, CFO & US GM, Pollen Projects
June 10, 2025
Trending Categories: Capitalizing on Emerging Shifts in Beverage Alcohol (12:00 – 1:00 PM)
- Andrew Merinoff, CEO & Co-Founder, Chinola Fresh Fruit Liqueurs
- Richard Black, CEO, Teremana Tequila
- Claire Warner, Head of Advocacy, Diageo
- Seth Benhaim, Founder, Badwater Brands
2025 Spirits Industry Forecast: Navigating Change & Capturing Growth (1:30 – 2:30 PM)
- Ed Dobbles, Chief Analytics Officer, Overproof
- Stephanie Schneider Ghosn, Senior Manager, Marketing & Content, Park Street
- Taylor Foxman, Founder & CEO, The Industry Collective
- Adam Rogers, North American Research Director, IWSR
Navigating the Distribution Maze: Strategic Planning for Emerging Brands (3:00 – 4:00 PM)
- Sara Harmelin, VP of Portfolio Development, Allied Beverage Group
- Melissa Linehan, RNDC Region President – Northeast, Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC)
- Monique Huston, VP Spirits Portfolio, Winebow Fine Wine + Spirits
Shelf to Backbar: Strategic Approaches For Capturing Retail Channels (4:30 – 5:30 PM)
- Chris Cardone, Owner, Continuous Beverage Solutions
- Andrew Weir, President & Co-Founder, Martingale Cognac
- Derek Correia, CEO, ReserveBar
June 11, 2025
Beyond the Bottle: Creating a Brand Story That Resonates in Today’s Market (12:00 – 1:00 PM)
- Margaret Kerr-Jarrett, Co-Founder, Nihilo, Esther Rum
- Emunah Winer, Co-Founder, Nihilo, Esther Rum
- John King, President/Co-Founder, The Original Pickle Shot
- Jason Dobson, Partner & Business Director, Contagious
- Amanda Herbert, Senior Manager, Brand Partnerships & Marketing, The Tasting Alliance
Decoding Drinkers: Leveraging Consumer Insights to Drive Growth (1:30 – 2:30 PM)
- Drew Hummel, Director of BevAl Vertical, Nielsen IQ
- Jim Ruane, Chief Growth Officer, Elevated Spirits
- Connor Pelcher, Brand Partnerships Director, Flaviar, Inc.
- Michelle Ivey, Co-Founder, 11C & Co
Finding Financial Success in Today’s Spirits Market (3:00 – 4:00 PM)
- Brian Rosen, CEO, InvestBev Group LLC
- Maria Pearman, Partner, GHJ
- Connor Makenna, VP Portfolio Management, Pronghorn
- Allison Langhoff, Co-Founder, A&J Partners
How to Elevate and Optimize Your Route-to-Market (4:30 – 5:30 PM)
- Mark Harmann, National Sales Director, The Independent Distributor Network
- Jason Barrett, President + CEO, Master Distiller, Black Button Distilling + The Strategic Sourcing Hub
- Felipe Gonzalez-Gordon, Partner & COO, Colangelo & Partners
- Diego De la Vega Fernandez, Co-Founder, Zomoz Mezcal
To view the full lineup of Park Street University speakers and to register for the event, visit www.barconventbrooklyn.com.
About Park Street Companies: Park Street Companies is a leading provider of back-office logistics for alcohol industry brands. Its mission is to help emerging and established alcoholic beverage companies build and manage successful brands by providing innovative solutions and exceptional service.
About BCB Brooklyn: Bar Convent Brooklyn is a collaborative environment in which the pioneers of the bar and beverage community gather to celebrate and sculpt the future of liquid culture through education, sharing best practices, and generating business opportunities.
Press Contact: Cynthia Sanchez, csanchez@parkstreet.com