BEND, Ore. — The inaugural Pacific Hemp Beverage Summit will take place October 11, 2024.
Organized by local hemp beverage brands Shift Naturals, Ablis and Altitude Functional Beverages, the summit will provide education, networking and collaboration opportunities for hemp beverage suppliers, distributors, and retailers in the Pacific Northwest.
“Hemp beverages continue to capture the imagination of adult consumers across the country,” said Christopher Lackner, president, Hemp Beverage Alliance. “We are honored to support the Pacific Hemp Beverage Summit and champion the responsible development of this industry in the PNW.”
The summit will take place at Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend, Oregon 97703. Programming will include panel discussions and workshops with regulatory experts from around the region and the country, local supply chain partners, and HBA leadership. The event will conclude with networking, sampling and live music.
“Bend is the region’s hub for beverage innovation, collaboration, and sustainability,” said conference organizer Thomas Angel, Altitude Functional Beverages. “We welcome everyone to our perfect part of the world to learn more about the future of drinking.”
The summit follows the Hemp Beverage Alliance’s successful conference & festival in Minneapolis, which brought together hundreds of industry leaders from around the Midwest and concluded with Mayor Jacob Frey proclaiming June 8 “Hemp Beverage Day” in the city.
About the Organizers
Altitude Functional Beverages, Ablis, and Shift Naturals are leading hemp beverage producers in the Pacific Northwest. The host facility, Silver Moon Brewing, regularly provides support and collaborative opportunities and events for beverage producers of all categories beyond the craft beer space.
About the Hemp Beverage Alliance
The mission of the Hemp Beverage Alliance is to create a safe and thriving industry through education, advocacy, best practices and partnership. We achieve this mission by providing consumers, retailers, and distributors with the information they need to better understand the industry; developing best practices to create consistency in labeling and manufacturing; working with elected officials and regulators to encourage common-sense regulation; and collaborating with cannabis and alcohol industries to create a marketplace that benefits everyone.
