ACIA 106th ANNUAL CONVENTION
SPEAKER SESSION SCHEDULE
Friday, October 6th, 2023
Osprey Ballroom
8 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast and Welcome
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AM SESSIONS
8:30 AM
Jason Meyer, Executive Director
White Oak Initiative
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9:15 AM
Logistics
Greig Allan, David Meresak, and Marc Van Gorp
Laufer Group International
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9:50 AM
Break
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10 AM
Sustainability & Technology Panel
Kyle Day, Sr. Manager of Forest & Field Sustainability
Beam Suntory
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Jeremy Grunewald, Founder & CEO
Devil's Cask
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Jason Meyer, Executive Director
White Oak Initiative
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Jason Stout, VP of Sales
Independent Stave Company
Anthony Morris, VP of Operations
Canton Wood Products
Moderator
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11:30
Lunch
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PM SESSIONS
12:15 PM
Colleen Thomas, Vice President of Operations
Kentucky Distillers' Association
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1:15 PM
Break
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1:30 PM
Breakout Sessions
Barrel & Keg
Stave & Heading
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3 PM
Board Meeting (Board members only)
Avocet Boardroom