KABR Annual Conference:
24 Hours of Kansas Retailer Education, Policy and Strategy Development & Networking with Policymakers
Kansas Association of Beverage Retailers – P.O. Box 3842, Topeka, KS 66604
Friday and Saturday
October 6-7, 2023 - Wichita, KS
Updated Schedule - note change to 11 a.m.
Friday – October 6
5 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Opening Night Reception with Legislators and Retailers - Location: Larkspur Bistro & Bar - 904 East Douglas, Wichita, KS 67202 An annual event for networking with Kansas independent retailers and state policymakers. It's fun and delicious! Dress is business casual or casual. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages.
Saturday – October 7 - Location: Courtyard Wichita at Old Town, 820 E. 2nd St. N., Wichita, KS 67202
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration & Seminars
9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Retailer and Employee Education Seminar: - Certified retailer and employee education. Seminar educates licensees and clerks to prevent underage and other illegal sales - and teaches you to find answers to your day to day questions.
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. A National Perspective on Shipping and Delivery - Dawson R. Hobbs, Executive Vice President, Government Affairs, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America
12:00 - 1:15 p.m. Legislators Luncheon - Annual Roundtable with State Legislators - featuring House Federal and State Affairs Chair Will Carpenter and Wichita Representative and Retailer Tom Kessler. This annual luncheon is one of the most important opportunities of the year to educate elected officials who control the changing liquor industry. Your attendance shows them we care what happens in Topeka.
1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Afternoon Sessions and Decision Making
Kansas Association of Beverage Retailers P.O. Box 3842, Topeka, KS 66604 Email KABR