--- title: "NMBA Inaugural Conference — September 22–23, 2026 · Arlington, TX" description: "The mobile beverage industry, finally in one room. Two days of speakers, segment deep-dives, and structured networking in Arlington, Texas." lang: en json-ld: --- [![NMBA — National Mobile Beverage Association](/__l5e/assets-v1/3ecf6988-3020-46ae-9be2-5063acdc7400/lockup-rounded.png)](/) [About](/about)[Membership](/#membership)[Conference](/conference)[Blog](/blog)[Videos](/videos)[Partners](/#partners)[Find a Member](/#directory)[Contact](/contact) [Member Login](/members)[Join NMBA](/#join) Inaugural Conference # The mobile beverage industry, finally in one room. Two days of speakers, segment deep-dives, and the relationships that actually grow a business — for mobile bars, coffee carts, lemonade, boba, frozen & ice, and event beverage operators. September 22–23, 2026 Arlington, Texas Connect. Educate. Elevate. [Join & get your free ticket](#register)[See the speakers](#speakers) Why attend ## Built for the way operators actually grow. ### Networking is the format Structured networking is woven through both days — not bolted-on mingle time. The mobile beverage industry itself was built through relationships, and this event is designed the same way. ### Learn from operators who did it Real speakers who scaled real mobile beverage businesses — from one cart to franchises, fleets, and event-venue ownership. No theory, no fluff. ### Your segment, plus the rest Deep-dive breakouts for your niche — mobile bar, coffee, lemonade, frozen, boba, festivals — plus marquee sessions everyone attends together. Speakers ## Operators who've done the thing. The people on this stage built and scaled the businesses you're trying to build. Confirmed speakers below — more (including the keynote) coming soon. DB ### Don Branzuela Founder, NMBA · Boo Boo's Lemonade / Citrus Social Beverage Co. Founder · Lemonade CB ### Charlie & Savannah Breen DFW Bartending Mobile Bar CB ### Corbin Bachall Nightowl Coffee Cart Coffee JS ### Jason Sorrells Maui Wowi Smoothies & Coffee Frozen & Ice MM ### Matt Maroon Festival & Events Operator Festivals / Events RP ### Roy Porter Engage Works · "Catering Ronin" Operations NB ### Naomi Butler Bridal Shows Inc. Weddings ? Keynote · Main Stage To be announced More speakers and panelists — including the keynote, legal, cocktails & mocktails, solo-operator, health-department, and venue sessions — to be announced. Program ## Two days. Every session that matters. Sessions grouped by theme. Times are still being finalized — the format below reflects what will run across both days. **A format designed so you never miss the moments that matter** — everyone stays together for the marquee main-stage content; optional segment breakouts run only during main-stage breaks and meals, never against the headline sessions. 01 ### Keynote The headline session to open the industry's first national gathering. Speaker to be announced 02 ### Scaling & Franchising Panel Scaling looks different for everyone: organic fleet growth, staffing/agency scaling, and franchising. Speaker to be announced 03 ### Networking & Preferred-Vendor Relationships Building the relationships that book you and getting on venue/planner preferred-vendor lists. Speaker to be announced 04 ### Mindset & Growth The founder mindset behind steady, organic growth. Speaker to be announced 05 ### Expanding into Event Venues What it takes to grow a mobile business into owning and operating event venues. Speaker to be announced 06 ### Lean Operations & Service Training Running tight operations and training a front-of-house team. Speaker to be announced 07 ### Booking Weddings & Working Bridal Shows Winning wedding work and exhibiting effectively at bridal shows. Speaker to be announced 08 ### Legal Ramifications of Alcohol Service How to protect yourself when you serve alcohol (general education, not state-specific advice). Speaker to be announced 09 ### Cocktails & Mocktails Menu craft for the spirited and the zero-proof side of the bar. Speaker to be announced 10 ### The Solo Operator Running and scaling a one-person mobile beverage operation. Speaker to be announced 11 ### Health Department Requirements A hands-on workshop on passing inspection (general; rules vary by county/state). Speaker to be announced 12 ### Festivals Round Table Landing and working festivals, from operator and producer sides. Speaker to be announced 13 ### Wedding Venue Panel How operators should approach wedding/event venues for partnerships and preferred-vendor lists. Speaker to be announced Segment tracks ## Self-select the breakouts that fit your business. Segment deep-dives run during main-stage breaks so you can go deep on your niche without missing the headline sessions. Mobile Bar Coffee Lemonade Frozen & Ice Boba & Tea Festival / Events Specialty & Other Beverages Networking Registration ## Join NMBA — your conference ticket is on us. Become a founding member of the National Mobile Beverage Association and your seat at the inaugural conference is included. Two founding options — both locked in for life. ### Operator (solo) $299 /yr Includes your conference ticket. ### Business $399 /yr Includes your conference ticket PLUS up to 2 additional members (bring your team). Founding pricing locked in for life · FREE inaugural conference ticket included [Join NMBA — $299/yr](https://joinnmba.com) [Questions? Email us](mailto:dynamicbuzzco@gmail.com)| [1 (682) 213-6622](tel:+16822136622)682-213-NMBA Membership billed annually · includes one conference ticket · September 22–23, 2026 · Arlington, Texas. Payments processed securely through the National Mobile Beverage Association. Questions? [1 (682) 213-6622](tel:+16822136622)682-213-NMBA [dynamicbuzzco@gmail.com](mailto:dynamicbuzzco@gmail.com) [![NMBA — National Mobile Beverage Association](/__l5e/assets-v1/fa98923f-45e2-4723-8412-3aa90dd01848/logo-rounded-square.png)](/) Uniting mobile beverage professionals through education, advocacy, and industry excellence. Subscribe Monthly member updates. No spam. 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