Your brewery is sitting on a goldmine of data, from production and sales to distribution and marketing. The question is: are you using it? In this session, sponsor Ekos + Ollie demonstrates how to pair your ERP and other data with AI tools to uncover hidden growth opportunities, analyze marketing performance, measure SEO visibility, and surface insights that typically stay buried in spreadsheets. Learn practical AI workflows designed specifically for breweries, helping drive proactive decision-making, foot traffic, and tangible results without adding complexity or creating low-quality AI slop.

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About the Speakers

Dustin Jeffers, Vice President of Producer Product

Next Glass

Dustin Jeffers is the vice president of producer product at Next Glass, where he focuses on Ollie and Ekos, two of the leading ERP solutions for the brewing industry. With roots in the brewing industry dating back to 2012, Dustin has a well rounded perspective to brewery software, with a background in brewing, operations, sales, and front-of-house. He was previously head brewer chief operating officer at SaltWater Brewery and director of operations at 3 Sons, giving him firsthand experience across nearly every facet of running a craft brewery. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut and a Master's from Florida Atlantic University.

Tyler Kairys, Vice President, Marketing

Next Glass

Tyler Kairys is vice president of marketing at Next Glass, where he oversees growth and brand strategy for leading technology solutions serving the beverage alcohol and hospitality industries. With over 15 years of experience in digital marketing, Tyler has led brand development and growth initiatives for companies ranging from emerging businesses to established market leaders. His expertise spans SEO, digital advertising, demand generation, and customer acquisition, with a focus on translating complex marketing strategies into practical, actionable insights for business leaders.

Dusty Kline, Chief Technology Officer

Next Glass

Dusty Kline is the chief technology officer for Next Glass, the company behind Ekos and Ollie—purpose-built tools for craft producers. With over two decades of experience building software products, Dusty leads engineering with a focus on deeply understanding the real operational challenges and pressures facing industry businesses and building technology that delivers genuine value. For the past three years, he has been actively applying AI across product development, team, and personal workflows to level up how teams at Next Glass get things done.

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