IBDEA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

IBDEA membership is open to companies and professionals involved in the beverage dispensing equipment and service industry. This includes beverage distributors, equipment manufacturers, gas suppliers, service providers, consultants, educators, and industry partners who support draught beverage and dispensing operations. Whether your organization supports beer, soda, water, coffee, or mixed beverage systems, IBDEA provides valuable education, networking, and industry resources to help your business grow.

IBDEA membership provides access to valuable industry education, networking opportunities, and business resources designed specifically for the beverage dispensing equipment industry.

Member benefits include:

• Access to IBDEAU educational programs and certifications
• Conference and event discounts
• Networking with distributors, manufacturers, and suppliers
• Industry news and technical resources
• Leadership and committee opportunities
• Exposure through the member directory and association communications
• Access to evolving industry best practices and trends

IBDEA Regular Members are defined as any individual, partnership, or business that goes into bars, breweries, restaurants and other establishments that sell and service beverage equipment, provide beverage products, CO2 and other beverage gases. These companies are fundamental and commonly engaged in the distribution of gases and/or sale, rental, or leasing of beverage dispense equipment. These members look to associate members to sell their equipment, services, or product offerings through distribution channels.

*Servicing beverage dispensing equipment is a pre-requisite for qualification as a regular member*

IBDEA Associate Members are defined as any individual, partnership, association, or business who are engaged in beverage equipment manufacturing, industry supply and/or sell their products to our regular members. These equipment manufacturers provide their offerings for use in restaurant and beverage applications. These members look to regular members to carry their equipment/products for distribution or as an additional service provider.

IBDEA membership dues are based solely on the membership category that is best determined by your type of business. For more information on member categories and dues, click here.

*Please note: IBDEA dues are also not deductible as a charitable contribution for federal tax purposes but may be deductible as a business expense.*

IBDEA supports education and workforce development within the beverage dispensing industry. Opportunities for student, academic, or educational involvement may vary based on programs, events, and partnerships.

Please contact IBDEA directly to learn more about available educational opportunities, conference participation, or future student-focused initiatives.

IBDEA membership provides opportunities to connect with industry professionals throughout the year through conferences, networking receptions, committee participation, educational workshops, and member events. Members regularly build relationships with distributors, manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, and industry leaders from across the beverage dispensing industry.

Yes. IBDEA membership provides access to educational resources, industry contacts, networking opportunities, and evolving best practices that can support consultants serving the beverage dispensing industry. Consultants may also participate in conferences, committee initiatives, and educational programming through the association.

IBDEAU is IBDEA’s dedicated educational learning center focused on advancing knowledge and professional development within the beverage dispensing industry. IBDEAU offers educational sessions, certifications, technical training, industry insights, and leadership development opportunities designed to help members stay informed, competitive, and connected.

Yes. IBDEA members receive discounted registration rates for conferences, workshops, educational programs, and select networking events throughout the year.

Membership often pays for itself through reduced event pricing, access to industry education, and valuable networking opportunities.

1. As an IBDEA member, you will need to go to the official org website and click on “member portal” in the top left-hand header.
2. From here, you must log-in using your IBDEA member credentials to access the member portal which holds both contact and company information.

3. To edit your personal information, ensure you are in your personal profile. To update company-related information, simply “switch profile” to access company information.

Once logged into the member portal, you can access your related profiles (company) and click edit

4. To edit any of your personal contact information, simply click on “edit this profile” in the upper left-hand header.

5. From here you should see your contact information where you can upload a personal profile photo, add in your company name, title, address, and more. Be sure to also reference the left-hand side profile information where more information can be added to such as additional phones, emails, social media, and more.

6.Add/modify as needed and when finished be sure you clicked “Save this Profile”

7. For those looking to update their company profile, be sure to switch your profile to your company using the header button “switch profile” click on your company and repeat the above steps for your company profile.

Currently, IBDEA offers only a digital membership directory for its members and associated companies. Please email info@ibdea.org for details.

The IBDEA publishes a monthly email newsletter about happenings. If you are not already receiving it click here to subscribe and keep up with the latest updates in IBDEA and industry news.

As an IBDEA member, you gain access to exclusive advertising opportunities to further showcase your business and/or product offerings across many of our digital platform placements.

To submit your inquiry for advertising, contact an IBDEA representative at info@ibdea.org. IBDEA will further connect our partners and members through digital channels such as our website, newsletter, member portal, annual conference, and mobile app to position your business in front of key beverage industry leaders and maximize your overall opportunities.

IBDEA and Industry Partner events are located under EVENTS on our website.