Bar & Restaurant Expo 2025 has ended

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Bar & Restaurant Expo 2025

12:00pm PDT

Registration/Badge Pick-up Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall

10:30pm PDT

Industry Night at Marquee - Open to All! Marquee, The Cosmopolitan

7:30am PDT

Registration/Badge Pick-up Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall

9:00am PDT

WS1 Beyond the Basics: Cultivating a Hospitality Mindset Room #219/220Christopher Melly WS2 Strategic Restaurant Revitalization: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities for Growth Room #221Cate Hollowitsch WS3 The Business of Beverage: Operational Essentials for Success Room #222Amy Racine WS4 Mastering Bar & Restaurant Accounting for Operational Success Room #231/232Kenneth Kneif WS5 If You Build It, They Will Come: Crafting Concepts and Guest Experiences That Bring Your Vision to Life Room #226/227Michael Tipps WS6 Crafting Your Digital Presence: Strategies for Hospitality Growth Room #233Todd Collins

10:00am PDT

Mastering Hospitality Marketing: Inside Wynn Nightlife’s Playbook Intrigue Nightclub, Wynn Las VegasEmilio Gonzales SOLD OUT! Wynn Restaurant Back of House Tour Wynn Las Vegas

11:00am PDT

Mixology Training I: Break Away from the Mainstream Cocktail Trends, Go for Iconic! Southern Glazers Wine & SpiritsLivio Lauro

1:00pm PDT

"Good Ideas" that Cost You Money Room #233Jacob Trevino Empowering Culinary Talent from the Grassroots Room #221Kayla Robison How to Create a Luxury Beverage Program on a Value Budget Room #222Majdi Kayyali Integrated Brand Experiences Room #226/227Christopher Sayegh People Want to Work—Just Not for You: Strategies to Revitalize Your Workplace Room #219/220Robbie Jester Pour Smarter, Not Harder: Tech Solutions to Smooth Out the Rush Room #231/232John Henson • Zach Lyall • Bryan Solar SOLD OUT! TAO Las Vegas Back of House Tour Tao Las Vegas SOLD OUT! Wynn Nightlife Tour Wynn Las Vegas Start Up Essentials: Bar & Restaurant Bootcamp Room #229/230Paul Reilly • Michael Tipps • Daniel Eddy • Christopher Melly • Nesha Arbano • Carson Parker

2:00pm PDT

Building a Bar Empire Without Food Room #222Bob Deck Creating a Welcoming Atmosphere: The Impact of Ambience and Design on Guest Experience Room #226/227Howard Weiss Panel: Managing Your Beverage Program & Bar Staff Room #219/220Chad Michael George • Anthony Minutoli • Sarah Charles • Fritz Brogan Panel: Marketing That Moves the Needle: Q&A with Industry Experts Room #233David Ciancio • Andrew Corbett • Danni Eickenhorst Scalable Menu Strategies: Designing Menus for Growth and Consistency Across Multiple Locations Room #221Travis Tober Owner/Operator Masterclass: Scaling for Profit and Making Your Restaurant Work for You Room #231/232Mike Bausch

2:30pm PDT

Mixology Training II: Pre-batching Is a Godsend! Southern Glazers Wine & SpiritsLivio Lauro

3:00pm PDT

2025 Drink Trends to Boost Revenue and Enhance Guest Experience Room #222Adam Teeter Engage and Energize Your Multigenerational Team: From Boomers to Gen Z Room #219/220Jen Jackson Levelling Up With Google Room #233Maria Elena Duron Owners & Chefs: Who Owns the Kitchen? Room #221Brian Duffy Unleashing Epic Experiences: Engaging Employees, Social Media, and Interactive Guest Magic for Bars and Restaurants Room #226/227Jennifer Behm-Lazzarini

4:00pm PDT

Bar Efficiencies to Boost Profits by 50% Room #222Hailey Workman Flavor Trends Panel Room #221Brian Duffy • Nick Liberato • Thomas Leo • Tori Lubecki • Aaron Fish Panel: Concept-Driven Growth: Aligning New Revenue Streams That Fit Your F&B Offerings Room #231/232Adam Hegsted • Phil Kafarakis • Daniel Eddy • Natassia Lacerda • Eric Anderson Panel: Cultivating a Legacy Mindset: Strategies for Engaging Gen Z in Hospitality Room #219/220Meaghan Dorman • Colleen Mcleod Garner • David Kaplan • Beth Hussey Sip, Serve, Impress: Mastering Memorable Beverage Rituals Room #226/227Peter Camps • James Lombardino The Luxury Mindset: Understanding How Iconic Brands Drive Max Profits Room #233Chip Klose

6:00pm PDT

Welcome Kickoff Party - Open to All! The Pool at Sahara

8:00pm PDT

Badge Perk! Jason Aldean's Kitchen & Bar Jason Aldean's Kitchen & Bar

9:00pm PDT

Industry Afterparty I at XS Nightclub XS Nightclub, Wynn Las Vegas

8:00am PDT

Registration/Badge Pick-up Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall

9:00am PDT

Opening Remarks & Welcome Room #222/223

9:10am PDT

Industry Keynote: Unreasonable Hospitality – Pursuing Perfection in F&B Room #222/223Will Guidara

10:00am PDT

Industry Excellence, Industry Impact and Supplier Awards Ceremony Room #222/223

10:45am PDT

Beyond the Bar. Empowering Hospitality Pros—Inside & Out Room #222/223Mia Mastroianni • Arthur Sutley • Phil Wills

11:45am PDT

Red Carpet & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall

12:00pm PDT

Expo Hall - Open to All! Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall

12:30pm PDT

Generational Dynamics in Hospitality: Adapting to Future-Focused Shifts in Work and Culture Spotlight Stage, Expo FloorColleen Mcleod Garner

1:00pm PDT

Changing The Mindset – How the Modern Guest is Influencing Change Spotlight Stage, Expo FloorScot Turner F&B Innovation Center Demo with Chef Tori Lubekci FBIC Stage, 2nd floor Expo HallTori Lubecki Building an Enduring Brand: Expanding, Protecting, and Growing Your Hospitality Presence Room #224/225Hamutal Lieberman Craft, Culture, and Capital: Scaling a Hospitality Business with Purpose Room #231/232David Kaplan Elevating Guest Service: Unlocking Sales and Profit Potential Room #226/227Timura Jackson Zero-Proof, Full Profit: Making NA Drinks Work for Your Business Room #221Derek Brown • Maria Bastasch • Marcos Salazar Bartender Masterclass: Navigating Leadership Behind the Bar – Preparing for Success as a Lead Bartender Room #233Tim Weigel SOLD OUT! GM Masterclass: The Art of the Pre-Shift Room #229/230Haley Nutter-Sitek

1:30pm PDT

USBG Shake It Up National Final – Classic Competition Spotlight Stage, Expo Floor

1:45pm PDT

F&B Innovation Center Demo with Chef Kayla Robison FBIC Stage, 2nd floor Expo HallKayla Robison

2:00pm PDT

Bar Manager Meet-up in the Cocktail Clubhouse Cocktail Clubhouse, 1st Floor Expo HallChad Michael George Data-Driven Decisions: Using Analytics to Shape Your Beverage Marketing Strategy Room #221Matt Crompton Thriving Through Change: Industry Insights for Bar, Restaurant, and F&B Owners Room #224/225Ming-Tai Huh • Alisa Reynolds • Andrew Chun • Rob Grimes Transformational Hospitality- Transforming Transactions Into Human Connection Room #226/227Monte Silva

2:30pm PDT

F&B Innovation Center Demo with Chef Aaron Fish FBIC Stage, 2nd floor Expo HallAaron Fish

2:45pm PDT

Bar Manager Masterclass: Becoming the Successful Master of your Bar Domain Room #229/230Kyla Hein Chef Masterclass: Menu Engineering: Back of House Insights for Crafting Profitable Dishes Room #233Adrianne Calvo

3:00pm PDT

Culture as Currency: Building a Business Model for Success Room #221Steve Palmer Digital Dining: The Social-First Blueprint for Modern Hospitality Marketing Room #226/227Alexa Pence In Conversation – Successful F&B Partnerships Room #231/232Benson Wang • Scot Turner Maximize Profitability with Advanced Financial Management Room #224/225Adam Hegsted

3:15pm PDT

Future Stars of Culinary - JWU Land O' Lakes Showdown! FBIC Stage, 2nd floor Expo Hall

3:30pm PDT

Elevate your Cocktails with Agar Cocktail Clubhouse, 1st Floor Expo HallPhilip Khandehrish

4:00pm PDT

F&B Innovation Center Demo with Chef Brian Duffy FBIC Stage, 2nd floor Expo HallBrian Duffy Never Lead Alone Again: 5 Keys to Build Back Your Team & Your Time Room #221Jason Brooks Panel: Preparing for Franchising: Is Your Concept Ready to Scale? Room #224/225Jonathan Weathington • Carl Comeaux • Lauren Coulter Visual Bites: How Great Photos Drive Revenue for Bars and Restaurants Room #226/227Melanie Blair First Timer's Meet and Greet Cocktail Clubhouse, 1st Floor Expo HallMia Mastroianni

4:30pm PDT

Live Menu Read with Chef Brian Duffy - Bring Your Menu! FBIC Stage, 2nd floor Expo HallBrian Duffy

6:00pm PDT

Badge Perk! Jason Aldean's Kitchen & Bar Jason Aldean's Kitchen & Bar

9:00pm PDT

Industry Afterparty II at OMNIA Nightclub OMNIA Nightclub, Caesars Palace

8:00am PDT

Registration/Badge Pick-up Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall

11:00am PDT

Keynote: Beyond the Glass: Exploring Unexpected Directions in Beverage Innovation Room #222/223Dale DeGroff

12:00pm PDT

Expo Hall - Open to All! Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall Badge Perk! Jason Aldean's Kitchen & Bar Jason Aldean's Kitchen & Bar

12:30pm PDT

Beyond the Bank: Crowdfunding Lightning Round Spotlight Stage, Expo FloorDavid Kaplan F&B Innovation Center Demo with Chef Tim Witcher FBIC Stage, 2nd floor Expo HallTim Witcher

1:00pm PDT

The Consumers' Impact on 2025 Food Away from Home Industry Forecast Spotlight Stage, Expo FloorCharlie McConnell • Phil Kafarakis Fusing Marketing, Charity, and Competition in the Hospitality Industry Room #226/227Michael Elefante • Rico Hominda • Gary Hickey • Michael R Lopez Hospitality Heroes: Engaging Your Front of House for Outstanding Guest Experiences Room #221Nesha Arbano • Jess Rowland • Christopher McFadden The Pricing Paradox: Balancing Cost Control and Revenue Growth in Bars and Restaurants Room #224/225Alexander Fletcher Bar & Restaurant Triage: Tailored Solutions for Established Venues and Scaling Operations Room #233Chip Klose • Monte Silva • Kenneth Kneif WS7 Building a Profitable Brand Identity: Telling Your Hospitality Story to Drive Revenue, Customer Loyalty and Success Room #229/230Judy Bennett • Thomas Bennett WS8: How to Avoid 3 Deadly Mistakes in Labor Cost Room #231/232David Scott Peters

1:15pm PDT

F&B Innovation Center Demo with Chef Nick Liberato FBIC Stage, 2nd floor Expo HallNick Liberato

1:30pm PDT

USBG Shake It Up National Final - Flair Spotlight Stage, Expo Floor

2:00pm PDT

F&B Innovation Center Demo with Chef Bobby Marcotte FBIC Stage, 2nd floor Expo HallBobby "The Butcher" Marcotte Acing the Bar Exam: A Legal Survival Guide for Bar and Restaurant Operators. Room #224/225George Qualley Local Market Leadership: Strategies for Building a Strong Community Presence Room #226/227Michelle Corigliano • Adam Orman • Kristen Rauch The Impact of People-First Leadership on the Restaurant Business Model Room #221Jim Taylor Under 30s Meet-up: Tomorrow's leaders, grow your network! Cocktail Clubhouse, 1st Floor Expo HallArthur Sutley

2:45pm PDT

Live Menu Read with Chef Brian Duffy FBIC Stage, 2nd floor Expo HallBrian Duffy

10:30pm PDT

The Studio at Hakkasan - Open to All! Hakkasan Nightclub, MGM Grand Hotel & Casino