Bar & Restaurant Expo 2025

Bar & Restaurant Expo 2025

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7:30am PDT

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

9:00am PDT

WS1 Beyond the Basics: Cultivating a Hospitality Mindset Las Vegas Convention Center, South HallChristopher Melly WS2 Restaurant Revitalization Las Vegas Convention Center, South HallCate Hollowitsch WS3 The Business of Beverage: Operational Essentials for Success Las Vegas Convention Center, South HallAmy Racine WS4 Mastering Bar & Restaurant Accounting for Operational Success Las Vegas Convention Center, South HallKenneth Kneif WS5 If You Build It, They Will Come: Crafting Concepts and Guest Experiences That Bring Your Vision to Life Las Vegas Convention Center, South HallMichael Tipps WS6 Crafting Your Digital Presence: Strategies for Hospitality Growth Las Vegas Convention Center, South HallTodd Collins

1:00pm PDT

"Good Ideas" that Cost You Money TBAJacob Trevino Empowering Culinary Talent from the Grassroots TBAKayla Robinson How to Create a Luxury Beverage Program on a Value Budget TBAMajdi Kayyali Integrated Brand Experiences TBAChristopher Sayegh People Want to Work—Just Not for You: Strategies to Revitalize Your Workplace TBARobbie Jester Pour Smarter, Not Harder: Tech Solutions to Smooth Out the Rush TBA TAO Las Vegas Back of House Tour Tao Las Vegas Wynn Restaurant Back of House Tour Wynn Las Vegas Start Up Essentials: Bar & Restaurant Bootcamp TBAMichael Tipps

2:00pm PDT

Building a Bar Empire Without Food TBABob Deck Creating a Welcoming Atmosphere: The Impact of Ambience and Design on Guest Experience TBAHoward Weiss Panel: Managing Your Beverage Program & Bar Staff TBAChad Michael George • Fritz Brogan Panel: Marketing That Moves the Needle: Q&A with Industry Experts TBADavid Ciancio • Danni Eickenhorst Scalable Menu Strategies: Designing Menus for Growth and Consistency Across Multiple Locations TBA Owner/Operator Masterclass: Scaling for Profit and Making Your Restaurant Work for You TBAMike Bausch

3:00pm PDT

2024 Drink Trends to Boost Revenue and Enhance Guest Experience TBAAdam Teeter Engage and Energize Your Multigenerational Team: From Boomers to Gen Z TBAJen Jackson Levelling Up With Google TBAMaria Elena Duron Owners & Chefs: Who Owns the Kitchen? TBABrian Duffy Unleashing Epic Experiences: Engaging Employees, Social Media, and Interactive Guest Magic for Bars and Restaurants TBAJennifer Behm-Lazzarini

4:00pm PDT

Bar Efficiencies to Boost Profits by 50% TBAHailey Workman Flavor Trends Panel TBABrian Duffy Panel: Concept-Driven Growth: Aligning New Revenue Streams That Fit Your F&B Offerings TBANatassia Lacerda • Daniel Eddy Panel: Cultivating a Legacy Mindset: Strategies for Engaging Gen Z in Hospitality TBABeth Hussey • Brian Connors • Meaghan Dorman Sip, Serve, Impress: Mastering Memorable Beverage RitualsPeter Camps The Luxury Mindset: Understanding How Iconic Brands Drive Max ProfitsChip Klose

6:00pm PDT

Welcome Kickoff Party - Open to All! AZILO, SAHARA Las Vegas

9:00pm PDT

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