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Tuesday March 25, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
The demand for high-quality non-alcoholic options is skyrocketing, and hospitality venues that embrace this shift can unlock new revenue streams, attract diverse guests, and enhance the overall guest experience. But how can bars, restaurants, and hotels go beyond token offerings to create a truly compelling NA program?
This interactive seminar brings together industry experts to explore best practices for integrating non-alcoholic drinks into hospitality settings—covering menu strategy, pricing, staff training, consumer engagement, and operational execution.
Join moderator Derek Brown (Co-Founder, Mindful Drinking Fest; Author, Mindful Mixology: A Comprehensive Guide to No & Low-Alcohol Cocktails) as he leads a discussion with top hospitality leaders on:
  • How to build a non-alcoholic beverage program that sells
  • Maximizing margins while offering value to guests
  • Understanding what today’s guests expect from NA offerings
  • Equipping teams to promote and serve NA drinks effectively
  • Seamlessly integrating NA options into your venue’s workflow
Whether you run a cocktail bar, restaurant, hotel, or multi-unit operation, this seminar will provide actionable insights to help you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving beverage landscape.


Speakers
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Derek Brown

President, Drink Company
Derek Brown is a mindful drinking advocate, NASM-certified wellness coach, and beverage consultant. Formerly the owner of Columbia Room in Washington, D.C.—named Best American Cocktail Bar at the 2017 Spirited Awards—he was celebrated as one of the nation’s top bartenders. He... Read More →
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Maria Bastasch

CEO, Drink Company
Maria Bastasch is the CEO of Drink Company, a hospitality innovator, and a designer shaping the future of gathering. With a background in award-winning beverage programs, she has been at the forefront of the mindful drinking movement, creating immersive experiences where wellness... Read More →
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Marcos Salazar

Co-Founder + CEO, Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Association
Marcos Salazar is the CEO of the Adult Non-Alcoholic Beverage Association (ANBA), a global trade association providing the insights, connections, and resources needed to accelerate the growth of the adult non-alcoholic beverage industry. Marcos is working to build the adult NA drinks... Read More →
Tuesday March 25, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Room #221

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