Bar & Restaurant Expo 2025

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 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

8:00am PDT

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

10:20am PDT

Industry Excellence, Industry Impact and Supplier Awards Ceremony

11:00am PDT

Industry Keynote Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall

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 Las Vegas Convention Center, South HallBrian Connors

1:00pm PDT

F&B Innovation Center Demo with Tori Lubekci Las Vegas Convention Center, South HallTori Lubecki Building an Enduring Brand: Expanding, Protecting, and Growing Your Hospitality Presence TBAHamutal Lieberman Elevating Guest Service: Unlocking Sales and Profit Potential TBATimura Jackson New Pour, New Profits: Capturing Revenue and Customers with No & Low Alcohol Programs TBA Bartender Masterclass: Navigating Leadership Behind the Bar – Preparing for Success as a Lead Bartender TBATim Weigel GM Masterclass: The Art of the Pre-Shift TBAJohn Anthony Wynn Nightlife Tour Wynn Las Vegas

1:30pm PDT

USBG Shake It Up National Final – Classic Competition Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall

2:00pm PDT

Data-Driven Decisions: Using Analytics to Shape Your Beverage Marketing Strategy TBAMatt Crompton Thriving Through Change: Industry Insights for Bar, Restaurant, and F&B Owners TBA Transformational Hospitality- Transforming Transactions Into Human Connection TBAMonte Silva

2:30pm PDT

F&B Innovation Center Demo with Kayla Robison Las Vegas Convention Center, South HallKayla Robinson

2:45pm PDT

Bar Manager Masterclass: Becoming the Successful Master of your Bar Domain TBAKyla Hein Chef Masterclass: Menu Engineering: Back of House Insights for Crafting Profitable Dishes TBAAdrianne Calvo

3:00pm PDT

Culture as Currency: Building a Business Model for Success TBASteve Palmer Maximize Profitability with Advanced Financial Management TBAObadiah Ostergard

3:15pm PDT

F&B Innovation Center Demo with Aaron Fish Las Vegas Convention Center, South HallAaron Fish

3:45pm PDT

F&B Innovation Center Demo and Live Menu Read with Brian Duffy Las Vegas Convention Center, South HallBrian Duffy

4:00pm PDT

FOH as Brand Ambassadors: Elevating Your Venue’s Reputation TBA Never Lead Alone Again: 5 Keys to Build Back Your Team & Your Time TBAJason Brooks Panel: Preparing for Franchising: Is Your Concept Ready to Scale? TBAJonathan Weathington

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

12:00pm PDT

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

12:45pm PDT

F&B Innovation Center Demo with Tim Witcher Las Vegas Convention Center, South HallTim Witcher

1:00pm PDT

Fusing Marketing, Charity, and Competition in the Hospitality Industry TBAMichael R Lopez • Michael Elefante • Gary Hickey Hospitality Heroes: Engaging Your Front of House for Outstanding Guest Experiences TBANesha Arbano • Christopher McFadden The Pricing Paradox: Balancing Cost Control and Revenue Growth in Bars and Restaurants TBAAlexander Fletcher Bar & Restaurant Triage: Tailored Solutions for Established Venues and Scaling Operations TBAChip Klose • Monte Silva • Kenneth Kneif WS7 Building a Profitable Brand Identity: Telling Your Hospitality Story to Drive Revenue, Customer Loyalty and Success TBAJudy Bennett • Thomas Bennett WS8: How to Avoid 3 Deadly Mistakes in Labor Cost TBADavid Scott Peters

1:30pm PDT

F&B Innovation Center Demo with Nick Liberato Las Vegas Convention Center, South HallNick Liberato USBG Shake It Up National Final - Flair Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall

2:00pm PDT

Acing the Bar Exam: A Legal Survival Guide for Bar and Restaurant Operators.George Qualley Local Market Leadership: Strategies for Building a Strong Community Presence TBA The Impact of People-First Leadership on the Restaurant Business Model TBAJim Taylor

2:15pm PDT

F&B Innovation Center Demo with Bobby Marcotte Las Vegas Convention Center, South HallBobby "The Butcher" Marcotte

3:30pm PDT

F&B Innovation Center Demo with Brian Duffy Las Vegas Convention Center, South HallBrian Duffy