Bar & Restaurant Expo 2025

Bar & Restaurant Expo 2025

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

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

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

1:00pm PDT

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

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

3:00pm PDT

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

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

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

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