Discover strategies and innovations driving financial success in the dynamic world of food and beverage.
See it. Taste it. Experience it. March 18-20, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Bar & Restaurant Expo is specifically tailored to address the unique challenges facing the hospitality industry by offering practical solutions and innovative ideas to unlock untapped revenue streams.
From single-unit bar and restaurant operators, to national chains, hospitality groups, bartenders, and newbies just entering the business, join 13,000+ movers and shakers for an exciting and insightful event where experts and successful entrepreneurs come together to share their knowledge and strategies for maximizing profitability in the food and beverage sector.
Attend exclusive conference sessions, hear cutting-edge solutions, take back "how to" knowledge, sample f&b trends from 500+ suppliers, and enhance your bottom line!
Expo Hall: Indulge your taste buds with complimentary F&B samples and explore profit-boosting solutions.
Opening Keynote: Julie Reiner, Co-Owner, Milady's, Clover Club, & Leyenda
Tuesday, March 19, 11:00am followed by Annual Ribbon Cutting Ceremony | Included in all passes
In this game-changing keynote, Liquid Assets - Turning Your Venue into a Profit Powerhouse, discover the secrets of transforming your venue into a profit powerhouse under the guidance of one of the most influential figures in the industry:
- Creating Successful Partnerships
- Building Your Team
- Making The Best Deal for Yourself
- The Importance of Understanding Your Brand and The Market It Appeals To
- Location, Leases and Ownership
- Investors and Raising Money
"If I can save other business owners from making costly and time-consuming mistakes, I'm all for it! We work in hospitality because we love it! Let's share our knowledge and set ourselves up for success in running profitable bars and restaurants."
Julie Reiner, Co-Owner, Milady's, Clover Club, & Leyenda
Your Success is Our Priority.
A new education program that puts your needs first:
- Critical topics addressed: Bar Manager development and training, staff education and training behind the bar, how to turn industry data and insights into profitable actions, multi-unit growth strategies, storytelling for brand development, and more!
- 50% new speaker lineup curated with a wide range of experience and diverse roles: Restaurant Funds, Bar & Restaurant Owners, Operators and Executives in Brand Development & Strategy, Marketing VPs, Bar Directors, Chefs, Creative Directors, Beverage Directors, Heads of Content & Creative, CEOs, Managing Directors, Founders, Presidents, Spirits Educators, Influencers & Mixologists.
- Revamped VIP Workshops with key takeaways addressing profit growth.
- Cutting-edge "how to" sessions: Demystifying Data, F&B Partnerships, Scaling for Growth, Boosting Brand Awareness, Brunch Best Practices, Zero Proof Profits, and more!
- Exclusive, interactive sessions:
- Marketing Q&A panel driven by audience questions - Pouring Wisdom: Social Media Tactics, Google Searches, and More
- Fireside Chat - The Case For a Marketing First Strategy
- Startup Bootcamp: A guide every new owner needs to open with success.
- Spiritual Machine: The AI Bar Experiment
- Navigating F&B Partnerships Panel
Adjust Your 2024 Plans!
New Monday Schedule for VIP Passes: Workshops begin at 3pm rather than the usual 9am.
We’re shakin' up the Monday conference schedule to begin later in the day so you can plan your travel accordingly after bringing down the house during St. Patrick’s Day weekend:
Monday, March 18
- 9:00am-5:30pm (NEW) Start-Up Essentials: Bootcamp - Add separate to any pass.
- 1:00pm-3:00pm Conference Sessions - VIP Pass or Education + Expo Pass.
- 3:00pm-5:30pm Workshops - VIP Pass only.
- And more!
Tuesday, March 19 - Wednesday, March 20
- Expo Hall Opens (includes access to World Tea Expo Hall)
- Conference Sessions, Masterclasses, Workshops
- Networking
- And more!
2024 Schedule Snapshot
MON
Mar 18
New! Start-Up Essentials Bootcamp
Add separate to any pass
9:00am-5:30pm
New! Sesiones Presentadas En Español
VIP Pass or Education + Expo Pass
10:30am-12:00pm
Limited Seats! Offsite Tours at Resorts World or Wynn Las Vegas
Add separate to any pass
12:30pm-3:00pm
Conference Sessions
VIP Pass or Education + Expo Pass
1:00pm-2:45pm
Workshops
New Workshop Start Times! VIP Pass only.
3:00pm-5:30pm (Later start time for St. Paddy's Day travel )
Welcome Kickoff Party at Ayu Dayclub
Included in all passes
6:00pm-8:30pm
Platinum Party at XS Nightclub
VIP Pass or Education + Expo Pass
9:00pm-11:00pm
TUE
Mar 19
Conference Sessions
VIP Pass or Education + Expo Pass
10:00am-4:45pm
Keynote
Included in all passes
11:00am-11:45am
Red Carpet & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Included in all passes
11:45am-12:00pm
Expo Hall Opens
Included in all passes
12:00pm-6:00pm
Happy Hours
Add separate to any pass
6:00pm-8:00pm
Platinum Party at OMNIA Nightclub
VIP Pass or Education + Expo Pass
9:00pm-11:00pm
WED
Mar 20
Conference Sessions
VIP Pass or Education + Expo Pass
9:30am-3:00pm
Expo Hall
Included in all passes
12:00pm-5:00pm
New! USBG Shake It Up Competition
Included in all passes
1:00pm-5:00pm
Industry & Supplier Awards
Included in all passes
11:15am-12:00pm
Masterclasses
VIP Pass or Education + Expo Pass
1:00pm-3:00pm
Workshops
VIP Pass only.
1:00pm-3:00pm
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Get the Scoop. Exclusive Offsite Trainings.
Attend innovative conference tracks to drive exponential profit growth.
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