SCHEDULE & AGENDA
NOTE: This page will be updated as speakers are confirmed.
DAY 1
Sun, Aug 13
DAY 2
Mon, Aug 14
DAY 3
Tue, Aug 15
DAY 4
Wed, Aug 16
DAY 1
Sun, Aug 13
AM
Attendee Arrivals
02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Registration
02:00 PM – 06:00 PM
USBG Pool Party (Sponsored by Captain Morgan)
07:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Welcome Reception
09:00 PM – 11:00 PM
USBG Documentary Screening and Late Night Cigar Party (Sponsored by Uncle Nearest)
MIDNIGHT – 02:00 AM
Free time to see the city on your own
DAY 2
Mon, Aug 14
09:00 AM – 10:30 AM
SAFE Bar Networking Training presented by Haleigh Harrold
09:00 AM – 10:40 AM
Morning Fitness Activity
10:30 AM
Registration Table Opens
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Brunch
12:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Sponsored Lounges Open
12:30 PM – 01:00 PM
Break
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM
General Session: USBG Liquid Legacy presented by Livio Lauro with T. Cole Newton (Sponsored by SGWS)
02:00 PM – 02:30 PM
Break
02:30 PM – 03:30 PM
Seminar #1 (4 Tracks)
- ADVANCED BARTENDING #1: Factors Influencing Japanese Craft Spirits presented by Toshio Ueno (Sponsored by Sake School of America)
- INSIGHTS AND INNOVATIONS #1: Liquid Insights Tour presented by Brian Masilionis (Sponsored by SGWS)
- LEADERSHIP #1: How Do I Get Everyone To Care As Much As I Do? Keys to Effective (and Fun!) Leadership presented by Alison Anne
- SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY #1: Sustainable Waste Management in Your Bar: How Hard is it Really? Panelists include Aspen Bingham, Rosanne Albright, Amanda Jordan, and Ray DelMuro
03:30 PM – 04:00 PM
Break
04:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Seminar #2 (4 Tracks)
- ADVANCED BARTENDING #2: A Better Buzz: How to Make Great Non-alcoholic Cocktails with Functional Ingredients presented by Derek Brown, Maria Bastasch, and Lynnette Marrero (Sponsored by Aplos)
- INSIGHTS AND INNOVATIONS #2: Dames in Distilling presented by Rachel Kling (Sponsored by DIAGEO)
- LEADERSHIP #2: What Works (and Doesn’t Work) in Staff Education presented by Matt Ray
- SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY #2: The Blend Presents Refire #1 presented by Cynthia Pong (Sponsored by Beam Suntory)
05:00 PM – 05:30 PM
Break
05:30 PM – 06:30 PM
Seminar #3 (4 Tracks)
- ADVANCED BARTENDING #3: Demystifying Blind Wine Tasting presented by Alexis Percival
- INSIGHTS AND INNOVATIONS #3: Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits: A Premium Selection! presented by Kristi Gardner and Anel Cuenca (Sponsored by SGWS)
- LEADERSHIP #3: Communication & Teamwork presented by John Henderson and Rasmus Just (Sponsored by DIAGEO)
- SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY #3: Financial Control: Are You in Charge Financially presented by Makeda Gebre and Michael Delmonico
06:30 PM – 07:00 PM
Break
07:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Meet the Sponsors Dinner Reception
09:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Late-Night with Johnnie Walker at Century Grand
MIDNIGHT – 2:00 AM
Free time to see the city on your own
DAY 3
Tue, Aug 15
09:00 AM – 10:30 AM
SAFE Bar Networking Training presented by Haleigh Harrold
09:00 AM – 10:40 AM
Morning Fitness Activity
10:30 AM
Registration Table Opens
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Brunch
12:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Sponsored Lounges Open
12:30 PM – 01:00 PM
Break
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM
Keynote Address:
Brandon Chrostowski, Founder, CEO and President, EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute
02:00 PM – 02:30 PM
Break
02:30 PM – 03:30 PM
Seminar #4 (4 Tracks)
- ADVANCED BARTENDING #4: Cocktail Kegging for Beginners presented by Matthew Maroon
- INSIGHTS AND INNOVATIONS #4: Driving DEI in the Hospitality Industry presented by Alejandro Gomez and Talia Leon-Villanueva (Sponsored by SGWS)
- LEADERSHIP #4: Get Organized! Unlock Your Potential for Success presented by Randy Tarlow
- SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY #4: Mental Health: Finding Your Voice presented by Allan Kehler
03:30 PM – 04:00 PM
Break
04:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Seminar #5 (4 Tracks)
- ADVANCED BARTENDING #5: Spice Up Your Life presented by Rachel Kling (Sponsored by DIAGEO)
- INSIGHTS AND INNOVATIONS #5: The Blend Presents Refire #2 presented by Danielle Goldtooth (Sponsored by Beam Suntory)
- LEADERSHIP #5: Know Your Business presented by Kailee Asher, Aaron DeFeo, Melissa Anaya, and Kyla Hein
- SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY #5: Creating Community and Relationship for Coworkers in Crisis presented by Kevin Finch and Matt Jensen
05:00 PM – 05:30 PM
Break
05:30 PM – 06:30 PM
Seminar #6 (4 Tracks)
- ADVANCED BARTENDING #6: The Foundations of French Liqueurs presented by Jeffrey Pogash and Jonathan Pogash (Sponsored by Marie Brizard)
- INSIGHTS AND INNOVATIONS #6: Where Are We in the Rum Revolution presented by Matt Pietrek (Sponsored by Maison Ferrand USA)
- LEADERSHIP #6: Inclusivity Increases Profits presented by the Cocktail Bandits – Johnny Caldwell and Taneka Reaves
- SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY #6: More Walk, But Still Talk: A multi-layered approach to actually addressing AND problem solving the issue of mental health in the food and beverage industry presented by Sherri Jenkins with Keyatta Mincey Parker
06:30 PM – 08:00 PM
Free Time
08:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Dinner / Gala
Attire:
- Festive/Cocktail Attire (no shorts, tank tops, or flip flops allowed
- Red, Blue, Black, and Gold encouraged
- USBG pins encouraged
12:00 AM – 02:00 AM
Free time to see the city on your own
DAY 4
Wed, Aug 16
09:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Breakfast
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Leadership Forum
PM
Departures
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Fun Day at BARCOA Agaveria
(Hosted by USBG Phoenix)BARCOA honors the spirit of Mexico. It’s a space built by hand, with intention behind every detail. Their mission is simple – to honor the passionate producers of agave spirits and provide you with a place to explore and savor the worlds of tequila, mezcal, and other heritage spirits from Mexico. BARCOA is hidden in plain sight behind XICO – a Latinx and Indigenous art gallery and working artist studio. Attendees will be able to explore the gallery and purchase take-home gifts from the mercado.
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE SUGGESTIONS
- Arrive by 1:00 PM on Sunday, August 13
- Depart after 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 16 – Without Fun Day
- Depart after 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 16 – With Fun Day
SCHEDULE & AGENDA
NOTE: This page will be updated as speakers are confirmed.
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE SUGGESTIONS:
- Arrive by 1:00 PM on Sunday, August 13
- Depart after 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 16 – Without Fun Day
- Depart after 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 16 – With Fun Day
AM Attendee Arrivals
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Registration
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Pool Party (Sponsored Cabanas)
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Welcome Reception
9:00 PM – 2:00 AM Late-Night Activity or See the City on your own
9:30 PM – 11:00 PM WORLD PREMIERE: “USBG Documentary”/Q&A
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM SAFE Bar Network Training – Part I
9:00 AM – 10:40 AM Morning Fitness Activity
10:30 AM Registration Table Opens
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Brunch
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sponsor Lounges Open
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Break
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM General Session
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Break
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Seminar #1 (4 Tracks)
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Break
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Seminar #2 (4 Tracks)
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM Break
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Seminar #3 (4 Tracks)
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM Break
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Dinner/Meet the Sponsors and Distillers
9:00 PM – 2:00 AM Late-Night Activity or See the City on your own
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM SAFE Bar Network Training – Part II
9:00 AM – 10:40 AM Morning Fitness Activity
10:30 AM Registration Table Opens
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Brunch
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sponsor Lounges Open
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Break
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM General Session
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Break
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Seminar #4 (4 Tracks)
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Break
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Seminar #5 (4 Tracks)
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM Break
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Seminar #6 (4 Tracks)
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Free Time
8:00 PM – 12:00 AM Dinner/Gala
12:00 AM – 2:00 AM Late-Night Activity or See the City on your own
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Breakfast
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Leadership Forum
PM Departures
12 PM Fun Day (Hosted by Local Chapter)
TRACKS
Advanced Bartending
These seminars are industry-driven and designed for bartenders of all levels, with a focus beyond the introductory level. Seminars under this track include spirit category exploration, history, cocktails and trends, techniques, methodology, and/or career possibilities beyond the bar.
Leadership
These seminars focus on general leadership, as it relates to business and chapter operations. Seminars under this track include general leadership, chapter finances, fundraising, membership, general chapter operations and governance, social media, marketing, volunteer management, event planning and management, and/or opening a bar.
Social Responsibility
Seminars in this track focus on diversity and inclusion, interpersonal violence, stress recognition and management, and other health and wellness-related issues that affect the hospitality industry.
Insights and Innovations
Seminars in this track are designed to provide attendees with valuable insights into the latest innovations and trends from some of the most influential and forward-thinking leaders in the hospitality industry who will share their experiences, insights, and best practices on a range of topics related to innovation, technology, and business growth.
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