#WestCoastPeachy #ChampagneWishes #TastyTidbits BAR & RESTAURANT EXPO 2022 EXPO HIGHLIGHTS
Some of the nation’s most influential gathering of bar and restaurant owners and operators will be in Las Vegas for Bar & Restaurant Expo, formerly known as Nightclub & Bar Show, March 21 – 23.
Bar & Restaurant Expo, formerly known as Nightclub & Bar Show, is the nation’s most influential gathering of bar and restaurant owners and operators and is returning to the Las Vegas Convention Center March 21-23 with new events and interactive activations to further enhance the attendee and exhibitor experiences.
The 2022 Bar & Restaurant Expo Hall Floor Highlights include:
Restaurant Zone - The Restaurant Zone features the Food & Beverage Innovation Center, a dedicated area of food and food service equipment suppliers with access to Chef demonstrations and tastings. At the Restaurant Zone, Operators can explore how to effectively manage, deliver, and receive product profitability. Chef demonstrations include Brian Duffy, Founder, Duffified Experience Group; Pete Blohme, Chef, Author, Owner, PP Hospitality Group; Kayla Robison, Arnold's Bar and Grill, Executive Chef; Jennifer Behm-Lazzarini, Lazzarini Private Events; Nick Liberato, The Borscht Belt Delicatessen, Owner/Chef; Barbie Marshall, Chef Consultant; Chad Rosenthal, TiNDLE, Motel Fried Chicken, Chef/Owner; Kevin Des Chenes, Keel Vodka, Executive Chef; Tori Lubeck, Plant Based Chef.
The Bistro (VIP only) - Located next to the Restaurant Zone, The Bistro is a new seated restaurant for VIP Pass attendees only. Designed to showcase the very best and latest food, beverage, technology and FOH products in a real-life setting, participants will utilize SpotOn technology to make a reservation and pre-order their meal to enjoy in a private dining space at a time of their choice.
Official Robots of the Restaurant Zone – Inside the Restaurant Zone, guests can experience service from the cutting-edge Richtech Robotics. attendees can expect to see ADAM, a programmable base that is equipped with two ARM units for handling and crafting food and beverages and featuring a welcoming yet striking design. Richtech Robots MATRADEE, the autonomous food service robot and RICHIE, the hotel delivery robot will deliver food in the Uber Eats Alley.
NxT: Get Inspired – Located in an exclusive area on the expo floor, NxT showcases the latest creations, trends, and innovations. New additions in 2022 include: the Middleby Ventless Burger Bar, live music, interactive games, power talks addressing real-world challenges, a lawn area with food demos, and the 2022 Industry Excellence Awards ceremony sponsored by sunday.
Sports Bar – Hosted by Chris Hopkins, Beverage & Operations Professional, guests are invited to take a seat at this experiential Sports Bar to taste inspirational beverage recipes, meet with mixologists and industry suppliers, and test drive new equipment.
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Tradeshows Launch Inaugural Las Vegas Food & Beverage Industry Week
-Bar & Restaurant Expo, Pizza Expo, SIAL America, World Tea Conference + Expo
host first-of-its kind industry event-
Leading tradeshow organizers Emerald and Questex will join forces for Las Vegas Food & Beverage Industry Week, an inaugural event featuring four premiere food shows under one roof at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), March 21 – 24, 2022.
SIAL America, Bar & Restaurant Expo (formerly known as Nightclub & Bar Show), Pizza Expo, and World Tea Conference + Expo will occur concurrently, uniting decision makers from all sectors of the $1.5 trillion food and beverage industry as it continues to recover.
The event underscores Las Vegas’ appeal as a premiere culinary destination and further demonstrates its designation as the number one trade show destination in North America for 26 consecutive years, according to the Trade Show News Network (TSNN), the world's leading resource for the trade show, exhibition and event industry.
“We are grateful for our partnership with Emerald and Questex and we are excited to welcome the first-ever Las Vegas Food and Beverage Week to the Las Vegas Convention Center,” said Brian Yost, chief operating officer for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), which owns and operates the LVCC. “Las Vegas brings key industries together, fostering in-person connections that move business forward. We look forward to providing the organizers, exhibitors and attendees of these shows with an Only Vegas experience.”
“We are thrilled to collaborate with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and Questex for the inaugural edition of Food and Beverage Industry Week. It will be an exciting and invaluable week for everyone in the food and beverage industry,” said Jessica Blue, executive vice president, Emerald.
A collaboration between international trade show organizers, Emerald and Comexposium, SIAL America is the first-of-its-kind cross-category generalist food and beverage show supporting the food and beverage market. Attending will be importers, food service companies, distributors, retailers, wholesalers and restaurateurs looking to discover, innovate and learn. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) endorsed the inaugural edition of SIAL America due to SIAL’s long-standing reputation as a premier event host for the industry.
Now in its 38th year, Emerald’s International Pizza Expo is the pizza industry’s leading event focused on all elements of the pizza industry. Welcoming pizzeria professionals from across the globe, the show will feature suppliers, educational sessions top by top industry professionals and national competitions.
“We’re less than six weeks away from the first Las Vegas Food & Beverage Industry Week, March 21-24, presenting Bar & Restaurant Expo, World Tea Conference + Expo, Pizza Expo and SIAL America,” said Tim McLucas, vice president, Bar & Restaurant Group, Questex. “We're excited to collaborate with Emerald and the LVCVA to bring key food and beverage buyers together in one central location to deliver a new, high value experience that combines key education, product activations and customer interaction. Join us as we present a new customer engagement experience.”
At Bar & Restaurant Expo, attendees will get ahead of the curve by learning about the latest trends and troubleshoot challenges facing their businesses. From single-unit to national chain operators and the industry’s largest hospitality groups, the show will deliver the latest in experience and innovation to move business.
Celebrating traditions and the future of tea, the World Tea Conference + Expo 20th anniversary celebration will provide access to leading suppliers and timely educational sessions. The event promises to deliver new features and enhancements.
Since in-person meetings and conventions returned to the destination in June 2021, the LVCC has hosted 58 trade shows and events with more than 800,000 attendees, showcasing confidence by trade show organizers that meetings can be held safely and efficiently.
To learn more about Las Vegas Food & Beverage Industry Week, visit https://www.vegasmeansbusiness.com/las-vegas-food-beverage-industry-week/. For more information on the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, visit www.vegasmeansbusiness.com.
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The 2022 Bar & Restaurant Expo (formerly known as Nightclub & Bar Show), returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center March 21 – 23 and offers exclusive networking and nightlife events at Las Vegas' most popular nightclubs. Event parties and networking events provide attendees the opportunity to go behind the velvet rope at exclusive nightclubs with early admission, complimentary drinks, no cover charge, and live entertainment. Welcome Party is included in all registration passes. Platinum Party tickets are included with a VIP Pass, Expo + Party Pass, or add Party Pass tickets separately. Events for this year’s Expo include:
MONDAY, MARCH 21
Welcome Party: Azilo Pool at SAHARA Hotel
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Guests are invited to kick off the 2022 Bar & Restaurant Expo at Azilo Pool at SAHARA Hotel. Join in on the fun and network with colleagues and influencers while enjoying complimentary spirits from sponsors and entertainment. Sponsors include Diageo, Chaco Flaco, Ignite, Kurvball Whiskey, Uber Eats, CRU Hemp Lounge, and XXI Martinis.
Platinum Party: XS Nightclub, Art of the Wild!
9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Festivities continue through the night as the party moves to XS Nightclub at Encore. The venue is home to David Guetta, Diplo, Kygo and The Chainsmokers. Attendees will experience the newly unveiled, multi-million-dollar redesign that includes innovative technology and top-of-the-line production elements like pyrotechnics, LEDs, lasers and an in-the-round DJ booth that can be seen from anywhere in the club. Sponsors include Diageo, White Claw, Kurvball Whiskey, and Uber Eats.
TUESDAY, MARCH 22
Platinum Party: OMNIA Nightclub at Caesars Palace
9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Experience the best party vibe at OMNIA Nightclub inside Caesars Palace. Guests will revel in rooftop views of the Las Vegas Strip and experience world-renowned DJs. Bar & Restaurant Expo sponsors will provide complimentary drinks. Sponsors include Diageo, White Claw, Partender, Atmosphere, Beattie’s Distillers, Chaco Flaco, Kurvball Whiskey, Uber Eats, Phade, and XXI Martinis.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23
Platinum Party: Venue and entertainment to be announced soon!
9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
All registered guests must be 21 years and older and can visit www.barandrestaurantexpo.com to purchase tickets. Sponsor products are of limited supply, so attendees should arrive early for complimentary beverages. Private Platinum Party hours exclusive for Bar & Restaurant Expo attendees run from 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Those interested in attending the 2022 Bar & Restaurant Expo can visit www.barandrestaurantexpo.com for more information or to register. Bar & Restaurant Expo is a trade event and not open to the general public.
Bar & Restaurant Expo is committed to the health and safety of its attendees, exhibitors and staff. It will continue to work closely with all local, state, and federal officials to follow and implement all health and safety guidelines set forth.
industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.
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KEYNOTE PANEL announced for 2022 Bar & restaurant expo
Panel to Focus on the Growth Opportunities for 2022 and Beyond
On Tuesday, March 22 at 11 a.m., the 2022 Bar & Restaurant Expo, previously known as Nightclub & Bar Show, will feature a key panel of operators including small to large operations from across the country, for a discussion on, Growth Opportunities for 2022 and Beyond. With businesses facing the continued obstacles of labor, supply chain, technology and inflation, the discussion will focus on the impacts of the current environment as well as the outlook for the coming year for the hospitality industry.
Topics that will be addressed during the panel discussion include:
· Utilizing technology in your beverage strategy.
· Supply chain/inflation.
· Understanding consumer expectations.
· How to tackle staffing issues.
· What does the future customer look like?
Speakers featured on the panel are:
· Cami Lehman, Director of Marketing, Brinker International, Inc.
· Mark Gray, Chief Operating Officer & President, Bottleneck Management Restaurant Group
· Bruce Skala, Senior Vice-President, Marketing, Hooters of America
· Moderated by Scott Blazek, Executive Vice President, Breakthru Beverage Group Nevada
“The Bar & Restaurant Expo is where the industry gathers each year to learn, network, make purchasing decisions, enjoy the parties and get more excited about the future,” said Bruce Skala, Senior Vice-President, Marketing, Hooters of America. “We are happy to be part of this great event and I’m looking forward to contributing to this year’s terrific general session panel, whose members represent hundreds of successful operations.”
A full biography on each of the speakers can be found here.
The keynote is included in all registration passes. Visit Bar & Restaurant Expo’s website for a full list of speakers.
Those interested in attending the 2022 Bar & Restaurant Expo can visit www.barandrestaurantexpo.com for more information or to register. Bar & Restaurant Expo is a trade event and not open to the general public.
Bar & Restaurant Expo is committed to the health and safety of its attendees, exhibitors, and staff. It will continue to work closely with all local, state, and federal officials to follow and implement all health and safety guidelines set forth.
About Bar & Restaurant Expo
Bar & Restaurant Expo, formerly known as Nightclub & Bar Show, has continued to evolve to mirror the fast-paced, trend-setting nature of the hospitality industry. The event has been providing the specific tools that bar and restaurant owners, operators, and managers need to grow their businesses, compete, and succeed in this hyper-competitive and dynamic industry. The Bar & Restaurant Group is a division of the Questex Hospitality Group which also produces Vibe Conference, World Tea Conference & Expo, and daily content on barandrestaurant.com.
About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: travel, hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.
