The Vibe Conference, which will be held February 27-March 1, 2023 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, will feature three general sessions that will be anything but general!
Each session will dive into the numbers behind the hospitality industry with real-life learnings from other operators as well as actionable advice.
On-Premise 2023: Operators in the Hot Seat: Tuesday, February 28, 9:35am - 10:25am
Join Technomic’s Donna Hood Crecca for an update on the state of the drinks business in restaurants, hotels, and bars and a fast-paced discussion with leading operator panelists who will share real-life learnings and best practices for dealing with inflation, labor, and other challenges while capitalizing on new growth opportunities.
- Donna Hood Crecca, Principal, Technomic
Panelists:
- Elisa Cordova, Senior Beverage Marketing Manager, P.F. Chang's
- Gary Gruver, Director, Beverage | Global, US and Canada, Marriott International
- Mike Lay, Director of Bars, MINA Group
Interested in getting a sneak peek at this session? Check out our chat with Donna Hood Crecca from earlier in the year.
Beer, Wine or Spirits: What's Driving On-Site Consumption: Tuesday, February 28, 2:45pm - 3:35pm
People are drinking across categories more than ever before. Learn what to expect for future shifts in category consumption, higher spending across more premium products, and increased demand for innovative products.
Led by IWSR, the only dedicated beverage alcohol data and insight company in the world, with a panel of on-premise operators and brands, this session will focus on what’s next in beverage alcohol and how you should starting planning for the consumer of the future.
Panelists:
- Tony Romano, Vice President, U.S. On-Premise Sales, Anheuser-Busch
- Terry Boyer, VP, National Accounts – On Premise, Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits
- Jon Augustin, Director of Beverage, True Food Kitchen
Global to Local: Wednesday, March 1, 9:35am - 10:25am
CGA by NielsenIQ’s On-Premise team will explore macro trends and what they mean for your local markets. The session will compare and contrast BevAlc category sales with newly available state, city, and channel granularity.
CGA’s leading on-premise consumer data and an expert operator panel will help contextualize the nuances and enable you to confidently shape a dynamic beverage strategy. Vibe-exclusive insights are designed to benefit all three-tiers of the industry.
- Matthew Crompton, Regional Director – North America, CGA Strategy
- Andrew Hummel, Client Solutions Manager, CGA Strategy
Panelists:
- Dana Pellicano, President, Patina Restaurant Group/Delaware North
- Mac Gregory, Corporate Director of Food & Beverage, Pacifica Hotels
- Scott Brown, Director of Beverage Strategy & Analytics, Levy Restaurants
Plan to Attend or Participate in the Vibe Conference, Feb. 27 – March 1, 2023
To learn more about the latest trends, issues and hot topics, and to experience and taste the best products within the on-premise beverage community, plan to attend the Vibe Conference, Feb. 27 to March 1, 2023 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. Visit VibeConference.com.
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