Yesterday was all about education. Today, #BRE2022 officially opens the expo floor so you can find the newest products and coolest innovations in the F&B world!
Yesterday was all about education. We started the day with three hours of hands-on workshops, followed by off-site trainings, back of house tours and tons of breakout conference sessions.
Today, we’ve got the same world-class conference programming happening upstairs, and our expo floor opens! Tuesday is the biggest day for the show, and we hope you’re as excited as we are to get onto the show floor, see the new activations – like our fully functioning restaurant, the Bistro – and some old favorites, like the Sports Bar, NxT Area and Food & Beverage Innovation Center.
You can find a full schedule for the day on our website or our Bar & Restaurant Expo app. If you haven’t already done it, we highly recommend you download the app before start your day, because it has all the information you need to know at your fingertips. You can browse the floorplan, go through the conference schedule, and even create a customized agenda with all the events and activations you want to go to. Download it here for Apple and here for Android phones.
Here's a brief overview of our Day 2 schedule. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Las Vegas Convention Center for Bar & Restaurant Expo 2022!
Conference Sessions
10:00am – 3:00pm
Our breakout sessions are quick, one-hour masterclasses covering everything from technology to staffing, training techniques, DEI, marketing and more. Come ready to learn and ask questions, speakers are always available for Q&A after the session.
Access to Conference sessions is available with an Education + Expo Pass and a VIP Pass
Keynote Session
11:00am – 11:45am
This year’s keynote is a panel on growth opportunities for 2022 and beyond – if you’re an operator, you don’t want to miss it. Join Scott Blazek, Executive Vice President, Nevada, Breakthru Beverage Group, Mark Gray, Chief Operating Officer & President, Bottleneck Management Restaurant Group, Bruce Skala, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Hooters of America and Cami Lehmann, Director of Marketing, Brinker International, Inc., as they discuss technology, supply chain, inflation, consumer expectations, staffing issues and more.
The Keynote session is open to all attendees
Red Carpet & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
11:45am – 12:00pm
Right after the keynote, head downstairs to for the official opening of the show floor. This year, former NASCAR driver and co-founder of City Lights Shine, Brendan Gaughan, will be opening up the expo floor and cutting the ribbon on our red carpet. Stick around to see your favorite celebrities and industry personalities walk the red carpet, before heading inside to get your first look at the expo floor!
The Red Carpet & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is open to all attendees
Ben’s Friends Sobriety Meeting
12:00pm – 1:00pm
5:00pm – 6:00pm
If you are sober, or curious about getting sober, join Ben’s Friends at this sober meeting. Ben’s Friends is a national coalition of sober F&B people committed to living clean in an industry filled with temptations. This meeting is open to all, and is a safe space for anyone needing support. The meeting lasts an hour, but Ben’s Friends has a permanent space off of show floor you’re welcome to stop into anytime you need. There will always be someone there ready to talk, listen and support.
NxT Stage Discussions
1:00pm – 5:00pm
Stop by the NxT area (pronounced ‘next’) for wine tastings, competitions, interactive games, live music and power talks on the NxT Stage with industry pros that address real-world challenges, and actionable solutions. This year’s NxT Stage speakers include Death & Co.’s David Kaplan, Jackie Summers, Chef Brian Duffy and more. These are informal conversations that are open to everyone on the expo floor. Stick around for the Q&A discussions after!
FBIC Demonstrations
1:15pm – 5pm
Chef Brian Duffy and his team of ‘misfit toy’ chefs are back at Bar & Restaurant Expo this year. Each chef has been hand chosen by Chef Duffy because of their talent and industry knowledge. Throughout Bar & Restaurant Expo they’ll be taking to the FBIC stage for cooking demonstrations, teaching attendees new, innovative ways to prepare revenue-generating dishes. You can find out more about the chefs, and what they’re cooking, here.
First-Time Attendee Happy Hour
7:00pm – 8:30pm
Is this your first time at Bar & Restaurant Expo? Then make sure you join us at this exclusive happy hour at the SAHARA Hotel Alexandria Pool. This is a chance to meet and network with owners, operators, influencers and our Executive Council board members. Capacity is limited and available on a first-come basis, so come early! The happy hour is sponsored by Wilson Marshall PR & Special Events, and Fireball Whiskey.
Platinum Party
9:00pm – 11:00pm
Make your way to OMNIA Nightclub at Caesar’s Palace for our second VIP Platinum Party. Spanning over 75,000 square feet, it’s more than a club, it’s an experience. The 11-ton kinetic chandelier alone is worth a visit, it morphs and moves hypnotically with the music, creating one of the best displays in the world.
Private Platinum Party hours are exclusive for Bar & Restaurant Expo attendees, and they run 9:00pm-11:00pm. Arrive early to avoid lines! Platinum Party tickets are included with VIP Pass, Expo + Party Pass. You can also purchase additional tickets while space lasts.
Download the full event brochure here to access even more information about the show, and an exclusive promo code.
Bar & Restaurant Expo (formerly Nightclub & Bar Show) is a live, in-person event held March 21-23, 2022 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Early bird registration is open now. Click here get your tickets now!
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