SCHEDULE & AGENDA
NOTE: This page will be updated as speakers and session details are confirmed.
USBG Chapter Leadership
Professional Development
USBG Chapter Leadership Agenda
DAY 1
Sun, May 18
DAY 2
Mon, May 19
DAY 3
Tue, May 20
DAY 4
Wed, May 21
DAY 1
Sun, May 18
AM
Attendee Arrivals
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Registration
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Welcome Reception *
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sponsored Late-Night Events *
DAY 2
Mon, May 19
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
World Class Competition Viewing at The Thompson Hotel
NVWA WSET Level 1 Spirits Certification in Ballroom CDE (ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
10:30 AM
Registration Table Opens
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Ruby Sponsor Brunch *
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Break
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Keynote Speaker *
2:00 PM – 02:30 PM
Break
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Regional Roundtables
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Break
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Seminar #1: Leadership Forum – Part I
05:00 PM – 05:30 PM
Break
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Seminar #2: Leadership Forum – Part II
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Free Time
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Meet The Sponsors Dinner *
9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sponsored Late-Night Event *
DAY 3
Tue, May 20
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
World Class top 10 Finals Viewing at The Thompson Hotel
NVWA WSET Level 1 Spirits Certification in Ballroom CDE (ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
10:30 AM
Registration Table Opens
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Ruby Sponsor Brunch *
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Break
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
General Session
2:00 PM – 02:30 PM
Break
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Seminar #3: Going to the Moon on a Shark – The Do’s and Don’ts of Mentorship in the Bar presented by Matt Ray, Geoffrey Wilson, and Ariel Neal
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Break
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Seminar #4: Stewardship & Strategy: Key Roles and Responsibilities for USBG Chapter Board Members presented by John Reyna
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Break
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Seminar #5: USBG EventCraft presented by Robert Martinez
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Free Time
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Chapter Awards Dinner *
10:00 PM – 12:00 AM
World Class Announcement Party *
12:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Free time to see the city on your own
DAY 4
Wed, May 21
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
NVWA WSET Level 1 Spirits Certification in Ballroom CDE (ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Breakfast
10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Leadership Seminar
12:00 PM
Departures Begin
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Fun Day – Block Party at A Sip of Paradise Garden (Hosted by USBG Atlanta)
Professional Development Agenda
DAY 1
Sun, May 18
DAY 2
Mon, May 19
DAY 3
Tue, May 20
DAY 4
Wed, May 21
DAY 1
Sun, May 18
AM
Attendee Arrivals
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Registration
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Welcome Reception *
09:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sponsored Late-Night Events *
DAY 2
Mon, May 19
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
World Class Competition Viewing at The Thompson Hotel
NVWA WSET Level 1 Spirits Certification in Ballroom CDE (ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
10:30 AM
Registration Table Opens
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Ruby Sponsor Brunch *
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Break
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
General Session
2:00 PM – 02:30 PM
Break
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Regional Roundtables
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Break
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Seminar #1: ABSINTHE – History, Mystery, & Mastering Its Mixology presented by Theodore Breaux and Darian Everding
Sponsored by Hood River
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Break
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Seminar #2: TBD
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Free Time
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Meet the Sponsors Dinner *
9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sponsored Late-Night Event *
DAY 3
Tue, May 20
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
World Class Top 10 Finals Viewing at The Thompson Hotel
NVWA WSET Level 1 Spirits Certification in Ballroom CDE (ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
10:30 AM
Registration Table Opens
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Ruby Sponsor Brunch *
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 #3: Mastering IBA Technique for a Winning Strategy presented by Felipe Castro C
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Break
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Seminar #4: The Art of the Toast presented by Stephen Kurpinsky and Ashley Danella
Sponsored by DIAGEO
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Break
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Seminar #5: Transparency in Alcohol Labeling – Global Trends in Disclosing Ingredients and Additives in Alcohol presented by Bailey Pryor
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Free Time
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Chapter Awards Dinner *
10:00 PM – 12:00 AM
World Class Announcement Party *
12:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Free time to see the city on your own
DAY 4
Wed, May 21
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
NVWA WSET Level 1 Spirits Certification in Ballroom CDE (ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Breakfast
10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Leadership Seminar
12:00 PM
Departures Begin
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Fun Day – Block Party at A Sip of Paradise Garden (Hosted by USBG Atlanta)
Arrival / Departure Suggestions
Airport: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) – 20 miles from hotel
Arrive by 1:00 PM ET (local time) on Sunday, May 18
Depart after 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 21 – Without Fun Day
Depart after 7:00 PM on Wednesday, May 21 – With Fun Day
TRACKS
USBG Chapter Leadership
These seminars are reserved for USBG Chapter Leaders. 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.
Professional Development
These seminars are industry-driven and designed for bartenders and industry professionals with a focus beyond the introductory level. Seminars under this track include spirit category exploration, cocktails and trends, techniques, methodology, career possibilities, and a conference excursion.
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