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Ultimate Guide to Bar Convent Singapore 2025
Bar Convent Singapore is set to return in 2025, bringing the best of the bar and alcoholic beverage industry to Marina Bay Sands on March 3-4. This premier event will gather industry professionals, brands, and experts for two action-packed days of networking, education, and innovation.
The event will see the participation of over 100 top global brands. Some of the attractions include:
- Campari Singapore will recreate the legendary Camparino in Galleria, offering visitors a deep dive into its storied heritage.
- Brown-Forman will debut ‘Bar Fabric,’ its global community and education platform, alongside the beloved Woodford Reserve.
- Diageo’s Zacapa will make its debut, complementing the return of the prestigious World Class competition.
- The Spirit of Italy will present six renowned distilleries showcasing authentic Italian craftsmanship.
- Tequila Ocho & Elijah Craig American Whiskey will delight guests with their bold flavours.
- The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) will highlight top American producers like James E. Pepper and High West Distillery.
Participants will get the opportunity to engage with industry leaders and explore cutting-edge trends across four dynamic stages:
- Tasting Corner – Discover the nuances of premium spirits through expert-led tastings.
- Craft Workshop – Gain hands-on experience with innovative cocktail techniques and mixology trends.
- Centre Stage – Attend keynote presentations from global industry icons sharing insights and expertise.
- Club Cantina – Immerse yourself in the world of agave, rum, and other exotic spirits in an interactive setting.
With a stellar lineup of exhibitors, masterclasses, and networking opportunities, Bar Convent Singapore 2025 promises to be an unmissable event for professionals in the spirits and hospitality industry.
Complete schedule is appended below:
First Day
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Date and Time |
Event Title |
Location |
Speaker |
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March 3 – Monday |
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12:00-12:45 |
Baijiu: How Does It Fit Behind Your Bar? |
Tasting Corner |
Bastien Ciocca, Nicholas Lappen |
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12:00-12:45 |
Cocktail of You: Building a Standout Personal Brand in the Bar Industry |
Craft Workshop |
Tariq Widarso |
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12:00-12:45 |
Everything You Want to Know About the Science of Flavor |
Centre Stage |
Arielle Johnson |
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13:00-14:00 |
Rediscovering Tequila and Mezcal - What Is Behind the Trend? |
Club Cantina |
Gernot Allnoch, Manuel Weisskopf |
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13:15-14:00 |
Highs and Lows: Diving into Different Approaches to Technique |
Craft Workshop |
Sudarat (Taln) Rojanavanich, Damien Guichard |
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13:15-14:00 |
Tequila Ocho Unveils Its New Bottle! |
Tasting Corner |
Jesse Estes |
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13:15-14:00 |
The Burnt Chef Project: Breaking Stigma. Healing Industry. |
Centre Stage |
Alex "Happy" Gilmour |
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14:30-15:15 |
A Quixotic Journey of Creating and Managing Bars |
Centre Stage |
Carina Soto Velasquez |
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14:30-15:15 |
Introduction of Awamori, Japan's First Spirit |
Tasting Corner |
Sean Ou |
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14:30-15:15 |
Live Now: Hospitality in the Present |
Craft Workshop |
Holly Graham |
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14:30-15:30 |
Agave & Gastronomy – The Art of Pairing Tequila Beyond the Glass |
Club Cantina |
Simon Kistenfeger |
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15:45-16:30 |
Elijah Craig, Meet the Family… |
Tasting Corner |
Benji Purslow, Jack Choate |
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15:45-16:30 |
Life Beyond the Bar (in partnership with WSET) |
Craft Workshop |
Sky Huo, David Cordoba |
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15:45-16:30 |
You VS the Global Bar Industry |
Centre Stage |
Danil Nevsky |
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16:00-17:00 |
How to Introduce Agave Distillates |
Club Cantina |
Carina Soto Velasquez |
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17:00-17:45 |
Balancing Rewards and Stress: Are Cocktail Competitions Worth It? |
Centre Stage |
Bannie Kang, David Cordoba, Peter Chua, Aashi Bhatnagar |
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17:00-17:45 |
The IBA Academy Course |
Craft Workshop |
David Chan |
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17:30-18:30 |
Exploring Terroir in Agave Spirits |
Club Cantina |
Jesse Estes |
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15:00-16:30 |
Homegrown Heroes Guest Shift - A Taste of Thailand |
Homegrown Heroes Bar (Onsite) |
Dry Wave Cocktail Studio, Origin Bar |
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16:30-18:00 |
Homegrown Heroes Guest Shift - A Taste of India |
Homegrown Heroes Bar (Onsite) |
Devender Sehgal, Elephant Room |
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19:00-23:00 |
Campari Guest Shift at Cargo 39 |
Offsite |
Bar Leone, Hong Kong |
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19:00-22:00 / 22:00-late |
Código 1530 Guest Shift / Tropical Mezcalería: The After Party |
Lobby Bar, The Singapore EDITION |
Barro Negro, Tropic City |
Second Day
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Date and Time |
Event Title |
Location |
Speaker |
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March 4 – Tuesday |
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12:00-12:45 |
Navigating Legacy and Innovation – The Role of Mentorship |
Centre Stage |
Angeline Tan, Jay Khan, Michael Callahan, Demitria Dana Paramita |
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12:00-12:45 |
Photography for Small F&B Businesses |
Craft Workshop |
Son Pham, Allyson Chin Kit Leng |
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12:00-12:45 |
U.S. Whiskey’s Newest Category, The American Single Malt Experience |
Tasting Corner |
Gareth Moore, Jon Eagan |
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13:00-14:00 |
68 Is Just a Number |
Club Cantina |
Stelios Papadopoulos |
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13:15-14:00 |
From Amenities to Social Hotspots – Transforming Your Hotel Image |
Centre Stage |
Philip Bischoff, Anna Sebastian |
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13:15-14:00 |
Japan’s Best Secret – Honkaku Shochu |
Tasting Corner |
Sean Ou |
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14:30-15:30 |
Agave Spirits in the Modern Barworld |
Club Cantina |
Jesse Vida, Lauren Sosnowsky |
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14:30-15:15 |
Campari Academy Asia – Breathrise: Mindful Mixology |
Craft Workshop |
Zoltan Konczol |
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14:30-15:15 |
Visions of Sustainability: Community and Beyond |
Centre Stage |
Hyacinthe Lescoët, Nicolas Goradesky |
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14:30-15:15 |
What the Hell Is White Rum Anyway? |
Tasting Corner |
Olivia Chey, Charlie McCarthy |
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15:45-16:30 |
From Dream to Reality |
Centre Stage |
Faye Chen, GN Chan |
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15:45-16:30 |
Fueling Flavour and Function – The intersection of pleasure, wellness, and craft |
Craft Workshop |
Jinou Park |
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15:45-16:30 |
Still Waters Run Deep |
Tasting Corner |
Sky Huo |
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16:00-17:00 |
Alternative Agave Projects – Agave Distillates from India |
Club Cantina |
Rakshay Dhariwal |
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17:00-17:45 |
Agave & Amazon: A Masterclass in the Next Generation of Craft Spirits |
Tasting Corner |
José Rafael Ballesteros Meléndez, José Rafael Ballesteros Vargas |
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17:00-17:45 |
Sneak Peek Into a Country with 90,000 Bars |
Centre Stage |
Andrew Ho, Ethan Liu |
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17:00-17:45 |
THE L.O.C.A.L WAY – A Journey Through Culture & Sustainability in New Zealand |
Craft Workshop |
Andrea Marseglia |
