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CORE "Giving Back to Our Own" Silent Auction (Room FOX Sports Grill, One Park Boulevard, San Diego, C)

18 Jan 16
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
CHILDREN OF RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES (CORE) IS THE OFFICIAL CHARITY OF VIBE, PROVIDING SUPPORT TO CHILDREN OF RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES.   ABOUT ... More...

KEYNOTE- Innovation: Some Play The Game, Others Change The Way The Game Is Played (INDIGO BALLROOM)

19 Jan 16
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Pre-Conference Session

Speaker(s): Howard Putnam
Southwest Airlines changed the way the game is played in the airline industry.  They created a new model that democratized air travel, making ... More...

Workshop Series #1 - Applying Insights and Analytics to Strategic Beverage Plans (ROOM 206)

19 Jan 16
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker(s): Patrick Kirk
Beverage professionals see a constant stream of trends, insights and analytics, in both the beverage alcohol and restaurant industries.  This ... More...

Workshop Series #1 - Palate Trips and Craft Beer Pairing - TASTING (Room INDIGO H)

19 Jan 16
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Workshop Series 1

Speaker(s): Adam Dulye ; Julia Herz
Beer, with the explosive growth of craft beer, is outselling all other adult beverages in the U.S. It is top of mind yet is still difficult to navi... More...

Workshop Series #1 - Pre-Batching for Success: Cocktails-on Tap, Bottled and Modern Blended & Frozen - TASTING (Room INDIGO D)

19 Jan 16
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Workshop Series 2

Speaker(s): Kathy Casey
Cocktails on Tap, Bottled Cocktails and Pre Batching continues to be one of the biggest industry trends that address consistency, execution and tim... More...

Workshop Series #1 - Satisfying Our Thirst for Beverages (ROOM 204 A-B)

19 Jan 16
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Pre-Conference Session

Speaker(s): Warren Solochek
In this session, we will explore how the beverage market has evolved.  Which beverages are growing in demand and what drives someone to order ... More...

Workshop Series #2 - Maximizing Opportunities within the Hotel F&B Segment (Room INDIGO H)

19 Jan 16
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Workshop Series 2

Speaker(s): Dave Henkes
As the on-premise channel recovers, the hotel F&B business continues to outperform and deliver strong topline growth. However, the complexity o... More...

Workshop Series #2 - The American Whiskey Experience - TASTING

19 Jan 16
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Workshop Series 1 &Tasting

Speaker(s): Heather Greene
This year, whiskey outpaced any other spirit in America. As sales continue to skyrocket, more and more consumers are joining the whiskey excitement... More...

Workshop Series #2 - Using Mobile Technology to Harvest New Forms of Consumer Beverage Trends (ROOM 204 A-B)

19 Jan 16
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Workshop Series 1

Speaker(s): Paul Saper
The world of beverage data analytics is evolving rapidly with the proliferation of mobile applications. While annual on-premise consumer trend rese... More...

Workshop Series #2 - What’s Old is New - TASTING (Room INDIGO D)

19 Jan 16
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): Madeline Triffon
While the 'usual suspects' (Cabernet, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio) still dominate wine lists, 'new' (though 'old')... More...

Workshop Series #3 - Annual VIBE Beverage Consumer Trend Monitor

19 Jan 16
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Workshop Series 1

Speaker(s): Mike Ginley
This session will feature the latest on-premise beverage trends from the Annual VIBE On-premise Consumer Trend Study. This is always one of our mos... More...

Workshop Series #3 - Crafting a Winning Beer List: How to use beer styles to maximize efficiencies and return (ROOM 206)

19 Jan 16
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Stephen Beaumont
  An unbalanced menu mix, whether food, wine or beer can cost an operator customers, loyalty and money.   Stephen explains how to... More...

Workshop Series #3 - Driving Beverage Alcohol Productivity by enhancing relationships between suppliers and operators (ROOM 204 A-B)

19 Jan 16
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Workshop Series 2 & Tasting

Speaker(s): Tom Fox
Join a panel made up of both operators and suppliers and explore ways to improve the efficiency and productivity between both tiers. Fox has been c... More...

Workshop Series #3 - The Luxury Malt Class - TASTING (Room INDIGO H)

19 Jan 16
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Workshop Series 2

Speaker(s): Heather Greene
Premium bottles are the fastest growing category within the exploding world of distilled spirits, but few understand what makes them truly luxuriou... More...

Welcome Cocktail Party: Crafting Connections - Operators Only (INDIGO BALLROOM)

19 Jan 16
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Networking like no other event!  This is where you’ll make priceless professional connections. Break the ice and attend this exclus... More...

Welcome Cocktail Party: Crafting Connections - Open to All (INDIGO BALLROOM)

19 Jan 16
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Networking like no other event!  This is where you’ll make priceless professional connections. Break the ice and attend this exclus... More...

Dinner on Own

19 Jan 16
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Ready, Set, Go! (INDIGO BALLROOM)

20 Jan 16
10:25 AM - 11:20 AM
Speaker(s): Dave Henkes ; Donna Hood-Crecca
On-premise channel growth is ramping up as more confident consumers return to restaurants and bars, but adult beverage sales are trending well belo... More...

Workshop Series #4 - Annual VIBE Beverage Consumer Trend Monitor

20 Jan 16
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Workshop Series 3

Speaker(s): Mike Ginley
This session will feature the latest on-premise beverage trends from the Annual VIBE On-premise Consumer Trend Study. This is always one of our mos... More...

Workshop Series #4 - Award Winners DO YOU PLAY TO WIN – OR TO NOT LOSE??? SECRETS OF THEIR SUCCESS!!!!!-- Stan Novack—Sammy’s Beach Bar & Grill and Panel (ROOM 204 A-B)

20 Jan 16
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Workshop Series 3

Speaker(s): Stanley Novack
A behind the scenes discussion with the operator winners of the Vibe Vista Awards. Learn how this year’s honorees actually put together their... More...

Workshop Series #4 - Dare to Drink (and Eat) Different - Tasting (Room INDIGO H)

20 Jan 16
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Workshop Series 3

Speaker(s): Evan Goldstein
In this energetic food and wine seminar, our focus will be on pairing dishes with ‘alternative’ grapes. No, you won’t find any Ca... More...

Workshop Series #4 -The Five “W”s and one “H” of Nutrition Labeling and Alcohol-Where Are We Now? (Room INDIGO D)

20 Jan 16
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Speaker(s): Joan Rector McGlockton
The “when” we already know.. Extensive input from the industry to the FDA has extended compliance with the rule to December 1, 2016.&nb... More...

Thumbs Up & Thumbs Down (INDIGO BALLROOM)

20 Jan 16
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Workshop Series 3 & Tasting

Speaker(s): David Commer
By popular demand, this standing room only session is back for a fifth year will again be a part of the General Session. This year, the panel will ... More...

Beverages by the Bay (Room INDIGO TERRACE)

20 Jan 16
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
At the end of a long day enjoy cool drinks and conversation…Classic cocktails, beer and wine…Happy Hour and wrap up. Pinnacle Spon... More...