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ABI Luncheon (Room Nautilus 3)

26 Feb 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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New Attendee Meet & Greet ( Open To: New Operators, New Sponsors & All Advisory Board Members) (Room Harbor's Edge Restaurant)

26 Feb 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Network and mingle! New for 2018 the meet and greet event is open to New Operators & New Sponsors, as well as all Pinnacle Sponsors and Advisor... More...

CORE Cocktail Party - Giving Back to Our Own (Room Pavilion)

26 Feb 18
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Annual CORE "Giving Back to Our Own" Beer, Wine & Cocktail Party! Free to all VIBE 2018 Operators! VIBE 2018 Sponsors can purchase tickets here. T... More...

Breakfast - On the Rocks (Room Pavilion)

27 Feb 18
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
An array of breakfast bites served in smaller vessels to try, sample, and refuel for the day! More...

Welcome & Opening Comments (Grande Ballroom)

27 Feb 18
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Speaker(s): Evan Goldstein ; Kerry Gumas
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Keynote - Hospitality Operators Beware: Converging Disruptive Trends Ahead (Grande Ballroom)

27 Feb 18
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Speaker(s): B. Hudson Riehle
The U.S. restaurant market is evolving into a $799 billion mega-industry, spanning dozens of distinct segments – from table service and quick servi... More...

Special Awards Presentation (Grande Ballroom)

27 Feb 18
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
2018 Innovator of the Year: John Niekrash, Proximo Spirits 2018 Industry Legend: Jim Koch, The Boston Beer Company More...

Trends Supercharged (Grande Ballroom)

27 Feb 18
10:50 AM - 11:35 AM
Speaker(s): Jack Li
Consumers sometimes have a beverage in mind, and other times they need a little encouragement to make that final choice.  We’ll explore the levers ... More...

VIBE Vista Awards (Grande Ballroom)

27 Feb 18
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM
Speaker(s): Evan Goldstein
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Networking Lunch - Farm to Table Style (Room Bay View Lawn)

27 Feb 18
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Farm to Table Style-various action stations featuring small bites and plates to enjoy. More...

Craft A Winning Cocktail (Grande Ballroom)

27 Feb 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): Colleen McClellan ; Jack Li
Get your creative juices flowing as you collaborate to craft a trend-worthy cocktail that consumers want to order.  Jack and Colleen lead a hands-o... More...

Creating Opportunities with Lodging Beverage Programs (Room Nautilus 1-2)

27 Feb 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): David Henkes ; John O'Connell ; Lana Trevisan ; Tom Walters
Join David and a panel of experts in discussing the opportunities for beverage alcohol in the hotel segment. This informative session will cover a ... More...

Selling in the New Era of Beer (Room Marina 6)

27 Feb 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): Cathy Popick ; Johnny Stringer ; Maurice DiMarino ; Scott Hempstead ; Stephen Beaumont ; Trey Wiegand
Beer sales are much different than they were ten years ago: consumption is falling, prices are rising and the scope of available brands is larger t... More...

Wines From Somewhere or Someone? (Room Nautilus 3-4)

27 Feb 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker(s): Bob Bath
We are in the midst of an exciting era in the history of winemaking. On one hand, vineyard development technology enables wineries to identify the... More...

Craft Spirits And Why We Should Be Paying Attention (Room Nautilus 3-4)

27 Feb 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Keith Goldston
More and more we are seeing Craft Spirits become more readily available so the options to diversify your program are greater than ever. Join Keith ... More...

Restaurants for Show, Banquets for Dough! (Grande Ballroom)

27 Feb 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Andrew Moffet ; Donna Frederick ; Guy Rigby
It’s a little ironic that the department that makes all the money in F&B often receives the least attention when it comes to product quality and cr... More...

Staying Cutting Edge with Your Wine Program and Keeping Your Customer Base (Room Marina 6)

27 Feb 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Bob Bath ; Jessica Norris ; Mary Melton ; Tylor Field
The availability of excellent wines from around the world has never been greater and wine programs today reflect that diversity. Consumers, howeve... More...

Understanding Restaurant Traffic And Average Check From An Economic Perspective (Room Nautilus 1-2)

27 Feb 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Carlos Herrera
A ‘from the ground up’ effort to answer three fundamental questions of the Foodservice industry:   How many people are going to ‘show up’ at eatin... More...

Freshen Up

27 Feb 18
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Breakfast - Rise and Shine (Room Pavilion)

28 Feb 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
“Rise and Shine” All of your favorite staples with a hint of Mexican influence to replenish your mind and body! More...

Our Bartender Panel Learns and Shares What Your Customers Really Want (Grande Ballroom)

28 Feb 18
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Speaker(s): Hector Pinones ; Melissa K. Fortenberry ; Patrick Kirk ; Samantha Heller ; Sarah Ray Joels
Today’s on-premise landscape is uncertain and unpredictable. With dining habits shifting and the consumer mindset changing, many concepts hav... More...

Dealing with Disruptors (Grande Ballroom)

28 Feb 18
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Speaker(s): David Henkes ; Donna Hood Crecca
The pace of change in the on-premise drinks business has never been faster – evolving consumer dynamics present both opportunities and challenges f... More...

Supplier Awards (Grande Ballroom)

28 Feb 18
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Speaker(s): Donna Hood Crecca ; Evan Goldstein
Rating beer, wine, spirits and non-alcohol or mix companies. All information will be collected and tabulated by Technomic, the leading fact-based c... More...

A Beer Lists That Puts Your Chain on the Beer Map (Room Marina 6)

28 Feb 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Speaker(s): Julia Herz
So much has changed in beer and a varied beer menu is essential. Plus beer is different in that operators have the ability to mandate some beer bra... More...

Creating the Wow Factor (Room Nautilus 1-2)

28 Feb 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Speaker(s): Kathy Casey ; Layla Linn
Learn how to engage your guests with the Wow Factor - from garnishes and techniques to interactive experiences. Take your concept to that next leve... More...

Untangling the Technology Jungle: Our Bar Safari Continues (Grande Ballroom)

28 Feb 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Speaker(s): Ben Salisbury ; My Belmar ; Patrick McGinn ; Shalane Patrick
Our bar safari continues this year as Ben challenges our beverage experts and their staff to locate and study those retailers that best utilize tec... More...

What Really Matters? When It Comes to Cocktails It’s the Small Stuff (Room Nautilus 3-4)

28 Feb 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Speaker(s): David Commer
. Little things can make a big difference when it comes to cocktails. While following recipes and procedures are critical to the outcome of drink ... More...

Annual VIBE On-premise Beverage Consumer Trend Study (Grande Ballroom)

28 Feb 18
2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Speaker(s): Mike Ginley
The Annual VIBE Beverage Consumer Trend Monitor is one of the VIBE Conference’s longest running sessions. The On-premise Consumer Trend Study will... More...

Weed –  The New “It” Thing For Consumers – Facts And Myths (Grande Ballroom)

28 Feb 18
4:00 PM - 4:55 PM
Speaker(s): JJ Mckay
Learn about trends and directions for the fast-growing legal marijuana boom.    Using data, see how and where weed is becoming part of the relaxati... More...

Closing Comments (Grande Ballroom)

28 Feb 18
4:55 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Evan Goldstein
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Harborside Happy Hour (Room Bay View Lawn)

28 Feb 18
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Network and enjoy complimentary cocktails from sponsors plus live entertainment from Stepping Feet! More...