Bar & Restaurant Expo Texas, an extension of the nation’s largest and most influential gathering of bar and restaurant owners and operators, is just over a month away! It will be held October 28-30 at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio. If you're joining us in the Lone Star State, here's your guide to everything you need to know about this Texas-sized show!
How is Bar & Restaurant Expo Texas different from Bar & Restaurant Expo in Las Vegas?
Great question! Our Texas show includes never-before-seen exhibitors, all-new conference sessions, the Food & Beverage Theater, and a redesigned Cocktail Clubhouse.
Plus, Bar & Restaurant Expo Texas is co-locating with The Hospitality Show, so attendees have access to both floors. The Hospitality Show will be filled with hotel vendors and suppliers, including F&B companies like General Mills, United Food Group, and more.
Our Texas show will also feature unique networking opportunities as you mingle with an all-new attendee pool—including attendees from The Hospitality Show!
What's there to see on the expo floor?
The Bar & Restaurant Expo Texas show floor will be filled with exhibitors showcasing the latest solutions in the industry. Plus, Bar & Restaurant Expo Texas attendees will have access to The Hospitality Show floor, which includes 400+ innovative hospitality vendors.
We'll also be bringing the Cocktail Clubhouse to Texas where Chris Hopkins, Cocktail Clubhouse Bar Director, Beverage & Operations Professional, will be slinging cocktails!
The new Food & Beverage Theater will offer attendees the opportunity to learn about the future of hospitality through demos and educational sessions. Here's the schedule:
- 1:00pm MDT, F&B trends – Stories From the Hotel P&L
- 2:00pm MDT, Changing Mindset – How High Performing Teams Think Differently
Wednesday, October 30
- 1:00pm MDT, Leading The Future - 5 Proven Strategies to Drive Engagement, Cultivate Wellness and Avoid Burnout
- 2:00pm MDT, Live F&B Menu Read with Celebrity Chef Brian Duffy
What education is being offered at Bar & Restaurant Expo Texas?
The Texas Conference program will include 20 sessions with 25+ industry thought leaders over three days.
The conference program caters to a wide range of experiences, from first-time owners to seasoned industry veterans, through various formats tailored to attendee objectives.
Standout offerings include:
Decoding Data: Transforming Insights into Profitable Strategies presented by Matthew Crompton, VP On Premise – Americas, NielsenIQ. In this session, attendees will explore how to effectively use data to drive business success, capitalize on emerging trends, and enhance profitability with NielsenIQ's tailored insights for independent and small managed groups.
Mastering Restaurant Marketing: Insights on Acquisition, Retention, and Word of Mouth presented by Mike Bausch, Owner, Andolini's Worldwide & The Unsliced Restaurant System and Danielle Eickenhorst, CEO, HuSTL Hospitality with Chip Klose, Founder, Restaurant Strategy Podcast moderating. In this session, attendees will learn how to develop an actionable and practical marketing strategy by identifying clear objectives, a target audience, and specific tactics such as a framework, a playbook, word-of-mouth marketing, in-house promotions and goal-setting.
Click here for a full schedule of sessions, and keep an eye out soon for our keynote announcement!
What is there to do at night?
It wouldn't be a Bar & Restaurant Expo without some parties, and we're throwing two of them!
On Monday, October 28, from 6-8 pm join us for our Welcome Kickoff Party at Idle Brewery. This party is included in all passes and comes with complimentary beverages from our sponsors and transportation to the venue.
On Tuesday, October 29 we'll be throwing a River Walk Block Party from 6-9 pm at the San Antonio River Walk. This party is only included with our Conference Pass, and it will feature a bar crawl with complimentary food and beverages as well as live music!
How do I get to the Welcome Kickoff Party?
Free roundtrip bus transportation will be provided from the Henry B. González Convention Center to Idle Brewery from 5:30 -8:30 pm on Monday, October 28. Bus pickup will be to the left of the convention center's main entrance—look for signage for Bar & Restaurant Expo Texas!
Is it too late to register?
No! You can register any time online. There are a variety of passes to choose from, including a conference pass, expo pass, and add-on education options.
Psst, if you input our online-only code SIP, you'll get 10% your registration!
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Plan to Attend or Participate in Our Events:
- 2024 Bar & Restaurant Expo Texas, October 28-30, 2024 in San Antonio, TX. Register today!
- 2025 Bar & Restaurant Expo, March 24-26, 2025, Las Vegas, Nevada
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