Join us this June 7th & 8th, 2026
PUERTO RICO CONVENTION CENTER
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO
JOIN US THIS JUNE 7 & 8, 2026
PUERTO RICO CONVENTION CENTER
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO
Join us this June 7th & 8th, 2026
PUERTO RICO CONVENTION CENTER
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO
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Why?

Consumers need to be educated. Consumer education leads them to be willing to pay more for a better experience and better products.
Make Puerto Rico the epicenter
of Bar scene in the Caribbean.
Unique learning center in the Caribbean for all things related to BARS and the alcoholic beverage business.
Conferences

The Bars Show features a wide range of conferences that cover the latest trends and best practices in the alcoholic beverage industry, with a focus on rum, beer, vodka, whiskey, gin, and liquors.

Speakers

Speakers will discuss topics such as the global tendencies in the industry, the future of cocktails and beer, bar and venue design, managing a bar's finances and inventory, marketing on a dime, and making bartending a career.

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Join us at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan on June 7th and June 8th, 2026, to learn about the latest trends and best practices in the industry, network with decision-makers, and discover real business opportunities.

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Jayson Asher

Jayson Asher is an award-winning cocktail professional recognized for his impact on the U.S. bar industry. His work has earned major honors, including Best U.S. Cocktail Bar at the 2023 Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Spirited Awards, recognition on North America’s 50 Best Bars list in 2023 and 2024, inclusion in The Pinnacle Guide for global cocktail bar excellence, and a Top Four Finalist nomination for Best U.S. Bar Mentor by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation.

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Chuck Rivera

Chuck Rivers is an accomplished hospitality and cocktail professional with multiple industry honors, including two Michelin stars with Barmini by José Andrés in 2016, a 2019 Tales of the Cocktail Foundation nomination for Best High Volume Bar — The Americas with Jungle Bird, recognition in 50 Best Discovery Miami 2022 with Spanglish Craft Cocktail Bar, and a Pinnacle Guide pin in 2023 with Sexy Fish Miami.

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Christrian Delpech

Christrian Delpech Industry-recognized bartender with an extensive international career, former Bar Director of Presidente Bar Miami, and champion of “El Rey del Daiquiri” in Cuba. A 19-time world champion bartender, he is considered a global reference in flair bartending, with experience in more than 60 international tournaments.

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Maycoll Tobón

Recognized as a leader in the Colombian cocktail scene, he currently serves as Bar Director for the Bar Carmen group in Medellín and Cartagena. His work highlights Colombian flavors, local ingredients, and traditional spirits, while also contributing to the group’s BioLab research projects in collaboration with the executive chefs.

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Dereck Stilmann

He has built an admirable career in the cocktail industry as the founder of Bar Kaiju in Miami. His work has earned major recognition, including a spot on the 50 Best Bars extended list at #70, Esquire’s Best Bars in North America, Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Regional Top 10 for Best U.S. Bar, and MIB Finalist honors in 2019 and 2020.

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American Bebarage Team

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Schedule

The Schedule

BARS 2025: Educational Program Plan

BARS’ Educational Program will focus on both the consumer and professional sides of the beverage industry, with a strong emphasis on trends, education, and innovative experiences. We’ve divided the program into two rooms, each with six sessions per day, and split the days based on focus areas: Day 1 for consumer-facing trends and Day 2 for bar and restaurant staff education.

Itinerario de Salon 1 - Domingo 7 de Junio de 2026

Time: 12:00 PM

SET UP

Time: 12:30PM - 1:00PM

LA PSICOLOGÍA DEL SABOR

ARIEL ROSARIO
Time: 1:30 PM

SET UP

Time: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

HISTORIA, PRODUCCIÓN Y EVOLUCIÓN DE RONES PREMIUM

DAVID CID
Time: 3:00 PM

SET UP

Time: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

TALLER DE COCTELES MODERNOS CON RONES PREMIUM DE SERRALLÉS

SERGIO REYES
Time: 4:30 PM

SET UP

Time: 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

CREACIÓN DE EXPERIENCIAS MEMORABLES Y TENDENCIAS DETRÁS DE LA BARRA

DANI ORTEGA

Itinerario de Salon 2 - Domingo 7 de Junio de 2026

Time: 12:00 PM

SET UP

Time: 12:30PM - 1:00PM

TALLER DE COCTELERÍA MODERNA CON CAFÉ

NADIN ELIAS
Time: 1:30 PM

SET UP

Time: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

EMPRENDE EN LA COCTELERIA: CONCEPTUALIZACIÓN DE BARES Y RESTAURANTES, Y MERCADOS EMERGENTES

ARMANDO FAT ALARCÓN
Time: 3:00 PM

SET UP

Time: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

BLADNOCH SINGLE MALT TASTING

SASHARY RIVERA
Time: 4:30 PM

SET UP

Time: 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

KIN WHISKEY EXPERIENCE

TAYLOR LAX

Itinerario de Tasting Room 1 - Domingo 7 de Junio de 2026

Time: 12:00 PM

SET UP

Time: 12:30PM - 1:00PM

LOS VINOS DE LAS TIERRAS DE RIAS BAIXAS

ROSA MARIA GONZALEZ
Time: 1:30 PM

SET UP

Time: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

DESTREZAS DE APRECIACIÓN DEL TEQUILA Y MEZCAL

JOE CABASSA
Time: 3:00 PM

SET UP

Time: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

SAKE 101

RICARDO SOTOMAYOR
Time: 4:30 PM

SET UP

Time: 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

ENTENDIENDO EL WHISKY JAPONÉS

JOE CABASSA

Itinerario de Tasting Room 2 - Domingo 7 de Junio de 2026

Time: 12:00 PM

SET UP

Time: 12:30PM - 1:00PM

BUCHANNAN'S BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY TASTING MASTER CLASS

HECTOR ORTIZ
Time: 1:30 PM

SET UP

Time: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

EL MUNDO DE RONES DE PUERTO RICO

DAVID RIVERA MACHINE
Time: 3:00 PM

SET UP

Time: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

RON ARTESANO: PRESENTE Y FUTURO DE UNA MARCA PUERTORIQUEÑA

JOSE MUÑOZ
Time: 4:30 PM

SET UP

Time: 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

EL ARTE DEL MEZCAL

ELI CAY

Itinerario de Salon 1 - Lunes 8 de junio de 2026

Time: 12:00 PM

SET UP

Time: 12:30PM - 1:00PM

DEL CARIBE AL MUNDO: CÓMO PUERTO RICO PUEDE CONQUISTAR LA PREMIUMIZACIÓN GLOBAL

TANIA RAMOS
Time: 1:30 PM

SET UP

Time: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

IMPACTO DE LA INDUSTRIA DE NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

SASHARY RIVERA
Time: 3:00 PM

SET UP

Time: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

CREACIÓN DE EXPERIENCIAS MEMORABLES Y TENDENCIAS DETRÁS DE LA BARRA

DANI ORTEGA
Time: 4:30 PM

SET UP

Time: 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

TALLER DE COCTELERÍA MODERNA CON CAFÉ

NADIN ELIAS

Itinerario de Salon 2 - Lunes 8 de junio de 2026

Time: 12:00 PM

SET UP

Time: 12:30PM - 1:00PM

EL PODER DE CONECTAR, DEL SERVICIO A LA EXPERIENCIA

YOLANDA COLÓN @YOSOYYOLY
Time: 1:30 PM

SET UP

Time: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

PERFECCIONANDO LOS COCTELES CLÁSICOS: TÁCNICAS Y HERRAMIENAS PARA BARTENDERS

JOEY FERNANDEZ
Time: 3:00 PM

SET UP

Time: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

HISTORIA, PRODUCCIÓN Y EVOLUCIÓN DE RONES PREMIUM

DAVID CID
Time: 4:30 PM

SET UP

Time: 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

EMPRENDE EN LA COCTELERIA: CONCEPTUALIZACIÓN DE BARES Y RESTAURANTES, Y MERCADOS EMERGENTES

ARMANDO FAT ALARCÓN

Itinerario de Tasting Room 1 - Lunes 8 de junio de 2026

Time: 12:00 PM

SET UP

Time: 12:30PM - 1:00PM

TÉCNICAS DE CONSERVACIÓN Y 'BATCH" PARA BARES MODERNOS

ARIEL ROSARIO
Time: 1:30 PM

SET UP

Time: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

UNA MIRADA PROFUNDA A LA CATEGORÍA DE SAKE

RICARDO SOTOMAYOR
Time: 3:00 PM

SET UP

Time: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

LOS VINOS DE LAS TIERRAS DE RIAS BAIXAS

ROSA MARIA GONZALEZ
Time: 4:30 PM

SET UP

Time: 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

EL ARTE DEL MEZCAL

ELI CAY

Itinerario de Tasting Room 2 - Lunes 8 de junio de 2026

Time: 12:00 PM

SET UP

Time: 12:30PM - 1:00PM

EL MUNDO DE RONES DE PUERTO RICO

DAVID RIVERA MACHINE
Time: 1:30 PM

SET UP

Time: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

SERRALES: LIDERANDO EN ACABADOS E INNOVACIÓN

SERGIO REYES
Time: 3:00 PM

SET UP

Time: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

A SENSE OF PLACE: HOW TERROIR AND CULTURE SHAPE THE WHISKIES WE LOVE

JOE CABASSA
Time: 4:30 PM

SET UP

Time: 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

RON ARTESANO: PRESENTE Y FUTURO DE UNA MARCA PUERTORIQUEÑA

JOSE MUÑOZ
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What else?

Interactive Workshops:

Many sessions will include hands-on workshops and tastings to foster direct learning and engagement.

Networking Opportunities:

There will be built-in networking times to connect with industry professionals, speakers, and fellow attendees.

Audience Tailored:

Day 1 focuses on trends and education for the consumer, while Day 2 provides practical knowledge and skill development for bar and restaurant professionals.

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