The first bar & nightlife educational event in the Caribbean that gathers all alcoholic beverage business in all the region to educate consumers on Sunday, and Industry on Monday
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Many sessions will include hands-on workshops and tastings to foster direct learning and engagement.
There will be built-in networking times to connect with industry professionals, speakers, and fellow attendees.
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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