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2026 Bar Summit Philadelphia April 26-29

USBG convenes its 3-Night National Conference bringing Bar Professionals, Industry Associates, and Community Enthusiasts from across the country to gather for Education, Community Building, and Advocacy.

Only the Full Conference Pass is heavily discounted for USBG Members:

• Member Conference Pass: $375 limited time pricing*  (Register Here)

• Non-Member Conference Pass: $625 limited time pricing* (Register Here)

A La Cart pricing is available for select events below.

Sunday 4/26: Northeast Regional USCC Competition

7:45 - 8:45 PM, Cavanaugh's Rittenhouse

Join USBG Philadelphia to cheer on competitors from the Northeast Region in this nationwide competition designed to identify, elevate, and celebrate American bartending talent—from local communities to the global stage.

• Ways to Support USBG Competitors:

  • • Attend: RSVP Free for USBG Members, $50 for Non-Members

    • Contribute: Team USBG Fundraising

    • Volunteer: 6pm-10pm Tasting Judges and Barbacks Needed

Monday 4/27: Meet the Sponsors

8:30 - 11:30 PM - Midnight & The Wicked

Network with fellow bar professionals, learn from spirit brand experts and ambassadors, and enjoy educational tastings and samples of featured spirits and products.

• Networking Event: $50 (Buy Here)**

Tuesday 4/28: Awards Dinner and Industry Party

7:30 PM - 11:55 PM - College of Physicians Philadelphia

Celebrate the achievements of USBG Members across the country working to elevate the industry through volunteer work in their communities, followed by a fantastic after-party.

• • Dinner and Party: $175 (Buy Here)**

Wednesday 4/29: Philly FunDay

Noon – 6PM -  Host Chapter Activity and Philadelphia Distilling

Join the fun finale to Bar Summit with a Host Chapter activity and Distillery Event. (Attendees are responsible for making their your own rideshare transportation arrangements between hotel location and distillery.)

• Free for USBG Philadelphia Members

Bar Summit Daytime Seminars

Daytime Seminar-only Pass: $225 (Buy Here)**

Includes access to any of the following seminars at Convene 30 S 17th Street

• • • • • • Monday 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Keynote Speaker William H Macy

          • Monday 2:15 PM – 4:00 PM Leadership Seminar and Breakouts

          • Tuesday 12:00 – 1:00 PM - General Session 

          • Tuesday 1:30 – 2:30 PM New Rioja: Classic Roots & Modern Pour of Spain’s Finest Wine Region

          • Tuesday 3:00 – 4:00 PM - Slow Drinks 101 – presented by Danny Childs

          • Tuesday 3:00 – 4:00 PM - Setting the Course: Boundaries, Balance, and Brilliance in Hospitality Consulting

          • Tuesday 3:00 – 3:45 PM - The Win Within: Personal Growth Through Competition

          • Tuesday 4:30 – 5:30 PM - Angostura and All Things Bitter

          • Tuesday 4:30 – 5:30 PM - Beyond the Bar: The Rise of Mobile Bartending and the New Era of Beverage Entrepreneurship

* Limited Time "Open Registration" Price. Prices increase when Open Registration Ends.

** Availability is limited and may sell out.