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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.
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:
Contribute: Team USBG Fundraising
Volunteer: 6pm-10pm Tasting Judges and Barbacks Needed
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)**
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)**
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
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.
Bars & restaurants are where communities come together. Through national & local charity initiatives, USBG connects with the neighborhoods that welcome our establishments and the people who we entertain each night. To us, a key part of growing professionally is supporting the communities where we serve through our core values: Service, Integrity, Sharing Knowledge, Tradition, and Camaraderie.