Get tickets to the Better Bars Summit now
With 20 speakers from Australia and beyond over two days, it’s a Bartenders’ Weekender highlight not to be missed.
I’m very excited to say that tickets to the Better Bars Summit at Bartenders’ Weekender are now available.
It’s my favourite thing we do at Bartenders’ Weekender, because it brings together people who genuinely care about the bar industry, hospitality, and bartending — and the people who attend are the kind of people who make this industry better.
We’ve also got some of the industry’s best sharing their knowledge at the Better Bars Summit, which takes place on June 16th and 17th.
We’ve got 20 speakers across 14 talks over two days, with two distinct streams taking place at the historic Elizabeth Picture Theatre in Brisbane. Day one will be all about creativity in the bar world and is set to inspire bartenders and drinks creatives to create a more delicious future. Day two will focus on the business side of the bar business, with advice on opening bars, defining concepts, and ways of navigating the threats and opportunities the year ahead will bring.
This year, you’ll be able to purchase either a one day or two day pass, and thanks to our presenting partner Monkey Shoulder, you’ll be treated to some tasty drinks as well.
We’ll have a mix of formats for the talks — one on one interviews, a few panel discussions, and in-depth masterclasses from some of the bar world’s brightest people. We’ve got a big emphasis on getting useful and inspiring information and experience across to the audience, and the opportunity to network during the breaks.
Last year’s talks were a highlight of Bartenders’ Weekender for attendees, so make sure you don’t miss out and snap up your tickets quickly — space is limited.
Get a look at the program below and get your tickets at the link here.
AGENDA DAY ONE - MONDAY 16th JUNE
Welcome to day one with Boothby’s Sam Bygrave and Monkey Shoulder’s Rachael Bartlett.
Inspiration abroad a la minute with Kayla Saito & Yao Wong.
Experience beyond the glass by Eduardo Conde (El Primo Sanchez, Little Cooler).
How to make a modern classic by Jacob Briars, Blue Drink Aficionado and global authority on drinks.
How to work the media for your bar (and yourself with Andy Young (Managing Editor, The Shout, Bars & Clubs) and Becca Wang (freelance writer, Broadsheet columnist, Hawker! magazine) in conversation with Sam Bygrave.
The Preliminary Course with Maria Kontorravdis (A Bar With Shapes For A Name, London).
Hacking the creative process with Alex Boon, Eduardo Conde, Kayla Saito with Sam Bygrave.
‘I need this yesterday.’ Why pressure is a way of life for Caretaker’s Cottage with Darren Leaney.
AGENDA DAY TWO - TUESDAY 17th JUNE
Welcome to day two with Boothby’s Sam Bygrave and Monkey Shoulder’s Rachael Bartlett.
Don’t open a bar: other ways to build a successful bar business panel moderated by Sam Bygrave.
New bar concepts — what works, and how to get it right with Martin Lange, Bonnie Shearston, and Dre Walters moderated by Sam Bygrave.
Bar ownership the publican way: Charlie Lehman & Sebastian Soto (Ramblin’ Rascals Tavern, Double Deuce Lounge) interviewed by Sam Bygrave.
Bar Industry Threats & Opportunities: shop talk with Dre Walters (Old Love’s, Old Mate’s) interviewed by Sam Bygrave.
Blow up the regions: building the bar scene in small cities with Campbell Nicol, Anneliese Grazioli, Alexandra Percy.
Friends With Benefits: working with brands to benefit your bar — Rachael Bartlett (Monkey Shoulder), Pete Hollands (Frog’s Hollow Saloon), Katherine Johnston (ALM) moderated by Sam Bygrave.
Music makes your drinks taste better (and your bar more money) with Jacob Cohen.