PALAZZO DEI CONGRESSI

26-27 MAY 2025

AUDITORIUM

Discover the heart of mixology excellence on the stage of the Auditorium, whose 800 seats will welcome enthusiasts and professionals.

On this stage, illustrious exponents of the Bar Industry will gather, who will hold exclusive masterclasses to reveal the secrets and innovations that characterize the world of Beverage.

The Auditorium is located on the ground floor and admission is free for ticket holders until capacity is exhausted.

Day 1

Auditorium - Ground Floor

Monday, 26th May

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The Curious Bartender Live

Speaker: Tristan Stephenson

3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

NeuroMixology and Gastrophysics in Cocktails

Speaker: Marian Beke

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

RBS AWARDS CEREMONY

Speaker: Alessandro Procoli, Patrick Pistolesi

Sponsored by RBS

Day 2

Auditorium - Ground Floor

Tuesday, 27th May

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The Formula behind the success of Handshake Speakeasy

Speaker: Rodrigo Urraca

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

The Modernist Toolbox: The Best Techniques for Flavor and Texture

Speaker: Dave Arnold

RBS ACADEMY

Experience the heart of innovation on the RBS Academy stage, where industry-leading bars from around the world come together to deliver technical training seminars.

Discover the art and science of mixology as industry leaders share their expertise, offering valuable insights and techniques.

The RBS Academy stage is located on the first floor and admission is free for ticket holders while capacity is limited (100 seats).

Day 1

RBS Academy by Perrier | First Floor

Monday, 26th May

12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Technical Seminar - Freezing for Flavour

Speaker: Iain McPherson

Bar: Panda & Sons, Edinburgh

Sponsored by Altos Tequila

1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Technical Seminar - Hospitality In Full Colour

Speaker: Uros Deลพutelj, Tanny Rott

Bar: Colebrooke Row, London

Sponsored by Nordรฉs 0.0

3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Technical Seminar - How (not) to f'ck up

Speaker: Melanie da Conceiรงao, Filippo Faedda

Bar: Salmon Guru, Madrid

4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Technical Seminar - Ten Years In An EPIC Market

Speaker: Cross Yu, Zoe Ge, John Ng

Bar: EPIC Shanghai

Day 2

RBS Academy by Perrier | First Floor

Tuesday, 27th May

12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Technical Seminar - Creative Collaboration: Unlocking New Techniques

Speaker: Adrian Forde-Beggs, Serge Ventrella Trentman

Bar: Lyaness, London

Sponsored by Campari Academy

1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Technical Seminar - Il Pairing

Speaker: Domenico Carella

Sponsored by Campari Academy

3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Technical Seminar - Coffee Mixing Culture

Speaker: Michele Garofalo, Davide Cobelli

Sponsored by Jerry Thomas Educational, Garage Coffee Bros

5:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Technical Seminar - The Secret of Tropical Drinks

Speaker: Georgi Radev

Bar: Laki Lake, London

Sponsored by Reร l

TASTING ROOM

During the Roma Bar Show, producers, distributors and brand ambassadors will reveal the rich history, intricate production processes and diverse areas of their brands through specialized technical tastings.

The Tasting Room is located on the first floor and admission is free for ticket holders subject to capacity.

Day 1

Tasting Room | First Floor

Monday, 26th May

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Tassoni Mocktail Competition - Finalissima

Speaker: Fabio Bacchi

Sponsored by Tassoni

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Lโ€™importanza della frutta in Miscelazione

Speaker: Riccardo Marinelli

Sponsored by Ponthier

Day 2

Tasting Room | First Floor

Tuesday, 27th May

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

THE BOTANICAL MIXOLOGY OF THE POLLINO NATIONAL PARK

Speaker: Manuela Laiacona, Carmine Lupia, Umberto Phil Oliva

Sponsored by Catasta

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Dolomiti Ice: la scienza del ghiaccio nella miscelazione

Speaker: Giorgio Chiarello, Umberto Davide Pecoraro

Sponsored by Dolomiti Ice

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Gin Tuono presenta: โ€˜Slow Drinksโ€™

Speaker: Simone Martini, Simone Onorati

Sponsored by Gin Tuono

TASTING ROOM JIGGER

During the Roma Bar Show, in the Shaker and Jigger Tasting Rooms, producers, distributors and brand ambassadors will reveal the rich history, intricate production processes and diverse areas of their brands through specialized technical tastings.

The Shaker Room is located on the first floor and admission is free for ticket holders subject to capacity (30 seats).

Day 1

Tasting Room Jigger | Primo piano

26 MAGGIO

Coming soon

13:00- 14:00

COFFEE MIXOLOGY & FOOD PAIRING: NUOVI TREND PER ABBINAMENTI INEDITI

Speaker: Edoardo Bullio, Irene Falcone e Vincenzo Digifico

Sponsored by Nespresso

16:00- 17:00

COLADA CUP 2024 – LA FINALE

Speaker: Jason Asher

Sponsored by Bartales

17:30- 18:30

La Scienza del Ghiaccio in Miscelazione

Speaker: Giorgio Chiarello

Sponsored by Dolomiti Ice

Day 2

Tasting Room Jigger | Primo piano

27 MAGGIO

Coming soon

14:30 – 15:30

L’IMPORTANZA DELLE NOTE BOTANICHE NELLA MIXOLOGY

Speaker: Benjamin Cavagna

Sponsored by Kinley

16:00 – 17:00

SPIRITO ITALIANO GRAPPA COCKTAIL COMPETITION 2024

Speaker: Fabio Bacchi

Sponsored by Bartales

17:30 – 18:30

Coffee Mixology: Potenzialitร  e futuro nel settore HO.RE.CA.

Speaker: Riccardo Marinelli, Valerio Visentin, Andrea Cason, Irene Falcone

Sponsored by Nespresso

BLUEBLAZER TALK ARENA

The Educational Program of the Roma Bar Show expands with a new space: the ๐—•๐—Ÿ๐—จ๐—˜๐—•๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ญ๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ง๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—ž ๐—”๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ก๐—”. Get ready for insightful talks and masterclasses to share expertise and international best practices!

Day 1

BlueBlazeR Talk Arena | First Floor

Monday, 26th May

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

10 YEARS OF BLUEBLAZER: A DIALOGUE BETWEEN CITY AND PROVINCE

Speaker: Jimmy Bertazzoli, Francesco Cione, Giampiero Francesca, Alex Frezza, Massimo Macrรฌ, Vincenzo Mazzilli, Paolo Sanna

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

COCKTAIL BAR AS THE BEATING HEART OF MODERN HOTEL HOSPITALITY BY ALTAMURA VODKA

Speaker: Anthony Poncier, Deke Dunne, Edoardo Sandri, Giampiero Francesca, Mattia Capezzuoli, Pietro Lorefice

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

NEW BUSINESS FOR A NEW BAR INDUSTRY - HOW TO INNOVATE PRESERVING QUALITY, COHERENCE AND HUMAN CAPITAL

Speaker: Chiara Buzzi, Daniela Gazzini, Katia Minniti Berardi, Maura Millia

Day 2

BlueBlazeR Talk Arena | First Floor

Tuesday, 27th May

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

A LOOK BEHIND THE BORDERS: MIXOLOGY NEW MARKETS AND SCENARIOS

Speaker: Abhishek Tuladhar, Alice Bidini, Deke Dunne, Giampiero Francesca, Julian Short, Vedat Akar, Rakshay Dhariwal

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

MEANINGFUL BRANDS FROM MEXICO TO THE WORLD

Speaker: Ivan Saldaรฑa

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

RANKINGS, RATINGS AND GUIDES โ€“ YOUR COMPASS IN THE BAR WORLD

Speaker: Anthony Poncier, Claudia Orlandi, Giampiero Francesca, Hannah Sharman-Cox, Neal Bodenheimer, Siobhan Payne, Vikram Achanta