Bar Convent Singapore returns in 2025
Bar Convent Singapore (BCB Singapore) will be making its return from 3-4 March 2025 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.
The event for Asia’s bar and beverage community will unite industry professionals for a range of networking and knowledge-sharing sessions.
The trade-only event is designed for professionals at all levels of the industry — from bartenders and bar owners to distributors and importers — offering a comprehensive platform for networking, education and showcasing the latest in spirits and innovations.
Founded in Germany, BCB has grown into a go-to hub for the bar and beverage industry, with locations in the USA, Brazil and soon the UK.
In 2023, BCB Singapore made its debut as the first platform dedicated to the Asian market, attracting over 150 global brands. The event featured a variety of activities and sessions, including ‘Homegrown Heroes’ — a cross-border partnership showcasing Southeast Asian talent, with industry experts from Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore.
“Collaboration has always been the heartbeat of the beverage industry, bringing together diverse ideas and innovations that transcend borders,” says Henry Stonham, Project Manager of Bar Convent Singapore. “More than just creating a space, we want to foster a community where industry professionals can connect, inspire one another, and ignite the spark of creativity that drives us all forward.”
Attendees can expect a programme of expert-led talks, interactive workshops and product showcases. The event will focus on four key pillars of education — Business, Community, Creativity, and Innovation — delivering targeted sessions on topics like business ownership, people management, liquid education, social media marketing, and consumer trends.
Top global and regional talent being showcased will include Singapore’s Peter Chua, who serves as brand ambassador and Head of Education at BCB Singapore. This year, the product showcase highlights brand-new national spirits from the US and Italy, and the return of brands such as Brown Forman, Campari and Código.
One key feature is a special collaboration with Club Cantina, an educational platform about Agave Distillates, founded by Manuel Weisskopf (Founder of Dr. Sours Bitters) and Gernot Allnoch (Co-Founder of Mezcal San Cosme), with the mission to share the knowledge of “agave experts” all around the world. This partnership includes a dedicated showcase of agave producers and a series of educational talks that will equip attendees with essential knowledge about one of the fastest-trending spirits categories worldwide.
Exclusive masterclasses and presentations will feature leaders in the Agave industry, including Iván Saldaña, co-founder and master distiller of Casa Lumbre; Graciela Angeles Carreño, Co-owner of Real Minero; and Jesse Este, Global Ambassador of Tequila Ocho.
Distinguished speakers, including Danil Nevsky, Founder & CEO at Indie Bartender; Carina Soto Velasquez, Co-Founder of Paris-based Quixotic Projects; Hyacinthe Lescoët, Co-Founder of The Cambridge Public House and Co-Owner of Little Red Door, Paris, and Bannie Kang, Co-Founder of Side Door, Singapore, will also headline the event.
“As Asia’s bar scene continues to gain global recognition, this is a crucial moment for the industry to equip its professionals with the tools they need to learn, innovate, and elevate the region’s rich talent,” Stonham concludes. “By fostering growth and inspiration, we can ensure that Asia remains at the forefront of the global bar culture.”
