Kickstarting a showcase of global brands, industry expertise and a new generation of the region's movers and shakers

The first Bar Convent Singapore (BCB Singapore) kicks off today, serving as the region’s key platform for bar and beverage professionals to connect, innovate, and celebrate regional talent. 

The two-day event will feature an exhibition of over 150 global brands, an extensive lineup of education sessions led by over 40 renowned international bartenders and industry experts, a wide array of tasting masterclasses, both onsite and offsite guest shifts, and a series of networking opportunities and activities.

The event highlight "Homegrown Heroes" invites bar teams from various Asian countries, including ReCraft from the Philippines, Hybrid from Vietnam, Penrose from Malaysia, and Lost in Thaislation from Thailand, partnering in a series of exclusive guest shifts with their nation's counterparts currently honing their craft in Singapore. This collaboration with compatriot bartendersfrom Atlas Bar, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, Kafu Utu, Origin Bar and 67 Pall Mall showcases a fusion of talents and experiences that exemplify the boundaryless potential the region's bar scene has to offer.

“BCB Singapore is the first event of its kind dedicated to Asia’s bar and beverage industry, promising to deliver a curated schedule of educational sessions and networking opportunities, a rich array of leading and emerging craft brands, and a whole wealth of knowledge and expert insights, all within one single venue,” said Henry Stonham, Senior Project Manager of BCB Singapore.

Highlights on Monday, 6 November

11:00 – 19:00
Exhibition Hall
Discover over 150 global brands of spirits from 18 countries and regions, from USA to Nicaragua, Italy, France, Netherlands, Slovenia, UK, Japan, India, Philippines, and Vietnam within one exhibition hall.

12:00 – 12:45 / 15:30 – 18:00
BCB Homegrown Heroes Bar
BCB Homegrown Heroes guest shifts featuring the pairing of Lost in Thaislation from Thailand with Pranisa Treechanasin of Origin Bar, and Hybrid from Vietnam with Hieu Nguyen of 67 Pall Mall.

13:15 – 14:00
Craft Workshop
Join industry legend Monica Berg, known for her work at Tayēr + Elementary in London and the Campari Academy, as she shares her expertise on opening your own bar.

14:30 – 15:15
Craft Workshop
Learn how to build an international bartender career in a panel discussion hosted by WSET, joined by Brandon Grusd from Proof & Company, Sky Huo from Spirits Cave and Jason-Candid Knüsel from Healthy Hospo.

15:45 – 16:30
Centre Stage
Haley Traub from Attaboy in New York and Dave Andrews from William Grant & Sons team up to discuss the art of creating exceptional cocktail experiences.

Highlights on Tuesday, 7 November

11:00 – 19:00
Exhibition Hall
Explore global industry brands including a Japan Pavilion with over 25 brands by 10 Japanese liquor producers and distributors, and an Emerging Brands Pavilion with up-and-coming brands across the world.

12:00 – 12:45 / 15:30 – 18:00
BCB Homegrown Heroes Bar
The Homegrown Heroes special feature continues with ReCraft from the Philippines teaming up with Gabriel Carlos of Four Seasons Hotel Singapore and Yoma Rivera of Kafe Utu, while Penrose from Malaysia collaborates with Sylvia Chong of the iconic Atlas Bar.

13:15 – 14:00
Centre Stage
Delve into 'Sustainability in the Bar' through the unique lenses of three industry icons, Alex Francis of Little Red Door, Ronnaporn Kanivichaporn of Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar and #FindTheLockerRoom, and Vijay Mudaliar of Analogue and Native.

14:30 – 15:15
Centre Stage
Insights into the booming business of bars in India by Priyanka Blah from The Dram Attic, Aditi Dugar from Masque and Urban Gourmet India and Yash Bhanage from Bombay Canteen and Hunger Inc.

15:45 – 16:30
Centre Stage
Peter Chua from Night Hawk, which clinched the inaugural Best Bar Design award at World’s 50 Best Bars 2023, and Matthew Shang the visionary designer behind acclaimed establishments like ATLAS, Manhattan and Barood, will guide you through the process of designing a bar that is both visually arresting, and efficient to operate.

In addition to the onsite activities, BCB Singapore offers all attendees a dynamic range of experiences across the city, including a tour of the Brass Lion distillery and over 10 official guest shifts and parties celebrating the start of countless future industry gatherings and possibilities.

The full program schedule may be viewed here.
High res images may be downloaded here.

For more information, visit the website (www.barconventsingapore.com) and stay connected on social media by following @barconventsingapore.

L-R Pranisa Treechanasin of Singapore’s Origin Bar and Fahbeer Suchada Sopajaree of Bangkok’s Lost in Thaislation share their knowledge, skills and Thai influences on the Homegrown Heroes Bar

Singapore’s world class bars extended their hospitality in the evenings to host a diverse array of some 30+ official and unofficial guest shifts from attending bartenders. The full program schedule of the official shifts can be viewed here. Holly Graham, Founder of Tokyo Confidential, drinks writer and Asia Ambassador at Woodford Reserve Bourbon, said this of the event: “I think it was really good for Asia to experience BCB; to me it seemed more curated and considered than some of the cocktails events I’ve been to in recent times and the educational and interactive aspects were a strength that could be expanded in future.”

Henry Stonham, Senior Project Manager of BCB Singapore, summed up the success of the event: “We’re delighted with how the fundamental values of BCB were so well represented. The goal next year is to build on these foundations by continuous conversations with brands, bars and industry partners, to make sure that we are delivering to their needs. We will be spreading the word to connect the entire Asia Pacific region even more closely and, most importantly, striving to maximise value for our community so that

everyone can grow together.”

BCB Singapore 2024 will return next November.

For more information, visit the website (www.barconventsingapore.com) and stay connected on social media by following @barconventsingapore.