Nightclub and Bar Tradshow and Conference Keynotes

Keynotes

MONDAY, MARCH 8 • 2:15–3:15 PM

ROOM N112
Nightclub & Bar Top 100 Panel: Who is Succeeding and How

Moderators: Donna Hood Crecca, Publisher & Editorial Director, Nightclub & Bar Magazine, and David Henkes, Vice President, Technomic, Inc.

Partnering with market research firm Technomic, Inc. to survey leading operators, Nightclub & Bar Magazine identified the Top 100 nightclubs, bars and lounges. The session examines the methodology and results of the survey, as well as key insights about the Top 100. Attend and hear from a panel of the industry’s best and brightest as several of the Top 100 operators share what’s driving their success today and the trends they see emerging in 2010. Come find out who the top players are and what they’re doing not only to survive, but succeed!

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TUESDAY, MARCH 9 • 11:15 AM–12:00 PM Dr Peter Cressy - Distilled Spirits Council

ROOM N112
The Road Ahead: Legislative & Regulatory Challenges in 2010

Dr. Peter Cressy, President/CEO, Distilled Spirits Council

Attend this session as Dr. Cressy offers an economic overview and state of the hospitality industry, including legislative and regulatory challenges in 2010, federal, state and local tax threats, and issues associated with the government’s increasing reliance on research that lacks evidence and sound science.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10 • 11:15 AM–12:00 PM