How to Attend MCF 2025
MCF Seminars
Access to seminars on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday requires an MCF Exhibition Ticket [Available Here]. After purchasing your ticket and registering, you can RSVP to individual seminars and build your personalized schedule.
MCF Pop-ups
Pop-up events and brand activations are free to attend with MCF Registration [Register Here]. Cocktails are available for purchase at the venues.
MCF Limited Seating
Pairing dinner tickets are sold separately and can be purchased through the links listed in the daily schedule. Space is limited.
For any other question please refer to FAQs
WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE
Crafting the Perfect Cocktail Menu: Quality Efficiency & Innovation
Speaker: Maxime Briere
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Bisou Bisou
Sponsor: Fever Tree
** Bracelet Required for Entry
Surviving the Night | Beating Fatigue, Stress, and Burnout in the Hospitality Industry
Speaker: Dr. Patrick Owen
Time: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Bisou Bisou
Sponsor: Fin Soda
** Bracelet Required for Entry
The Bar Director’s Blueprint | Unveiling the Secrets of World-Class Beverage Programs
Speaker: Pietro Collina
Time: 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Bisou Bisou
Sponsor: Tequila Patrón
** Bracelet Required for Entry
Love, Loss and Loyalty - Building the Guest Retention Machine
Speaker: Jason Littrell
Time: 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Bisou Bisou
Sponsor: Kinetic Management Systems
** Bracelet Required for Entry
Hiring and Team-Building in a Post-Pandemic World
Speaker: Robert Weeks
Time: 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Bisou Bisou
Sponsor: Alambika
** Bracelet Required for Entry
TOPLACK SESSION: Continuing Education in Bartending & Hospitality
Speaker: Andrew Toplack & Nick Kennedy
Time: 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Bisou Bisou
Sponsor: The Toplack Sessions
** Bracelet Required for Entry
Allegory | Washington D.C
Come check out one of the most talked-about bars in Washington, where they mix art and literature into their cocktail program.
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Milky Way
Sponsor: Focus on Health, Fin Soda
** Everyone Welcome
Viajante87 | London
Sip on stunning drinks inspired by Latin America, served by one of London’s hidden gems.
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Bisou Bisou
Sponsor: Tequila Patrón
** Everyone Welcome
Selva | Oaxaca City
Meet the team from award-winning Selva, brought to you straight from center of mezcal in Oaxaca, Mexico
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Sora 45
Sponsor: Convite
** Everyone Welcome
Romeo’s Bar | New York City
Take a bite of the Big Apple, and try a couple of cocktails from this NYC staple.
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Bootlegger
Sponsor: Romeo’s Gin
** Everyone Welcome
Hendrick’s Pairing Dinner
Details coming soon
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Barroco
Sponsor: Hendrick’s Gin
Amour Drink | Paris
Baltra Bar | Mexico City
CLOSING PARTY
Finish out MCF in style and high energy, with drinks from BALTRA BAR (Mexico City) and AMOUR DRINK (Paris).
Time: 10:00 PM - LATE
Location: Taverne Midway
Sponsor: Romeo’s Gin, Hendrick’s, Sovereign Brands
** Everyone Welcome