The Latin word “convenire” means “gathering.”  At Bar Convent Brooklyn, people from all over the world will gather to celebrate bar culture, connect with peers, and learn the latest topics and trends in the industry.

Bar Convent Brooklyn is a trade-only event for qualified bar and beverage industry professionals. You must be 21+ and have proper ID to gain entry. Anyone under 21 will not be permitted on the premises.

Registration is open for Bar Convent Brooklyn (June 11 & 12, 2024). Click here to register.

Programming for in-person education is curated by an Education Selection Committee. The Committee includes the Bar Convent Global Education Director and a yearly rotating collective of industry experts representing diverse backgrounds to ensure that multiple voices and points of view contribute to the development of programming across the Bar Convent Brooklyn platform.

Attendee badges for Bar Convent Brooklyn will not be mailed in advance. All badges will be distributed on site upon entry to Industry City. 

Your attendee badge gives you access to all education sessions, however, the sessions are first-come, first-serve. Be sure to arrive early to any sessions you would like to attend.

Bar Convent Brooklyn helps you to get the most out of your show experience by adding a quick links section on our homepage. Here we list everything from our exhibitor list, event map, and education schedule so you can plan your event prior to the show days!

You can access all of the exhibitor information you'll need on the Exhibitor Resources page.

Reed Exhibitions and Bar Convent Brooklyn strive to create and maintain an environment where all people are treated with dignity, decency and respect. Learn more here.

The safety and security of our staff, exhibitors and attendees is our priority. We work closely with the venue, corporate security, state, local and federal law enforcement authorities to identify risks, assess them and develop security plans for our events.

We have established a security room at our shows to ensure effective communication and response.

Everyone attending the Show should be aware of the following security measures:

• Security will be onsite at all times to assist you during all aspects of the Show
• Everyone must wear their Show badge at all times. This includes exhibitors, vendors, attendees, guests (speakers, talent, artists), professionals, press, staff, and crew.
• A fully operational security team following our vetted procedures is in place at the Show
• Bag checks may occur at the Show
• Walkthrough or hand held scanners may be used at the Show
• Any CCTV in operation at the Show is monitored and recorded
• Uniformed and undercover security may be in attendance at the Show
• Uniformed and undercover Police may be in attendance at the Show
• Canine Security and Detection may be used in or around the Show
• Keep personal property with you at all times and do not leave any items unattended  
• If you see something, say something.  Report anything that looks unusual, suspicious, or out of place to Show staff or security immediately
• Remain patient and courteous during security checks and follow the instructions of Show staff and security at all times
• Properly dispose of your Show badge inside the venue or keep it as a souvenir – please do not sell it to scalpers or throw it away in trash cans outside the venue where it could be picked up
• Carry a valid form of photo ID at all times

If you have additional questions not listed above, please contact Customer Service at +1 800-346-8372 or (203)-840-5618 or by email at Contact Customer Service.