World Tea Conference + Expo is the leading tea event and largest gathering of the global tea industry, and it’ll take place alongside Bar & Restaurant Expo, March 27-29, 2023, in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
World Tea is a must-attend event, and here are just some of the reasons why you should be there.
To register for the event or to see the full conference program, visit WorldTeaExpo.com. If you have questions regarding registration, call +1-774-247-4040 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, or email [email protected].
Note: Early Bird rates for the World Tea Conference + Expo are active now through Jan. 31, 2023. Save up to $450. Tea Guru passes include attendance at the Bar & Restaurant Expo main conference sessions.
REASONS TO ATTEND WORLD TEA
1. The Expo Hall and the Latest Tea Products & Services
The exciting World Tea exhibit hall will feature hundreds of new teas, teaware, brewing accessories and related goods and services.
Just some of the participating exhibitors and companies include:
- Camelot Tea Company
- Caraway Tea & Botanicals
- CLARKEsTEA
- ConjureTea
- Cured Leaves Tea
- Dethlefsen & Balk, Inc.
- Dweller Teas
- Felicity Loft Tea
- FETCO
- Firsd Tea
- Flavor Waves
- Florapharm Tea USA
- FORLIFE
- Fujian Tianhui Industrial Co. Ltd.
- Glenburn Tea Direct
- Government of Nepal - Ministry of Industry, Commerce & Supplies
- Harney & Sons Fine Teas
- Honey Badgers Bee Farm
- International Tea Importers (ITI)
- Jade Tea Ltd.
- Jay Shree Tea and Industries Ltd.
- JingWei Fu Tea
- KOTODO
- Likkle Tea
- Loose Leaf Boba Company
- Mrs. Little’s Teas & Toys
- Metropolitan Tea Company
- MILK + T
- Muthaiga Tea Company
- Nepal Tea Collective
- OHKI Co., Ltd.
- Sabinea Blends
- Sara's Tea Caddie
- Sasaki Green Tea Company
- Scorpion
- SerendipiTea
- Seven Teahouse
- Sherpa Chai
- Shijiazhuang Longzhitai Packaging Co. Ltd.
- Skyherb Nutritionals Inc.
- Sugimoto Tea Company
- The Tea House Times
- The Wild Rose Tea Room
- Yichang Tea Group
- and many more!
2. The Educational Opportunities & Workshops
Attend the World Tea Conference + Expo to participate in the educational program and to get inspired by the latest trends and new business ideas. Dive deep into tea and profiting from tea, and gain insights about running a tea business and selling tea, among many other key subjects.
Just a few of the speakers include:
- Peter F. Goggi, president of the Tea Association of the USA
- Shabnam Weber, president of the Tea & Herbal Association of Canada
- Henrietta Lovell, owner of Rare Tea Company
- Chris Johnson/MacNitt, research and development, Starbucks
- Will Battle, owner, Fine Tea Merchants
- Kevin Gascoyne, co-owner of Camellia Sinensis
- Jacqulyn Gervey-Hague, professor at UC Davis
- Steve Schwartz, founder of Art of Tea
- John Snell, owner and CEO iof Ela’s Tea Co. and NMTeaB Consultancy
- Plus many more!
3. Tea Tycoons
The Tea Tycoons competition and awards program is back again at the World Tea Conference + Expo after a highly successful live competition last year! Attend the event and watch the competitors battle it out live on stage.
Tea Tycoons allows new businesses to “pitch” their business concept to a panel of experts for pride and prize. It’s like Shark Tank for the tea world, and it’s an opportunity for the participants to receive the ultimate in marketing exposure.
Contestants will compete for the top prize in three key award categories – Camellia Sinensis Focused Company, Sustainability and Innovation.
Learn more about Tea Tycoons here, as well as how to apply to compete in the program. Deadline to apply: Jan. 29, 2023.
4. Kevin Gascoyne’s Rarest Tea Tasting
Kevin Gascoyne of Camellia Sinensis will return for another memorable "Rarest Tea Tasting" session at the World Tea Conference + Expo, where attendees can sample some of the finest – and rarest – teas in a room transformed with soft lighting and soothing music.
Note that this is an add-on ticket opportunity with limited availability (this session will definitely sell out, so please book your conference registration soon, along with this add-on session).
5. The RiRa Tea Experience
The RiRa Tea Experience will merge fine tea and food pairings at an authentic Irish pub – the Rí Rá Irish Pub in Las Vegas – and it’s guaranteed to be an afternoon to remember.
Participants will join Henrietta Lovell, famously known as the “Tea Lady” with her company, Rare Tea Company, and Richard Hart, a passionate and well-known chef and baker with Hart Bageri, on this exciting tea journey. Lovell and Hart will meld their backgrounds of fine dining and tea into a lively activity and tasting.
Note that the event will take place off-site at the RiRa Irish Pub at Mandalay Place (transportation will be provided from the Las Vegas Convention Center). The experience is an add-on ticket and participants will be limited so register to attend the World Tea Conference + Expo and add-on this exciting event!
6. The Boba Boot Camp Experience
Stacey Kwong of MILK+T and Thomas Liu Loose Leaf Boba Company created this immersive boot-camp experience, which will detail the ins and outs of the boba industry and its cultural significance.
Whether you’re new to boba or you're someone interested in opening your very own shop, Kwong and Liu will walk you through their story of beating the odds, surviving a pandemic and coming out on top of the boba tea community. From menu development to building a healthy team and workplace, hear first-hand how they opened their combined 12 stores nationwide and counting.
This experience is included with the Tea Guru Pass or Conference Pass for the World Tea Conference + Expo.
Attendees may also continue their boba journey at the event’s Boba Pavilion. Sample Boba beverages and learn how this segment is driving new business growth and creating customer loyalty from a huge set of new consumers.The Boba Pavilion will be located in the expo hall.
7. The Tea Bar
The Tea Bar at the World Tea Conference + Expo will highlight the latest specialty teas and infusions from around the world, as well as innovation with tea cocktails and mocktails. Industry leaders will be there to prepare, serve the drinks and mingle with attendees. It's the perfect place to take a break, network and sample.
8. The Networking and Connections, as Well as the Potential New Business Opportunities within the Bar and Restaurant Community
As always, there will be plenty of networking opportunities at the World Tea Conference + Expo. Connect with industry colleagues and potential new customers. Meet new people on the show floor, at educational sessions, or while having a drink at the Tea Bar – in addition to many other chances to connect, make new friends and create new business opportunities.
The much-anticipated World Tea Conference + Expo is also co-located with Bar & Restaurant Expo, North America’s premier conference and expo for the bar and restaurant industry. Having the two events in the same location provides critical new opportunities for business growth and evolution, in addition to expanding the audience reach for tea, and encouraging innovation and new business partnerships among attendees and exhibitors.
Plan to Attend or Participate in the
World Tea Conference + Expo, March 27-29, 2023
To learn about other key developments, trends, issues, hot topics and products within the global tea community, plan to attend the World Tea Conference + Expo, March 27-29, 2023 in Las Vegas, co-located with Bar & Restaurant Expo. Visit WorldTeaExpo.com.
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