📚 Education Day hosted by Steamplant

Spend the day expanding your knowledge at Steam Plant Education Day—a full lineup of valuable sessions designed for hospitality professionals.

Come for one class or stay for them all—drop in and out as your schedule allows. This is your chance to learn from industry experts, gain fresh insights, and sharpen your skills all in one place. 🧠✨

Fuel your passion. Grow your craft.

🗓️ Education Day Schedule:

10:00 – 10:30 AM
🔹 Check-In & Welcome Gathering
Kick off the day with registration and mingling, hosted by Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

10:30 – 11:30 AM
🔹 Methods of Extraction
Speaker: Seth O’Malley
Dive into various techniques used for extracting flavors and elements in the beverage and culinary industries.

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
🔹 Effects of Barrel Aging
Speaker: Krista Gary
Explore how barrel aging impacts flavor profiles and product characteristics.

12:50 – 1:50 PM
🔹 Lunch Break
Guests are encouraged to enjoy on-site dining or visit partner restaurants nearby.

1:30 – 2:30 PM
🔹 Making Bar Socials EASY
Hosted by Kraken Media
A session focused on simplifying and optimizing social media and marketing for bars and hospitality venues.

2:40 – 3:40 PM
🔹 Nordic Sips
Speaker: Adam Kerner
A look into Nordic-inspired beverage crafting, ingredients, and traditions.

3:50 – 4:50 PM
🔹 Westland Master Class
Speaker: Ana Hinz
A deep dive into Westland’s approach to whiskey making, storytelling, and product education.

4:50 – 5:50 PM
🔹 Slane Blending Class
Speaker: Jeremy Byrne
Hands-on or theoretical session exploring the art of blending Irish whiskey, led by Slane’s representative.

5:50 – 6:00 PM
🔹 Wrap-Up & Social Cheers
A casual send-off to reflect, network, and enjoy a final toast with fellow attendees.

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