Mixology Matters 2026

MIXOLOGY MATTERS COCKTAIL CONFERENCE
October 11-13, 2026

AWARDED “BEST EDUCATION WEEK 2023″ FROM THE UNITED STATES BARTENDERS’ GUILD!

(Video recap of previous Mixology Matters Cocktail Conference events)

“Mixology Matters: Cocktail Conference” returns on October 11-13, 2026.

“Helping Bring the Craft of the Cocktail & the Art of Bartending Together”

Mixology Matters Cocktail Conference is the longest running Cocktail Conference in South Florida, founded in 2009 and in its ninth year, the “Mixology Matters Cocktail Conference” October 11-13, 2026 will bring together some of the world’s best Flair bartenders, Mixologists, Industry Professionals, everyday bartenders, managers and enthusiasts to learn and collaborate from one another and help further push the boundaries of the cocktail by raising our voices and saying YES! Mixology Matters…

This celebrated event will take place during the Bartender Shakedown complete with cocktail samplings, seminars, demonstrations, Mixology contests, Bartender Masterclasses, social networking, product awareness and much more. The idea is to expose the attendees to new ideas, procedures, trends, products and knowledge to further educate and motivate them at their craft. While also exchanging lines of communication, interests, passions and awareness to our exhibitors and attendees.

This event is strictly 21 years of age and over and open to the public to attend and promises to be a fun and informative event!

To purchase Mixology Matters Cocktail Conference Seminar Tickets and more, please use the link below…

Coming Soon!

Surrounding airports:
West Palm Beach, Fl (PBI) approx 5 mins away.
Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL) approx 45 mins away.
Miami, FL (MIA) approx 1 hour away.

Host Hotel:
Palm Beach Gardens Marriott
4000 RCA Blvd
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 622-8888

SCHEDULE

Sunday October 11, 2026

BARTENDER MASTERCLASSES

TIME TBA: Judges Certification
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Sponsored by: TBA

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Monday October 12, 2026

Noon-8pm: Bartender Photo Shoots (Email Ryan here to reserve your spot before its filled up creativegeekout@gmail.com)
Invest in yourself & DO THIS! $50/ 30 Minute Sessions.

9pm: Mixology Matters Cocktails & Conversations FBA Awards Dinner
Rob Husted
Finest Call, Reàl Infused Exotics & Cocktails4Hire

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Tuesday October 13, 2026

10am: USBG Florida Ed Month Welcome Party
Geo Thompson, Jules Aron, Greta Buccellato, John Kao & Rob Husted
United States Bartenders’ Guild

11am: Seminar TBA
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Sponsored by: TBA

Noon: Seminar TBA
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Sponsored by:TBA

1pm: Seminar TBA
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Sponsored by: TBA

2pm: Breaking Down IBA Cocktail Competitions for a Winning Strategy 201
Fransisco Javier Lopez, Geo Thompson & Felipe Castro
Sponsored by: USBG, Kemo Sabe & ArtTending

3pm: Seminar TBA
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Sponsored by: TBA

4pm: Seminar TBA
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Sponsored by: TBA

5pm-7pm: Sponsor’s Happy Hour

To purchase Mixology Matters Cocktail Conference Seminar Tickets and more, please use the link below…

Coming Soon!

Bartenders’ Shakedown Main – Accuracy Competition Rules – Speed Competition Rules -
Cocktail Competition Rules – Flair Bartending Competition Rules – Event Partners -
Mixology Matters Cocktail Conference Main – Registration/Tickets – Judges & Staff – Live Broadcast