The date is coming up quickly! Mirror Hospitality Expo returns May 7th to 8th, 2024, at the Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel, Bratislava. The two-day event offers a curated blend of educational experiences, including seminars, masterclasses, market showcase from local Slovak brands, and food and drink tastings.

The event is hosted by Mirror Bar, Bratislava, which secured the 90th spot on The World’s 50 Best Bars extended list in 2023, and will welcome a diverse range of speakers and guests from around the world.

Some of the seminar topics planned for the Mirror Hospitality Expo include:

1930 (Milan), Benjamin Cavagna
Italian Culture of Hospitality and Bitters

European Bartender School, Cassandra Eichhoff
How to be part of a community anywhere in the world

Zahir (Nitra, Slovakia), Lubos Racz
Attentive service and its training. How to train yourself to be the best host possible

Manhattan (Singapore), Rusty Cerven
Leadership and team building in the bar

Scarfes Bar (London) Martin Siska
Bar Economics: Busy Bar vs Profitable Bar and How can a bar be successful in business?

Healthy Hospo (London), Jason Candid
Wellness In Hospitality: Self-Initiated Strategies and Sustainable Work Environments

Alma (Prague), Pavel Sochor
Foraging - its history and reasons why to engage in it

Maffeo Drinks (Prague) - Chris Maffeo
How to launch your product to a local or international market and a guide to demystifying Gen Z to drink brand

A full schedule and complete list of all seminar topics will be made available on mirrorhospitalityexpo.com.

Stanislav Harcinik, co-host of Mirror Hospitality Expo, says “We are deeply passionate about the event and feel privileged to contribute to the growth and success of Slovak bar culture. Our ultimate goal is to showcase the best of our region to the world, and we’re excited to welcome our guests to Bratislava for the second year of the bar show for more exciting seminars, takeovers and tastings.”

In addition to the program of seminars and demonstrations, Mirror Hospitality Expo is proud to announce the second year of the Mirror Junior International Challenge 2024. The competition seeks to highlight the talent emerging from hospitality schools across Central Europe, showcasing the skills and creativity of the region's brightest students.

In addition to the bar scene, Mirror Hospitality Expo also features gastronomy, with live cooking demonstrations and participation by some of Slovakia’s foremost culinary talents.

Tickets are now available! Also keep abreast of announcements and reminders on the Expo’s Instagram page.

Seminar guests at Mirror Expo ‘24

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