About BCB

Bar Convent Berlin is the centre of the German bar industry. It is the most important annual networking and exhibitor event for bartenders, bar managers, spirits producers and all other service providers for the bar industry in Germany. Every year, the who's who of the German and international bar scene gathers at the Bar Convent in the inspiring atmosphere of Berlin.

Conceived as a fine blend of trade fair and symposium with a strong emphasis on seminars and talks, the BCB was first launched in 2007 and was an instant success. Bar Convent Berlin is organized by the team behind Mixology, the magazine for bar culture.

» Many thanks for your hospitality. You have put together (...) an absolutely amazing event. It is among the best events in Europe I've had the pleasure of attending! «

Klaus Stephan Rainer, Schumanns Bar, Munich

At the Bar Convent Berlin, visitors as well as exhibitors appreciate the exclusive focus on industry-related issues, the high quality of the accompanying programmes and the professionalism of the international speakers.

In only its second year (2008), the Bar Convent enjoyed a twofold increase in visitors in comparison with the year of its launch. In total, 2075 visitors attended the most important German event of the Bar industry. Three quarters of the visitors came from all over Germany, while the proportion of visitors coming from abroad – encompassing a total of 22 countries - rose to one quarter.

»Following the overwhelming success of the Bar Convent in the last two years, we are expecting over 3000 visitors in 2009. In order to cater for such a large public, the BCB will this year be held in the Berlin Postbahnhof for the very first time.«

Jens Hasenbein, Managing Director of the Bar Convent Berlin

The organizers are anticipating a significant increase in visitor numbers at the third Bar Convent Berlin in 2009. Over 3000 visitors from Germany and elsewhere in Europe are expected to attend the event. Below you will find an overview of the nationalities, professions and interests of visitors to the Bar Convent Berlin:

 

Visitors by country

  • Germany: 76% (37% from Berlin)
  • Austria & Switzerland: 7%
  • Great Britain: 4%
  • Denmark: 2%
  • The Netherlands: 2%
  • Other countries: 7%

Visitors by profession

  • Bartender: 45%
  • Bar Manager: 20%
  • Beverages industry: 20%
  • Bar owners: 12%
  • Press: 3%

Main interests of the visitors

  • Networking: 40%
  • Spirits: 28%
  • Talks & programme: 27%
  • Bar equipment: 5%
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