Taking place March 27-29, 2023, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Questex’s World Tea Conference + Expo has an incredible lineup of exceptional speakers and educational activities for the big event.
The many leading and award-winning experts will share their insights and knowledge within the tea industry, while interactive educational sessions will provide professionals with the newest tools to grow their businesses within the rapidly evolving industry.
Some of the World Tea Conference + Expo speakers for 2023 include:
Peter F. Goggi
President of the Tea Association of the U.S.A.
Speaker Session: Tea into the Future: Understanding and Managing Change
Shabnam Weber
President of the Tea & Herbal Association of Canada
Dr. Nada Milosavljevic M.D., J.D.
World Tea Expo Lead on Health Issues, Founder & CEO, Sage Tonic
Speaker Session: This Is Your Brain on Tea
Henrietta Lovell
Owner, Rare Tea Company
Chris Johnson/ MacNitt
Research & Development, Starbucks
Speaker Session: Tea Incubator Skills Breakout
Will Battle
Owner, Fine Tea Merchants
Speaker Session: A Future Where Everyone Wins – Translating a Living Wage into Reality
Kevin Gascoyne
Co-Owner of Camellia Sinensis
Speaker Sessions: Rarest Tea Tasting; Tea Business Incubator
Jacqulyn Gervey-Hague
Professor at UC Davis
Speaker Session: What on Earth Is in Your Teacup
Steve Schwartz
Founder, Art of Tea
Speaker Session: Healing Power of Tea
John Snell
Owner/CEO of Ela’s Tea Co. and NMTeaB Consultancy
Speaker Session: Better Management Through Common Sense
Some of the educational highlights for 2023 include:
Rí Rá Tea Experience with Henrietta Lovell & Richard Hart
Monday, March 27, 2023
1:30 – 3 p.m.
Add-on Ticket: $150 (Limited Availability)
Exclusive to World Tea Conference + Expo, the Rí Rá Tea Experience merges fine tea and food pairings at the authentic Irish pub. Led by Henrietta Lovell, and baker Richard Hart, this exciting tea journey will be an afternoon to remember.
Boba Bootcamp Experience
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
8 – 9:30 a.m.
Thomas Liu, founder of Loose Leaf Boba Company, and Stacey Kwong, founder of MILK+T, will lead this immersive boot camp experience, detailing the ins and outs of the boba industry and its cultural significance.
Kevin Gascoyne’s Rarest Tea Tasting
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Add-on Ticket Price: $175 (Limited Availability)
Kevin Gascoyne will return for another memorable Rarest Tea Tasting session, where attendees can sample the finest teas in a room transformed with soft lighting and soothing music.
Tea Flights with Daniel Lewis
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
**Available with Tea Guru Pass Only
New to the World Tea Conference + Expo, Tea Flights is a journey of the taste buds with a bird’s eye view of flavors from around the world. Hosted by Daniel Lewis, Tea Flights will feature teas from all over the world – including Nepal, China, Taiwan and America.
Tea Is for Tranquility
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
During this 90-minute seminar, attendees will delve into the history of meditation and tea and the science between pairing the two together. The seminar will also dive deep into tea’s various uses for meditation and healing and will end with a guided tea meditation.
Registration & Event Details
Registration to World Tea Conference & Expo provides attendees access to learn, sample and expand their tea knowledge with the best in the industry. Expo participants will learn everything they need to know to be successful in the tea industry right on the expo floor. Uncover hundreds of new products by demoing, sampling and experiencing the tea industry’s latest products and services including teas, equipment and supplies, packing/labels, tea support and education, and more.
World Tea Conference + Expo is a trade event that is not open to the public. The yearly event sees leaders in the industry come together from many diverse communities within the world of tea and with this year’s list of speakers, those attending the expo can learn and share business strategies, create relationships, and discover new features and enhancements to help grow their business.
Registration is currently open for the 2023 World Tea Conference + Expo. Early Bird rates end Jan. 31, 2023.
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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