From the inaugural Executive Development Forum (EDF) to the workshops, tastings and Mai Tai Mix-Off, Cheers Beverage Conference 2012 truly fulfilled its promise of taking participants “Beyond the Bar.” Beverage executives from across the nation came together to discuss the issues of the day and to learn about the latest trends, ideas and best practices.

Management gurus Paul Bridle and Clark Wolf led EDF workshops that are helping leaders retool their strategic direction. Author Peter Sims, La Cima CEO Coby Brooks and Clark Wolf delivered keynotes that have executives thinking in brand-new ways. Operators shared experiences and challenges, and brainstormed solutions. And Celebrity Mixologists and Bar Stars of The Big Easy really shook things up.

What will the 2013 conference bring? Stay tuned to this website to find out. Better yet, sign up here for updates, and you’ll be among the first to know the when, where and who will be involved.

Watch for highlights of Cheers Beverage Conference 2012 -- coming soon.