14 & 15 September 2026
Rome, Italy
A space for discussion and sharing that brings together bartenders, educators, mentors, journalists, opinion leaders, communications professionals and leading voices in the industry. In 2026 TheSHESide joins Roma Bar Show’s education programming.
14 September 2026 · Roma Bar Show
16:00 — 17:00
Four short, sharp talks from voices reshaping how the industry works.
Ezra Star
Entrepreneur, bartender, consultant
“Why a 1 month, 3 year, 5 year plan will teach you how to open a bar”
Laura Grassullini
Creative PR consultant
“Communications: the most misunderstood job in the room”
Andrea Grujic
Creative Director · Sip & Guzzle
“Beyond the bar”
Claire Warner
Founder · The Good Measure Guild
“The Mix Is Our Business”
19:30 — 22:30
Bvulgari Bar, Piazza Augusto Imperatore 10, Rome
Hosted by Grujic, Posthumus, Batkovic and Verdecchia.
Andrea Grujic
Creative Director · Sip & Guzzle
“Beyond the bar”
Tess Posthumus
Bartender, bar owner, author, TV presenter
“Mixing Your Own Career. From multitasking to becoming multidimensional”
Marella Batkovic
Bar manager
Desiré Verdecchia
Bartender
15 September 2026 · Roma Bar Show
13:00 — 14:00
Moderated by Daniela Garcea
Antonella Nonino
Nonino Distillatori
Marella Batkovic
Bar manager
Giulia Castellucci
Hospitality professional
Desiré Verdecchia
Bartender
14:30 — 15:30
Lucia Creed
Founding Director · Raise the Bar Mentorship Alliance
“Bars = belonging”
Paula Garcia
Founder · Barra México
“Creating Your Own Space”
Giulia Cuccurullo
Head bartender · Artesian, London
“Spot the difference”
Tess Posthumus
Bartender, bar owner, author, TV presenter
“Mixing Your Own Career. From multitasking to becoming multidimensional”
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