World Tea Expo 2018 In Las Vegas June 12-14

Feb. 9, 2018

This year's conference and expo will showcase the best products and what's next in tea while featuring the new Kombucha Pavilion and a main stage with presentations from thought leaders. The 16th Annual World Tea Expo (#WorldTeaExpo or #WTE18) takes place June 12 to 14 in Las Vegas, NV at the Las Vegas Convention Center.  

World Tea Expo 2018 Highlights: 

  • Presentation Stage - Different speakers will share insights daily on the main stage, followed by a meet-and-greet with each presenter. Some of the presenters include: Tyler Gage, author of "Fully Alive: Using the Lessons of the Amazon to Live Your Mission in Business and Life" and co-founder of RUNA; Peter Keen, author of Tea Tips; and Katharine Burnett Ph.D., founding director of the Global Tea initiative for the Study of Tea Culture and Science.  
  • Kombucha Pavilion – This area will be dedicated to the newest kombucha products, which have seen incredible growth of the last couple years. Kombucha is a fermented tea drink with functional benefits.  
  • Expo Floor – The exhibit hall will feature hundreds of new teas, tea wares, brewing accessories and related products and services. There will also be a section of the show floor dedicated to up-and-coming tea ventures. 
  • Insightful Educational Sessions 
  • Pre-Conference Programs – A two-day kick-off runs June 10 to 11 and includes World Tea Academy Live and Tea Business Boot Camp. Get ready for an intensive, hands-on program that covers critical topics facing the tea entrepreneur! 
  • World Tea Awards 
  • Global Tea Championship Winners Tasting Circle 
  • Origins Tasting Tour 
  • Tea Processing: Experiential Lab - A two-day session to better understand how tea is made through a hands-on experience. Participate in the process of transforming several pounds of raw tea leaf material into various teas.  
  • Spanish Session – The first-ever Spanish session will be presented by Omarly Alcina Fernandez, founder and manager of Kepen Corporation (English will be available on the screen).  

World Tea Expo 2018 sponsors include: International Tea ImportersITO ENQTrade Teas & HerbsBitaco Unique Colombian TeaDethlefsen & BalkDMH IngredientsFloraPharmHaelssen & LyonRoobios LimitedFinumMartin Bauer GroupThe Tea Spot, TQY Trading Company and Walters Bay.