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 Importers, ITO EN, QTrade Teas & Herbs, Bitaco Unique Colombian Tea, Dethlefsen & Balk, DMH Ingredients, FloraPharm, Haelssen & Lyon, Roobios Limited, Finum, Martin Bauer Group, The Tea Spot, TQY Trading Company and Walters Bay.