Strategy Sessions Live!
A one-day conference for wine and hospitality professionals. Presented by Thirsty Bandit Co.
Inspired by our industry-focused podcast series, Strategy Sessions Live! is designed to equip wine and hospitality professionals with practical, real-world strategies to grow, evolve, and transform their brands. The program is comprised of six panel-based workshops, intentionally built to foster thoughtful dialogue, candid insights, and meaningful interaction between speakers and attendees.
Cost of registration includes:
- Access to all sessions
- Continuous beverage service throughout day
- Hot breakfast
- Mid-morning snack
- Lunch buffet
- Afternoon snack
About Thirsty Bandit Co.
Thirsty Bandit develops business strategy, brand positioning, and growth solutions for wine, hospitality, and beverage brands navigating a rapidly evolving market. We believe sustainable growth happens at the intersection of strategy, adaptability, and authentic brand identity.
Our holistic consulting approach identifies organizational strengths, uncovers new market opportunities, and translates insight into results-driven strategies that improve performance, increase customer engagement, and deliver measurable ROI. From wineries and tasting rooms to restaurants, bars, and hospitality groups, we help brands align vision with execution.
Beyond consulting, we foster industry dialogue through our podcast, Strategy Sessions, where we interview wine, hospitality, and beverage leaders to examine the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of the industry.
A one-day conference for wine and hospitality professionals. Presented by Thirsty Bandit Co.
Inspired by our industry-focused podcast series, Strategy Sessions Live! is designed to equip wine and hospitality professionals with practical, real-world strategies to grow, evolve, and transform their brands. The program is comprised of six panel-based workshops, intentionally built to foster thoughtful dialogue, candid insights, and meaningful interaction between speakers and attendees.
Cost of registration includes:
- Access to all sessions
- Continuous beverage service throughout day
- Hot breakfast
- Mid-morning snack
- Lunch buffet
- Afternoon snack
About Thirsty Bandit Co.
Thirsty Bandit develops business strategy, brand positioning, and growth solutions for wine, hospitality, and beverage brands navigating a rapidly evolving market. We believe sustainable growth happens at the intersection of strategy, adaptability, and authentic brand identity.
Our holistic consulting approach identifies organizational strengths, uncovers new market opportunities, and translates insight into results-driven strategies that improve performance, increase customer engagement, and deliver measurable ROI. From wineries and tasting rooms to restaurants, bars, and hospitality groups, we help brands align vision with execution.
Beyond consulting, we foster industry dialogue through our podcast, Strategy Sessions, where we interview wine, hospitality, and beverage leaders to examine the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of the industry.
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Highlights
- 9 hours 30 minutes
- ages 18+
- In person
- Doors at 6AM
Refund Policy
Location
Desmond Hotel Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton
One Liberty Boulevard
Malvern, PA 19355
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Agenda
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Attendee Registration & Breakfast
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Crafting Brand Identity in a Crowded Market
In an increasingly crowded and commoditized market, brand identity is no longer just about storytelling. It’s about signaling value, trust, and relevance at every touchpoint. This session explores how wine and hospitality brands can clarify who they are, stand out authentically, and build emotional connections that drive loyalty, pricing power, and long-term growth.
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How User Experience Drives Loyalty, Spend, and Advocacy
In wine and hospitality, the guest experience is the brand, and it directly impacts loyalty, spend, and word-of-mouth advocacy. This session examines how intentional experience design across service, space, and digital touchpoints can turn first-time visitors into lifelong customers and brand ambassadors.