Rum Congress & Industry Rum Tasting

Welcome trade professionals, spirits leaders, and rum enthusiasts to the 8th annual Miami Rum Congress in the rum capital of the Americas. Friday is 100% dedicated to education, industry networking, and celebrating top-tier bar talent at the Miami Beach Convention Center Art Deco Rooms.

One ticket grants access to three experiences on the same day.

High-Level Rum Congress Seminars (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Following our proven blueprint built over 5+ years, Friday features back-to-back, high-caliber symposiums led by world-renowned panelists and master distillers. Designed specifically for industry professionals to learn, connect, and engage without distraction. This full-day of education explores spirits history, category innovation, production techniques, and market trends. Enjoy complimentary craft cocktails served during session breaks by featured guest rum brands.

First-Ever Dedicated Industry Rum Tasting (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

For the first time on a Friday, we are hosting an exclusive tasting program dedicated 100% to trade professionals. Connect directly with brand representatives, master distillers, importers, and distributors while sampling over 85 premium rum brands and 200+ distinct expressions available neat or in crafted cocktails.

Cantinero Games: Flairtender Competition Semi-Finals (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

Witness world-class mixology talent in action! Watch 28 elite bartenders from across the globe go head-to-head in the semi-finals of the international Cantinero Games Flair Competition, competing live for a spot in Saturday’s finals.