2010 Educational Conference

The Expo's Educational Conference is the largest on tea in the world. The 2010 program features targeted, focused sessions that address the hottest topics, newest trends and most relevant education to tea professionals and retailers today.

Comprised of two main programs directed to specific audiences, attending the Educational Conference ensures participants stay informed, knowledgeable and ahead of the curve.

New Business Boot Camp, (NBBC) June 9 - June 10, is designed specifically for new business owners entering the tea industry. It is the only program offered in America that directly addresses the specific business challenges facing the tea entrepreneur and provides solutions with an esteemed faculty of industry recognized experts. NBBC is held pre-conference for two full days and prepares each attendee for the main Expo.

Core Conference, June 11-13, is comprised of 55 individual sessions including focused tastings, hands-on workshops and executive & technical seminars.  Seminar topics cover the latest trends in the industry, beginner - advanced tea knowledge, sales & marketing tools, business solutions and recent research in tea and health.