Coca-Cola was the conference's diamond sponsor. Other
sponsors included Finest Call, Atlas Imports, Beam, BevIntel, Evian, Hamilton Beach, iMi Agency, Island Oasis, Kindred Spirits, Layer Cake Wines, Libby, National Beef, New Belgium Brewing, Pisco Portón, Red Bull, Acqua Panna, Serralles USA, ServSafe Alcohol, SmartBar, Steelite International, Terressentia, Tito's Vodka and White Rock Distilleries.
Operators and suppliers enjoyed a number of parties, sponsored by Coca-Cola; the picture on the left above is of Evelyn Johnson, Phil Kleiber and Kelly Emery: all of Coca-Cola.
Miss Cheryl Charming, a national cocktail personality currently working at the Bombay Club, serves a drink; and Angie Everett of the Rusty Bucket accepts one from Garrett Walker of New Orleans' Bourbon House.
Speakers Paul Bridle and Tony Abou-Ganim share a drink; Chris Hannah of New Orleans' French 75 shakes a drink; and Sharon Floyd of New Orleans' Iris presents a glass.
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