Barcelona is set to host one of the most impactful events in the hospitality industry—The Paradiso Sustainability Summit 2025. Founded by Giacomo Giannotti, owner of Paradiso, one of the world’s most acclaimed cocktail bars, the summit will take place on March 30, 2025, at Palo Alto, Barcelona. In partnership with Ketel One, this event will bring together some of the biggest names from The World’s 50 Best Bars to discuss the most pressing sustainability issues in the bar industry.
A World-Class Lineup of Speakers and Panels
The Paradiso Sustainability Summit will feature an impressive lineup of industry pioneers tackling key environmental and social challenges. Some of the top discussions include:
1. Waste is a Failure of Imagination (Sponsored by Diplomático Rum)
- Speakers: Kevin Kos, Iain McPherson (Panda & Sons), Hyacinthe Lescoët (The Cambridge Public House), Lorenzo Antinori (Bar Leone), Ara Carvallo (Barra Mexico), Giacomo Giannotti (Paradiso)
- Moderator: Juliane Caillouette-Noble (MD, The Sustainable Restaurant Association)
- Focus: Creative ways to reduce waste in bars and hospitality spaces.
2. From the Farm to the Bar (Sponsored by Torres Brandy)
- Speakers: Hampus Thunholm (Röda Huset), Cesar Montilla (Dr. Stravinsky), Sasha Wijidessa (Fura), Emanuel Minez (Red Frog), John Stirling (Arbikie Distillery), Cristóbal Cofré (Torres Brandy Ambassador)
- Moderator: Juliane Caillouette-Noble
- Focus: Sustainable sourcing and the future of farm-to-table practices in bars.
3. Glass & Ice: Reducing Environmental Impact (Sponsored by EcoSpirits)
- Speakers: Mario Villalón (Angelita), Alex Francis (De Vie), Michele Mariotti (Gleneagles Hotel), Stephanie Jordan (Avallen Spirits), Giuseppe Baldi (EcoSpirits)
- Moderator: Danil Nevsky
- Focus: Eco-friendly alternatives to ice and glass in cocktails.
4. Empowering People (Sponsored by Ketel One Vodka)
- Speakers: Giacomo Giannotti, Bob Nolet (Ketel One), Demie Kim (Zest), Chris Beaney (La Borracha), Silvia Alining (Aldea BCN), Max La Rocca (Hospitality Educator)
- Moderators: Hannah Sharman-Cox & Siobhan Payne (The Pinnacle Guide)
- Focus: Social sustainability and creating positive change in bar communities.
5. Representation in Hospitality (Sponsored by The Macallan)
- Speakers: Margarita Sáder (MS BarTrends), Deano Moncrieffe (Equal Measures UK), Carina Soto (Quixotic Project), Calliope Draper (50 Best Bars Roku Scholarship Winner), Raúl Navarro Bazán (The Macallan Ambassador)
- Moderator: Anna Sebastian (Celebrate Her)
- Focus: Diversity and representation in the bar industry.
6. Mindful Mixology: Next Gen Drinking Trends (Sponsored by Campari Academy)
- Speakers: Tim Etherington-Judge (HealthyHospo), Giorgio Bargiani (Campari Academy), Elvira Aldaz (Shochu & Spirits Educator)
- Moderator: Sandrae Lawrence (The Cocktail Lovers)
- Focus: The rise of no- and low-alcohol drinks and mindful drinking trends.
Paradiso Cocktail Festival: A Celebration of Sustainability
Alongside the Paradiso Sustainability Summit, guests can enjoy the Paradiso Cocktail Festival, featuring signature cocktails from some of the world’s top bars, including:
- Angelita (Madrid, Spain)
- Bar Leone (Hong Kong)
- Fura (Singapore)
- Panda & Sons (Edinburgh, Scotland)
- Paradiso (Barcelona, Spain)
- Red Frog (Lisbon, Portugal)
- Röda Huset (Stockholm, Sweden)
- The Cambridge Public House (Paris, France)
- Zest (Seoul, South Korea)
How to Attend
Tickets for the Paradiso Sustainability Summit 2025 are available now via Eventbrite. Secure your spot and be part of the movement shaping the future of sustainable bartending.
