SEMINAR AGENDA

9:00 - 11:00 | Registration + Cocktails

Brief: Morning Registration for Day 1 of the 2025 Miami Rum Congress. 

Cocktails: SPIRIBAM will be sponsoring the morning rum bar session with delicious cocktails. 

10:00 - 10:45 | TBA

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11:00 - 11:45 | Rum Revealed (Park Street)

Brief: Understanding Category Trends: Dive deep into rum’s evolving landscape with our expert panel as they unpack market data and trends. Discover how consumer preferences and trade dynamics have transformed the category. Our panelists will share exclusive insights on premiumization trends, market performance metrics, and the key factors driving rum’s sales in both on- and off-premise channels.

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12:00 - 12:45 | Rum's Next Chapter (Park Street)

Brief: Forecasting 2025 & Beyond As the spirits industry evolves, what’s next for rum? Our forward-looking session brings together category leaders to explore emerging opportunities and predict tomorrow’s trends. Panelists will discuss anticipated shifts in consumer behavior, untapped market segments, and strategic recommendations for capitalizing on rum’s potential in 2025.

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13:00 - 13:45 | Independent Bottlers - Behind the Scenes

Brief: Independent rum bottlers offer rum enthusiasts access to unique and bespoke rums that are often unknown to the general public. However, their role extends beyond the mere selection of exquisite rums, and they may not always guarantee financial rewards. In this session, we will delve into the inner workings of some of today’s most prominent independent bottler brands, exploring their significant contributions to the rum ecosystem.

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13:45 - 14:45 | Lunch + Cocktails | Bar Transition

Brief: Morning Registration for Day 1 of the 2025 Miami Rum Congress. 

Cocktails: SPIRIBAM will be sponsoring the morning rum bar session with delicious cocktails. 

15:00 - 15:45 | Give Rum a Shot - Tales from Brand Ambassadors & Trenches

Brief: Independent rum bottlers offer rum enthusiasts access to unique and bespoke rums that are often unknown to the general public. However, their role extends beyond the mere selection of exquisite rums, and they may not always guarantee financial rewards. In this session, we will delve into the inner workings of some of today’s most prominent independent bottler brands, exploring their significant contributions to the rum ecosystem.

Panelist: TBA
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16:00 - 16:45 | Women Leading Rum

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17:00 - 17:45 | Reexamining Golden Era Rums of the Mai Tai, Mai Kai, and Beyond

Brief: While tropical drink enthusiasts revere and seek out the classic rums of the early to mid-20th century, recent discoveries suggest that some long-held assumptions about those rums may be incorrect. In this session, several renowned rum historians and writers will review these findings in a modern context.

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17:45 - 18:30 | Break + Cocktails by Maison Ferrand

Brief: Conclusion to Rum Congress & intermediate break before The Ultimate Awards

Cocktails: Maison Ferrand will be sponsoring the Afternoon & Evening rum bar session with delicious cocktails. 

18:30 - 20:00 | The Ultimate Awards

Brief:  The Ultimate Awards recognizes the best of the best in the rum industry. 

10:25 - 10:55 | Registro: Congreso de Ron

Brief:  Registration for Congreso de Ron

10:55 | TBA

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11:55 | TBA

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12:55 | TBA

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