The Gulf Bar Show 2026 Exhibitor List

Known as "The Maestro," Salvatore is a globally renowned bartender and innovator. He created the world's most expensive cocktail (£5,500) and the world’s oldest cocktail "Salvatore's Legacy," featuring rare liqueurs totaling 730 years in combined age.

Ranked #24 in Drinks International's Top 100 (2023), multi-award-winning Sebastian manages high-profile consultancies and founded Celebrate Her, a global initiative supporting women in hospitality. She’s the former beverage program manager of The Savoy and Artesian Bar.

"The Modern Mixologist" authored influential books and created Bellagio Las Vegas' cocktail program. A 3x Iron Chef America champion, he consults for major venues and serves as National Ambassador for U.S. Bartenders Guild.

“The King of Negroni" opened the world's first Negroni bar in Munich (1998) and founded Europe's first Cocktail Museum. As Campari's first Brand Ambassador, he established the global Campari Academy network. He won “Bartender of the Year” in Bavaria in 2002 and received the “Order of Merite” in Italy in 2020.

Co-Creator of multi-award-winning Olmeca Altos Tequila, global ambassador for Nusa Caña, and author of ‘Classic Cocktails At Home’, Masso spent 30+ years championing sustainable practices in bartending and establishing impactful bars across London and Asia.

Drink historian authors with 30+ books and founders of Mixellany Limited. Their masterwork "Spirituous Journey: A History of Drink" chronicled drinks from 7000 BC to 1950s, winning Gourmand World Cookbook Awards for Best Drink History (2009/10).

Drink historian authors with 30+ books and founders of Mixellany Limited. Their masterwork "Spirituous Journey: A History of Drink" chronicled drinks from 7000 BC to 1950s, winning Gourmand World Cookbook Awards for Best Drink History (2009/10).

The "Godfather of British Bartending" served as UKBG President (1997-2004) and was Head Barman and Bar Manager at the Savoy Hotel's American Bar (1984-2003). Creator of the "Elise" cocktail and winner of the MSS Europa Competition, he organized and judged prestigious competitions such as the World Class Competition and Tales of the Cocktail.

A "godfather" of Japanese bartending known for diamond-shaped ice carving, Ueno has served as a judge for Diageo’s World Class Competition since its inception. Owner of Bar High Five in Tokyo's Ginza district, he won World's Best Bartender at Tales of the Cocktail (2016).

Bar and restaurant coach who created the Business of Bars program, implemented in 50+ countries. He founded Barmetrix, helping nearly 5,000 operations worldwide, while advocating for sustainable work-life balance in hospitality. He’s also the host of the Hospitality Outliers Podcast

World's 67th Most Influential Figure in the Spirits Industry (2024) | Drinks International. Sturt has been instrumental in promoting Dubai’s hospitality scene on a global stage. She’s the Middle East Academy Chair for The World's 50 Best Bars, and member of Tales of the Cocktail’s Education Committee (New Orleans).

An award-winning hospitality consultant who changed the bar game in Russia a decade ago, Narzi trains and empowers bartenders globally while championing emotional intelligence as key to exceptional guest experiences.

Beverage Director of NAHATÉ As the Co-Founder of hospitality-focused Liquid Design Agency, Bolshakov specializes in high-end guest experiences and has toured 40+ countries with guest shifts and masterclasses at World Best Bars and Michelin restaurants.

Co-founder of Alembic – Liquid Education Experience, he’s trained 1,500+ F&B professionals across MEA and Asia. A certified Sake Educator specializing in Dry Mixology, he's transformed the Gulf's bartending scene.

First Non-Mexican Awarded "Tequila Connoisseur" By CNIT. His extensive career in agave and as a reputable bartender and tequila ambassador, Stelios’ expertise in the category is second to none. He opened Barro Negro Athens, cementing his role as a leader in the agave scene.