The first day of Bar Convent Brooklyn saw spirit brands and bartenders come together to explore flavour, ideas, mixes and shots.

Set up in a new location this year, Industry City in Brooklyn, the event had exhibitors, attendees, partners, event speakers, and industry colleagues, all joining together to celebrate and drive the cocktail movement.

the people in the shots below are some of the industry leaders who will be sculpting the future of liquid culture. The ideas, education, best practice and business opportunities that are generated at shows like these are then reflected in your glass in the months ahead.