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NBBQA 2024 Annual Conference
January 31 @ 10:00 am - February 3 @ 4:00 pm CST
The 2024 NBBQA Conference promises an exhilarating blend of education, networking, and culinary delights. Kicking off with a Restaurant Bus Tour and Prairie Fresh Welcome Reception, the schedule unfolds into a series of engaging sessions. Attendees can anticipate insightful discussions, including topics such as co-packed vs DIY commercial BBQ sauces, modern kitchen equipment featuring sous vide technology, and the intricacies of shipping products and food. Renowned figures like Tuffy Stone, Meathead, Scott Grumbles, Mike Starr, Kirk and Erin Malzer, Jeff Shapiro, and Mat Griner will share their expertise in sessions ranging from mastering BBQ photography to navigating social media for business growth. The conference also offers unique opportunities like the one-on-one round table access with BBQ Masters and the Meet the Masters Luncheon, unveiling the stories of Texas Pitmasters. With additional events like the Rhinestone Cowboy Steak Cookoff and NBBQA’s Ignite Your Fire BBQ & Grilling Academy, the conference provides a comprehensive experience for BBQ enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.