FOUNDER
HARLEYWINE.COM
Harley Carbery is Founder of HarleyWine Concierge Services, a private wine concierge specializing in food and wine experiences for individual clients and providing consultancy to leading hotels and restaurants.
Harley has more than 20 years’ experience in luxury hospitality, fine dining and the wine industry. He has served US presidents, prime ministers, celebrities, professional athletes and high-net-worth individuals, offering expert, discreet and personalized service.
His previous roles include Corporate Beverage Director at Station Casinos, Director of Wine at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino and Wine Director at Joël Robuchon at MGM Grand. At Mandalay Bay, Harley oversaw a collection of 150,000 bottles and more than 4,000 wine selections. At Joël Robuchon, he helped lead a wine program recognized with a Wine Spectator Grand Award alongside the restaurant’s three-Michelin-star distinction.
Originally from Canada, Harley began his hospitality career at his family’s Dairy Queen. He later earned a degree in hotel and restaurant management and developed his career with Fairmont, The Ritz-Carlton and leading Las Vegas restaurants.
Harley’s professional qualifications include the International Sommelier Guild Sommelier Diploma, Court of Master Sommeliers Certified Sommelier, Certified Spanish Wine Educator, Certified Sake Specialist and WSET Level 2 Award in Wines with Distinction.
Date

Explore the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping event food and beverage. Hear perspectives on changing attendee expectations, wellness-led menus, sustainability, labor, beverage innovation, technology and budget pressures.
Discover what’s influencing decisions behind the scenes and take away practical ideas for creating memorable food and beverage experiences that balance creativity, attendee satisfaction and business objectives.
Learning outcomes:
Identify the trends, challenges and innovations shaping food and beverage experiences in the events industry
Evaluate how attendee expectations, sustainability goals, labor, technology and budget pressures influence food and beverage
Apply practical strategies that balance creativity, attendee satisfaction and business objectives
* CMP/CEU Approved: Event Design, 1.0 credit