American Express & Resy are proud to present the 36th annual Trade Program at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen from Thursday, June 18th through Sunday, June 21st, 2026.

Developed by and for the professionals who shape the world of hospitality, the Trade Program brings together top industry professionals including restaurants, hoteliers, sommeliers, wine and spirits importers, distributors, and more for a three-day program featuring intimate networking events and dynamic, expert-led discussions.

The Trade Program is an exclusive feature of the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, and it provides attendees a forum to network, share strategies, discuss best practices, and exchange ideas for achieving growth and spurring innovation in the hospitality industry.

American Express is a global payments and premium lifestyle brand powered by technology, backing customers with differentiated products, services and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. American Express has supported efforts to enhance the growth of the restaurant industry for more than 40 years by creating and implementing programs designed to benefit restaurateurs. American Express also supports the restaurant community through sponsorships and commitments to a wide range of industry organizations. Learn more at americanexpress.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.

F&W Pro is a one-of-a-kind B2B and B2C industry platform with a reach of more than 5 million readers annually. It includes a magazine and digital column, newsletter with 55,000-plus subscribers, and podcast series that shares insights and stories from the best minds in the hospitality industry.

7:15 am - 8:30 am

T10 Trade Program

Rise & Restore: Guided Trail Hike or Run

Aspen Art Museum
T15 Trade Program

Rise & Restore: Yoga

Aspen Art Museum

9:00 am - 9:45 am

T20 Trade Program

Leader Labs

Aspen Art Museum
Sheila Johnson
Sheila Johnson

10:00 am - 11:00 am

T100 Trade Program

Beyond Truffles and Caviar: What Luxury Means Now

Aspen Art Museum
Jake Potashnick
Jake Potashnick
Cassidee Dabney
Cassidee Dabney

11:00 am - 11:30 am

PT1 Private Trade Tasting

Private Trade Tasting

Wagner Park

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

T200 Trade Program

What Guests Want Now: Wine as a Case Study in Modern Demand

Mt. Rubirosa
Carlton McCoy
Carlton McCoy

7:15 am - 8:30 am

T30 Trade Program

Rise & Restore: Guided Trail Hike or Run

Aspen Art Museum
T35 Trade Program

Rise & Restore: Yoga

Aspen Art Museum

9:00 am - 9:45 am

T40 Trade Program

Leader Labs

Aspen Art Museum
Sheila Johnson
Sheila Johnson

10:00 am - 11:00 am

T300 Trade Program

If I Had to Start Over: Lessons From the Best in Hospitality

Aspen Art Museum

11:00 am - 11:30 am

PT2 Private Trade Tasting

Private Trade Tasting

Wagner Park

8:45 am - 9:45 am

T50 Trade Program

The Final Fold: Sunday Send-Off

Crepe Therapy Cafe
Mawa McQueen
Mawa McQueen

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

PT3 Private Trade Tasting

Private Trade Tasting

Wagner Park

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