IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES
7 high-impact touch points that go beyond booths, where brands and ideas come alive, to build meaningful connections.
NEXT isn’t just another trade show — it’s a bold, freshly curated experience where the food, beverage, tech and equipment industries come to connect, taste, test and engage.
CULINARY STAGE
Watch. Learn. Savour.
Live demos, high-heat competitions and feature segments with Canada’s top chefs. From creative approaches to Canadian ingredients to fresh ideas for the kitchen, these sessions are designed to spark conversation and leave you with insights you can take back to your own operation.
BAR STAGE
Raise Your Glass. Stir Up the Industry.
Cocktail demos, mocktail magic, bar battles and brand spotlights that shake things up. Through hands-on demos, tastings and guided pourings, this stage is built to inspire both industry pros and cocktail enthusiasts. Explore new flavours, trends and techniques from top bartenders from across Canada
INNOVATION LAB
Taste the Future. Try it Yourself.
Explore tech, tools and culinary techniques hands-on. Step into the future of food with cutting-edge tech, sustainable solutions, and the newest techniques shaping tomorrow’s menus.
See it. Taste it. Live it.
Step into the flavours, ideas and innovations reshaping food + hospitality. Connect with pros through immersive experiences that spark creativity, share knowledge and highlight the craft and connections driving what’s next.
IMMERSIVE THEATRE
Step Into the Story. Go Behind the Plate.
This enclosed space combines high-definition visuals and powerful sound to create an experience that pulls you in and makes every message unforgettable. Learn more about the farms, kitchens and products shaping every bite. From product storytelling to industry insights, the Immersive Theatre is designed to spark conversations and forge connections that extend well beyond the room.
PANELS + FIRESIDE CHATS
Big Ideas. Real Talk. Lasting Takeaways.
Join thought-provoking conversations led by industry veterans, rising talent and the pros who power foodservice from every angle. These sessions go beyond surface-level trends to deliver real learning, fresh insights and inspiring stories, all designed to spark ideas and help you grow alongside the best in the business
MARKETING CONTENT STUDIO
Get Camera-Ready. Learn to Create.
Photo and video tutorials, food styling 101, podcasting essentials and digital storytelling workshops — all designed to make content creation approachable and effective for everyone in foodservice—chefs, bartenders, operators and corporate leaders alike. Learn best practices and discover how to turn everyday moments into scroll-stopping content, from perfect plating and quick shots to engaging audio and stories that connect across every channel.
INTERACTIVE GAME AREA
Work Hard. Play Hard. Let Loose. Hosted by Taste the City, the Gaming Zone brings a high-energy dose of fun to NEXT. This is your chance to step away from the floor, grab a friend or make a new one, and jump into some friendly competition with games that put your industry smarts, palate, and reflexes to the test.
Don’t miss Western Canada’s bold, new foodservice and hospitality buying show.
Meet the people, taste the flavours, and feel the energy that’s shaping the future of food + drink.
Grab your tickets now and be part of the action.
