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Artistry & Flavour – Expressions of Fall
Culinary Stage | Francis Martinez
A modern exploration of prairie ingredients through elegant technique and storytelling.
360° Marketing: Syncing Online and Offline Promotions for Maximum Impact
Palo E | Breanne Sich
Chef Jeremy Ouellette
Innovation Lab A | Jeremy Ouellette
Chef Krish Nair & Pastry Chef Raj (Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo)
Innovation Lab B | Krish Nair, Rajganesh Jayakumar
Story-Selling – If you Can Tell It, You Can Sell It
Beverage Stage | Crystal Hamilton
Most guests don’t remember a tasting note… but they remember a story. Today, we’re not just tasting wine, we’re learning how to turn it into a conversation. Because when you connect a wine to a place, a person, or a feeling, you don’t have to ‘sell’ it. It sells itself.
A Recipe for Success: A Taste Canada Panel Presented by Lactalis Canada Foodservice
Main Stage | Saïd M'Dahoma, Gail Norton, Shane Chartrand, dee Hobsbawn-Smith, Stephanie Lui-Valentim
Strategies to Boost Your Restaurant’s Bottom Line David Hopkins (The Fifteen Group)
Palo D | N/A
Fall Flavours Dessert Feature
Culinary Stage | Erin Vrba
Showcasing modern dessert artistry with fall flavours.
Marketing with AI: Perks, Pitfalls, and Real-life Examples of Impact on Restaurant growth
Palo E | Tony Roy
This session is for every operator who wants to grow their business without adding more to their plate. Cut through the noise around AI and discover DOs and DON'Ts for using this popular technology to market your business. See how AI builds monthly calendars of social posts, emails, and texts that are specific to each restaurant (with real-life results!). Plus, learn how restaurants are getting back to marketing basics and leveraging other tools and best practices to boost revenue.
Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Challenges and Solutions within Hospitality
Palo F | Kimberly Flear
Hospitality thrives on people — yet behind the long hours and high stress, many workers silently struggle with burnout, substance use, and survival culture. This session explores the hidden costs of doing nothing and offers practical strategies for leaders to build psychologically safe, recovery-friendly workplaces where people and performance can thrive.
Best Brunch Dish Featuring Noble Premium Bison & USA Rice
Culinary Stage | Claudius Wolf