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Mexican Fiesta featuring Crispy Lettuce by Just Vertical
Innovation Lab A | Erika Araujo
Mexican Fiesta, including making scratch tortilla with masa and a guacamole demo to serve with mezcal-chipotle shrimp tacos – plus a Mezcal tasting! She’ll be offering a variation of the tacos featuring the crispy lettuce provided by Just Vertical.
Celebrating Chef Suman’s Canadian Cuisine: Flavours from the Khaleej Region
Innovation Lab B | Suman Ali Sayed
The First Three Years: Surviving & Thriving
What does it really take to open your first restaurant? This dynamic conversation brings together new voices in the industry to share the challenges, breakthroughs, and advice they wish they knew before starting out.
Looking at the Human Aspects of Hospitality
Palo D | Ren Navarro
Understanding Accountability, the Importance of Staying True to Your Values and Ensuring Value Alignment
A Dessert Masterclass
Culinary Stage | Larissa Costella
A dessert masterclass focused on texture, flavour balance, and beautiful plate design.
OMO & the Future of Dining: How AI and Technology Are Redefining Hospitality
Palo E | Eric Sit
Step inside the world of OMO Teppan & Kitchen, Calgary’s premier Wagyu teppanyaki restaurant, where over 5,000 birthdays a year are celebrated with fire, flavor, and unforgettable memories. But behind the chefs’ showmanship and laughter lies a hidden engine of technology and AI—from robots that walk 10 kilometers a day, to instant photo systems, to AI-powered email journeys that bring guests back year after year. In this talk, OMO founder Eric Sit shares how he blends tech, creativity, and hospitality to craft memorable experiences—and why the future of dining belongs to those who embrace AI as an invisible partner.
The Z² Playbook: Engaged Gen Z Teams, Obsessed Gen Z Guests
Palo F | Zaylan Jacobsen
A presentation on building a workplace Gen Z chooses and sticks with—from a Gen Z speaker who spent seven years working in restaurants. Plus, actionable advice to turn Gen Z guests into your best marketing and community building allies.
Eau Claire Distillery Presents: Spirit Of The West Cocktail Competition
Beverage Stage | AJ Roque, Bradley Horseman, Glaize Garcia, Jeffrey Wong, John Fairholm, Kim Xie, Liam O'Reilly, Matty Eagle, Zaren Klamer
Monday kicks off with some of the region’s most talented bartenders going head-to-head in a fast-paced competition that’s equal parts skill, creativity and showmanship. Armed with shakers, spirits and their signature style, these pros will craft cocktails designed to impress a panel of judges—and the crowd.
Expect bold flavours, innovative techniques and a few surprises along the way as competitors shake, stir and pour their way to the top. From perfectly balanced classics to trend-setting creations, this is where the future of the bar comes alive.
Vanilla & Mango Dessert Inspired From Home, the Comoros Island
Culinary Stage | Saïd M'Dahoma
Vanilla & Mango Dessert Inspired From Home, the Comoros Island
The Leadership Roundtable: Vision, Strategy & Growth
CEOs and executives from across the hospitality landscape sit down for a frank discussion on the challenges—and opportunities—facing the industry. Learn how these leaders are navigating the road ahead, where they see growth, and how they’re shaping their companies for long-term success.
Menu Engineering by Financial Data
Palo D | Kevin Morrison
Menu Engineering with Data, not Gut Feeling.
The great operators today use financial data to their advantage. They make business decisions already at their fingertips in the POS and accounting software.
We review & breakdown theoretical food cost, PMIX reports, menu matrix, and much more.
Chef Kerry Bennett (Care Bakery) GLUTEN FREE
Innovation Lab A | Kerry Bennett