2025 SCHEDULE

Join us for the largest foodservice and hospitality networking event, featuring a showcase of partner activations, complimentary bites and live entertainment.

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Tues, April 8

Speaker Stage

The Canadian Food System: Opportunities & Challenges for Your Menu

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

A Success Story: Mo Jessa and the Evolution of Earls

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

Where Are Diners Headed in 2025?

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Viral Fame to Restaurant Success with Chef Tuệ Nguyen aka. @TWAYDABAE

2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

Building the Future of Foodservice – Education & Career Pathways

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Culinary Stage

Garland Canada Culinary Competition

10:10 am - 4:40 pm

The Social Chef Revolution: Chefs Tuệ Nguyễn and Wallace Wong serve up Vietnamese Bites and Share Tips for Succeeding in the Creator Economy

11:50 am - 12:20 pm

Chef's Table

Cooking into the future of fish with NEW/SCHOOL Salmon

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

86 Burnout: The Mind-Body Connection for Resilience in Hospitality

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Success Story: Farm-Centric Dining with Down Home

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Indigenous Flavors and Stories with Chef Chris Commandant

3:15 pm - 4:00 pm

Bar & Beverage Stage

Tapping into the Health-Conscious Beverage Boom

11:00 am - 11:45 am

The Future of Wine Service is Investing in Wine Education

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Stories from Canada's Best Bars

1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

John Bil Oyster Shucking Competition

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Workshop Stage

Ontario Craft Cider & Cheese: A Perfect Pairing

10:45 am - 11:30 am

Reimagining The Caesar: Mott’s Clamato Bring On The Flavour Workshop

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

The Taste of Quebec (INVITE ONLY)

1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

Baijiu Uncovered: A Sensory Workshop on China’s Signature Spirit

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Fire and Fusion: A Canadian Cheese Tasting Experience (Day Two)

4:15 pm - 5:00 pm

StudioEx

Selling Your Products to the U.S.A.: Trends, Regulations, and Risk Management

9:30 am - 10:15 am

Made to Order: A Look at The Micro-Trends Shaping Foodservice

10:45 am - 11:45 am

Find, Retain and Train the Best Managers

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Wasted Food, Wasted Profit: How Smart Waste Management Fuels Business Success

1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

No Gimmicks, Just Growth: Social Media Strategies That Stand the Test of Time

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Learning Lounge

Leading the Future: Inspiring Passion, Elevating Standards, and Attracting the Next Generation of Hospitality Professionals

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Made in Canada’s competitive advantage: The difference Canadian solutions for Canadian restaurants can make

12:15 pm - 1:00 pm

The Next Level of Fast Casual: Building Your Own Fanbase

1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

Workforce Planning in Ontario with Service System Managers

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Tech, Taste & Touchpoints: Optimizing Customer Experience in Food Halls & Food Courts

4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Coffee Stage

Latte Art Championship

10:15 am - 5:00 pm

Pizza Stage

Creative Pizza Competition

10:50 am - 4:00 pm

Speaker Stage

Culinary Stage

Chef's Table

Bar & Beverage Stage

Workshop Stage

StudioEx

Learning Lounge

Coffee Stage

Latte Art Championship

10:15 am - 5:00 pm

Pizza Stage

Creative Pizza Competition

10:50 am - 4:00 pm

FEATURED EVENT

Industry Night Out

Tuesday, April 8 - 8pm-1am

Enjoy complimentary libations, late night snacks and great music while connecting with industry peers. Upgrade to a VIP experience with a bottle service booth. Your night out and your night to shine!

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Wed, April 9