Mon, April 10 - Wed, April 12, 2023

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2022 Speaker Lineup

Breakfast With Champions

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Jeremy Gutsche

Founder & CEO, Trend Hunter

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David U.K.

CEO, Pros and Content

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Donna Dooher

Chef & Owner, Mildred’s Temple Kitchen

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LARA SKRIPITSKY

VP, Chief Technology & Operations Support Officer, McDonald's

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JEAN-PHILIPPE GERVAIS

Vice President & Chief Economist, Farm Credit Canada

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CHRIS EILLOTT

Senior Economist, Restaurants Canada

Hosts & Curators

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Trevor Lui

RC Show Pop UP Experience Curator, Co-Founder, Quell Now Inc & Principal, Highbell Group

Trevor Lui

Co-Founder, Quell Now Inc & Principal, Highbell Group

In 2018, Trevor shed his corporate job to fulfil his entrepreneurial dream of creating unique experiences. He has helped co-create and develop some of Toronto’s foremost food brands, Kanpai Snack Bar, Yatai Japanese Street Food, Shook Noodle, La Brea Food, Fat Rabbit and stackt market collaborations, Makan Noodle Bar, Pop Kitchen and the newest creation, Joybird. His agency Highbell Group curates uniquely immersive culinary events that pushes the boundaries of innovation coupled with a growing list of clients that seek their services for branded video content in the style of his well-documented Soulful Food Stories series. Trevor is also co-founder of the agency Quell representing food & drink talent with a focus on broadening BIPOC work and leadership.

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Christina Veira

RC Show Bar & Beverage Curator, Owner, Bar Mordecai, Damigiana Academy

Christina Veira

Owner, Bar Mordecai & Damigiana Academy

Christina Veira is returning for her fourth year as Bar & Beverage Curator. Christina is a partner at Toronto's Bar Mordecai as well founder/lead educator at Damigiana Academy, offering spirits and hospitality training. Christina was chosen as one of Imbibe Magazine’s 2019 Imbibe 75, selected as one of the 50 under 40 future influencers of the global drinks industry by WSET/ IWSC and named one of the 100 most influential figures in the global bar industry in Drinks International's Bar World 100 for 2020 and 2021.

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Evelyn Chick

RC Show Bar & Beverage Curator, Owner, Ahma & Love of Cocktails

Evelyn Chick

RC Show Bar & Beverage Curator, Owner, Ahma and Love of Cocktails

Evelyn is a highly accredited specialist in the world of wine, spirits and the anatomy of all things bar & beverage residing in Toronto. She has a gleaming resume of globally-recognized certifications including WSET Sommelier and Certified Specialist of Spirits. She was also crowned Global Beefeater MIXLDN champion in 2015. She is the founder of Evelyn Chick Projects. Bar design and consultancy, owner of Ahma, her new event space on Queen St W, Toronto and Love of Cocktails - Canada’s premier beverage service, curating world class cocktail experiences, custom kits and corporate gifts.

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Cristina Carpio

Host, Culinary Stage & Founder/Editor-in-Chief, Evolve Magazine

Cristina Carpio

Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Evolve Magazine

Cristina Carpio is a media personality, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Cristina is a long time supporter of Restaurants Canada and has hosted the RCShow 2 years in a row in 2019 and 2020. She is so excited to be back again as a host for the RCShow 2022.Cristina has worked in the hospitality industry for over 10 years and is also TV Lifestyle and Food and Beverage Expert and host of Going Global TV. A renowned travel show on Amazon Prime and Roku. She was also a columnist for Food and Beverage Magazine and Editor in Chief of a luxury lifestyle publication where she regularly features chefs, food, beverage and restaurant related articles.

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Gord Hannah

Host, Bar & Beverage Stage & Bar Director, Drake Hotel Properties

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Azalea Hart

Host, Pop UP Experience, Trend Reporter & Associate Producer, CHUM Morning Show

Azalea Hart

Trend Reporter & Associate Producer, CHUM Morning Show

Azalea Hart is a radio personality on the CHUM Morning Show with Marilyn Denis and Jamar entertaining the masses with Trending News every hour during the show. You can also catch her on overnights Fridays, Saturdays and Monday nights! She is also a video and event host with a passion for lifestyle, entertainment and her Trinidadian roots.

She is a self-proclaimed foodie who is dedicated to creating compelling and entertaining content in all realms for digital digestion. Azalea takes pride in her storytelling abilities and captivating her audiences with humour, positivity and creativity.

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Richard Cazeau

Host, Speaker Stage
Content Writer, Producer, Host of Award-winning Alternative and Digital Programming

Richard Cazeau

Content Writer, Producer, and Host of Award-winning Alternative and Digital Programming

Richard Cazeau is an accomplished Content Writer, Producer, and Host of Award-winning Alternative and Digital Programming. He’s compiled extensive production credits on media networks owned by NBC, AMC, FOX, DISCOVERY, and YAHOO to name a few. Researching and gathering news on "what’s hot", "what’s trending”, and “what’s next”, keeps his attention and fuels his ability to share the latest in News, Trends, and Content.

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Philman George

Host & Corporate Chef, High Liner Foodservice 

Philman George

Corporate Chef, High Liner Foodservice

Philman is no stranger to seafood! With both of his parents hailing from the small Caribbean island of Barbuda, he naturally learned to appreciate seafood at a young age. He has worked in a wide variety of establishments from the traditional English style pub to award winning restaurants, private clubs & hotels in Canada, Australia and the Caribbean. His goal is to place craveable seafood on your menu and help you generate more profit through the “Heart of the House” aka the kitchen!

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Speaker Stage

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Domenic Primucci

President, Pizza Nova

Domenic Primucci

President, Pizza Nova

Leadership Panel: Quick Service
Wednesday, May 11 - 11:30AM-12:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Domenic Primucci is the President of Pizza Nova, a family owned business since 1963. A business that now has 150 locations throughout most of Southern Ontario.

Over the years, with Domenic’s leadership, Pizza Nova won the Grand Prize Award of Excellence in Franchising which is the Canadian Franchise Association’s most coveted and highest honour. At the CFA convention, Pizza Nova has consecutively won Bronze, Silver and Gold in its category each year. Taking home the Gold in 2019 and Bronze in 2020. In December 2012 Foodservice and Hospitality Magazine awarded Pizza Nova with a Pinnacle Award for Franchise Excellence and in December 2018 with a second Pinnacle Award for Regional Company of the Year.

In September 2018, Domenic was inducted to the Scarborough Walk of Fame which serves to honour citizens whose extraordinary contribution garner community pride.

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Adenah Bayoh

Co-Founder, Cornbread

Adenah Bayoh

Co-Founder, Cornbread

Leadership Panel: Fast Casual
Tuesday, May 10 - 10:30AM-11:15AM ET
Speaker Stage

Adenah Bayoh embodies the American Dream. After escaping civil war in her native country of Liberia, she immigrated to the United States where she has become one of the most successful entrepreneurs in her home state of New Jersey. After attending public high school in Newark, Adenah put herself through Fairleigh Dickinson University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management.

Adenah is an IHOP multi franchisee with 4 restaurants in northern New Jersey. She opened her first IHOP in Irvington Township, New Jersey at the age of 27, making her one of the youngest franchisees in the country. Because of the success of this flagship location, she has become the second largest employer in the Township. In late 2017, Adenah launched Cornbread, her first independent fast casual, farm-to-table, soul food restaurant. She recently opened her second Cornbread in downtown Newark. Most recently, she launched her latest restaurant concept, Urban Vegan.

In addition to her restaurants, Adenah is a successful real estate developer with a portfolio of several major residential and mixed-use urban redevelopment projects across northern New Jersey.

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Matt Rubinoff

Founder, stackt Market

Matt Rubinoff

Founder, stackt Market

Pandemic Pivots That Are Here to Stay: New Revenue Opportunities
Monday, May 9 - 1:30PM-2:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Matt Rubinoff is a creative problem solver and an established founder and visionary who began his career in Business Development at an agency where he honed his skills in marketing, loyalty, events and hospitality. Taking with him his ambitious ideas and expertise, he shifted his focus to real estate and marketing with Tusk Global Limited. As president, he developed a clear vision for an interactive public space that encourages community connection, which eventually turned into stackt.

By creating community growth within an unoccupied Toronto downtown land space, stackt is a unique platform that connects brands, people and delivers experiences that keep evolving.

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Ali Khan Lalani

Founder & CEO, General Assembly Pizza

Ali Khan Lalani

Founder & CEO, General Assembly Pizza

Pandemic Pivots That Are Here to Stay: New Revenue Opportunities
Tuesday, May 10 - 1:30PM-2:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Ali is a permanent student of (the good) life and has always learned through experience. His passion for hands-on learning has taken him everywhere. He’s spent time in California, where he was certified as a Pizzaiolo, and been tested at the Court of Master Sommeliers (where he received his Level 2 Sommelier accreditation). He’s travelled through Naples and Rome where he has conducted extensive (and delicious) product research. And he’s always scoping out the best playgrounds in Toronto with his daughter, Mila.

Driven by a desire to keep GA at the forefront of the food experience and hospitality industries, Ali is committed to serving GA’s ever-growing community of pizza lovers with the passion and perfectionism with which he serves his family.

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Vanessa Gaik

Head of Industry, TikTok

Vanessa (V) Gaik

Head of Industry, TikTok

Marketing Your Business for Success
Tuesday, May 10 - 3:30PM-4:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

As head of industry at TikTok Canada, Vanessa (V) Gaik enables clients and partners to find new ways to reach and resonate with audiences while driving ROI. Through a stroke of dumb luck (and a lot of hard work), she inadvertently snagged a front row seat to the technological revolution in 2007. Since then, she has been enabling businesses like Yahoo!, Instagram, Facebook and now TikTok to build and strengthen their footprint in Canada.

Vanessa brings zero talent to her TikTok account, but she does bring more than 15 years of experience in media, marketing and technology - which lends a unique perspective to modern day business challenges. A builder at heart, she thrives in ambiguity and chaos and stays motivated by the endless opportunity to drive meaningful change.

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Adam Teolis

Founder & CEO, Chefdrop

Adam Teolis

Founder & CEO, Chefdrop

Pandemic Pivots That are Here to Stay: New Revenue Opportunities
Monday, May 9 - 1:30PM-2:15PM
Speaker Stage

Adam Teolis is Founder & CEO of Chefdrop, an innovative platform that is creating new opportunities for restaurants and chefs by redefining what their delivery model looks like. Adam has spent his entire career in the restaurant industry; beginning in kitchens before moving on to manage at various luxury hotels and top tier restaurants. Prior to Founding Chefdrop, he was a founding partner and Director of Operation for Open Concept Hospitality.

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Andy Deonarine

Co-CEO, CannSell

Andy Deonarine

Co-CEO, CannSell

The Art of Cannabis Retail: How to Make and Market Your Products
Tuesday, May 10 - 3:45PM-4:30PM ET
Speaker Stage

Mr. Deonarine has spent the last 20 years in industries targeting adults while navigating highly regulated environments in Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean including 5+ years at British American Tobacco working on brand communication through ever-changing legislation around packaging and advertising. His experience has allowed him to become a trusted voice for regulatory-driven industries wishing to implement best-in-class communication practices that has led to his current position as Co-CEO of CannSell, the sole mandated training program for all cannabis retail staff in Ontario in partnership with the AGCO and MADD. His experience has been sought after in the cannabis industry where Mr. Deonarine has consulted with Ontario retailers and multiple companies that trade on the Canadian Stock Exchange.

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ASAD AMIN<br><span>Vice President, Ipsos</span>

Asad Amin

Senior Vice President, Ipsos

Asad Amin

Senior Vice President, Ipsos

​​Restaurants Canada's State of the Industry: Future Trends and Demographics
Monday, May 9 - 10:15AM-11:15AM ET
Speaker Stage

​​Look Who's Coming to Dinner: Industry Demographics and Consumer Data
Monday, May 9 - 2:30PM-3:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Asad leads the Ipsos Food and Beverage (FAB) group. He has 20+ years of supplier side research experience with a focus on syndicated services. He is a devout foodie and always in search of off the beaten path gems.

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Chad Finkelstein

Partner, Dale & Lessmann LLP

Chad Finkelstein

Partner, Dale & Lessmann LLP

The Art of Cannabis Retail: How to Make and Market Your Products
Tuesday, May 10 - 3:45PM-4:30PM
Speaker Stage

Chad Finkelstein is a partner at Dale & Lessmann LLP, and founder and chair of the firm’s franchise practice group and cannabis practice group. He is a transactional lawyer and a registered trademark agent, and practices in the areas of corporate law, M&A, franchise law, intellectual property, cannabis law, information technology, advertising/marketing law and gaming law.

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Cheryl Appleton

Founder, Canadian Women In Food

Cheryl Appleton

Founder, Canadian Women In Food

Inclusive and Diverse Businesses: Where We Have Improved and Opportunities For Growth
Tuesday, May 10 - 1:30PM-2:30PM ET
Speaker Stage

Cheryl Appleton, President of STRAGENTIUM consulting agency is an insightful, entrepreneurial leader, with direct manufacturing experience, sales development expertise, and a reputation for creating client solutions that actually work. Cheryl is also the Founder of Canadian Women In Food and the glue that helps the stars align and be uplifted.

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Chris Barrett

CEO, Operatic Agency

Chris Barrett

CEO, Operatic Agency

Marketing Your Business for Success
Monday, May 9 - 3:30PM-4:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Chris is the CEO of Operatic, a creative digital agency that takes the guesswork out of marketing and digital transformation. Last year, Operatic won awards for the best use of data in digital marketing, most innovative digital campaign, and the best-integrated digital campaign and has been named one of Canada's fastest-growing companies for the past three years. Personally, Chris has a 20-year proven track record of bringing a results-driven mindset, data-inspired strategy, and extensive marketing and sales expertise to global brands. Early in his career, he was part of building an entertainment group consisting of multiple restaurants and bars and leverages that experience in the work he and the team do today.

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Dana McCauley

Chief Experience Officer, Canadian Food Innovation Network

Dana McCauley

Chief Experience Officer, Canadian Food Innovation Network

Foodservice Future: Tech trends that will fuel growth for Canada’s foodservice industry
Tuesday, May 10 - 12:30PM-1:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Dana McCauley is a value proposition driven innovator who has successfully launched many food products and programs in collaboration with domestic and international food companies and entrepreneurs. She was the founding Executive Director for Food Starter, a Toronto based food business incubator and accelerator that was recognized with an Ontario Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence. As Director of New Venture Creation at the University of Guelph, Dana enabled agri-food innovators to transform their inventions into innovations that grow the economy and enhance Canada's international reputation.

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DOUGLAS MCMASTER<br><span>Founder, Silo - London</span>

Douglas McMaster

Founder, Silo - London

Douglas McMaster

Founder, Silo - London

A New Level of Sustainability with Douglas McMaster
Tuesday, May 10 - 11:30AM-12:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Eco System Workshop
Wednesday, May 11 - 11:45AM-12:30PM ET
StudioEx

Douglas McMaster is a chef, restaurateur, and pioneer of the zero-food waste movement. His achievements include a green Michelin star and authored his debut book: 'Silo: The Zero Waste Blueprint.

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Duncan Fulton

Chief Corporate Officer, Restaurant Brands International Inc.

Duncan Fulton

Chief Corporate Officer, Restaurant Brands International Inc.

Fireside Chat: Tackling the Most Challenging Issues with Innovative Solutions
Tuesday, May 10 - 2:45PM-3:30PM ET
Speaker Stage

Duncan Fulton has been Chief Corporate Officer at Restaurant Brands International since 2018. This includes leadership for the company’s communications and government relations strategies as well as franchisee engagement, investor relations, sustainability, employee engagement and diversity and inclusion. RBI is one of the world’s largest restaurant companies with 28,000+ locations in 100+ countries under the brands of Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes and Firehouse Subs.

Duncan currently serves as the Chairman of Tim Hortons Foundation Camps, one of the best known charities in Canada that helps ~15,000 youth every year develop into confident, successful adults and role models through the charity's seven established camp locations and specialized program curriculum.

Duncan has been widely recognized for his executive leadership, including being named Canada’s Marketer of the Year in 2016 by the Canadian Marketing Association and one of Canada’s 50 Best Executives in 2020 by the Globe and Mail.

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ERIK JOYAL<br><span>President, Ascari Hospitality Group</span>

Erik Joyal

President, Ascari Hospitality Group

Erik Joyal

President, Ascari Hospitality Group

Leadership Panel: Full Service
Monday, May 9 - 11:30AM-12:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

President and co-owner of Ascari Hospitality Group with Executive Chef John Sinopoli since 2005.

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Michel Falcon

Owner, Brasa Peruvian Kitchen

Michel Falcon

Owner, Brasa Peruvian Kitchen

Supporting Brick and Mortar with Click and Order
Wednesday, May 11 - 2:30pm-3:15pm ET
Speaker Stage

Michel Falcon is a restaurant entrepreneur, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author. He's leveraging his expertise in company culture, employee engagement, and customer experience to grow his fast-casual restaurant brand, Brasa Peruvian Kitchen.

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Esther Fleurimond

Specialized Consultant, Healthy Workplaces, Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS)

Esther Fleurimond

Specialized Consultant, Healthy Workplaces, Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS)

It’s Time to Walk the Walk: Mental Wellbeing In Restaurants
Monday, May 9 - 4:30PM-5:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Navigating the New Normal: Turning Stress & Adversity into Opportunity & Organizational Sustainability
Tuesday, May 10 - 11:30AM-12:30PM ET
Learning Lounge

Esther Fleurimond is a Specialized Consultant, Healthy Workplaces, at Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS). WSPS offers health and safety expertise, insight and solutions for creating healthy work environments where employees thrive and businesses prosper.

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Hassel Aviles

Executive Director, Not 9 to 5 Org

Hassel Aviles

Executive Director, Not 9 to 5 Org

It’s Time to Walk the Walk: Mental Wellbeing In Restaurants
Monday, May 9 - 4:30PM-5:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Hassel Aviles has built a career in the hospitality and foodservice industry for over two decades working primarily in restaurants, event production and entrepreneurship. In 2018, after years of struggling with mental illness and trauma, Hassel was inspired to co-found Not 9 to 5, a non-profit that empowers foodservice service workers like herself. Her work has contributed to a worldwide hospitality revolution to create work environments that are inclusive and proactive, rather than top-down and reactive.

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James Watson

Merchandising Manager (Canada), Gordon Food Service

James Watson

Merchandising Manager (Canada), Gordon Food Service

Tackling Supply Chain Issues
Wednesday, May 11 - 10:30AM-11:15AM ET
Speaker Stage

James has been in the Foodservice Industry for over 28 years, 17 of which have been spent with Gordon Foodservice. James has held many roles in Sales, Marketing, Merchandising and Procurement throughout his time with GFS and is a Graduate of George Brown College of Hospitality.

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Jason Giagrande

Head of Business, XTM Inc.

Jason Giagrande

Head of Business, XTM Inc.

Recruitment and Retention Of Labour In Our Sector
Monday, May 9 - 12:30PM-1:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Through the course of the past 10 years, Giagrande along with his teams have managed over 3 Billion dollars in food and beverage revenue and 500 million dollars of development, design, and curation of new facilities, putting his business in a league of their own with experience and capability.

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Jennifer Ménard-Shand

Founder & CEO, Staff Shop Inc.

Jennifer Ménard-Shand

Founder & CEO, Staff Shop Inc.

Recruitment and Retention Of Labour In Our Sector
Monday, May 9 - 12:30PM-1:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

As an Indigenous-French-Canadian female and entrepreneur, Jennifer dreamed of leading a purpose driven organization, from anywhere in the world - that employs top talent who are hungry to serve, grow and leave a legacy worth following. Staff Shop now provides the platform to keep that dream alive as an award-winning diverse supplier.

Jennifer enjoys breaking the silence and opening hearts through faith, leadership and hospitality. She leads through inspiration and shines light on Indigenous Truth & Reconciliation (including the Workplace), Indigenous-Women led businesses, Storytelling and more! Visit her Speaker Page at www.jmenardshand.com.

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Jim Taylor

Founder & CEO, BenchmarkSixty

Jim Taylor

Founder & CEO, BenchmarkSixty

Recruitment and Retention Of Labour In Our Sector
Monday, May 9 - 12:30PM-1:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

The End of "We’ve Just Always Done It That Way”
Monday, May 9 - 2:30PM-3:15PM ET
StudioEx

Jim is the creator of Benchmark Sixty - A one-of-a-kind, restaurant financial optimization platform designed for restaurateurs to dramatically increase their profit margins by understanding data, implementing benchmarks, and using metrics to improve productivity. This signature platform has helped multiple restaurants start on the right foot, land on their feet, or position for strong growth moving forward. It has also been battle-tested during the challenging Covid-19 restrictions.

BenchmarkSixty also hosts and facilitates a virtual network for hospitality professionals, “The Edge” is a 24/7/365 community with one purpose in mind. Make the career experience better for the restaurateur. Through multiple chat channels, monthly events, and learning opportunities, The Edge provides its members with a chance to learn with their peers, seek advice and mentorship, and have constant access to resources.

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Jo-Ann McArthur

President & Founder, Nourish Food Marketing

Jo-Ann McArthur

President & Founder, Nourish Food Marketing

Marketing Your Business for Success
Monday, May 9 - 3:30PM-4:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Jo-Ann spent her first career client-side, successfully connecting brands with consumers and retailers at Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and Cadillac Fairview. As a divisional President of Molson Coors, and a member of its North America Management Board, she led the charge to sell more beer more profitably. Now leading the agency she co-founded, Jo-Ann continues to build powerful strategies for food and beverage products across the globe.

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JUANITA DICKSON<br><span>President & CFO, Gusto 54 Restaurant Group</span>

Juanita Dickson

President & CFO, Gusto 54 Restaurant Group

Juanita Dickson

President & CFO, Gusto 54 Restaurant Group

Fireside Chat: Tackling the Most Challenging Issues with Innovative Solutions
Tuesday, May 10 - 2:45PM-3:30PM ET
Speaker Stage

As the President and CFO of Gusto 54, Juanita's passion for brand loyalty and customer experience and a culture as king philosophy is what guides her every direction. Coming to Gusto with almost 2 decades of branding and marketing experience, Juanita has led the company through a period of rapid growth and expansion going from 3 to 12 unique concepts in both Toronto and Los Angeles.

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JULIE DENTON<br><span>Chief People Officer, Recipe Unlimited</span>

Julie Denton

Chief People Officer, Recipe Unlimited

Julie Denton

Chief People Officer, Recipe Unlimited

Recruitment and Retention Of Labour In Our Sector
Monday, May 9 - 12:30PM-1:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Julie is Chief People Officer responsible for all things people, ranging from talent attraction, engagement and management, total rewards and payroll, human resources, leadership development and Recipe University.
She is also accountable for communications, creative and public relations and most recently information technology.

Julie is passionate about the journey Recipe is on to achieve its corporate social responsibility goals focused on people, planet and food and is the Executive Sponsor for its Corporate Social Responsibility strategy and its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy.

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ROGER MOOKING<br><span>Chef, Television Host & Restaurateur</span>

Roger Mooking

Chef, Television Host & Restaurateur

Roger Mooking

Chef, Television Host & Restaurateur

Leadership Panel: Full Service
Monday, May 9 - 11:30AM-12:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Roger Mooking is a world renowned celebrity chef, restaurateur, Food Network & Cooking Channel host, author and award-winning recording artist.

Roger is best known as the host of grilling and barbecue show "Man Fire Food". He is also the host and co-creator of “Everyday Exotic”, co-host of “Heat Seekers” and host of "Man’s Greatest Food". Roger is also a judge on Fire Masters and Wall of Chefs.

The Trinidadian-born, Canadian-raised chef is influenced by his culturally rich family background, his love of people and travel, and interest in global flavours to create new culinary and artistic experiences. His globally inspired vision is also present at his restaurant Twist by Roger Mooking.

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Kyla Tuori

Corporate Chef, Unilever Food Solutions & #FairKitchens Ambassador

Kyla Tuori

Corporate Chef, Unilever Food Solutions & #FairKitchens Ambassador

It’s Time to Walk the Walk: Mental Wellbeing In Restaurants
Monday, May 9 - 4:30PM-5:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Chef Kyla has worked as a corporate chef with Unilever Food Solutions for 14 years, helping operators find solutions for success.She also participates with a variety of culinary associations and local community organizations and is now the North American ambassador for the Fair Kitchens movement.

Fair Kitchens is a movement of chefs supporting chefs, looking to inspire a new kitchen culture, creating a more sustainable environment for the current – and next – generation of chefs and cooks

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MATT DEAN PETTIT<br><span>Chef, Television Personality & Entrepreneur</span>

Matt Dean Pettit

Chef, Television Personality & Entrepreneur

Matt Dean Pettit

Chef, Television Personality & Entrepreneur

Pandemic Pivots That are Here to Stay: New Revenue Opportunities
Monday, May 9 - 1:30PM-2:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Best Practices for Better Seafood Takeout
Tuesday, May 10 - 10:30AM-11:15AM ET
Culinary Stage

Known for his exuberant energy and dynamic personality, Matt's passion for food is highlighted in his many ventures. Matt recently launched an online grocery store named Salt Gourmet Foods which has everything you need from produce and dairy to gift baskets. Matt is also focused on expanding the Matty's Seafood brands offering lobster Mac & cheese, 3 protein coastal bowls, lobster craft beer dip, crab, kale and three cheese dip in grocery stores across Canada and into the US.

Matt's other exciting projects include his critically acclaimed Best- Selling cookbook, "The Great Lobster Cookbook" published by Random House, which was followed up by "The Great Shellfish Cookbook" in 2018. He is also the force behind the ghost kitchen concept "Coast by MDP", the handcrafted tableware company Spirit Wares and the organic functional mushroom brand PowerPlant Superfoods!

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Matt Johnston

Co-Founder & CEO, Collective Arts Brewing

Matt Johnston

Co-Founder & CEO, Collective Arts Brewing

The Art of Cannabis Retail: How to Make and Market Your Products
Tuesday, May 10 - 3:45PM-4:30PM ET
Speaker Stage

Matt Johnston is the CEO and co-founder of Collective Arts Brewing. Matt has worked in the brewing industry for nearly 20 years in various senior roles, leading marketing, sales & operational teams. Matt has always been driven by creativity, which ultimately led him to leave a steady role at and dive in to start Collective Arts with partner Bob Russell in 2013. Matt is currently based in Hamilton, ON, Canada.

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MEERU DHALWALA<br><span>Co-owner & Chef, Vij's Restaurant</span>

Meeru Dhalwala

Co-owner & Chef, Vij's Restaurant

Meeru Dhalwala

Co-owner & Chef, Vij's Restaurant

Leadership Panel: Full Service
Monday, May 9 - 11:30AM-12:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Meeru is co-owner and chef of Vij's restaurant in Vancouver. She creates all recipes, researches all areas of food thoroughly and has been running an all-female kitchen for over 26 years. She has written three best selling cookbooks.

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Michelle Caine

Chair, Hospitality Management, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts at Centennial College

Michelle Caine

Chair, Hospitality Management, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts at Centennial College

Recruitment and Retention Of Labour In Our Sector
Monday, May 9 - 12:30PM-1:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Michelle Caine is the Chair of Hospitality Management at Centennial College. She leads a team of talented professors and staff at the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts, who develop and teach a hospitality and tourism curriculum that educates, inspires and prepares students in all areas of the industry. Through experiential hands-on skills training and theoretical classroom instruction, hospitality graduates are prepared to ensure the future of our industry remains bright.

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PAUL TAYLOR<br><span>Executive Director, FoodShare</span>

Paul Taylor

Executive Director, FoodShare

Paul Taylor

Executive Director, FoodShare

Ones to Watch
Wednesday, May 11 - 1:30PM-2:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Paul Taylor is the Executive Director of FoodShare Toronto and a lifelong anti-poverty activist. He also teaches at Simon Fraser University, is a regular political commentator on CTV and has written numerous op-eds and columns on various social issues.

Growing up materially poor in Toronto, has inspired Paul to commit his life to doing what he can to dismantle the systems and harmful organizing principles that cause and uphold poverty, food insecurity and wealth inequality, including racism, white supremacy and neoliberalism.

In 2020, Paul was named one of Canada’s Top 40 under 40, one of Toronto Life’s 50 Most Influential Torontonians, as well as voted as Best Activist by Now Magazine readers.

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Rahil Hoque

Partner & Director of Operations, Ascari Hospitality Group

Rahil Hoque

Partner & Director of Operations, Ascari Hospitality Group

Ones to Watch
Wednesday, May 11 - 1:30PM-2:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Working for well-known and successful Toronto restaurants, Rahil has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in Hospitality. He continues to navigate the industry with a strong background in business operations and team building. In 2018, Rahil was brought into Ascari Hospitality Group, working alongside Erik Joyal and John Sinopoli to lead and build exciting and enduring concepts.

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REN NAVARRO<br><span>Owner & Operator, Beer. Diversity.</span>

Ren Navarro

Owner & Operator, Beer. Diversity.

Ren Navarro

Owner & Operator, Beer. Diversity.

Inclusive and Diverse Businesses: Where We Have Improved and Opportunities For Growth
Tuesday, May 10 - 1:30PM-2:30PM ET
Speaker Stage

With nearly a decade of experience in the alcohol industry, a passion for encouraging personal and professional growth, and her trademark wit, Ren Navarro of Beer. Diversity. Is here to educate, enlighten, and engage to help alcohol producers live up to the ideals and sense of community they strive for.

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Stephanie Lui-Valentim

Co-founder, ​​Quell Now Inc.

Stephanie Lui-Valentim

Co-founder, Quell Now Inc.

Inclusive and Diverse Businesses: Where We Have Improved and Opportunities For Growth
Tuesday, May 10 - 1:30PM-2:30PM ET
Speaker Stage

With over 20 years on the client and agency side, Stephanie is fuelled by her passion for marketing strategy, customer driven innovation and intentional human experiences. Stephanie is the founder of Intentful Solutions, a strategic marketing firm, and co-founder of Quell Now, a purpose-driven talent management & DEI consulting agency focused on amplifying underrepresented leaders in the food, drink, health and lifestyle space.

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Sylvain Charlebois

Scientific Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Dalhousie University

Sylvain Charlebois

Scientific Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Dalhousie University

Tackling Supply Chain Issues
Wednesday, May 11 - 10:30AM-11:15AM ET
Speaker Stage

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. He is one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability and his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, nationally as well as internationally.

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Trang Trinh

CEO, TREC Brands

Trang Trinh

CEO, TREC Brands

The Art of Cannabis Retail: How to Make and Market Your Products
Tuesday, May 10 - 3:45PM-4:30PM ET
Speaker Stage

Trang Trinh is the Founding Director & CEO of TREC Brands, a recreational cannabis brand house that developed and manages WINK, Blissed, and Thumbs Up brands. Through TREC, she is committed to supporting transformative causes that her consumers care about through a program called 10% for Good where 10% of TREC’s gross profits are donated to gender empowerment, social services and homelessness and cannabis amnesty causes.

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Vince Sgabellone

Industry Analyst, Canada Foodservice, NPD Group

Vince Sgabellone

Industry Analyst, Canada Foodservice, NPD Group

​​Restaurants Canada's State of the Industry: Future Trends and Demographics
Monday, May 9 - 10:15AM-11:15AM ET
Speaker Stage

I have been a foodie since long before that was a fake word, developing my passion for food and cooking, in my Italian mama’s kitchen. As a Foodservice Industry Analyst at The NPD Group, I share my unique perspective on food and the foodservice industry, and help my clients improve their business. When I’m not keeping busy analyzing the business, you can find me preparing meals for family or friends, or out in the neighbourhood trying out the latest new restaurant. And analyzing the menu of course, much to the chagrin of my long suffering wife.

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Yianni Fountas

Senior Director, Emerging Brands & Partnerships, Strategic Projects & Business Insights, Recipe Unlimited

Yianni Fountas

Sr. Director of Emerging Brands & Partnerships, Strategic Projects & Business insights

Supporting Brick and Mortar with Click and Order
Wednesday, May 11 - 2:30PM-3:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Joining Recipe Unlimited in 2015, Yianni has held various roles across business development, strategy and marketing & operations work streams. He has facilitated numerous new business projects and was most recently responsible for spearheading the development and launch of the Ultimate Kitchens concept. In his current role as the Sr. Director of Emerging Brands & Partnerships, Strategic Projects and Business insights, Yianni is focused on contributing to the digital evolution of Recipe’s business and new growth initiatives.

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Tabassum Zalotrawala

Chief Development Officer, Chipotle Mexican Grill

Tabassum Zalotrawala

Chief Development Officer, Chipotle Mexican Grill

Leadership Panel: Fast Casual
Tuesday, May 10 - 10:30AM-11:15AM ET
Speaker Stage

Tabassum Zalotrawala is Chipotle’s Chief Development Officer overseeing the restaurant development department which has been a driving force behind the expansion of innovative formats including the Chipotlane, which was named one of ‘The Most Innovative Architecture Projects of 2020’ by Fast Company. Ms. Zalotrawala has experience leading initiatives for a variety of fast-casual, full-service, and quick-service brands operating in major markets worldwide including Panda Restaurant Group and Wendy’s Arby’s Group. A LEED Accredited Professional, Ms. Zalotrawala earned her Bachelor’s in Fine Arts in Interior Design from American Intercontinental University and completed Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program.

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Jean-François Archambault

General Director & Founder, La Tablée des Chefs

Jean-François Archambault

General Director & Founder, La Tablée des Chefs

Ones to Watch
Wednesday, May 11 - 1:30PM-2:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Jean-François Archambault began his career over 20 years ago in the food and hospitality industry with The Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. In 2002, he founded La Tablée des Chefs as a way to fight food insecurity, and educate young people, to develop their food autonomy. Jean-François has received awards from Restaurants Canada, the Lieutenant Governor of Quebec and the Governor General of Canada (among many others) for his leadership and passion to address hunger issues.

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Celeste Mussio

Head of Sales, Data and AdTech, Pelmorex Corp.

Celeste Mussio

Head of Sales, Data and AdTech, Pelmorex Corp.

Look Who's Coming to Dinner: Industry Demographics and Consumer Data
Monday, May 9 - 2:30PM-3:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

As a leader in the digital marketing arena for the past 15 years, Celeste has embraced innovation, specializing in digital advertising, mobile marketing and big data strategies at companies like Olive Media and La Presse. As the Head of Sales, Data and AdTech for Pelmorex Data Solutions, she has passionately worked to promote the benefits and dispel the myths surrounding location data.

A firm believer that sound data drives smarter marketing decisions in both digital and traditional spaces, Celeste has played an integral role in the Pelmorex transformation to a data powerhouse in the Canadian market.

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Greg Baumken

Vice President, VIBRANT Marketing

Greg Baumken

Vice President, VIBRANT Marketing

Look Who's Coming to Dinner: Industry Demographics and Consumer Data
Monday, May 9 - 2:30PM-3:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

With over 15 years of agency side experience, Greg Baumken has occupied a number of leadership roles across various marketing departments. As Vice President & Partner at VIBRANT, Greg leads the company's marketing operations from Toronto to Vancouver.

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Vasiliki McInnes

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, Odd Burger

Vasiliki McInnes

Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, Odd Burger

Leadership Panel: Quick Service
Wednesday, May 11 - 11:30AM-12:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Vasiliki is an experienced leader and public health specialist. She has managed teams of more than one hundred employees in the healthcare industry and is an expert in policy development and operations. Vasiliki has been vegan for more than 8 years.

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Brenda O'Reilly

Restauranteur & Consultant

Brenda O'Reilly

Restauranteur & Consultant

Fireside Chat: Tackling the Most Challenging Issues with Innovative Solutions
Tuesday, May 10 - 2:45PM-3:30PM ET
Speaker Stage

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Stephanie Donnan

City Manager, Uber Eats

Stephanie Donnan

City Manager, Uber Eats

Supporting Brick and Mortar with Click and Order
Wednesday, May 11 - 2:30PM-3:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Stephanie has spent majority of her Uber Eats career managing some of Canada's top enterprise accounts (A&W and Starbucks). She currently manages a team of sellers and account managers at Uber Eats within the Downtown Toronto territory.

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Yanick Morin

General Manager, A&W

Yanick Morin

General Manager, A&W

Leadership Panel: Quick Service
Wednesday, May 11 - 11:30AM-12:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

After 10 years as an executive in the automotive industry, I decided to follow my passion and joined the food service industry. I have been fortunate to join A&W food service of Canada just over 12 years ago. I am grateful to have been given the opportunity to contribute to the outstanding growth of new restaurants across the country and also as a corporate strategy team member. Shortly after the pandemic I was appointed as the general manager of the shopping center business for which our 182 restaurants are facing unprecedented challenges.

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Colleen Nolan

HR Development, Training & Community Engagement Specialist, Indigenous Tourism Ontario

Colleen Nolan

HR Development, Training & Community Engagement Specialist, Indigenous Tourism Ontario

Inclusive and Diverse Businesses: Where We Have Improved and Opportunities for Growth
Tuesday, May 10 - 1:30PM-2:30PM ET
Speaker Stage

Colleen Nolan is an Anishinabek woman, originally from the Garden River First Nation. Her passion, motivation and drive is assisting in the growth and development of Indigenous Entrepreneurs. Having worked in employment, training and economic development for over 20 years, she recently joined the Indigenous Tourism Ontario Team.

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David Coulter

Director of Corporate Sales, Diversey Canada

David Coulter

Director of Corporate Sales, Diversey Canada

Inspiring Consumer Confidence Through Safety
Monday, May 9 - 11:45AM-12:30PM ET
Speaker Stage

David oversees the Foodservice & Hospitality sectors for Diversey Canada. Our corporate mission of "Caring. Protecting. Always." is at the forefront of the value propositions we present to restaurant industry. Protecting your most valuable asset: Your People.

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Patricia Ghamami

General Manager, Drake Devonshire

Patricia Ghamami

General Manager, Drake Devonshire

Look Who's Coming to Dinner: Industry Demographics and Consumer Data
Monday, May 9 - 2:30PM-3:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Patricia is a hospitality professional with two decades of restaurant and hotel management experience. Her career spans over four continents and nine countries! She has recently returned to Canada and holds the position of General Manager at Drake Devonshire and Motor Inn.

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Patti Thompson

VP, Sales and Marketing, King Cole Ducks Ltd

Patti Thompson

VP, Sales and Marketing, King Cole Ducks Ltd

Tackling Supply Chain Issues for Success
Wednesday, May 11 - 10:30AM-11:15AM ET
Speaker Stage

Patti Thompson is a third generation "duck farmer" whose farm to fork agribusiness serves duck to the foodservice industry from coast to coast and far beyond our borders-including USA, Japan, Tahiti and more . She is one of four sisters who operate King Cole Ducks Ltd, with a strong focus on showcasing that good farmers make good food.

With 70 years of history, they are now focusing on how best to lend a helping hand in our country's kitchens through product innovation, value added options and 'how can we work together' solutions.

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Kimberly Kuzmak

VP Client Management, Global Merchant Services, American Express

Kimberly Kuzmak

VP Client Management, Global Merchant Services, American Express

Leadership Panel: Full Service
Monday, May 9 - 11:30AM-12:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Kimberly Kuzmak oversees American Express Canada’s largest Canadian merchant partnerships as the Vice President of Client Management for Global Merchant & Network Services. A 20-year veteran of Amex and three-time President's Club Award winner, Kim builds and manages relationships with the company’s Canadian partners, ensuring consistency in the customer experience and delivering industry-leading value. Kim is passionate about supporting the recovery of foodservice establishments across Canada, and is focused on providing merchant partners with the tools, insights, and services to help drive business success.

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Karen Davidson

General Manager, Marben & The Cloak Bar

Karen Davidson

General Manager, Marben & The Cloak Bar

It’s Time to Walk the Walk: Mental Wellbeing in Restaurants
Monday, May 9 - 4:30PM-5:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Karen Davidson began her career in hospitality nearly 20 years ago and has developed a wealth of first hand experience in FOH operations, including 10 years in management positions. Her development as leader and mentor was bolstered through extended posts in Korea and Chile as an English teacher.

For the last 4 years she has been the General Manager of Marben & The Cloak and has been integral in transforming the businesses to non-tipping environments, while championing pay transparency, equity and wellness in the space.

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Cara Piggot

Senior Vice President, Operations and Food Services, Boston Pizza

Cara Piggot

Senior Vice President, Operations and Food Services, Boston Pizza

Tackling Supply Chain Issues for Success
Wednesday, May 11 - 10:30AM-11:15AM ET
Speaker Stage

Cara Piggot, Senior Vice President, Operations and Food Services: As Senior Vice President, Operations and Food Services, Ms. Cara Piggot is responsible for all aspects of national operations, training, operational systems, the Boston Pizza food and beverage program, including strategic sourcing, supply chain management, new product development and quality assurance. Ms. Piggot joined BPI in June 2019 as Senior Vice President, Food Services. In November 2021, Ms. Piggot became Senior Vice President, Operations and Food Services when her role expanded to include national operations, training and operational systems. Prior to joining BPI, Ms. Piggot was the Global Head, Quality Assurance (2016-2018) and the Senior Vice President, Supply Chain from 2014-2016 with Restaurant Brands International. From 1995-2014, Ms. Piggot held increasingly senior positions with Tim Hortons for Canada, USA & International in strategic management, research and development, quality assurance and training. Ms. Piggot holds a Bachelors of Applied Science (B.A. Sc.) Environmental Health from Ryerson University and is a Canadian Certified Public Health Inspector.

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Jonathan Brown

Chief Sales Officer, Trend Hunter

Jonathan Brown

Chief Sales Officer, Trend Hunter

Look Who's Coming to Dinner: Industry Demographics and Consumer Data
Monday, May 9 - 2:30PM-3:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Chief Growth Officer at Trend Hunter, driving strategy around business innovation research, business development and marketing. He has interviewed over 500 business leaders to uncover innovation best practices.

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Jay Ashton

Business Resources & Brand Activation Manager, Sysco

Jay Ashton

Business Resources & Brand Activation Manager, Sysco

Leadership Panel: Quick Service
Wednesday, May 11 - 11:30AM-12:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

As Sysco Canada’s Business Resources & Brand Activation Manager, Jay's role is to drive and elevate Sysco's Brand awareness within the Canadian foodservice landscape. Which include virtual programming of the New SVK Network (Sysco's Virtual Kitchen Network) and continuously building relationships with associations. Currently Jay's introduced Sysco to a variety of virtual media platforms including a daily foodservice streaming media network and one of the world's top foodservice podcasts.

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Chris Klugman

President & Owner, Paintbox Catering and Bistro

Chris Klugman

President & Owner, Paintbox Catering and Bistro

Ones to Watch
Wednesday, May 11 - 1:30PM-2:15PM ET
Speaker Stage

Chris, a Toronto-based chef and certified sommelier, has worked in many areas of the food and beverage industry, including restaurants, hotels, education and retail food. He founded Paintbox Catering and Bistro, a B Corporation committed to opportunity and support for marginalized individuals. A BMW Foundation Responsible Leader, Chris is dedicated to working towards equity and belonging in all facets of our industry.

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David Henkes

Senior Principal, Technomic

David Henkes

Senior Principal, Technomic

Restaurants Canada's State of the Industry: Future Trends and Demographics
Monday, May 9 - 10:15AM-11:15AM ET
Speaker Stage

The World of Choice
Wednesday, May 11 - 1:30PM-2:15PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

David Henkes is a Senior Principal and Head of Strategic Partnerships at Technomic. He is responsible for directing strategic consulting and research assignments for clients active in the food, beverage, equipment and related industries, both for North American and global clients.

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Elle Asiedu

Co-Founder, The Re-Seasoning Coalition

Elle Asiedu

Co-Founder, The Re-Seasoning Coalition

Inclusive and Diverse Businesses: Where We Have Improved and Opportunities for Growth
Tuesday, May 10 - 1:30PM-2:30PM ET
Speaker Stage

Elle is a passionate leader and serial entrepreneur with strategic marketing experience in the public and private sectors. A strong believer in continuous improvement, she looks forward to sharing the work and insights developed by The Re-Seasoning Coalition so that the entire food industry can benefit from supporting, including, and uplifting marginalized voices.

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Mike Juska

Manager of Sales & Operations, Beam Suntory Canada

Mike Juska

Manager of Sales & Operations, Beam Suntory Canada

Tackling Supply Chain Issues for Success
Wednesday, May 11 - 10:30AM-11:15AM ET
Speaker Stage

Over his 24 year career, Mike has held a variety of Supply Chain roles ( Demand Management, Replenishment Planning, Customer Service, Logistics, Project Management, Packaging Engineering) while working across a number of CPG verticals ( Beverage Alcohol, Food, Consulting, Pharmaceuticals & Household goods).

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Culinary Stage

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Joseph Shawana

Chef & Chair, Indigenous Culinary of Associated Nations

Joseph Shawana

Chef & Chair, Indigenous Culinary of Associated Nations

The Future of Protein
Wednesday, May 11 - 10:15AM-11:15AM ET
Culinary Stage

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Elia Herrera

Chef & Owner, Colibrí

Elia Herrera

Chef & Owner, Colibrí

The Future of Protein
Wednesday, May 11 - 10:15AM-11:15AM ET
Culinary Stage

Top Chef Canada star and award winning restaurateur executive Chef Elia Herrera hails from Cordoba in Veracruz, Mexico. Using traditional recipes, passed down through many generations, she draws inspiration to create new dishes from her Mother and Grandmother. She takes great pride in bringing authentic and fresh Mexican food and culture to downtown Toronto with her restaurant Colibri. Scratch cooking is at the heart of each of Chef Elia's dishes. From hand-pressed tortillas to Mexican style pork confit and house made salsas, every ingredient is carefully chosen and, each day, transformed into memorable Mexican favourites with a twist.

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Gianluigi Griguzzo

Master Pizza Chef, Molino Vigevano

Gianluigi Griguzzo

Master Pizza Chef, Molino Vigevano

The Secret Recipe for Authentic Classic Italian Pizza made with Molino Vigevano's Pizza Flour
Monday, May 9 - 2:45PM-3:45PM ET
Culinary Stage

Gianluigi Griguzzo is Bakery Training Specialist, one of "the Experts" in Molino Vigevano. He is a deep connoisseur of flours, easily managing both chemical and practical processes. Worked as Head Baker with Heinz Beck (3 Michelin Stars Chef). Involved in Oro di Macina Academy, a Business School founded by Molino Vigevano, he supports professionals with dedicated courses or in their daily work with specific assistance. Dough is his belief!

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Philman George

Corporate Chef, High Liner Foodservice

Philman George

Corporate Chef, High Liner Foodservice

Best Practices for Better Seafood Take-Out
Tuesday, May 10 - 10:30AM-11:15AM ET
Culinary Stage

Your Guests Crave Seafood: One Product Five Ways
Wednesday, May 11 - 2:30PM-3:15PM ET
Culinary Stage

Philman is no stranger to seafood! With both of his parents hailing from the small Caribbean island of Barbuda, he naturally learned to appreciate seafood at a young age. He has worked in a wide variety of establishments from the traditional English style pub to award winning restaurants, private clubs & hotels in Canada, Australia and the Caribbean. His goal is to place craveable seafood on your menu and help you generate more profit through the “Heart of the House” aka the kitchen!

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La-Toya Fagon

Chef & Owner, Twist Catering

La-Toya Fagon

Chef & Owner, Twist Catering

Ultimate Fish Sandwich Wars
Monday, May 9 - 1:45PM-2:30PM ET
Culinary Stage

Chef La-toya is an experienced, seasoned executive chef and caterer. "I love everything about food – the smells, the flavours, the tastes, the texture and colours and mainly combining the raw essence of ingredients and putting it together, creating an explosion of tastes on one’s palate. As my motto states its Culinary Simplicity with a Twist. Food is the hub of all things, food is what makes people happy, and it is what brings people together.

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André Mondor

Vice President, Restogreen

André Mondor

Vice President, Restogreen

Tech Innovation in Food Waste
Monday, May 9 - 4:15PM-5:00PM ET
Culinary Stage

Eco System Workshop
Wednesday, May 11 - 11:45AM-12:30PM ET
StudioEx

Executive and entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience in leading business units for large-scale organizations. Has a solid track record in the area of Management and Corporate strategy specialized in establishing and leading distribution networks in different industries.

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Gracen Chungath

Senior Vice President, Destination Development, Destination Canada

Gracen Chungath

Senior Vice President, Destination Development, Destination Canada

Showcasing Your Taste of Place
Wednesday, May 11 - 12:30PM-1:15PM ET
Culinary Stage

Gracen Chungath (she/her) is the Senior Vice President, Destination Development at Destination Canada and leads the organization’s pan-Canadian strategy for Destination Development focusing on investment, strategic partnerships, stewardship and capacity building.

As Destination Canada supports the restart of the tourism industry, Gracen will play an important role in the country’s transition to a thriving, community-centered, regenerative visitor economy that Canadians recognize as contributing to a high quality of life with net economic, socio-cultural and environmental benefits.

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Graham Schave

Corporate Chef, High Liner Foodservice

Graham Schave

Corporate Chef, High Liner Foodservice

Ultimate Fish Sandwich Wars
Monday, May 9 - 1:45PM-2:30PM ET
Culinary Stage

Best Practices for Better Seafood Take-Out
Tuesday, May 10 - 10:30AM-11:15AM ET
Culinary Stage

Your Guests Crave Seafood: One Product Five Ways
Wednesday, May 11 - 2:30PM-3:15PM ET
Culinary Stage

With over two decades of experience in the food industry and a vast array of exposure to restaurants, hotels, bakeries, and all things culinary, Chef Graham seeks to share his true passion of cooking, product development and seafood with you at this year’s Restaurants Canada Show.

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Aman Dosanj

Edible Storyteller, The Paisley Notebook

Aman Dosanj

Edible Storyteller, The Paisley Notebook

Showcasing Your Taste of Place
Wednesday, May 11 - 12:30PM-1:15PM ET
Culinary Stage

Aman Dosanj is known for her ability to educate, connect and tell stories through food. Working with local farmers and producers to create edible adventures in unexpected places through The Paisley Notebook. The former England and Arsenal footballer turned culinary entrepreneur launched Edible Adventures small-batch spice blends in 2020 and is now a freelance food & drink writer.

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Sam Kashani

Country Manager, Too Good To Go

Sam Kashani

Country Manager, Too Good To Go

Tech Innovation in Food Waste
Monday, May 9 - 4:15PM-5:00PM ET
Culinary Stage

Less Waste, More Profit: How to Reduce Food Waste & Boost Revenue
Tuesday, May 10 - 11:15AM-12:15PM ET
StudioEx

Sam Kashani is the Country Manager of Too Good To Go, the world's #1 anti-food waste app. Throughout his career he has focused on balancing performance with purpose; through three major market hubs (thus far,) he has successfully brought the global movement to Canada. Sam and Too Good To Go empower Canadians to join the fight against food waste, while also eating great food and turning a profit.

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Roberto Smeraldi

Chef de Cuisine & Journalist, Atá Institute / ArteSã / O Estado de São Paulo

Roberto Smeraldi

Chef de Cuisine & Journalist, Atá Institute / ArteSã / O Estado de São Paulo

Amazonia: From Forest-to-Plate
Wednesday, May 11 - 3:30PM-4:15PM ET
Culinary Stage

Roberto Smeraldi is a Brazilian chef de cuisine, journalist and author. Smeraldi has championed the movement of sustainability in Brazil and world-wide, and dedicated most of his life to Amazonia. He researched and developed a large number of new ingredients from Brazilian biodiversity, including honeys, mushrooms, and peppers, and became an ambassador of biodiversity in the food chain.

He co-founded the Climate Reality Project in Brazil with Al Gore, in 2015, and co-founded the Atá Institute with chef Alex Atala and currently serves as its vice-president. He launched several manifestos and initiatives of chefs de cuisine in the area of sustainability.

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Domenic Pedulla

President, Canadian Food Safety Group / SafeCheck Training

Domenic Pedulla

President, Canadian Food Safety Group / SafeCheck Training

Inspiring Consumer Confidence Through Safety
Monday, May 9 - 11:45AM-12:30PM ET
Culinary Stage

Working in the foodservice industry for over 35 years and president of the Canadian Food Safety Group and SafeCheck Brand Protection. Since 1999 have been working hard to help operators improve their operations and lower training and certification costs.

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Victoria Clarke

CEO, Tourism Mississauga

Victoria Clarke

CEO, Tourism Mississauga

Showcasing Your Taste of Place
Wednesday, May 11 - 12:30PM-1:15PM ET
Culinary Stage

As CEO of Mississauga’s new Destination Marketing Organization, Clarke has been tasked with developing and implementing a long-term strategy aimed at building awareness and the economic potential of tourism for the city. Clarke led Discover Saint John from 2015-21 as executive director, providing innovative destination marketing and sales services that elevated the city’s profile. DSJ’s highly successful #SaintAwesome campaign and out-of-the-box public art activations transformed the city’s reputation and led to an all-time high for visitation and visitor spend in Greater Saint John. Before that, she re-imagined the approach to philanthropy as Director of the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation, leading major gift campaigns that transformed healthcare in the province and Maritime region.

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Charlotte Langley

CCO & Co-Founder, Scout Canning

Charlotte Langley

CCO & Co-Founder, Scout Canning

TLS Chef Talks - The Future of Dining
Monday, May 9 - 12:45PM-1:30PM ET
Culinary Stage

Ultimate Fish Sandwich Wars
Monday, May 9 - 1:45PM-2:30PM ET
Culinary Stage

John Bil Oyster Shucking Competition
Wednesday, May 11 - 3:15PM-4:00PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

We want to become your most trusted seafood brand in North America. How are we achieving this? By ensuring our products are both ethical and delicious. We only source from partners that meet the highest standards in sustainability, including eco-friendly packaging, reduced bycatch and minimal ecosystem impact. Scout is a Certified B-Corp Pending and proudly a 1% for the Planet member, meaning every sale re-invests into climate action projects. By leading as the first 100% sourced US and Canada seafood cannery, Scout works directly with fisheries and sustainable farms coast to coast. But sustainability doesn’t come second to taste; each recipe has been lovingly developed by our Co-Founder and acclaimed Chef, Charlotte Langley.

It’s the craft seafood you will want to go back to time and again.

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Billy Alexander

Director of Programs, Culinary Tourism Alliance

Billy Alexander

Director of Programs, Culinary Tourism Alliance

Showcasing Your Taste of Place
Wednesday, May 11 - 12:30PM-1:15PM ET
Culinary Stage

Billy Alexander is a globally renowned and trained Indigenous chef, tourism ambassador, cultural pundit, and social advocate and The Director of Programs for Culinary Tourism Alliance. His illustrious accomplishments and positions include recurring National Television appearances, Founding Chair of Indigenous Culinary of Associated Nations; Culinary Development Chef for WestJet; recipient of Canadian Culinary Excellence Award; Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40; Advisory board Not 9 to 5; as well former National Culinary Strategist for Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, and current mentor to countless youth.

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Craig McIntosh

CEO, Trendi

Craig McIntosh

CEO, Trendi

Tech Innovation in Food Waste
Monday, May 9 - 4:15PM-5:00PM ET
Culinary Stage

What Comes Next? The Future of Food
Tuesday, May 10 - 4:30PM-5:15PM ET
StudioEx

A Global Food Strategist and Chef with over 30 years experience. Craig has his eye set on the future. As a result, he tends to think and operate 10 steps ahead, bringing innovative solutions and ideas to the table. His vision and personal experiences with food insecurity drove him to create Trendi.

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Karen McAthy

CEO & Co-founder, Lumi Foods

Karen McAthy

CEO & Co-Founder, Lumi Foods

Canadian Plant-Based Startups on The Menu
Tuesday, May 10 - 11:30AM-12:00PM ET
Culinary Stage

Karen McAthy is the CEO, Co-founder and innovator of Lumi Foods approach to cultured plant-based cheeses (represented on market by their Blue Heron brand). Karen is also an award winning author and chef, with her book The Art of Plantbased Cheesemaking, winning the 2018 Gourmand World Cookbook awards (vegan category). Karen has been developing her approach to cultured vegan cheese since 2013, and with Lumi Foods is advancing innovation within the Canadian vegan cheese sector.

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Adolfo Perret

Executive Chef, Punta Sal Restaurants

Adolfo Perret

Executive Chef, Punta Sal Restaurants

The Magic of Peruvian Flavours
Wednesday, May 11 - 11:30AM-12:15PM ET
Culinary Stage

Adolfo Perret, born in Peru, has 35 years of experience as Executive Chef of the Punta Sal restaurants specializing in Peruvian cuisine. He has participated in more than 60 Peruvian gastronomic festivals around the world, including the International Tourism Board in Berlin, Germany.

Chef Perret is Former President of the Peruvian & Restaurants Associations, AHORA PERU, former Director of the National Chamber of Tourism, CANATUR, and the former Director of the Peruvian Society of Gastronomy, APEGA. He was member of the Higher Council of Tourism Training, CENFOTUR and member of the Council of Advisers of the Civil Association SINACOOP Friends of the Police of Perú. At present Chef Perret is -President of the Gastronomy Sector of the Chamber of Commerce of Lima and President of the Council of Cooperation with the Directorate of Tourism of the National Police of Perú. He is also the first Peruvian chef to become a member of the Académie Culinaire de France.

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Daniela Manrique

Chef & Owner, The Soca Kitchen

Daniela Manrique

Chef & Owner, The Soca Kitchen & Plantain Cartel

TLS Chef Talks - The Future of Dining
Monday, May 9 - 12:45PM-1:30PM ET
Culinary Stage

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Paolo DiManno

Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing, Recipe Unlimited

Paolo DiManno

Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing, Recipe Unlimited

Grow Your Business with Canadian Chicken
Wednesday, May 11 - 1:30PM-2:15PM ET
Culinary Stage

Paolo DiManno is the Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing for Recipe Unlimited specializing in proteins and commodities, he helps lead a team that procures on behalf of over 20 restaurant brands. He majored in Economics at York University then flipped to Culinary training, this blend of disciplines led to progressive roles in foodservice where has worked in operations, training, marketing, and procurement.

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Chris Locke

Executive Chef, Marben

Chris Locke

Executive Chef, Marben

TLS Chef Talks - The Future of Dining
Monday, May 9 - 12:45PM-1:30PM ET
Culinary Stage

Chris has a passion for using locally sourced ingredients, showcasing the best of Ontario's bounty bringing honest and challenging dishes to the table. There is a heavy emphasis on seasonality in his cooking, using fermentation and preservation where possible to lengthen the seasons and transform their flavours.

Chris is passionate about sustainability in our food systems and committed to creating a better future for restaurant workers.

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Blair Bullus

Founder & President, Wamame Foods Inc

Blair Bullus

Founder & President, Wamame Foods Inc.

Canadian Plant-Based Startups on The Menu
Tuesday, May 10 - 11:30AM-12:00PM ET
Culinary Stage

Blair Bullus is the Founder and President of Vancouver based Wamame Foods and its parent company Top Tier Foods. Blair's mission with both companies is to elevate the plant-based experience by building the world's best tasting plant-based brands.

Blair has been featured in many global media outlets, notably on CNBC's Squak Box Asia, in Singapore's Straits Times and in Hong Kong's South China Morning post, for his work pioneering gourmet plant-based options including for his work on developing the worlds first plant-based Wagyu beef, called WAY-GU, alongside Japanese and Canadian partners.

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Chris Bryson

Founder & CEO, New School Foods

Chris Bryson

Founder & CEO, New School Foods

Canadian Plant-Based Startups on The Menu
Tuesday, May 10 - 11:30AM-12:00PM ET
Culinary Stage

Chris Bryson is the founder & CEO of New School Foods. Chris was formerly the founder and CEO of Unata, which was acquired by Instacart in 2018. Chris is also an alt-protein angel investor, startup mentor, and a proud member of the Founder’s Pledge.

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Haruna Suzuki

Chef, Consulate-General of Japan - Toronto

Haruna Suzuki

Chef, Consulate-General of Japan - Toronto

Exploring the Beauty of Using Japanese Ingredients in Western Cuisine
Tuesday, May 10 - 4:00PM-5:00PM ET
Culinary Stage

Currently a chef at the official residence of the Consul General of Japan in Toronto, Chef Suzuki has had extensive training at Chef Makino's Japanese French restaurant. She is also a graduate of one of the premier culinary schools in Japan, and currently specializes in serving Japanese dishes using local Canadian ingredients.

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Yuta Makino

Chef, Consulate-General of Japan - Honolulu

Yuta Makino

Chef, Consulate-General of Japan - Honolulu

Exploring the Beauty of Using Japanese Ingredients in Western Cuisine
Tuesday, May 10 - 4:00PM-5:00PM ET
Culinary Stage

Currently a chef at the Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu, Hawaii; Chef Makino is an acclaimed chef who has cooked for the Emperor of Japan. He also operates a Japanese French restaurant in Japan and has been featured in media that highlight the beauty of his dishes.

Chef Makino's personal philosophy is that of fully cherishing and utilizing all-natural ingredients in his cooking. He values coexistence with nature, and pursues dishes that make the best use of the ingredients that are the basis of Japanese cuisine. He has received the Minister of Foreign Affairs Award for culinary excellence at the Consulate of Japan.

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Trevor Lui

Chef & Co-Founder, Quell

Trevor Lui

Chef & Co-Founder, Quell

Grow Your Business with Canadian Chicken
Wednesday, May 11 - 1:30PM-2:15PM ET
Culinary Stage

In 2018, Trevor shed his corporate job to fulfil his entrepreneurial dream of creating unique experiences. He has helped co-create and develop some of Toronto’s foremost food brands, Kanpai Snack Bar, Yatai Japanese Street Food, Shook Noodle, La Brea Food, Fat Rabbit and stackt market collaborations, Makan Noodle Bar, Pop Kitchen and the newest creation, Joybird. His agency Highbell Group curates uniquely immersive culinary events that pushes the boundaries of innovation coupled with a growing list of clients that seek their services for branded video content in the style of his well-documented Soulful Food Stories series. Trevor is also co-founder of the agency Quell representing food & drink talent with a focus on broadening BIPOC work and leadership.

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Owen Miller-White

Manager, Restaurant Food Safety & Environment, A&W

Owen Miller-White

Manager, Restaurant Food Safety & Environment, A&W

Inspiring Consumer Confidence Through Safety
Monday, May 9 - 11:45AM-12:30PM ET
Culinary Stage

Owen Miller-White emigrated from Ireland in 2013 and landed at A&W in the Finance Department. In the intervening years, Owen has worked in Operations, Purchasing and Distribution and People Potential in increasingly senior roles.

Owen is currently Manager, Restaurant Food Safety & Environment, and responsible for developing and implementing system wide food safety and environmental programs in our 1000+ restaurants across Canada. Owen works with cross functional teams, partnering with franchisees, internal and external partners to bring these programs to life.

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Lisa Bishop-Spencer

Director, Brand & Communications, Chicken Farmers of Canada

Lisa Bishop-Spencer

Director, Brand & Communications, Chicken Farmers of Canada

Grow Your Business with Canadian Chicken
Wednesday, May 11 - 1:30PM-2:15PM ET
Culinary Stage

Lisa Bishop-Spencer is Director of Brand and Communications at Chicken Farmers of Canada. She is a certified crisis consultant and has served as Chair of the Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education. During her two-decade tenure at CFC, Lisa has helped build credibility for Canadian chicken, and has helped navigate the brand through various public trust issues, such as avian influenza, heightened activism, and a pandemic.

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Shane Vasquez

Health & Safety Specialist, Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality

Shane Vasquez

Health & Safety Specialist, Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality

Inspiring Consumer Confidence Through Safety
Monday, May 9 - 11:45AM-12:30PM ET
Culinary Stage

Shane Vasquez is a Health & Safety professional at Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality. Having previously worked for a public health unit and private inspection company, he brings his knowledge of auditing to ensure conformity and compliance with restaurant teams.

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Kyle Andreasen

Research Coordinator, Red River College

Kyle Andreasen

Research Coordinator, Red River College

Canadian Plant-Based Startups on The Menu
Tuesday, May 10 - 11:30AM-12:00PM ET
Culinary Stage

Kyle Andreasen has been a Research Coordinator with the Prairie Research Kitchen at Red River College Polytechnic for the past 4 years. Through his work at Prairie Research Kitchen, Kyle uses his Culinary Arts training as well as 10 years restaurant experience, to develop new, innovative food products with industry partners. To date, the Prairie Research Kitchen has assisted approximately 100 companies with their applied research needs.

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Bar & Beverage Stage

SAM LE<br><span>National Coordinator, SCA Canada</span>

Sam Le

National Coordinator, SCA Canada

Sam Le

National Coordinator, SCA Canada

Leadership Panel: Coffee
Wednesday, May 11 - 10:00AM-11:00AM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

Sam Le has worked for the Specialty Coffee industry for over 15 years as a Barista to now the Head of Operations & Strategy at Pilot Coffee Roasters. She is currently the National Coordinator for SCA Canada where they serve the specialty coffee community and sanction competitions in Canada.

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Robert Carter

President, Coffee Association of Canada

Robert Carter

President, Coffee Association of Canada

Leadership Panel: Coffee
Wednesday, May 11 - 10:00AM-11:00AM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

Robert Carter is Canada’s leading restaurant and foodservice expert with over 20 years of unique industry experience spanning executive leadership, strategy, sales, marketing and research. In March 2021, Robert became President of the Coffee Association of Canada (CAC), a national not-for-profit trade association representing the majority of the coffee industry in Canada. In this role, Robert works with the CAC Board and Members to continue to advance the CAC’s vision to contribute to the ethical and responsible growth of the Canadian coffee industry.

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VICTORIA STEWART<br><span>Director of Beverage Innovation, Restaurant Brands International</span>

Victoria Stewart

Director of Beverage Innovation, Restaurant Brands International

Victoria Stewart

Director of Beverage Innovation, Restaurant Brands International

Leadership Panel: Coffee
Wednesday, May 11 - 10:00AM-11:00AM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

Born in Kenya, Africa and having lived at the heart of a coffee plantation, you might argue that coffee has always been a part of Victoria’s life, so a career in coffee was naturally a good fit. Victoria is currently Director of Beverage Innovation for Tim Hortons Canada (RBI), where she brings more than 10 years of coffee and beverage experience – from working as a Barista in a busy coffee shop and winning a Global Barista Championship to developing coffee beverages to launch around the world.

Tim Hortons is a proud symbol of Canada and its values, and the taste of Tim Hortons’ coffee has been a pillar of Canadian identity for more than 50 years. Victoria is keen to bring her global perspective to the Canadian coffee market and is looking forward to introducing some freshly brewed ideas.

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Max Roemer

Territory Manager, Breakthru Beverage Canada

Max Roemer

Territory Manager, Breakthru Beverage Canada.

Tips on Building a Wine & Spirits List For Your Restaurant or Bar
Tuesday, May 10 - 1:15PM-2:00PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

Max Roemer is a Toronto based certified sommelier (CMS) and a Territory Manager (Wine and Craft Spirits) for Breakthru Beverage Canada. Prior to becoming a wines agent Max worked as a hospitality professional and has close to 20 years of experience in managing and operating restaurants around the globe. Over the last three years, with a growing family, Max transitioned off the restaurant floors to focus on his freelance sommelier work as TheLoneSomm and eventually turning his passion for wine to selling ‘bottled sunshine’ to restaurants and private consumers across Ontario in his role as territory sales manager for Breakthru Beverage Canada.

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Christine Cruz-Clarke

CEO, Balzac’s Coffee Roasters

Christine Cruz-Clarke

CEO, Balzac’s Coffee Roasters

Leadership Panel: Coffee
Wednesday, May 11 - 10:00AM-11:00AM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

Christine Cruz-Clarke brings two decades' of experience to her role as CEO of Balzac’s Coffee Roasters, leading businesses and teams in CPG, Management Consulting and Sustainability in both Canada and Europe. Her experience also includes senior roles with Mars Inc. where she led marketing and strategy for the conglomerate’s global gum, mint and chocolate portfolios, as well as marketing and innovation roles at both The Hershey Company and Wrigley Canada. Prior to joining Balzac’s, Cruz-Clarke served as the General Manager for TerraCycle Canada, a leader in sustainable solutions, which was recently named as one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential Companies. She has also held marketing and strategy roles with both Kraft Foods and Deloitte.

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Matthew Crompton

Client Solutions Director, CGA Strategy

Matthew Crompton

Client Solutions Director, CGA Strategy

State of the Bar: Insights, Research & Trends
Monday, May 9 - 12:45PM-1:30PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

CGA is America’s leading Market Research agency for the ON Premise channel and have a wide variety of solutions which help uncover credible, unbiased insights and data. With the channel in a period of change following on from COVID-19, CGA will pull together the latest narratives around what is truly happening in the ON Premise. Packed with beer, wine and spirits/cocktail trends this exclusive RC Show presentation will be designed with all elements of the On Premise in mind – from operators to suppliers.

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Mitch Stefani

Client Solutions Manager, CGA Strategy

Mitch Stefani

Client Solutions Manager, CGA Strategy

State of the Bar: Insights, Research & Trends
Monday, May 9 - 12:45PM-1:30PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

CGA are the America’s leading Market Research agency for the ON Premise channel and have a wide variety of solutions which help uncover credible, unbiased insights and data. With the channel in a period of change following on from COVID-19, CGA will pull together the latest narratives around what is truly happening in the ON Premise.  Packed with beer, wine and spirits/cocktail trends this exclusive RC Show presentation will be designed with all elements of the On Premise in mind – from operators to suppliers.

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Jordan Lesso

Head Sommelier, Osteria Rialto, Bar Biltmore & Blue Door Wine Shop

Jordan Lesso

Head Sommelier, Osteria Rialto, Bar Biltmore & Blue Door Wine Shop

Tips on Building a Wine & Spirits List For Your Restaurant or Bar
Tuesday, May 10 - 1:15PM-2:00PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

Head Sommelier and wine buyer for multiple outlets including a full service restaurant, retail shop, theater and events spaces, with more outlets on the horizon.

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Lorie O'Sullivan

Sommelier, Sash Restaurant

Lorie O’Sullivan

Sommelier, Sash Restaurant

Tips on Building a Wine & Spirits List For Your Restaurant or Bar
Tuesday, May 10 - 1:15PM-2:00PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

Based in Toronto, Canada, Lorie O’Sullivan is the Sommelier and Wine Buyer for Sash Restaurant and Sommelier at Two Sisters Vineyards in Niagara. She was previously the Head Sommelier for TOCA, the signature restaurant in the Ritz Carlton Hotel. She has also developed many award-winning wine lists for restaurants such as The Lakeview Diner and Touro Brazilian Steakhouse. She is duly certified through CAPS (Canadian Association of Professional Sommelier) and the Court of Master Sommeliers as well as being a Niagara native who is currently working towards her Advanced Sommelier designation in the US. Lorie has also been a wine judge for Intervin/Vines Magazine for 9 years and most recently the Judgement of Kingston, 2020.

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Farzam Fallah

Bar Manager, The Cloak Bar

Farzam Fallah

Bar Manager, The Cloak Bar

Bar Marketing 201: On-Premise vs Online
Monday, May 9 - 3:45PM-4:30PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

Farzam is a Pastry Chef, recently turned Bartender from Toronto. He started in the hospitality industry at a very young age and quickly found a passion in dessert through the balance of art and science. After a two year stint in Hong Kong found a new passion in balancing flavours and textures in the world of cocktails.

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Jeff Osborne

Territory Manager, Wine & Craft Spirits, Breakthru Beverage Canada

Jeff Osborne

Territory Manager, Wine & Craft Spirits, Breakthru Beverage Canada

Sommelier Service Competition
Monday, May 9 - 10:00AM-12:30PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

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Evelyn Chick

Founder & President, Evelyn Chick Projects

Evelyn Chick

Founder & President, Evelyn Chick Projects

Bar Marketing 201: On-Premise vs Online
Monday, May 9 - 3:45PM-4:30PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

Workshop: How to Succeed with a Cocktail To-Go Program
Wednesday, May 11 - 2:15PM-3:00PM ET
Pop UP Experience Learning Bar

Evelyn is a highly accredited specialist in the world of wine, spirits and the anatomy of all things bar & beverage. She has a gleaming resume of globally-recognized certifications including WSET Sommelier and Certified Specialist of Spirits. She was also crowned Global Beefeater MIXLDN champion in 2015.

She is the founder of Evelyn Chick Projects a bar design and consultancy, owner of Ahma, a new event space on Queen St W, Toronto, and Love of Cocktails - Canada’s premier beverage service, curating world class cocktail experiences, custom kits and corporate gifts.

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David Beaudoin

Canadian Cheese Ambassador, Dairy Farmers of Canada

David Beaudoin

Canadian Cheese Ambassador, Dairy Farmers of Canada

Use Your Fromagination: Cheese and Beer
Monday, May 9 - 4:30PM-5:00PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

Use Your Fromagination: Cheese & Non-Alcoholic
Tuesday, May 10 - 4:15PM-5:00PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

Use Your Fromagination: Cheese & Wine
Wednesday, May 11 - 2:30PM-3:00PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

David has over seventeen years experience in all aspects of the Canadian dairy industry and is proud to be the Canadian Cheese Ambassador with a commitment to help people understand why it is so important to support our very own cheese makers and milk producers. He will be sure to educate and entertain you with our amazing world class cheeses. Come meet David while being part of this amazing educational cheese experience!

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Ryan Keery

Sales Director, Eastern Canada & National Accounts, Beam Suntory

Ryan Keery

Sales Director, Eastern Canada & National Accounts, Beam Suntory

Leadership Panel: Spirits
Tuesday, May 10 - 12:15PM-1:00PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

Ryan’s beverage alcohol career spans 20+ years across all categories: Beer, Spirits and Wine within the market’s largest companies and is a two-time LCBO Elsie Partnership award winner. Ryan is responsible for leading the market priorities for this fast-growing, competitive category on behalf of a diverse base of multinational and craft distillers.

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Mike McLean

Program Coordinator & Lead Trainer, MixxIt Canada

Mike McLean

Program Coordinator & Lead Trainer, Mixxit Canada

Beyond the Rail
Tuesday, May 10 - 2:00PM-4:00PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

Mike McLean is the Program Coordinator and Lead Trainer for Mixxit Canada. In this role, he is responsible for training bartenders and engaging guests across the country as a representative for the full range of Beam Suntory brands. With over twenty-five years of experience in the hospitality industry, Mike is known as an entertaining and educational presenter at trade shows, media appearances, industry events and bartending competitions.

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Beth-Anne Perry

Country Marketing Director, William Grants & Sons

Beth-Anne Perry

Country Marketing Director, William Grants & Sons

Leadership Panel: Spirits
Tuesday, May 10 - 12:15PM-1:00PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

Beth-Anne Perry has been working in the Beverage Alcohol industry for over 20 years in Canada, and is currently the Country Marketing Director for William Grant & Sons, at PMA Canada. She has championed the WG&S business since 2011, covering multiple Marketing roles, before taking on the entire WG&S Marketing portfolio in 2019. Since then, she has been leading and mentoring her brand team and working with PMA, Liquor Board partners, On-premise partners, Media, Influencers and consumers, to drive the success of WG&S brands such as Glenfiddich®, Hendrick’s Gin®, Monkey Shoulder®, Tullamore D.E.W.®, Grant’s® and Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum® to name a few.

Beth-Anne holds a BA from Memorial University, a Level III WSET Advanced Certificate in Wine & Spirits & WSET Level II in Spirits and is a graduate from the Schulich School of Business for Strategic Marketing Management. With a passion for success, motivating others and challenging conventions, her guidance is to “Follow your life’s passion, while doing good for others, and you will always find success and happiness”.

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Craig de Blois

Owner, Noble Estates Wine & Spirits

Craig de Blois

Owner, Noble Estates Wine & Spirits

Leadership Panel: Wine
Wednesday, May 11 - 11:15AM-12:15PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

Craig de Blois purchased Noble Estates in 2013 and has helped grow the business to one of the leading agencies in the province of Ontario. He is also a partner in Noble Selection, a top agency in Quebec and is the founder of Howitzer Canadian Whisky. Prior to moving to Noble, he spent 10+ years managing Ontario sales and marketing for Lifford Wine and Spirits. Craig also spent many years on the Board of Directors of Drinks Ontario, the industry’s Importers Association.

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Darren Kohl

 Director of Innovation, Labatt Breweries of Canada

Darren Kohl

Director of Innovation, Labatt Breweries of Canada

Leadership Panel: Beer
Monday, May 9 - 1:45PM-2:30PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

Darren is currently the Director of Innovation for Labatt Breweries, responsible for leading the company’s long-term strategic vison & operationalizing the launch of innovation products in Canada. His prior CPG experience includes working in Sales, Operations, & Marketing over the past decade, within the beverage alcohol industry at Labatt.

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Justin Lamontagne

National Sr. Sales Manager, Six Pints Specialty Beer Company, Certified Beer Cicerone

Justin Lamontagne

National Sr. Sales Manager, Six Pints Specialty Beer Company, Certified Beer Cicerone

Leadership Panel: Beer
Monday, May 9 - 1:45PM-2:30PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

Prud’homme Master Beer Sommelier and Certified Cicerone, Justin Lamontagne has made a career out of delivering his brand of edu-taining, beer-ducation. With 20 + years tenure in the industry, Justins contonual quest is to keep beer fun. As the Senior Sales Manager for Six Pints Collective with Molson Coors, Justin leads a team of passionate beer geeks across the country to ensure that customers and consumers alike are rewarded the best possible beer experience they deserve.

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Elsa Macdonald

Master of Wine, Freelance Wine Educator & Consultant

Elsa Macdonald

Master of Wine, Freelance Wine Educator & Consultant

Sommelier Service Competition
Monday, May 9 - 10:00AM-12:30PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

Elsa Macdonald became a Master of Wine in 2018, the sixth person and second woman in Canada. Elsa completed her CAPS Sommelier in 2006 and is past president of the Ontario chapter. Elsa has held progressive positions in the wine trade since 2003 and spent the last decade as the Director of Wine Education for Arterra Wines Canada. Elsa recently branched out on her own as a freelance educator and consultant. She is thrilled to see her beloved hospitality world opening up again.

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Emma Barrett

Head of Marketing, Mill Street Brewery

Emma Barrett

Head of Marketing, Mill Street Brewery

Leadership Panel: Beer
Monday, May 9 - 1:45PM-2:30PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

Emma Barrett, Head of Marketing at Mill Street Brewery & Brickworks Ciderhouse, has been a part of the beer industry for 8 years. A marketing professional, she has led brand strategy across brands big and small, from Stella Artois to Goose Island. Emma has a passion for all types of beer, but is currently gravitating towards fruit-forward IPAs as we gear up for summer weather!

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Ezra Star

Bar & Beverage Consultant

Ezra Star

Bar & Beverage Consultant

Global Bar Check-In: Fireside Chat
Tuesday, May 10 - 10:00AM-11:00AM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

Ezra Star is a multi-award winning internationally recognized bartender, consultant and bar director. Her newest bar Mostly Harmless is located somewhere in Hong Kong and works with farmers and locally sourced products to push the limits of cocktails and hospitality. In addition to Mostly Harmless, her company Hungry Ghost Limited works to build new venues emphasizing building community and connecting local and foreign perspectives in Hong Kong.

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Grant Sceney

Beverage Director, Fairmont Pacific Rim

Grant Sceney

Beverage Director, Fairmont Pacific Rim

The Renaissance of Canada’s Hotel Bar Culture
Tuesday, May 10 - 11:15AM-12:00PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

Grant Sceney oversees the cocktail program for the Fairmont Pacific Rim and can be found shakin’ cocktails behind the bar at the award-winning Lobby Lounge, and Vancouver’s hottest new restaurant, Botanist.

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Kate Boushel

Director of Beverage & Education, Barocco Group

Kate Bouschel

Director of Beverage & Education, Barocco Group

Cost-Conscious Creativity to Elevate Your Bar Programs
Monday, May 9 - 2:45PM-3:30PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

Beyond the Rail Cocktail Competition
Tuesday, May 10 - 2:00PM-4:00PM
Bar & Beverage Stage

Kate’s passion for local flavours, spirits and cocktails, as well as her natural inclination towards the art of hospitality have guided her way through the world of bars and restaurants. For two decades, she has worked with and learned from many industry leaders, and her work has received numerous national and global accolades. In her role as Director of Beverage & Education for the Barroco Group, she strives to lead by example, help build a stronger and healthier community, and give back along the way.

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Kelsey Ramage

Owner & Operator, The Trash Collective

Kelsey Ramage

Owner & Operator, The Trash Collective

Cost-Conscious Creativity to Elevate Your Bar Programs
Monday, May 9 - 2:45PM-3:30PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

Beyond the Rail Cocktail Competition
Tuesday, May 10 - 2:00PM-4:00PM
Bar & Beverage Stage

Kelsey Ramage is the director of the Trash Collective, and continues to operate it and it’s many projects, Black Lagoon Halloween pop-up and soon to be Supernova in Toronto, Canada. She educates bartenders globally both personally and in partnership with Pernod Ricard as their global sustainability ambassador. Prior to launching her personal projects, she was a lead bartender at Dandelyan bar in London, seeing it win awards for Best Bar Team, Best Menu, and Worlds Best Bar, to name a few. Personally, she was awarded Spirited Awards Best International Bartender in 2020 and was 2016’s Altos Tahona Society Champ.

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Lauren Paylor

R&D Production Chef, Silver Lyan

Lauren Payler

R&D Production Chef, Silver Lyan

Global Bar Check-In: Fireside Chat
Tuesday, May 10 - 10:00AM-11:00AM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

Lauren has worked many roles in the food and beverage industry, including lead bartender of Drink Co., F&B Manager for Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants in Washington, DC, and most recently as R&D Production Chef at Silver Lyan at the Riggs DC Hotel. Today, she spends her time creating diverse, inclusive, and equitable spaces through her work with Focus on Health. She is currently a Safe Bars Trainer, and the social media coordinator for Speed Rack. Lauren was listed on Wine Enthusiast 2021, Global Bar 100 Industry People To Know 2021 and was inducted into the Dame Hall of Fame 2021.

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Miranda Breedlove

National Director of Bars, Hyatt America

Miranda Breedlove

National Director of Bars, Hyatt America

The Renaissance of Canada’s Hotel Bar Culture
Tuesday, May 10 - 11:15AM-12:00PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

With bartending, leadership, and director experience at dive bars, sports bars, craft cocktails spots, and restaurants, Miranda has spent her career working to push the hospitality industry forward, striving to build knowledge and foster positivity within the bartending community.

Through many independent restaurant and bar openings, and currently as the National Director of Bars for Hyatt’s Lifestyle Division, she especially enjoys helping people grow in their profession, and finds cocktail research, concept development, and bar design to be very rewarding parts of her job.

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Nan Eskenazi

Founder, Good Earth Coffeehouse

Nan Eskenazi

Founder, Good Earth Coffeehouse

Leadership Panel: Coffee
Wednesday, May 11 - 10:00AM-11:00AM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

From her first espresso bar in Seattle in the 1980’s, Nan has had coffee in her veins. She moved to Canada and founded Good Earth Coffeehouse in Calgary in 1991, based on her desire to create a community-gathering place like the coffeehouses of old – serving exceptional coffee and fresh food. Now the network of over 50 Good Earth Coffeehouses in Canada continues to grow via a new partnership with Indigo bookstores, a partnership based on goals of creating human connections and positive impacts.

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Ana Wolkowski

Educational Consultant, CJMW Consulting

Ana Wolkowski

Educational Consultant, CJMW Consulting

Cost-Conscious Creativity to Elevate Your Bar Programs
Monday, May 9 - 2:45PM-3:30PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

Ana's first memory is cracking the tops off Molson Export, age 6, behind her fathers bar she grew up in. When your earliest experience is keeping the population of St. Catharine’s well oiled, there is a certain inevitability to a career that led to her lead the team at one of Canada’s most respected and well known cocktail bars. She is a leading authority on sherry, competed in and won national competitions on several occasions, and most recently launched her own cocktail consulting company. From late night snack bars to dive bars, she has the well rounded resume of a seasoned professional.

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Rus Yessenov

Director of Beverage, Fairmont Royal York Toronto, Clockwork & Library Bar

Rus Yessenov

Director of Beverage, Fairmont Royal York Toronto, Clockwork & Library Bar

The Renaissance of Canada’s Hotel Bar Culture
Tuesday, May 10 - 11:15AM-12:00PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

I am a hospitality industry professional specializing in cocktails & beverage program development with a background in restaurant & bar operations.

Originally from Kazakhstan, I grew up in Montreal and have since lived in Vancouver and Toronto, finding passion in luxury hotel environments with work experience in Four Seasons & Fairmont brands.

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Ryan Powell

Director, Reserve Portfolio, Breakthru Beverage Canada

Ryan Powell

Director, Reserve Portfolio, Breakthru Beverage Canada

Leadership Panel: Spirits
Tuesday, May 10 - 12:15PM-1:00PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

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Sabrine Dhaliwal

Bar Manager, The Chickadee Room in Juke

Sabrine Dhaliwal

Bar Manager, The Chickadee Room in Juke

Global Bar Check-In: Fireside Chat
Tuesday, May 10 - 10:00AM-11:00AM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

Sabrine has been a long-standing member of the Canadian bartending community, working both as a bar manager and a brand ambassador. Her passion for hospitality and creating memorable experiences extend beyond the cocktail, often sharing tips and tricks through stories. She educates her team and bartenders across Canada through her role as Moet Hennessy Spirits Ambassador and mixologist.

This past year has tested our industry unlike we’ve seen before, the challenges, obstacles and ever-changing guidelines and regulations have been exhausting. Despite all of this, the hospitality community has been resilient and supportive of one another, helping each other navigate the changing landscape in order to survive – those stories need to be shared.

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Samantha Bitty

Sexual Health & Consent Educator

Samantha Bitty

Sexual Health and Consent Educator

Inclusive by Design
Wednesday, May 11 - 12:30PM-1:15PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

samantha bitty is an educator, public speaker, certified Emotional Intelligence coach and social change entrepreneur. With humour, empathy and liberation as central to her work, she uses games, drag, and media to push the boundaries of propriety and facilitate entry points into challenging conversations. samantha prioritizes art, aesthetics and accessibility to teach anti-oppression, equity, sexual health, consent and relationship education that is rooted in pleasure, anti-racism, disability justice, and is affirming to folks across the gender/sexuality spectrum and survivors of gender-based violence.

Based in Toronto, samantha is represented by the National Speakers Bureau, the founder of Inner Development Project, and the host of SEX SESSIONS (SliceTV). She has developed and facilitated workshops, seminars, and trainings locally, and internationally.

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Steve Puchala

Senior Vice President - Restaurants, Skip the Dishes

Steve Puchala

Senior Vice President - Restaurants, Skip the Dishes

State of the Bar: Insights, Research & Trends
Monday, May 9 - 12:45PM-1:30PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

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Vasiliki Samaras

President & Founder, Hinterland Wine Co.

Vasiliki Samaras

President & Founder, Hinterland Wine Co.

Leadership Panel: Wine
Wednesday, May 11 - 11:15AM-12:15PM ET
Bar & Beverage Stage

How do you make a small fortune in the wine business? Start out with a big one.
Or alternatively, you start young, have an unhealthy tolerance to risk and ignore anyone who says you can’t do it.

At the age of 18, Vicki Samaras turned to her Greek immigrant parents and announced that she wanted a vineyard. Having only lived in downtown Toronto, her parent’s first reaction was to check her forehead for a fever. But her love of vines was in her blood as her Greek ancestors were not just farmers but grape growers too.

Today, Vicki operates the winery with her life & business partner Jonas Newman. In her free time she is the volunteer organizer of the Bay of Quinte Terry Fox Run and is focused on climate change solutions and habitat restoration on her farm. Together with Jonas, Vicki and is a doting parent to two future winemakers.

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Learning Lounge

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Jason Martin

Vice-President, QZN Solutions Inc.

Jason Martin

Vice-President, QZN Solutions Inc.

Boosting Your Bottom Line with Ghost Kitchens
Wednesday, May 11 - 11:30AM-12:30PM ET
Learning Lounge

Jason is one of the co-founders of Q-ZN, Quebec’s first virtual kitchen facility for delivery-only restaurants. Jason led the financing, construction, and lease negotiations of Q-ZN’s flagship facility and is working on new site buildouts with the intention of rolling out facilities across the country.

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Brian Green

Country Head, Canada, Clover - Fiserv

Brian Green

Country Head, Canada, Clover - Fiserv

Moments of Truth in Restaurant Management Systems: Succeeding with Guests and Staff
Monday, May 9 - 11:30AM-12:30PM ET
Learning Lounge

Brian Green is the Canada Country Head for Fiserv. In this role, Brian oversees the company’s overall Canadian market strategy and directly manages Fiserv Canada's merchant services business comprising merchant sales, solutions and partnerships, digital commerce solutions, integrated software payment sales and solutions, and strategy for bringing Clover® products and solutions to market in Canada. Brian holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) and an Honours Bachelor of Arts – Economics –from York University in Toronto, Canada.

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Brian Yee

Director, Innovation, Ravel by Cadillac Fairview

Brian Yee

Director, Innovation, Ravel by Cadillac Fairview

What Does the Mall Storefront 2.0 Look Like - and Why It Matters
Wednesday, May 11 - 12:45PM-1:45PM ET
Learning Lounge

Brian is driven by a simple conviction to build meaningful products. With a background in product and strategy, Brian has a proven global track record of delivering innovative digital solutions. Brian currently works at Cadillac Fairview as the Director of Innovation building retail and office solutions that help to enable retailer success.

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Jordan Ekers

COO & Co-Founder, Nudge

Jordan Ekers

COO & Co-Founder, Nudge

What Foodservice Workers Want
Tuesday, May 10 - 12:45PM-1:45PM ET
Learning Lounge

Jordan is a recognized technology entrepreneur who has worked with many of North America’s most prominent retail and foodservice brands to help improve the customer experience. With extensive experience in customer loyalty, rewards strategy, and mobile technology, he co-founded Nudge to help brands find a better way to communicate with, engage and reward employees for exceptional performance.

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Kristin Light

Creative Strategist & Speaker, K•Light Digital Charisma

Kristin Light

Creative Strategist & Speaker, K•Light Digital Charisma

How to Make Hosting Events Easier for Restaurant Owners
Monday, May 9 - 3:15PM-4:15PM ET
Learning Lounge

A Toronto-based creative strategist and award-winning public speaker, Kristin has channeled her 20+ years of eclectic marketing and events experience to help entrepreneurs and business managers “humanize their hype". Prior to the pandemic, Kristin co-helmed Refvik & Light Productions, bringing events to both the Jam Factory and The Richmond event venues in Toronto.

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Sara Nancoo

Innovation Lead, Ravel by Cadillac Fairview

Sara Nancoo

Innovation Lead, Ravel by Cadillac Fairview

What Does the Mall Storefront 2.0 Look Like - and Why It Matters
Wednesday, May 11 - 12:45PM-1:45PM ET
Learning Lounge

Sara is a Digital Pioneer who has been building a career as a strategist. She is driven by curiosity about human behavior, in particular how digital and social technologies influence decision making attitudes, behaviors, and preferences. As an innovator at Ravel by CF, Sara spends time exploring tech based opportunities that could simplify and enrich the food experiences for customers and retailers. She develops and refines ideas that might enhance and drive results for store operations or create and unlock new ideas by disrupting the category.

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Nader Tehrani

President, NHT Associates Inc.

Nader Tehrani

President, NHT Associates Inc.

How to Legally Save Money on Taxes
Tuesday, May 10 - 3:15PM-4:15PM ET
Learning Lounge

NHT is a full life cycle accounting and financial planning firm offering tax, accounting, corporate registration and advisory services to small and mid-size businesses. They are truly a one stop shop for all clients’ business needs, offering dedicated and personal services. From Start-up and incorporating your company all the way to estate planning and succession planning they will be with you. They have a successful track record of 30 years of experience representing and defending businesses with CRA.

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Andrew Zimbel

Venue Manager, Event Planner, Caterer and Event Rental Specialist, Higgins Event Rentals

Andrew Zimbel

Venue Manager, Event Planner, Caterer and Event Rental Specialist, Higgins Event Rentals

How to Make Hosting Events Easier for Restaurant Owners
Monday, May 9 - 3:15PM-4:15PM ET
Learning Lounge

As Director of Sales and Marketing for Higgins Event Rentals I use experience gained from managing multiple venues for Artscape, planning and catering events both large and small to help Higgins' customers find ways to host events easier. I use my creativity and my love of numbers to create practical, achievable and innovative plans for venues, event planners and caterers. Successful events are my passion.

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Marie-Marineau

Marie Marineau

Assistant Manager, Guest Responses & Social Engagement, A&W Food Services of Canada Inc.

Marie Marineau

Assistant Manager, Guest Responses & Social Engagement, A&W Food Services of Canada Inc.

Broadening Feedback Capture to Improve Operations and Build Meaningful Customer Relationships
Monday, May 9 - 12:45PM-1:45PM ET
Learning Lounge

In the past 10 years, Marie worked in Advertising, Customer Service and Marketing. Her strong background in customer service helped her become an expert in social media engagement. She is now managing the organic content for A&W Canada social accounts as well as the online engagement. Her expertise in social media brought her to lead the implementation of the new Voice of the Guest system at A&W Canada and she also completed her Change Management certification to help her with the project. A big part of her work is now dedicated to looking after the evolution of the guest feedback program to improve the guest experience at A&W Canada.

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Justin Holmes

Chief Revenue Officer, 7shifts

Justin Holmes

Chief Revenue Officer, 7shifts

How to Build and Retain a Strong Team
Wednesday, May 11 - 2:00PM-3:00PM ET
Learning Lounge

Justin Holmes is the Chief Revenue Officer at 7shifts, a team management platform built for restaurants. Justin is no stranger to the restaurant and scheduling world, spending time working as a server and also managing team schedules for community-based basketball programs while in school. He’s passionate about delivering solutions that help restaurant teams create better restaurants.

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R-P Plourde

Head of the UEAT University, UEAT

R-P Plourde

Head of the UEAT University, UEAT

Will Your Restaurant Become the Next Sears or Amazon?
Tuesday, May 10 - 10:30AM-11:15AM ET
Learning Lounge

R-P is Head of the UEAT University. For the past three years, he has worked for UEAT finding success in helping restaurateurs from all over the world take the digital turn. On top of his marketing experience, R-P was a worldwide facilitator for Apple where he taught how technology can enrich people’s lives.

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Andrew Cudmore

AVP Sales, Medallia Inc.

Andrew Cudmore

AVP Sales, Medallia Inc.

Broadening Feedback Capture to Improve Operations and Build Meaningful Customer Relationships
Monday, May 9 - 12:45PM-1:45PM ET
Learning Lounge

Andrew has been at the centre of transforming organizations across Canada for the last 5 years. He’s implemented Medallia’s world-class SaaS platform at countless businesses, changing the way companies operate and how customers experience brands every day. Andrew has partnered with some of the world's largest brands to marry the worlds of technology, sales effectiveness and change management in order to drive a cultural focus of customer experience from top to bottom.

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Dan Vigderhous

President, QZN Solutions Inc.

Dan Vigderhous

President, QZN Solutions Inc.

Boosting Your Bottom Line with Ghost Kitchens
Wednesday, May 11 - 11:30AM-12:30PM ET
Learning Lounge

Dan is the Co-Founder and President of QZN Solutions in Montreal, QC. President of the Eventure Group, an event planning and catering company.

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Dylan James Erlendson

VP Sales, Hospitality, XTM Inc. (Tipstoday)

Dylan James Erlendson

VP Sales, Hospitality, XTM Inc. (Tipstoday)

Motivate and Retain Employees with Same Day Pay and Gratuity Access
Tuesday, May 10 - 2:00PM-3:00PM ET
Learning Lounge

Over the course of Dylan's career, he has had the privilege of working with and learning from iconic restaurateurs such as Janet Zuccarini of Gusto 54, David Grutman of Groot Hospitality in Miami, Steven Salm of Chase Hospitality Group and Planta Restaurants, as well as Michelin-Starred chef Akira Back. He studied Hospitality and Culinary Arts in Toronto, Canada. Throughout Dylan's hospitality journey he has worn many hats, ultimately serving as the Maitre'D at Chase Hospitality Group and currently Vice President, Sales for Hospitality at XTM Inc.

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Dan Amzallag

Senior Sales Executive, Hospitality, XTM Inc. (Tipstoday)

Dan Amzallag

Senior Sales Executive, Hospitality, XTM Inc. (Tipstoday)

Motivate and Retain Employees with Same Day Pay and Gratuity Access
Tuesday, May 10 - 2:00PM-3:00PM ET
Learning Lounge

Dan is a University of Guelph Alumni, with a commerce degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management. In 2007, he attended ‘Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne’ (Switzerland) where he met the recruitment manager for Fairmont Hotels and Resorts and was later employed as an operations manager at the Royal York in Toronto. With a passion and core focus in operational efficiency, Dan’s experience goes back 15 years and varies from nightclubs and restaurants to boutique and corporate hotels.

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Christine de Wendel

CEO, North America - sunday

Christine de Wendel

CEO, North America - sunday

Order in 20 seconds, Pay in 10: How QR Codes are Transforming Hospitality
Wednesday, May 11 - 10:30AM-11:15AM ET
Learning Lounge

Christine de Wendel is the co-founder and CEO of sunday, a QR-based platform that offers restaurateurs and diners the fastest, simplest way to pay in restaurants. Before launching Sunday, Christine became an expert in scaling e-commerce start-ups through serving as Chief Operating Officer of ManoMano.

Christine holds a BSc in International Affairs from Georgetown University, an MSc in International Relations from the London School of Economics and an MBA from INSEAD. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Christine has American, French and Austrian citizenship. She currently lives in Atlanta with her husband and three children after spending 15 years in Paris.

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Natalie Goldenberg-Fife

Culinary Experience Conductor, Event Planner & Restaurant Events Specialist

Natalie Goldenberg-Fife

Culinary Experience Conductor, Event Planner & Restaurant Events Specialist

How to Make Hosting Events Easier for Restaurant Owners
Monday, May 9 - 3:15PM-4:15PM ET
Learning Lounge

The Founder of Gold & Fife, a chef-driven experiential event company, Natalie Goldenberg-Fife has her finger on the pulse of culinary innovation. For over decade, she has curated over 500 events in top restaurants and wineries in Ontario, British Columbia, Chicago and New York City.

Her deep-rooted connections in the elite strata of food and wine industries enable her to organize unusually creative and made-to-order events for her clients. Natalie also is heading up the relaunch of DINR by Somm, an app that gets you same day reservations at Canada's Best Restaurants, due to hit the streets in May 2022. She resides in Prince Edward County where she also offers customized itineraries for corporate groups.

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Noah Hayes

GM North America, Deliverect

Noah Hayes

GM North America, Deliverect

Technology and the Future of Delivery
Monday, May 9 - 10:30AM-11:15AM ET
Learning Lounge

Noah Hayes is the General Manager of North America for Deliverect, the leading SaaS solution that simplifies online order management for restaurants. He leads a fast-growing team across commercial, technical, and customer support functions, helping thousands of large and small restaurants across the United States and Canada thrive and grow.

Noah has a strong leadership background in retail and hospitality tech, having helped startups break into new markets across the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Noah joined Deliverect in 2019 as Director of Partnerships and helped to quickly build the United States and Canada into a key growth markets for Deliverect. Prior to joining Deliverect, Noah worked for Lightspeed, managing Sales and Solution Engineering teams in North America and EMEA.

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Anna Pham

Executive Director, LEAF

Anna Pham

Executive Director, LEAF

Eco System Workshop
Wednesday, May 11 - 11:45AM-12:30PM ET
StudioEx

Tech Innovation in Food Waste
Monday, May 9 - 4:15PM-5:00PM ET
Culinary Stage

Earth advocate in the dining world. Executive Director of LEAF Canada, restaurant leader and amplifier of all sustainability leaders within the industry.

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Mike Lee

Co-Founder, Alpha Food Labs

Mike Lee

Co-Founder, Alpha Food Labs

What Comes Next? The Future of Food
Tuesday, May 10 - 4:30PM-5:15PM ET
StudioEx

Mike Lee is the co-founder and co-CEO of Alpha Food Labs, an NYC-based food innovation company that helps companies create innovation strategies and new products that are better for people, planet, and palate. Mike is also the founder of The Future Market, a futurist food lab that explores what our food system could look like in the next 5-25 years.

Through Alpha Food Labs and the Future Market, Mike and his team have worked on various innovation strategy and product development projects with companies that include Campbell’s, Danone, Barilla, Google, Applegate, and more.

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Kyle Brown

Vice President, Unified Data

Kyle Brown

Vice President, Unified Data

Boosting Profit Through Menu Optimization
Monday, May 9 - 12:30PM-1:15PM ET
StudioEx

Co-Founder and Vice President of Unified Data with a demonstrated history of working in the internet industry in the Food and Beverage technologies space and culinary enthusiast.

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Shane Harker

Founder & President, Rethink Resource

Shane Harker

Founder & President, Rethink Resource

Eco System Workshop
Wednesday, May 11 - 11:45AM-12:30PM ET
StudioEx

A passionate entrepreneur dedicated to helping companies reach their zero waste goals. Data-driven, interested in innovation, leaving the world a better place, and always learning more. Let's Rethink waste together.

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DAVID HOPKINS<br><span>President, The Fifteen Group</span>

David Hopkins

President, The Fifteen Group

David Hopkins

President, The Fifteen Group

Boosting Profit Through Menu Optimization
Monday, May 9 - 12:30PM-1:15PM
StudioEx

David Hopkins is a restaurant financial expert with more than 30 years in the hospitality industry. In 2001, he launched The Fifteen Group, dedicated to maximizing restaurant profits. It has grown to be Canada’s top hospitality consulting company, with offices located in Toronto and Vancouver, supporting clients from owner-operated establishments to multi-unit restaurant corporations.

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Tony Hunter

Global Food Futurist

Tony Hunter

Global Food Futurist

What Comes Next? The Future of Food
Tuesday, May 10 - 4:30PM-5:15PM ET
StudioEx

The Future of Protein
Wednesday, May 11 - 10:15AM-11:15AM 
Culinary Stage

Tony is a Global Food Futurist Speaker, Food Scientist, and Strategic Foresight consultant specializing in the Future of Food. His Big Idea is that food is now technology and technology advances exponentially, food is now TECHXponential™. His distinctive combination of scientific qualifications, business experience and detailed understanding of food technologies drives his unique perspective on the Future of Food.

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Cher Mereweather

CEO, Antithesis Provision

Cher Mereweather

CEO, Antithesis Provision

Antithesis Provision: Circular Economy Approaches and Benefits
Tuesday, May 10 - 3:45PM-4:15PM ET
StudioEx

58% of North Americans say that sustainability matters when eating out.

Once a nice-to-have, sustainability is now table-stakes for the restaurant industry and doing it right is crucial for your brand.

Join Cher Mereweather, CEO of Anthesis Provision and one of Canada’s leaders in food sustainability to unpack what this means for you, what you need to be focusing on (hint: food waste, climate and packaging) and to discover solutions that will be good for people, planet and your bottom line.

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Suresh Parmachand

Chief Marketing Officer, Trend Hunter

Suresh Parmachand

Chief Marketing Officer, Trend Hunter

Food and Restaurant Industry Labour Challenge
Monday, May 9 - 1:30PM-2:15PM ET
StudioEx

CMO at Trend Hunter, who has worked for brands such as GE, Holcim, and United Technologies. He is involved in leveraging Trend Hunter’s frameworks and programs along with empathy-based approaches to create new value for clients.

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Serene Martin

New Business Development Lead, Tree of Life Canada

Serene Martin

New Business Development Lead, Tree of Life Canada

From Kitchen to Retail: Turning Your Food Concept to a Successful Retail Product
Monday, May 9 - 3:45PM-4:30PM ET
StudioEx

Serene Martin is the New Business Development Lead at Tree of Life. She's been in the Consumer-Packaged Goods industry for over 25 years & has been with Tree of Life for 16 years in Brand building and New Business Development. She spends her spare time mentoring young Canadian brands as she has a passion for building brands on home soil.

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Sima Gandhi

Co-Founder, Food Venture Program

Sima Gandhi

Co-Founder, Food Venture Program

From Kitchen to Retail: Turning Your Food Concept to a Successful Retail Product
Monday, May 9 - 3:45PM-4:30PM ET
StudioEx

Sima Gandhi is an entrepreneur and innovator who developed entrepreneurship programs at MaRS Discovery District (MaRSDD.com). Sima's experience includes Food Starter Toronto, EIR for the Toronto Public Library and inventing Riince, a new tool for cleaning grains and lentils. Sima is founder or cofounder in the following businesses: Food Venture Program, Innovator Lab and Readably.

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Kiran Enns

Co-Founder, Food Venture Program

Kiran Enns

Co-Founder, Food Venture Program & Dietitian

From Kitchen to Retail: Turning Your Food Concept to a Successful Retail Product
Monday, May 9 - 3:45PM-4:30PM ET
StudioEx

Kiran is a Registered Dietitian and one of the co founders of Food Venture Program. She is also the owner of a gluten free cookie company that is re-launching this Summer 2022!

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Peter Hand

Brand Strategy Lead, Google

Peter Hand

Brand Strategy Lead, Google

How to Leverage Digital Marketing Channels to Feed Your Business
Monday, May 9 - 11:15AM-12:15PM ET
StudioEx

Peter partners with top North American advertisers to help them maximize their brand building efforts on YouTube. Prior to Google, Peter was a strategic planning lead for advertising agencies and media companies including VICE Media, DDB, TAXI and Leo Burnett. Peter earned a Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology from Queen’s University.

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Christina Kavalauskas

Director, Creative Strategy, Creative Lab

Christina Kavalauskas

Director, Creative Strategy, Creative Lab

How to Leverage Digital Marketing Channels to Feed Your Business
Monday, May 9 - 11:15AM-12:15PM ET
StudioEx

Christina Kavalauskas is the Dining/QSR Creative Strategy Director at TikTok’s internal creative consultancy, Creative Lab. Previous to her time at TikTok she led the Creative Strategy team at Snapchat supporting CPG, Telco, Financial Services, as well as the Canadian region. She’s an accomplished leader with a passion for people and problem solving, clearing a path for industry changing creativity.

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Mukul Goyal

Client Partner, Meta Inc

Mukul Goyal

Client Partner, Meta Inc.

How to Leverage Digital Marketing Channels to Feed Your Business
Monday, May 9 - 11:15AM-12:15PM ET
StudioEx

An experienced sales & marketing professional with over 17 years in leading global organisations like Facebook & Yahoo. Passionate about advertising and digital marketing, I bring in unique knowledge of both developed and emerging markets. Worked extensively with large global brands, facilitating the way marketers engage with new age media platforms.

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Ran Goel

CEO, Fresh City Farms Inc.

Ran Goel

CEO & Founder, Fresh City Farms Inc.

Less Waste, More Profit: How to Reduce Food Waste & Boost Revenue
Tuesday, May 10 - 11:15AM-12:15PM ET
StudioEx

Ran is the CEO & Founder of Fresh City, a Toronto urban farm and organic retailer. He proudly leads a team of over 500-staff under the Fresh City, Mama Earth, Mabel's and the Healthy Butcher brands. Before founding Fresh City, Ran practiced investment law in New York City for several years.

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Erin-Ann Chauvin

International Market Research Analyst, Global Analysis, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Erin-Ann Chauvin

International Market Research Analyst, Global Analysis, International Affairs Branch, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Global Analysis Service Overview (AAFC): Protein food trends in 2022
Tuesday, May 10 - 2:15PM-2:45PM ET
StudioEx

Erin-Ann Chauvin is a Carleton University alumni with a Bachelor degree in the Business of Commerce honors program – with a concentration in Accounting from her hometown Ottawa, Ontario. She has worked for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) for over 12 years and is currently a senior market research analyst in the Global Analysis Market Development Division. Her team provides information on key foreign markets, sectors and product opportunities (incl. economic, business and consumer trends and forecasts) to Canadian companies within the agri-food, fish & seafood, and beverage industry. 

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Colin Swala

Owner, BARE Creations

Colin Swala

Owner, BARE Creations

From Kitchen to Retail: Turning Your Food Concept to a Successful Retail Product
Monday, May 9 - 3:45PM-4:30PM ET
StudioEx

Father. Husband. Chiropractor. Health Advocate.

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Martha Carman

Principal, Carman Consulting Inc.

Martha Carman

Principal, Carman Consulting Inc.

From Kitchen to Retail: Turning Your Food Concept to a Successful Retail Product
Monday, May 9 - 3:45PM-4:30PM ET
StudioEx

Martha Carman has extensive experience across the food chain in Canada. She started her career in the Food Directorate, Health Canada (federal government), and then transitioned to industry. For over 16 years, she was Director of R&D at industrial ingredients suppliers, Griffith Laboratories (meat science, reacted flavours, sensory evaluation, and snack seasonings) and McCormick Canada. Since 2012, Martha has operated a boutique food technical and regulatory consultancy, specializing in Canadian Food Regulations. Her clients are domestic, including GS1 Canada (an NGO), international governments (Ireland and Sri Lanka) and global clients from all food sectors.

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Brent Wennekes

Director, Member Relations, Protein Industries Canada

Brent Wennekes

Director, Member Relations; Protein Industries Canada (PIC)

Protein Industries Canada (PIC): Plant Based Food Innovation
Tuesday, May 10 - 3:00PM-3:30PM ET
StudioEx

Brent has spent his career working in public relations, project management, and strategic development roles in support of applied research, talent development, and industrial and social innovation across virtually all sectors and disciplines. As director of member relations at Protein Industries Canada (PIC), Brent is leading member engagement to identify and support member needs and catalyze activity that can help Canada capture its tremendous plant protein opportunity. He also works to co-develop and support strategic ecosystem building programming with PICs many partners and stakeholders.

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Tricia Ryan

Board President, LEAF

Tricia Ryan

Board President, LEAF

From Kitchen to Retail: Turning Your Food Concept to a Successful Retail Product
Monday, May 9 - 3:45PM-4:30PM ET
StudioEx

Bringing a successful track record related to food/beverage and food sustainability, with relevant networks spanning across industry, research, and government. Agile, entrepreneurial, and highly collaborative with proven credibility and an understanding of the way in which collaboration and knowledge dissemination impact sustainability.

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Amna Khan

Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Regional Office

Amna Khan

Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Regional Office

The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service: Programs and Services to Help You Expand Your International Business
Tuesday, May 10 - 12:45PM-1:15PM ET
StudioEx

Amna Khan is a Trade Commissioner and CanExport Liaison at the Ontario Regional Office of Global Affairs Canada. She supports Trade Commissioner Service clients with their international business development activities and with CanExport funding program inquiries, outreach and problem resolution. Before joining the Trade Commissioner Service, Amna worked in the private sector in the supply chain, logistics, and account management fields. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto and a Master’s in Public Service from the University of Waterloo.

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Christine Couvelier

Global Culinary Trendologist & Chief Culinary Innovation Officer, Trendi

Christine Couvelier

Global Culinary Trendologist & Chief Culinary Innovation Officer, Trendi

What Comes Next? The Future of Food
Tuesday, May 10 - 4:30PM-5:15PM ET
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Christine is an Executive Chef, a Culinary Executive, a Global Culinary Trendologist & Chief Culinary Innovation Officer.

Christine keeps ahead of the competition by combining strategic thinking, brand strategies, her creative culinary expertise, idea generation, leadership skills, global trend watch and innovative product development.

Christine is the Founder & President of Culinary Concierge ~ and is the Chief Culinary Innovation Officer at Trendi.

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Larry Weinberg

Partner, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Larry Weinberg

Partner, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

How to Franchise Your Business
Wednesday, May 11 - 10:30AM-11:30AM ET
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Larry is a partner in the Toronto office of Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP. Since 1989 he has had a practice that specializes in franchise law and providing all necessary legal services to franchisors. He is a member of the Canadian Franchise Association, where he serves on the CFA Board of Directors and as CFA General Counsel, and the International Franchise Association, where he served as a Member of the IFA Board of Directors and as Chair of its Supplier Forum Advisory Board.

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Marietta Snetsinger

Franchise Growth Expert, CFE Candidate

Marietta Snetsinger

Franchise Growth Expert, CFE Candidate

How to Franchise Your Business
Wednesday, May 11 - 10:30AM-11:30AM ET
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Marietta Snetsinger is passionate about Franchising and business systems. She draws on stories and experience from her many years as a franchising professional. With a unique background that combines both franchise operations as well as franchise recruitment, she understands firsthand the rewards and challenges of this exciting and popular business model. Whether you are an entrepreneur, franchisor or franchise partner, you are sure to benefit and learn from her 20 years of experience in the franchise industry.

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Michael Skaljin

Manager, Policy and Planning, City of Toronto

Michael Skaljin

Manager, Policy and Planning, City of Toronto

Eco System Workshop
Wednesday, May 11 - 11:45AM-12:30PM ET
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Michael Skaljin is the Manager of Policy & Planning with the City’s Solid Waste Management Services Division. Michael has been working with the City of Toronto for fifteen years in areas related to promote city-building within a climate change context including building greener, stronger neighbourhoods and communities. Michael’s current role focuses on leading the planning and implementation of the City’s Long Term Waste Management Strategy aimed at helping the City to achieve its goals for further waste reduction and moving towards a zero waste future.

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