2025 SCHEDULE

Mon, April 7
 
8:00 am
8:30 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
10:30 am
11:00 am
11:30 am
12:00 pm
12:30 pm
1:00 pm
1:30 pm
2:00 pm
2:30 pm
3:00 pm
3:30 pm
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
Speaker Stage
Speaker Stage
Opening Ceremony
10:30 am - 11:00 am

State of the Industry
11:00 am - 11:45 am

Future Proof Foodservice with Tech & Digital Leaders
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Women Transforming Hospitality Coast to Coast to Coast
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

RC Show 80th Anniversary Headliner: A Fireside Chat with Chef José Andrés
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Culinary Stage
Culinary Stage
The World Pastry Cup National Finals
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Bocuse d'Or National Finals
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Chef's Table
Chef's Table
Hidden Treasures in Underutilized Cuts with Canada Beef
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Growth of Catering: What the Data Reveals

Catering to Your Success, Needs, and Business Model
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Ardent Mills: Taste the Difference and Explore Flavor Innovation
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Bar & Beverage Stage
Bar & Beverage Stage
Beer Menu Mastery: Creating a Beer Menu that Sparks Curiosity
10:30 am - 11:15 am

Beyond the Pour: Why Bars Need a Food Program
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

The On-Premise Path to Purchase For Beer
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

How White Labeling Drives Bar Brand Loyalty
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm

COMING SOON
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Workshop Stage
Workshop Stage
COMING SOON
10:45 am - 11:30 am

Fire and Fusion: A Canadian Cheese Tasting Experience (Day One)
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Cold, Clear, Perfect: Make the Most of Your Ice
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

COMING SOON
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm

StudioEx
StudioEx
StudioEx: The Business Hub

The Human Side of Foodservice: Protecting, Supporting, and Retaining Talent
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

COMING SOON
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm

Presented by Quell: The Power of Influencer Marketing for Restaurant Growth
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Work Ready Talent Pipeline Solutions with WCG
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Learning Lounge
Learning Lounge
COMING SOON
11:15 am - 12:00 pm

How to increase your profits in 45 minutes – guaranteed
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm

COMING SOON
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

Foodtech in Canada: 2025 Insights & Opportunities
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm

The Loneliness of Leadership: How Hard Decisions Lead You to Your People—And Your Purpose
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm

Coffee Stage
Coffee Stage
Latte Art Championship
10:15 am - 5:00 pm

Pizza Stage
Pizza Stage
Traditional Pizza Competition
10:15 am - 5:00 pm

Speaker Stage
Culinary Stage
Chef's Table
Bar & Beverage Stage
Workshop Stage
StudioEx
Learning Lounge
Coffee Stage
Pizza Stage

FEATURED EVENT

Opening Night Reception

Monday, April 7 - 5pm-8pm at Heritage Court, Enercare Centre

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

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Tues, April 8
 
9:30 am
10:00 am
10:30 am
11:00 am
11:30 am
12:00 pm
12:30 pm
1:00 pm
1:30 pm
2:00 pm
2:30 pm
3:00 pm
3:30 pm
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
Speaker Stage
Speaker Stage
The Canadian Food System: Opportunities & Challenges for Your Menu
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

A Success Story: Mo Jessa and the Evolution of Earls
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

Where Are Diners Headed in 2025?
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

Viral Fame to Restaurant Success with Chef Tuệ Nguyen aka. @TWAYDABAE
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

Building the Future of Foodservice – Education & Career Pathways
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Culinary Stage
Culinary Stage
Garland Canada Culinary Competition
10:10 am - 4:40 pm

The Social Chef Revolution: Chefs Tuệ Nguyen and Wallace Wong serve up Vietnamese Bites and Share Tips for Succeeding in the Creator Economy
11:50 am - 12:20 pm

Chef's Table
Chef's Table
COMING SOON
11:00 am - 11:45 am

Cooking into the future of fish with NEW/SCHOOL Salmon
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

86 Burnout: The Mind-Body Connection for Resilience in Hospitality
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Success Story: Farm-Centric Dining with Down Home
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Indigenous Flavors and Stories with Chef Chris Commandant
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm

Bar & Beverage Stage
Bar & Beverage Stage
Tapping into the Health-Conscious Beverage Boom
10:45 am - 11:45 am

The Future of Wine Service is Investing in Wine Education
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Stories from Canada's Best Bars
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

John Bil Oyster Shucking Competition
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Workshop Stage
Workshop Stage
Ontario Craft Cider & Cheese: A Perfect Pairing
10:45 am - 11:30 am

Ceasartinis: Elevating Canada’s Iconic Cocktail
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

The Taste of Quebec
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

Baijiu Uncovered: A Sensory Workshop on China’s Signature Spirit
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Fire and Fusion: A Canadian Cheese Tasting Experience (Day Two)
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm

StudioEx
StudioEx
Exporting in an Uncertain Trade Climate: How Foodservice Businesses Can Stay Resilient
9:30 am - 10:15 am

Made to Order: A Look at The Micro-Trends Shaping Foodservice
10:45 am - 11:45 am

Find, Retain and Train the Best Managers
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

COMING SOON
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

COMING SOON
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Learning Lounge
Learning Lounge
Leading the Future: Inspiring Passion, Elevating Standards, and Attracting the Next Generation of Hospitality Professionals
11:15 am - 12:00 pm

COMING SOON
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm

COMING SOON
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

Workforce Planning in Ontario with Service System Managers
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Tech, Taste & Touchpoints: Optimizing Customer Experience in Food Halls & Food Courts
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Coffee Stage
Coffee Stage
Latte Art Championship
10:15 am - 5:00 pm

Pizza Stage
Pizza Stage
Creative Pizza Competition
10:00 am - 2:40 pm

Speaker Stage
Culinary Stage
Chef's Table
Bar & Beverage Stage
Workshop Stage
StudioEx
Learning Lounge
Coffee Stage
Pizza Stage

FEATURED EVENT

Industry Night Out

Tuesday, April 8 - 8pm-1am

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

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Wed, April 9
 
9:30 am
10:00 am
10:30 am
11:00 am
11:30 am
12:00 pm
12:30 pm
1:00 pm
1:30 pm
2:00 pm
2:30 pm
3:00 pm
3:30 pm
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
Speaker Stage
Speaker Stage
Golden Kirin Awards

Restaurant Canada Exhibitor Awards
10:30 am - 11:00 am

Closing Reflections for a Stronger Industry with Anishinaabe Grandmother Kim Wheatley
11:00 am - 11:30 am

Trends & Innovations Shaping the Future of Full-Service Restaurants
11:45 am - 1:00 pm

Leading Through Change: Foodservice CEOs Share Hard Truths & Brave Ideas
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Success Story: After Born Hungry, Sash Simpson is Ready for the Next Course
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Culinary Stage
Culinary Stage
Breakfast Trends & Data Uncovered: Kick-Off with Circana
11:00 am - 11:30 am

Breakfast Sandwich Competition
11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Hygiene, Safety, and Allergens: Managing An Operation Everyone Can Trust
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm

Chef's Table
Chef's Table
The Food Runners: REFUEL
10:30 am - 11:45 am

COMING SOON
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

More Than a Meal its the Cultural Power of Cookbooks
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Bar & Beverage Stage
Bar & Beverage Stage
Beyond the Rail Cocktail Competition
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

State of the Bar

The Bartender's Global Playbook with Shingo Gokan
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm

Workshop Stage
Workshop Stage
Fire and Fusion: A Canadian Cheese Tasting Experience (Day Three)
10:45 am - 11:30 am

The Taste of Quebec
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

COMING SOON
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

COMING SOON
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm

StudioEx
StudioEx
COMING SOON
9:30 am - 10:45 am

Franchising the Canadian Way & Lessons From Supply Chain Shifts
10:45 am - 11:45 am

AI in the Restaurant Industry: Bridging High Concepts to Practical Uses
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Trendy vs. Thriving: How to Make Your Restaurant Cool AND Profitable
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

COMING SOON
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm

Learning Lounge
Learning Lounge
Lasting Success: Rethinking Recruitment & Retention
11:15 am - 12:00 pm

COMING SOON
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm

COMING SOON
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

COMING SOON
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Coffee Stage
Coffee Stage
Latte Art Championship
10:15 am - 4:00 pm

Speaker Stage
Culinary Stage
Chef's Table
Bar & Beverage Stage
Workshop Stage
StudioEx
Learning Lounge
Coffee Stage