Agenda

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Worldchefs Vegan/Plant-Based Competition Seminar
 
Lacombe (Main Floor)
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast
 
Cafe Lacombe (Lobby Area)
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Board of Directors Meeting
 
 
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Finance Meeting
 
Lacombe (Main Floor)
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Annual General Meeting
 
Lacombe (Main Floor)
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Meet & Greet
 
Promenade / Foyer (Main Floor)
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast
 
Cafe Lacombe (Lobby Area)
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome & Introductions
 
Alberta Ballroom (Salon A & B)
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
FROM THE WILD - The Intersection of Canadian Wilderness and Culinary
Kevin Kossowan, Story Chaser Productions Inc.
Blair Lebsack, RGE RD - Eat Off the Beaten Path
Alberta Ballroom (Salon A & B)
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
The Pathway to Certification
 
Alberta Ballroom (Salon A & B)
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning Break
 
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In the Weeds Panel Discussion
Peter Keith, Meuwly's
Alberta Ballroom (Salon A & B)
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch
 
 
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Charcuterie and Beer Workshop
Peter Keith, Meuwly's
Mark Kondrat, Alberta Beer Festivals
Lacombe (Main Floor)
Umami - Harnessing the Power of Our Fifth Taste
Chris Koetke, Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.
Klondike A & B (3rd Floor)
Breakout Session
 
Strathcona (3rd Floor)
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Afternoon Break
 
 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Breakout Session
 
Strathcona (3rd Floor)
Breakout Session
 
McDougall (3rd Floor)
Charcuterie and Beer Workshop
Peter Keith, Meuwly's
Mark Kondrat, Alberta Beer Festivals
Lacombe (Main Floor)
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Welcome Reception & Senior Chef Competition
 
Promenade / Foyer (Main Floor)
9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Hospitality Suite
 
Royal Parlour (23rd Floor)
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast
 
Cafe Lacombe (Lobby Area)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Honour Society Meeting
 
Klondike A (3rd Floor)
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Product Showcase
 
Alberta Ballroom (Salon A & B)
Young Chef Competition
 
Alberta Ballroom (Foyer)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Breakout Session
 
Strathcona (3rd Floor)
Breakout Session
 
Klondike B (3rd Floor)
Crafting Culinary Connections: A Social Media Masterclass for the Food & Beverage Industry
Sabrina Falone, SF Creative Culinary Services Inc.
Klondike A (3rd Floor)
Breakout Session
 
McDougall (3rd Floor)
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Breakout Session
 
Strathcona (3rd Floor)
Breakout Session
 
Klondike B (3rd Floor)
Breakout Session
 
McDougall (3rd Floor)
Sustainable Agriculture with GoodLeaf Farms
Allison Vaux-Wilson, GoodLeaf Farms
Klondike A (3rd Floor)
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Group Photo
 
 
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dine Around Night (On Your Own)
 
 
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Honour Society Dinner
 
Edmonton Convention Centre
9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Hospitality Suite
 
Royal Parlour (23rd Floor)
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast
 
Cafe Lacombe (Lobby Area)
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Nestle Family Food Culinary Knowledge Bowl
 
Alberta Ballroom (Salon A & B)
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Break
 
 
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The Roots of Agriculture Panel Discussion
 
Alberta Ballroom (Salon A & B)
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch
 
 
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Quick Fire Challenge
 
Alberta Ballroom (Foyer)
3:30 PM - 8:30 PM
SMOKE AND SIZZLE BBQ SOCIAL EVENT
Jarrod & Amanda Taschuk, Brisket Butts BBQ
Matt Malo, DrumBo Ltd.
Scott & Gisele Chomos, Arrowhead North BBQ
Rob Reinhardt, Prairie Smoke & Spice BBQ
Ron Yoneda, You Need a BBQ
Fort Edmonton Park
9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Hospitality Suite
 
Royal Parlour (23rd Floor)
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast
 
Cafe Lacombe (Lobby Area)
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Local Tours
 
 
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
President's Dinner & Awards
 
Alberta Ballroom (Salon A & B)
9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Hospitality Suite
 
Royal Parlour (23rd Floor)