TERROIR 2025

MAY 3&4, 2025 // CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA

TERROIR 2025: INNOVATION, EVOLUTION & REGENERATION

A confluence of culinary luminaries, industry pioneers, and passionate gastronomes dedicated to exploring the vibrant intersection of food, culture, and community. This symposium serves as a fertile ground for exchanging innovative ideas, celebrating terroir-driven cuisine, and fostering meaningful connections among those who champion sustainability and culinary excellence. With the theme of innovation, evolution, and regeneration at the forefront, we aim to inspire transformative approaches to hospitality that honor tradition while embracing progress. As we gather to honour the stories and traditions that shape our culinary landscapes, we invite you to immerse yourself in a dynamic experience that will inspire, educate, and transform the way we think about hospitality.

SATURDAY MAY 03
venue // SOUTHERN ALBERTA PIONEERS BUILDING, 3625 - 4 StREET SW, CALGARY

SYMPOSIUM
time // 11AM to 4pm

EVENING CULTURAL CELEBRATION: FLAVOURS OF THE PHILIPPINES
time // 5:30PM to 7:30pm

*Note: Saturday programming will take place primarily outdoors under our event tent, please dress accordingly.

SunDAY MAY 04
venue // PLATFORM CALGARY, 407 - 9 AveNUE SE, CALGARY

symposium
time // 11AM TO 4PM

Terroir 2025 will span two days of immersive programming, showcasing thought-provoking conversations and engaging workshops led by global culinary and hospitality luminaries. This year's distinguished roster of guests includes:

**MANOELLA BUFFARA**
Latin America's Best Female Chef 2022 & Award-winning Restaurateur (Brazil)

**DYLAN WATSON-BRAWN**
Gault-Millau Award Winning Chef, Restaurateur, & Farm to Table Advocate (Germany)

**NED BELL**
Chef, Sustainable Seafood Advocate, Speaker & Educator (BC)

**AMANDA COHEN**
James Beard-nominated Chef & Michelin-starred Restaurateur (USA)

**SHAWN SOOLE**
Award-winning Mixologist, Writer, Consultant, & Hospitality Podcast Host (BC)

**TRINE HAHNEMANN**
Chef, Food Writer & Danish Food Culture Personality (Denmark)

**EARL BRIONES**
Chef, Food Writer & Filipino Food Advocate (Edmonton)

ABI BALINGIT
Baker & Author (USA)

GET INVOLVED // FUTURE PROGRAMS

CALL FOR PRESENTERS

Are you working on something cutting edge in culinary and/or hospitality? Are you pushing boundaries and changing the status quo? Is your establishment creating a paradigm shift for the industry? Then we want to feature you at our next symposium!

2025 will have an emphasis on innovative techniques, businesses, and technology that will lead the industry into the future. If you have something that you would like to showcase, click the button below to fill out our online form. Our team will review, and if we find it a good fit, you could be featured at the 2025 Symposium in May.

submit your presentation proposal

get involved!

Our program would not be possible without the incredible support of our local establishment, community members and volunteers. While supporting our efforts, they also get the opportunity to join in the programming, taking in the knowledge and connections.

Click the link below to sign up to receive information about involvement opportunities for 2025.

let us know how you want to be involved