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

2025 SPEAKERS & presenters

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:

 
 

GET INVOLVED // FUTURE PROGRAMS

 

sponsorship opportunities

Terroir Symposium would not be possible without the generous support of our wonderful partners and sponsors. This is your chance to connect with a passionate audience, showcase your brand, and make a meaningful impact on the industry.

With your support, we can support and grow Canada's hospitality industry and developing our food identity on a global scale. In return, we’ll ensure your brand receives exceptional visibility and recognition throughout the program.

 

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!

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 a future symposium.

 

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 2026.

 

 

WHO ATTENDS

 

+400 ATTENDEES

CHEFS, PRODUCERS, ARTISANS,
GMs, MEDIA, ENTREPRENEURS, FOODIES
+ STORYTELLERS

+20 COUNTRIES

OUR AUDIENCE IS PRIMARILY
FROM ACROSS CANADA, THE US
+ EUROPE

+200 COMPANIES

RESTAURANTS, WINERIES,
BREWERIES, RETAILERS, TOURISM BOARDS, COMMODITY GROUPS + MORE

 

 WHY ATTEND

Learn about industry best practices.

Share ideas, resources and skills.

Learn something new or be inspired.

Belong to a community.

Find business opportunities.

TO have fun

 

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

View fullsize A Mangalitsa pig farmers? How did that happen? 🐷 Christina Stender’s journey from studying Animal Science at the University of Guelph to becoming Canada’s first Red Mangalitsa breeder is nothing short of inspiring. After moving to Alber
View fullsize Meet William McFall, part of the 5th generation behind Burnbrae Farms—a proudly Canadian, family-run egg business with over 80 years of history. 🥚🇨🇦 As Director of Producer & Industry Relations, Will plays a key role in managing egg supp
View fullsize Meet Kelly Long, CEO and owner of Noble Premium Bison—a trailblazer in Canadian agriculture and one of the top female entrepreneurs in the country. 🦬 In 2004, Kelly introduced Canadian bison to the European market, and today she leads one of N
View fullsize GIVEAWAY ALERT!
We’re giving away 2 Full Passes to the Terroir Symposium in Calgary — the ultimate experience for food, drink, and hospitality lovers!  What you’ll get: Entry to our VIP Reception - Flavours
View fullsize 🍴 We’ve partnered with the Alt Hotel Calgary East Village to hook you up with a super-stylish stay during the Terroir Symposium. Alt is all about modern comfort, bold design, and connecting with the local community — the perfect home b
View fullsize We’re thrilled to have the incredible Heather Pedhirney as one of our MCs for Terroir Calgary on May 3rd at Southern Alberta Pioneers Memorial. With a career rooted in excellence, Heather brings a wealth of experience from some of Canada&rsqu
View fullsize Joie Alvaro Kent has spent nearly two decades championing chefs, stories, and soul. A storyteller, consultant, and mentor, her work spans award-winning cookbooks like Where the River Narrows (with chef J-C Poirier, Gold winner at the 2023 Taste Canad
View fullsize We are honoured to have Shannon Joseph, a leading voice in sustainable development and energy policy, to explore hospitality’s role in building a sustainable and inclusive energy future🇨🇦 With over 15 years of experience in environmental eng

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 PARTNERS

our program would not be possible without the generous support of our partners.