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:

MANOELLA BUFFARA

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

NED BELL

Chef, Sustainable Seafood Advocate, Speaker & Educator (BC)

SHAWN SOOLE

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

TRINE HAHNEMANN

Chef, Food Writer & Danish Food Culture Personality (Denmark)

DYLAN WATSON-BRAWN

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

AMANDA COHEN

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

ABI BALINGIT

Baker & Author (USA)

EARL BRIONES

Chef, Food Writer & Filipino Food Advocate (Edmonton)

RUPERT GARCIA

Award-winning Filipino-Canadian Chef (Calgary)

DENIS MANZER

Wild Forager & Fermentation Enthusiast (Calgary)

MEGHAN MONK

Director of Specialists - Prairies Region, Sysco Prairies (AB)

PAUL ROGALSKI

Award-winning Chef, Restaurateur & TV Personality (AB)

TRACY LITTLE

Chef, Restaurateur & Forager (AB)

KRIS TATEMICHI

Corporate Chef at Garland Canada (ON)

ELIZABETH CHORNEY-BOOTH

Food & Travel Writer (AB)

CALIN MANUEL

Certified Whisky Ambassador & Spirits Educator (AB)

CHRISTINE BEARD

Chef & Culinary Instructor at SAIT (AB)

AMBER MACMULLIN

Bar Manager, Proof Cocktail Bar (AB)

meet the 2025 presenters

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!

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.

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