THANK YOU FOR JOINING US AT TERROIR 2026!
For twenty years, Terroir has brought together culinary leaders, cultural storytellers, and community builders from around the world. This year, we celebrated “The Joy of Food” and the flavours, traditions, and voices that continue to shape our shared journey.
Your presence helped mark this milestone year with meaning. Together, we honoured two decades of bold ideas, strong relationships, and the power of storytelling at the table. Thank you for contributing your creativity, your passion, and your perspective as we reflect on the past and imagine the future of food with joy and resilience.
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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.
2026 SPEAKERS
Explore the lineup and discover the ideas, insights, and lived expertise that will spark dialogue, challenge assumptions, and ignite new possibilities.
JASON BANGERTER // Executive Chef at Langdon Hall (ON)
WARREN BARR & LILY VERNEY-DOWNEY // Owners & Operators of Pluvio Restaurant + Rooms (BC)
NED BELL // Culinary Director of Planetary Health; Hatch Hospitality & Ocean Wise Ambassador (BC)
BLVCK SVM // Rapper & creator of Michelin-star Rap with distinct culinary-focused sound (USA)
ALEX CHEN // Executive Chef of Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar, Wild Blue Restaurant + Bar (BC)
AMANDA COHEN // James Beard-nominated Chef & Michelin-starred Restaurateur at Dirt Candy (USA)
KATE COLLEY // PR Expert; Hospitality Professional (BC)
SHANE HARPER // Chef de Farm at Pearl Morissette (ON)
PETER MCKENNA // Chef & Director at Bistro Eleven Fifty Five; Director at El Perro Negro (Scotland)
JASON MCLEOD // Chef Partner at Ironside Oyster & Fish (USA)
JP MCMAHON // Michelin-starred Chef, Restaurateur & Author (Ireland)
JESS MURPHY // Chef Patron at Kai (Ireland)
LINDA O'FLYNN // Irish Drinks Practitioner & Fermentation Specialist (Ireland)
PETER PILARSKI // Digital Strategist (AB)
BETTINA SCHORMANN // Pastry Chef; Hospitality Leader at Bardō; Author (ON)
CHET SHARMA // Chef-Patron at BiBi (UK)
ARLENE STEIN // Terroir Founder (Germany)
DANIELE UDITI // Master Pizzaiolo; Chef at Pizzana (USA)
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
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PARTNERS
our program would not be possible without the generous support of our partners.
