Events for August 10, 2026
Transformed by the Elements: An All-Trans Bar Takeover
Join Canada's brightest Trans and Non-Binary bartenders at the iconic Bar Mordecai for a night of…
Pillow-TOCC: A Late-Night Pre-Conference Kick-off by Chantecler featuring Guest Bartender Dylan Brentwood
We are thrilled to host Guest Bartender Dylan Brentwood. Direct from the East Coast, Dylan…
Registration & Activations
Registration is open! Come to the modern wing lobby to register and get your wristband.…
Spirit-Sponsored Seminar: The NA Cocktail Renaissance: Redesigning Bar Culture Beyond Alcohol
Presented by NOA Speakers: Philippe Castonguay & Kat Saulnier There are four certainties in life: Death. Taxes. First-round exits…
Seminar: On the House: The Other Side of Service
Speakers: Linda Douglas and Touré Folkes The hospitality industry thrives on connection — but what happens when we…
LUNCH plus Activations & Tasting Stations
Spend some time exploring the brand activations and tasting stations before the next seminars begin!…
Spirit-Sponsored Seminar: Beyond the Guest Shift: Building Permanent Alliances in Temporary Spaces
Presented by Planteray Rum Speakers: Adrienne Stoner & Diana Condori The Pop-up Playbook! Our Pitch: Join us…
Seminar: The Flavour Toolbox: Sommelier Sensory Skills for Bartenders
Speaker: Renée Sferrazza Behind every great cocktail is a trained palate. While bartenders develop strong instincts…
Activations & Tasting Stations
Spend some time exploring the brand activations and tasting stations before the next seminars begin!
Spirit-Sponsored Seminar: Understanding Baijiu: Exploring Price vs Quality
Presented by Sinocan Supply Inc. Speaker: Rob McCaughey Baijiu varies widely in both price and…
Seminar: Personalizing the Classics
Speakers: Emma Janzen and Toby Maloney For the first few decades of the cocktail revival, the techniques and…
Cinq a Sept
More details coming soon!
Beyond NOA 2026 National Winner Drew Walsh Pop-Up at 915 Dupont
Feathers & Fastballs
Wing Commander Sally May (Coldroom, El Pequeño) and her flock of Francophone fun-time facilitators descend…
Riot Grrrls of Rum at Shameful Tiki
Punk, plaid, no frills and no fu*ks. The team at Shameful Tiki time warp to…