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SUMMARY:Activations & Tasting Stations
DESCRIPTION:Spend some time exploring the brand activations and tasting stations before the next seminars begin!
URL:https://torontococktailconference.ca/event/activations-tasting-stations/
LOCATION:The Drake Hotel\, 1150 Queen Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6J 1J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activations & Tasting Stations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260810T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260810T170000
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SUMMARY:Spirit-Sponsored Seminar: Understanding Baijiu: Exploring Price vs Quality
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sinocan Supply Inc. \nSpeaker: Rob McCaughey \nBaijiu varies widely in both price and style; but how do you know if it’s worth what you’re paying? And does more expensive mean better or just different? \nIn this practical\, sponsored seminar\, we’ll explore three key styles of Baijiu: sauce aroma\, strong aroma\, and light aroma. \nWe’ll begin with a side‑by‑side tasting of two differently priced Baijiu within the same style\, examining not only their relative price points but also how those differences show up in the glass. Then we’ll compare with examples of two other styles\, focusing on their defining aromas and flavour profiles. \nBy the end of the session\, you’ll understand: \n\nWhat to expect from lower‑ vs higher‑priced Baijiu\nThe key aromas and flavours of each major style\nHow to recognise quality Baijiu\, so you can buy—and recommend—with confidence
URL:https://torontococktailconference.ca/event/spirit-sponsored-seminar-3/
LOCATION:Underground (Drake Hotel)
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260810T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260810T170000
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Personalizing the Classics
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Emma Janzen and Toby Maloney  \nFor the first few decades of the cocktail revival\, the techniques and histories of classic cocktails mattered greatly as bartenders everywhere figured out how to do this whole “mixology” thing\, but today’s zeitgeist lies in the subtle art and craft of personalization. For the launch of their new book\, The Classic Cocktail Sessions (out June 2026)\, Toby Maloney and Emma Janzen pull back the curtains on how to approach personalizing classic cocktail recipes with restraint and aplomb. As they explore concepts like seasonality\, comfort and curiosity\, aroma\, and modern trends like stacking ingredients and adjusting ratios and serves\, this presentation will offer inspiration by the pound for at-home mixers\, new bartenders\, and jaded professionals looking to challenge existing habits and expand their horizons.
URL:https://torontococktailconference.ca/event/seminar-3/
LOCATION:South Lounge (Drake Hotel)
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260810T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260810T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T231215Z
CREATED:20260429T231016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T231215Z
UID:4473-1786381200-1786388400@torontococktailconference.ca
SUMMARY:Cinq a Sept
DESCRIPTION:More details coming soon!
URL:https://torontococktailconference.ca/event/cinq-a-sept/
LOCATION:Skyyard (Drake Hotel)
CATEGORIES:Cinq a Sept
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260810T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260810T230000
DTSTAMP:20260605T161248Z
CREATED:20260605T161248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T161248Z
UID:4715-1786392000-1786402800@torontococktailconference.ca
SUMMARY:Beyond NOA 2026 National Winner Drew Walsh Pop-Up at 915 Dupont
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URL:https://torontococktailconference.ca/event/beyond-noa-popup-915-dupont/
LOCATION:915 Dupont\, 915 Dupont Street\, Toronto\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Evening Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260810T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260810T230000
DTSTAMP:20260701T021852Z
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SUMMARY:Feathers & Fastballs
DESCRIPTION:Wing Commander Sally May (Coldroom\, El Pequeño) and her flock of Francophone fun-time facilitators descend on Suite 115 for a feathered frenzy of….. baseball stuff.\nYes! Thats right! Baseball is for the birds! … intriguing eh? Better waddle on over or you won’t have a ducking clue about what this is all about! \nSpecial Guests El Pequeño / Coldroom \nHosted by Suite 115\, proudly sponsored by Flor de Cana Rum
URL:https://torontococktailconference.ca/event/feathers-fastballs/
LOCATION:Suite 115\, 532 College Street\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Evening Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260810T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T020000
DTSTAMP:20260629T160558Z
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UID:4813-1786395600-1786413600@torontococktailconference.ca
SUMMARY:Riot Grrrls of Rum at Shameful Tiki
DESCRIPTION:Punk\, plaid\, no frills and no fu*ks. The team at Shameful Tiki time warp to a grunge house culture revival featuring James Beard SF 2026 Diana Condori of Condor’s Cove and Ojo with former Lost Lake and Three Dots and a Dash veteran\, Adrienne Stoner of Planteray Rum. Unplugged and raw serve that’s heavy on attitude. \n 
URL:https://torontococktailconference.ca/event/riot-grrrls-of-rum-at-shameful-tiki/
LOCATION:The Shameful Tiki Roo\, 777 Queen St W\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Evening Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225550Z
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SUMMARY:Registration & Activations
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open! Come to the modern wing lobby to register and get your wristband. The first 100 guests to arrive will receive something special. \nSpend some time exploring the brand activations and tasting stations before the seminars begin!
URL:https://torontococktailconference.ca/event/registration-activations-2/
LOCATION:The Drake Hotel\, 1150 Queen Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6J 1J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activations & Tasting Stations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T123000
DTSTAMP:20260505T211240Z
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SUMMARY:Spirit-Sponsored Seminar: Canadian Whisky Versatility from Grain to Barrel
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Bearface Whisky\, Lot 40\, Macaloney’s Distillery and Anohka Distillery \nSpeakers: Blake Canning\, Dave Mitton\, Margaret Rygiel and Gurpreet Ranu \nDespite Canadian Whisky being colloquially referred to as ‘rye’ since the mid-19th century when the first flavoring grains were added to wheat whisky by Canadian pioneers\, a lot has changed since then. Our genre of spirits has seen incredible growth and diversification in the last half century\, especially in recent years. Canadian distillers are learning more every year that their whisky sphere offers an incredibly unique level of opportunity for creativity in almost every aspect\, from barrel aging\, to technique\, all the way down to grain selection. \nFor TOCC this year\, we wanted to bring together some of the most passionate advocates from across the country for a panel discussion on all the different ways our country’s spirit can be used. More than just addressing what they are working on currently or what they have planned for the future\, our panelists will discuss and highlight the wide and ever-growing range of flavors and styles that can be found under the moniker of ‘Canadian Whisky’. \nWith the current economic and social climate\, supporting Canadian products has never been easier or more prevalent. We hope that with this seminar\, our attendees can learn more about all the incredible ingredients and expressions available in their own backyard.
URL:https://torontococktailconference.ca/event/spirit-sponsored-seminar-4/
LOCATION:Underground (Drake Hotel)
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T123000
DTSTAMP:20260512T195900Z
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UID:4467-1786447800-1786451400@torontococktailconference.ca
SUMMARY:Seminar: You VS the Global Bar Industry
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Danil Nevsky  \nWe have all grand ambitions of global travel\, expensive hotels\, work with big brands & awards. As bartenders have you ever asked the question – How is that person or bar doing all that? – there is no actual secret to success BUT there are techniques & strategies that can be utilised to get there. From concept to plan in 1 hour. This is where you’ll find the answers. \n  \nwith support from
URL:https://torontococktailconference.ca/event/seminar-4/
LOCATION:South Lounge (Drake Hotel)
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T232228Z
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SUMMARY:LUNCH plus Activations & Tasting Stations
DESCRIPTION:Spend some time exploring the brand activations and tasting stations before the next seminars begin! \nGrab lunch from the Drake Hotel or a nearby establishment.
URL:https://torontococktailconference.ca/event/lunch-plus-activations-tasting-stations-2/
CATEGORIES:Activations & Tasting Stations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T175810Z
CREATED:20260429T230243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T175810Z
UID:4456-1786456800-1786460400@torontococktailconference.ca
SUMMARY:Spirit-Sponsored Seminar: The Grappa Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nonino \nSpeakers: Holly Caverly and Elisabetta Nonino  \nOnce considered a rough\, homemade spirit reserved for farmers and laborers\, grappa has undergone a remarkable transformation. The Grappa Revolution\, presented by Holly Caverly (Halpern) and Elisabetta Nonino\, explores the journey of this iconic Italian distillate from its humble\, resourceful origins to its current status as a refined\, premium spirit embraced by connoisseurs and bartenders around the world. \nThis seminar delves into the rich history and cultural roots of grappa\, tracing its evolution and the role the Nonino family played in elevating grappa. Attendees will gain insight into the fundamentals of grappa production\, including the essential role of pomace and how innovative distillation techniques elevated what was once considered waste into something extraordinary. \nThrough a comparison tasting you will gain insight into single-varietal grappas\, where the unique characteristics of individual grape varieties are preserved and expressed in the final spirit. We will explore how these nuanced flavor profiles have helped redefine grappa’s identity and expand its appeal on a global scale. \nWhile grappa remains rooted in sustainability and tradition\, its future is increasingly dynamic. The seminar will examine the growing market for grappa and its rising presence in contemporary cocktail culture. Participants will be introduced to creative applications behind the bar and interesting grappa-based twists on classic cocktails. \nFrom rustic beginnings to modern sophistication\, The Grappa Revolution offers a comprehensive look at a spirit that continues to reinvent itself—bridging heritage\, innovation\, and global appreciation. \n 
URL:https://torontococktailconference.ca/event/spirit-sponsored-seminar-5/
LOCATION:Underground (Drake Hotel)
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T182547Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Sacred Seeds & Story Drinks – How Diaspora Plants Became Bar Culture (and How to Honour Them Without Extraction)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Keyatta Mincey \nBefore cocktails had names\, enslaved Africans carried seeds—sometimes physically\, always culturally. These plants became food\, medicine\, ritual\, and resistance across the Caribbean\, the American South\, and global cities like Toronto. This seminar explores ingredients such as hibiscus (sorrel)\, kola nut\, okra\, rice\, and cowpeas as living archives of memory and survival\, and traces how they continue to shape modern flavour systems behind the bar. \nBut this is not just a history talk. This session translates cultural knowledge into modern bar practice\, offering bartenders tools to engage with globally rooted ingredients through context\, care\, and respect. Together\, we’ll examine how storytelling can deepen guest experience without commodifying culture\, and how “story drinks” can honour lineage while remaining commercially viable.
URL:https://torontococktailconference.ca/event/seminar-5/
LOCATION:South Lounge (Drake Hotel)
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T232427Z
CREATED:20260429T232427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T232427Z
UID:4484-1786460400-1786464000@torontococktailconference.ca
SUMMARY:Activations & Tasting Stations
DESCRIPTION:Spend some time exploring the brand activations and tasting stations before the next seminars begin!
URL:https://torontococktailconference.ca/event/activations-tasting-stations-2/
LOCATION:The Drake Hotel\, 1150 Queen Street West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6J 1J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Activations & Tasting Stations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T200106Z
CREATED:20260429T230357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T200106Z
UID:4458-1786464000-1786467600@torontococktailconference.ca
SUMMARY:Spirit-Sponsored Seminar: From Soil to Service: Built Better. Poured better
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ramsbury Rum \nSpeaker: Mikul Kalyan  \nSustainability is one of the most talked about concepts in today’s spirits industry. But beyond certifications and marketing claims\, what does it actually look like in practice\, and what happens when brands and bars share that responsibility? \nThis interactive seminar explores sustainability from production to bar service. Using Ramsbury Distillery as a case study\, we examine operational sustainability at its core\, including estate grown grain\, closed loop farming\, by-product reuse and full supply chain transparency. Rather than focusing on sustainability as a brand narrative\, the session highlights the structural decisions and long term systems that genuinely reduce impact and ultimately shape flavour in the glass. \nThe second half shifts to the bar perspective through a live panel featuring Alex Skärlén and Ola Carlson of renowned cocktail bar Lucy’s Flower Shop\, recognised in World’s 50 Best Bars 2022\, alongside a leading voice from the Toronto cocktail scene. Together\, they will offer both local and international perspectives on how sustainability is implemented in daily bar operations. \nThe discussion will be accompanied by serves from the two most recent winners of the Ramsbury Martini Masters\, Nick Incretolli of Library Bar\, 2024\, and Tina Huang of Gift Shop and Mother\, 2025. Both were judged on sustainability as part of their winning entries and will present cocktails that reflect responsible sourcing\, waste conscious techniques and commercially viable thinking in practice. \nTogether\, brand\, bar owners and bartenders explore how sustainability moves from soil to service while balancing creativity\, margins\, guest expectations and operational realities. \nBlending tasting\, discussion and audience engagement\, this seminar positions sustainability as part of the craft itself\, a shared responsibility between distillery and bar that is ultimately reflected in the quality of the final serve.
URL:https://torontococktailconference.ca/event/spirit-sponsored-seminar-6/
LOCATION:Underground (Drake Hotel)
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T130655Z
CREATED:20260429T230848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T130655Z
UID:4471-1786464000-1786467600@torontococktailconference.ca
SUMMARY:Seminar: Burnt to a crisp: dealing with burnout in THIS economy
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ren Navarro  \nIn front-facing spaces\, we’re taught that the show must go on\, no matter what. We’ve all become experts at managing everyone else’s experience while our own “battery low” notification has been flashing non-stop. With over 20 years in corporate management and over a dozen years in the beer world\, Ren Navarro has been there; she’s lived the gap between high-level professional performance and total personal burnout.\n\nThis session skips the surface-level advice about “just taking a break” to look at why we feel so much pressure to never admit we’re struggling. Ren gets real about “toxic resilience”—the kind that treats overwork like a badge of honour—and why traditional self-care feels like an impossibility when you’re just trying to keep up with the cost of living.
URL:https://torontococktailconference.ca/event/seminar-6/
LOCATION:South Lounge (Drake Hotel)
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T231149Z
CREATED:20260429T231149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T231149Z
UID:4475-1786467600-1786474800@torontococktailconference.ca
SUMMARY:Cinq a Sept
DESCRIPTION:More details coming soon!
URL:https://torontococktailconference.ca/event/cinq-a-sept-2/
LOCATION:Skyyard (Drake Hotel)
CATEGORIES:Cinq a Sept
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260812T020000
DTSTAMP:20260508T202400Z
CREATED:20260508T201527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T202400Z
UID:4588-1786478400-1786500000@torontococktailconference.ca
SUMMARY:CLOSING PARTY
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome! More details to come! \n  \nSponsored by Corby Spirit & Wine
URL:https://torontococktailconference.ca/event/closing-party/
LOCATION:Bar Mordecai\, 1272 Dundas St W\, Toronto\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Closing Party,Evening Event
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