2025 Alberta Liquor Industry Conference
Celebrating Resilience and Adaptability
OCT 7
iHotel Red Deer
The Agenda
OCT 7 2025
8:00
Registration
9:00
Connect Logistics Logistics for Retailers with Bob McDonald and Stephen Dougans,
Connect Logistics Services
10:00
State of the Union
Alberta Liquor Industry
with Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis
11:00
Connect Logistics Logistics for Suppliers and Importers with Bob McDonald and Stephen Dougans, Connect Logistics Services
12:00
Industry Keynote Luncheon: A conversation with industry leaders.
2:00
A Panel Discussion: Retail Sales in large and small markets. How to approach these very different customers and what makes them spend.
3:00
The World of Canadian Whiskey: Dive into our national spirit and understand what it is and where it came from.
4:00
Industry Reception: Eat, drink and enjoy some time with industry colleagues.
iHotel & Conference Center
Red Deer, Alberta
This year’s conference will take place at iHotel & Conference Centre Red Deer, bringing industry professionals together in a modern, welcoming environment with all the space and amenities needed for engaging sessions, exhibitors, and networking events.
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Attendees can expect a seamless blend of professional conference settings and comfort-oriented hospitality, with spacious ballrooms, ample breakout rooms, and top-tier audiovisual and catering support directly managed by the venue’s experienced event team .
The Venue
The Speakers
FEATURED INDUSTRY EXPERTS
STAY TUNED AS MORE EXPERTS ARE CONFIRMED
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Bob McDonald
Client Services Manager
Connect Logistics
Connect Logistics for Retailers
9 AM | October 7
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Connect Logistics for Importers and Suppliers
11 AM | October 7
Our Sponsors
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