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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 Jason Derry and Darcy Strang, 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

Lunch with greetings from Leanne BaIanik and Industry Keynote: “Trade Winds and Headwinds: What’s Ahead for Alberta” with Hon. Gary Mar, K.C.

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. With James Papastavros

4:00

Industry Reception: Eat, drink and enjoy some time with industry colleagues.

Agenda

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.

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

Speakers