Pro Day

A day of conferences for people from the bar, restaurant and hotel industry.

*** Reserved for bar and industry professionals ***

Our Pro day is back! Get ready for a busy half-day: first, an educational part with 2 conferences given by experts from the local cocktail scene; followed by the 2nd edition of the Bartender Challenge.

Reserved for bar and industry professionals. Limited places.

1:15 PM – 2:00 PM

Refinement: A User’s Guide

Presented by the Italian Trade Commission. Conference led by:
Maximilien Jean Bartender at Cloakroom et founder of Get by supply
An authentic perfectionist, this is what defines Maximilien well. Driven by a passion for history, cocktails, botany, and a variety of techniques, he is always in a mode of refinement to elevate his performance to new heights. We invite you to delve into his journey, a voyage through his history studies, readings, competitions, bartender roles, and his new project in order to better understand his work methods and determination. Through his experience, you’ll grasp the importance of continuous learning and skill development in achieving your goals, whether for personal or professional fulfillment.

2:15-3:00

Carving Your Path through Bars and Entrepreneurship

Presented by Bumbu rum.

Conference led by:

Vincent Thuaud
Co-owner of Chez Tao, Bar Jjacques, and Julio Taqueria

Navigating within constantly evolving structures represents a significant challenge. Through this inspiring conference, Vincent will share his journey and unveil not only his successes but also his setbacks, with the aim of shedding light on the less obvious facets of the entrepreneurial experience. This exchange aims to provide you with a comprehensive view of the reality faced by entrepreneurs, as well as tools for making the right career choices while staying aligned with personal aspirations. Above all, it will address how to define your own limits and cultivate a work-life balance while remaining true to your values!

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Bartender Challenge Finals

Presented by the Italian Trade Commission.

2023 theme: Italian flavors 🇮🇹🍝🍸

5 finalists will present their cocktail in front of a jury composed of industry mentors.

Up for grabs:
1st prize: A trip to Italy for one person
For the other 4 finalists: A set of bottles

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Industry Evening

By invitation only

Pro Day

Monday September 25

from 1pm to 5:30pm

Fabrik8
7236 Waverly Street, Montreal

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