How to Attend MCF 2025
MCF Seminars
Access to seminars on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday requires an MCF Exhibition Ticket [Available Here]. After purchasing your ticket and registering, you can RSVP to individual seminars and build your personalized schedule.
MCF Pop-ups
Pop-up events and brand activations are free to attend with MCF Registration [Register Here]. Cocktails are available for purchase at the venues.
MCF Limited Seating
Pairing dinner tickets are sold separately and can be purchased through the links listed in the daily schedule. Space is limited.
For any other question please refer to FAQs
MONDAY MAY 1 9 SCHEDULE
Sabē Activation
Details coming soon
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: PHI Center
Sponsor: Sabē Athletic
** Bracelet Required for Entry
The History & Diversity of Sherry
Speaker: Steven Dragun
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: PHI Center (Seminar Hall)
Sponsor: Bodegas Lustau
** Bracelet Required for Entry
Posts to Pours
Speaker: Shane Eaton
Time: 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: PHI Center (Seminar Hall)
Sponsor: Los Siete Misterios
** Bracelet Required for Entry
A Taste of Barbados Cocktail Workshop
Enjoy an immersive and interactive cocktail workshop with Barbados Culinary Ambassador, Mixologist Philip Antoine.
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: PHI Center (Tasting Area)
Sponsor: Tourism Barbados
** Bracelet Required for Entry
The Art of Crafting Prosecco-Based Cocktails
Speaker: Kevin Kos
Time: 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Location: PHI Center (Seminar Hall)
Sponsor: Fiol Prosecco
** Bracelet Required for Entry
Made in Quebec: Woman Leading Hospitality
Panelists: Vanya Filipovic, Veronique Dalle, Noémie Ducharme, Léa Messier, Mélanie Aumais
Moderator: Sabrina Trouzel
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: PHI Center (Seminar Hall)
Sponsor: Montreal Cocktail Fest
** Bracelet Required for Entry
The Rise & Fall of Trends
Speaker: Elayne Duff
Time: 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Location: PHI Center (Seminar Hall)
Sponsor: Hpnotiq
** Bracelet Required for Entry
Sovereign Brands Tasting
Details coming soon
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: PHI Center (Tasting Area)
Sponsor: Sovereign Brands
** Bracelet Required for Entry
KEYNOTE | Don’t Ignore the Culture: How Bars are Changing
Speaker: Monica Berg
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: PHI Center (Seminar Hall)
Sponsor: Campari Academy
** Bracelet Required for Entry
F**k It, Dude, Let’s Go Bowling!
DUDE! Throw on your best bathrobe and show off your bowling skills with your other dudes, while you crush a white russian with Cry Baby Gallery,
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Montreal Bowling
Sponsor: TBA
** Everyone Welcome
Death & Co. | New York City
Discover the cocktails & team from the city that never sleeps hidden gem, Death & co.
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: The Coldroom
Sponsor: Sovereign Brands, Havana Club
** Everyone Welcome
Grand Army | New York City
Swing by Bisou Bisou and see Ally Marrone and Patty Dennison shaking up some signature cocktails from their Brooklyn watering hole Grand Army!
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Bisou Bisou
Sponsor: Bodegas Lustau, Bittercube
** Everyone Welcome
Cambridge Public House | Paris
Stop by for a cocktail from one of Paris’ acclaimed cocktail bars
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Bowie
Sponsor: ISC, 30/40, Sabs
** Everyone Welcome
Kevin Kos | Maribor
Say hello to Kevin Kos while he mixes you a prosseco cocktail and dazzles you with his legendary mustache!
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Barrelmans
Sponsor: Fiol Prosecco
** Everyone Welcome
30/40 Pairing Dinner
A Taste of Barbados awaits as you are immersed into an incredible culinary journey for the night, with each course paired with an exquisite, signature Mount Gay Rum cocktail. This experience will be brought to you by Barbados Culinary Ambassadors, Chef Damian Leach and Mixologist Philip Antoine.
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Molenne
Sponsor: ISC, 30/40
A Taste of Barbados Dinner Pairing
Details coming soon
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: Tropikàl
Sponsor: Tourism Barbados
Fable | Cape Town
Offering the best drinks in Cape Town, Fable enthralls their guests with creative storytelling through cocktails. Don’t miss this one!
Time: 9:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Atwater Cocktail Club
Sponsor: TBA
** Everyone Welcome
Bar Mauro | Mexico City
Vibes and drinks from one of Mexico City’s must-visit bars.
Time: 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Location: Badin
Sponsor: Tequila Patrón
** Everyone Welcome
Thunderbolt | Los Angeles (Day 1)
Enjoy a nightcap at the Four Seasons to wind down after the day’s events, during a two-day, late night bartending experience featuring Thunderbolt from LA.
Time: 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Location: Marcus Bar & Lounge at the Four Seasons
Sponsor: TBD
** Everyone Welcome