Drinks Ontario Annual Conference 2026
Working within the Future State Marketplace - Strategies, Insights and Opportunities
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Continental Breakfast & Lunch included
About the Event
A must-attend day for the Ontario beverage alcohol industry
Join Drinks Ontario members and industry leaders for a full day of government updates, expert panels, and strategic conversation about the evolving Ontario marketplace. From direct remarks by Premier Doug Ford to in-depth LCBO channel updates and trade panel discussions — this is where the industry comes to understand what's next.
Day at a Glance
Event Schedule
9:00 am
Registration & Continental Breakfast
Welcome and networking with industry supplier exhibitors.
Morning
Government Address — Premier Doug Ford
Remarks from Premier Ford and Ontario government representatives on the Future State Marketplace and the direction of beverage alcohol policy in Ontario.
Afternoon
LCBO Afternoon
Updates from Aaron Campbell, Interim President & CEO of the LCBO, along with the teams from Wholesale Merchandising, Retail, and Marketing.
Panels
Industry Panels
Deep-dive sessions covering Hospitality, Retail (Grocery & Convenience), and perspectives from a market research specialist.
Midday
Lunch & Supplier Exhibitor Showcase
Catered lunch with industry supplier exhibitors from across the sector.
6:00 pm
Cocktail Reception
The day concludes with a reception with invited LCBO senior leadership representatives and industry leaders.
Featured Speakers
Who You'll Hear From
DF
Doug Ford
Premier of Ontario
Keynote
AC
Aaron Campbell
Interim President & CEO, LCBO
LCBO Afternoon
WM
Wholesale Merchandising
LCBO Team
LCBO Afternoon
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More Speakers
Government representatives, market research specialist, and industry panelists to be announced.
TBA
Venue
Toronto Region Board of Trade
Event Location
100 Queen's Quay East, Third Floor
Toronto, Ontario
Toronto, Ontario
Sunday, June 1, 2026
9:00 am – 6:30 pm
Questions? Susan Stewart
Registration
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Register now to join Drinks Ontario members, government representatives, and industry leaders for this essential full-day event.
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