10:00 to 11:00 a.m.:
Behind the scenes tour of the Hilton Lac Leamy kitchens (30 participants maximum)
Reservation required, click here to register.
11:00 a.m.:
Innovation serving diversification
The purpose of this presentation is to demonstrate that innovation is within reach of all ski areas in Eastern Canada. Taking diversification as the lens, examples of innovation will be shared, certain myths will be debunked, and several management tools will be presented to support participants in the implementation of an organizational culture that fosters exploration and creativity.

Speaker: Jean-Thomas Henderson, M.Sc. / Professor of Management at ITHQ / Coach MT Lab
13:30 p.m.:
Krieghoff Room
Trends, opportunities and challenges in ski area’s food services
Part 1
Presentation of the foodservice trends watch in ski areas

Marie-Eve Therrien, Business Development Manager, Corporate Services, Institut de Tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec
Part 2
Discussion with Marie-Ève Cabana on opportunities and challenges

Marie-Eve Cabana, Director of Foodservice, Bromont, montagne d’expériences
15:30 p.m.:
Krieghoff Room
Food waste in foodservice – more than just an environmental issue

Édith Ouellet, Procurement Advisor, National Food Purchasing Strategy for Québec
16:15 p.m.:
Krieghoff Room
Plant-based cuisine – gourmet, inspiring…and economical!
Stelio Perombelon, Chef, author and culinary professor at ITHQ


