Seminar Proposals
Submit a Seminar Proposal for Tales of the Cocktail® 2026
Thank you for your interest in sharing your seminar topic idea for Tales of the Cocktail® 2026.
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation is the global leader in spirits education and a platform to tackle issues facing the industry. The pillars of the Foundation are to Educate, Advance, and Support the hospitality industry through programs that benefit individuals and organizations in the community and to make a lasting impact in the communities that host our events.
Applications for Seminar Proposals for Tales of the Cocktail® 2026 are now open and close November 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM CST.
2026 Seminar Proposal Period Dates & Deadlines
September 9, 2025 - TOTC2026 Seminar Proposal Period OPENS
November 25, 2025 11:59 PM CST - TOTC2026 Seminar Proposal Period CLOSES
February 2026 - TOTC2026 Seminar Proposal Phone Interviews
March 2026 - TOTC2026 Seminar Updates Sent
April 2026 - Final TOTC2026 Seminar Titles, Descriptions, & Panelists Due
July 19-24, 2026 - Tales of the Cocktail® 2026
Education Advisory Committee
Overseeing the integrity of Tales of the Cocktail®’s educational programming and serving a 3-year term, Tales of the Cocktail Foundation’s Education Advisory Committee is sub-divided into four streams of education: Business, Culture, Beyond the Bar, and Futures. These committees work collectively to curate seminars that address the interests, needs, and goals of bartenders through these three lenses. at-Through proposals, three rounds of judging, interviews, and an execution phase, this committee members strive to provide educational programming at Tales of the Cocktail® that address the interests, challenges, and goals of the global hospitality industry.