Porsha, CEO of PK Elixirs will lead this session focused on helping bakers better design flavour in their desserts. This presentation breaks down the differences between extracts and emulsions, how flavour reacts during the baking process, and why emulsions create stronger, longer-lasting flavour in cookies, cakes, buttercream, fillings, and more. She will teach all CookieFest attendees how to layer flavours, avoid common flavouring mistakes, and create signature desserts that stand out while creating desserts customers remember. And bonus: Porsha will also be bringing PK Elixirs with her so you can try them our for yourself at the vendor area, and also get a chance to win some flavours during the raffle draw!

Porsha will be taking the stage at CookieFest at 10:45AM & 1:00PM on Saturday.

CookieFest is very thrilled to introduce our second guest presenter Cathy Hermina who joins us all the way from Puerto Rico! In this practical and empowering session, attendees will gain a clear understanding of the true costs behind their cookie business—whether they’re baking as a hobby, running from home, or managing a storefront. Through real-world examples, Cathy will break down essential pricing strategies, helping decorators confidently calculate expenses, standardize recipes, and optimize pricing for stronger profit potential. Participants will explore key business concepts including cost, pricing, conversions, recipe consistency, and profit margins in an approachable way without guesswork or overwhelming information. To support continued success, a variety of digital resources will also be provided, including printable templates and editable worksheets, after Cathy’s presentation.

Cathy will be taking the stage at CookieFest at 3:00PM and 5:00PM on Saturday.

Ready to elevate your cookie decorating? Learn how to enhance your designs with airbrushing and other eye-catching accents using simple, achievable techniques. You'll leave with fresh ideas and practical tips to turn ordinary cookies into show stoppers!

Corianne of Cookie Couture fame joins the CookieFest stage this year to share and demo her expert tips on taking your cookie decorating to the next level!

Corianne will be taking the CookieFest Stage at 9:30AM and 11:30AM on Sunday.

Chris Leckie has been the creative force behind the cookie cutter templates used at The Cookiery, along with countless innovative 3D designs over the years. He was also the first to design labelled cookie cutter walls back in 2017 — a game-changing organizational system many decorators now use today. Chris continues to support his wife Nicole, who runs and operates The Cookiery.

But Chris’s expertise goes far beyond cookie cutters. Specializing in efficient design systems and streamlined 3D printing processes, he’ll be sharing his knowledge on how to truly leverage 3D printing within the baking industry and beyond.

Chris will be taking the CookieFest stage at 1:30PM and 3:30PM on Sunday.