Featured Presenters
Confessions of a Fire-Eating Mermaid
Presentation: the Subaqueous Tiki Icon’s captivating presentation. Enjoy an engaging talk about the “MeduSirena Marina—Fire-Eating Mermaid" going through her history with the Mai_kai, Photography, Dance, Firefighting,and Performance - complete with a documentary viewing and an interactive Q&A session.
Mark McKinnon
Attorney & National Presenter
A concise look at how Mutiny on the Bounty films, Hollywood production, and real‑world venues like Catalina and the Mai‑Kai helped shape American tiki culture.
As a bonus, Mr McKinnon will go throught the actual trial transcripts as contrasted with the historical accounts.
Tim "Swanky" Glazner
Presentation: Author Tim “Swanky” Glazner presents Donn Beach: The Man, the Myth and the Legend An in-depth exploration of the life of Don the Beachcomber, looking at the truth and fabrication of his life, his many stories and his legacy. A first look at some of the mysteries unearthed in his biography which was the outline for the Donn Beach documentary.
Devon Lopez & Dizz Fernandez
Story of the Cocktail
Presentation: Devon and Dizz explore the narrative behind the cocktail—how storytelling, intention, and thematic design give a drink meaning beyond its ingredients, transforming each pour into a fully realized experience.
Abby Laughlin - Gallery 600
South Florida Art/Architectural History
Artist, Author and Gallery Owner Abby Laughlin presents a visual exploration of Fort Lauderdale's mid-century architecture, documenting the iconic buildings, motels, and roadside landmarks that shaped the region’s tropical aesthetic.
$1000 Rum Tasting
Joe Horstkamp & Myssi Davis
An ultra-premium guided tasting featuring rare and high-end rums. Explore exceptional bottles, flavor profiles, and the stories behind some of the most coveted spirits in the world.
RegisterDaniele Dalla Pola
Renowned bartender, author, and global ambassador of tropical cocktails, Daniele Dalla Pola shares his expertise in modern tiki culture, drink development, and the hunting-down the perfect ingredients.
Tiki Lindy
Tiki Time Machine
Presentation: Tiki Lindy presents Tiki Time Machine: Modern Riffs on Tiki Classics, a cocktail seminar exploring updated takes on foundational tiki drinks.