Featured Presenters
Marina MeduSirena the Gorgon 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 research from his upcoming book Searching for Don the Beachcomber, an in-depth look at the man who created tiki culture. Drawing from rare archives and firsthand research, the talk separates myth from reality and traces how Donn Beach built the foundation of the modern tiki bar.
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 South Florida’s Art Deco and 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.
John D. Brueggen - Curator
Alligator Farm General Director
Discussing one of the most extensive Papua New Guinea Oceanic art collections in the country currently held by the Alligator Farm of Saint Augustine, Florida and it's influence on Oceanic Art.
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.
More Speakers Still to Come:
Additional presenters and special guests will be revealed as the event approaches. Stay tuned for more announcements as speakers confirm and schedules are finalized.