What is the Canadian Summit on Food Safety and Regulation 2026?

The 20th Annual Canadian Summit on Food Safety and Regulation is Canada's largest forum where safety, compliance, and innovation converge in the food and beverage industry. The summit brings together food safety, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, compliance, operations, and government leaders to explore practical strategies for safer, more compliant food operations from farm to fork.

When and where is the Canadian Summit on Food Safety and Regulation taking place?

The 20th Annual Canadian Summit on Food Safety and Regulation takes place Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25, 2026 at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites in Toronto, Ontario.

Who should attend the Food Safety and Regulation Summit?

The summit is designed for food safety managers, QA and QC leaders, FSQA professionals, regulatory affairs leaders, compliance teams, labelling specialists, operations and plant leaders, supply chain QA professionals, food processors, manufacturers, retailers, food service operators, government agencies, associations, and senior leaders responsible for food safety, compliance, traceability, contamination prevention, and audit readiness.

What topics are covered at FSR Canada 2026?

The 2026 agenda covers CFIA inspection readiness, Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, Health Canada and CFIA requirements, food safety culture, recall readiness, lessons from 2025 recalls, traceability, pathogen detection, contamination prevention, allergen management, labelling compliance, sustainability regulation, food fraud prevention, genomics authentication, AI-driven risk modelling, blockchain, automation, robotics, smart equipment, foreign material detection, product inspection technologies, primary processor safety, and farm-to-fork compliance.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast, lunch, morning snacks, and afternoon snacks are provided at the conference and served in the exhibition hall.

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Can I send a replacement delegate if I cannot attend at the last minute?

Yes. Please contact the customer care team at customercare@strategyinstitute.com at your earliest convenience to arrange a replacement delegate.

I have special meal requirements. Who do I contact?

Please contact the customer care team at customercare@strategyinstitute.com so they can liaise with the venue to ensure you are taken care of.

When will the presentations be available, and how do I get them?

Presentations will be available for download on the event platform, typically on the day of the summit. Please note that not all speakers are able to release their presentations due to confidentiality reasons.

Is virtual access available?

Yes. Live stream access is available and includes keynotes, panels, live Q&A, virtual networking, virtual Expo Hall access, speaker content where available, and three months of on-demand access.

What is included with the full in-person pass?

Full in-person access includes full conference access across keynotes, panels, case studies, and roundtables, in-person networking with speakers, delegates, and sponsors, breakfast, lunch, snacks, an onsite cocktail reception, Expo Hall access, speaker content where available, and three months of on-demand access.

21st Annual Canadian Summit on Food Safety & Regulation 2027

20+ HOURS OF INNOVATIVE CONTENT

10+ HOURS OF NETWORKING

50+ TOP FOOD SAFETY AND REGULATION SPEAKERS

93% OVERALL ATTENDEE SATISFACTION AT OUR FOOD INDUSTRY EVENTS

MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE STANDARDS AND ENSURE CONSUMER SAFETY

Join us at the Canadian Summit on Food Safety & Regulation in spring 2027! Connect with food safety, US and Canada regulatory, and quality leaders from North America.

Register to gain insights into:

Traceability and recall preparedness: Improve supply chain visibility, recordkeeping, and your response to food safety incidents.

AI and food safety technology: Use AI for quality assurance, risk detection, and decision-making.

Allergen and contamination control: Strengthen preventive controls and validate cleaning procedures.

Food safety culture and corrective action: Improve escalation decisions and prevent failures.

This summit features notable organizations, including Rustica Foods, Ferrero, Bento Sushi, Kuring Dr. Pepper Canada, Icelandic Provisions, and more!

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CONNECT WITH YOUR PEERS IN INTERACTIVE SESSIONS

Don’t miss the unique opportunity to connect, engage, and learn with top FSQR experts! With a range of dynamic formats and plenty of chances to have fun and unwind, this summit delivers more than just content — it’s an experience that inspires. You can look forward to:

Interactive sessions and roundtable discussions
Curated breakout learning opportunities
Face-to-face networking (including speed networking)
Virtual streaming for greater accessibility
A breakfast, lunch, and evening drinks reception

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TURN FOOD SAFETY AND REGULATION CHALLENGES INTO DECISIVE ACTION

Equip your organization to respond to regulatory pressure, emerging contamination risks, and the decisions that influence food safety performance and compliance. Delve into hot-button topics over two incredible days.

Gain a regulatory perspective with Ferrero on Canada’s front-of-packaging labelling requirements and packaging decisions.

Learn innovative strategies from Olymel on how to best apply AI to streamline auditing.

Better understand how to create a cohesive food safety culture with Recipe Unlimited.

Highlight food safety gaps that can emerge between annual audits with Hello Fresh.

Explore allergen changeover validation with Allergy Canada.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This summit is ideal for leaders across the food and beverage supply chain looking to stay up to date with the latest food safety strategies and associated technologies. Attendees typically include professionals in operations, quality assurance, food safety, compliance, regulation, and other associated departments.

WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THE EVENT?

SECTORS:

Federal & Provincial Agencies

Food & Beverage Manufacturers/Processors

Restaurants, Hospitality, Catering

Retail & Distribution

Agriculture & Producers

International Trade & Exporters

Food & Beverage Non-Profits & Associations

ROLES:

C-Suite/ SVP/ VP/ Director/ Manager of:

FUNCTIONS:

Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Regulation, Legal, Operations, Product Development, Compliance, Export/Import, Risk, Labelling & Claims, Supply Chain, Food Processing, On-Farm Food Safety, Agri-Food, Trade Compliance, Labelling, and Packaging

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