Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel
Toronto, ON

Wednesday, April 9 &
Thursday, April 10, 2025

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UNRIVALLED EXPERTISE AND SHARED INNOVATION

Welcome to the 19th edition of the Canadian Summit on Food Safety. This is our flagship event in our portfolio of food safety and regulatory conferences. This year’s summit will take place in a new, larger downtown venue!

  • Explore the latest trends across the food safety landscape, such as culture, training, AI, supply chain, sustainability, recalls, audits, safety management systems, food fraud, food defence and traceability.
  • Discover how the visionaries behind the most forward-thinking food safety practices stay ahead of the curve to minimize disruption and drive a food safety culture.
  • Update your regulatory understanding and ensure you are compliant in all your food safety activities.
  • Leverage the link between training and culture to realize the value of investing in people.
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TOP 3 REASONS TO ATTEND

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Gain actionable insights to optimize your food safety strategy

  • Implement robust training programs on food safety protocols to maintain a strong foundation for your food safety culture.
  • Utilize advanced technology for monitoring and traceability, such as IoT sensors, AI and real-time monitoring systems, enabling swift identification and isolation of potential food safety issues, minimizing the impact of recalls.
  • Conduct regular audits and establish a systematic schedule for internal and external audits to ensure continuous improvement and adaptability.


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2

Benchmark your processes with top food safety professionals from Canada’s most advanced food and beverage companies

  • Compare notes and discover which technology solutions will truly accelerate your organization’s ability to improve food safety practices.
  • Better understand upcoming trends and innovations that are shaping the industry’s future to keep on top of consumer demand, technology and regulation.
  • Tap into real-life experience from food safety leaders in food manufacturing, ingredients, food service, fresh produce, agriculture and food retail.


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Grow your network by engaging with food safety thought leaders

  • Meet accomplished food safety professionals from Canadian companies of all sizes, including Tim Hortons, Dominos, Sysco, Maple Lodge Farms, CT Bakery, Embassy Ingredients and many more!
  • Build lasting relationships with the help of our onsite event app to schedule face-to-face meetings and networking sessions.
  • If you can’t attend in person, leverage our event platform to connect virtually.


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NETWORK WITH CANADA’S TOP FOOD SAFETY PROFESSIONALS

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25 YEARS OF CULTIVATING CONNECTIONS

Over the past 25+ years, Strategy Institute has been a leader in event production and content creation. The 18th Annual Canadian Summit on Food Safety is the longest-running food safety event for food and beverage leaders in Canada. Each conference is dedicated to helping you avoid recalls and implement best practice food safety strategies for your business.

  • Leverage the expertise of a community of 10,000+ food safety and QA leaders from across Canada.
  • Engage with innovators and early adopters of food safety tools and technologies.
  • The interactive nature of this event enables executives to level up and compare their food safety strategies with leaders in their field.
  • Deepen your knowledge, take away an action plan for success and make lasting connections.
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BE PART OF THE FUTURE OF FOOD SAFETY

Ever attend an event where you feel like you’re lost in the crowd? Not at the Canadian Summit on Food Safety!

We deliberately design the program to encourage you to build relationships with like-minded industry peers. Our onsite conference experience and immersive event platform allow you to network in small working groups, peer-led breakouts, roundtables and much more!

Arrive solo but leave as part of the Canadian Food Safety community.

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DISCOVER TORONTO!

No matter what floats your boat – sports, arts and culture, shopping, food and drink or simply people watching – Toronto won’t let you (or your spouse) down!

Here are some ideas to get you started:

ENTERTAINMENT & NIGHT LIFE

Enjoy the bustling entertainment district featuring Broadway musicals and plays, or go to the internationally acclaimed Roy Thomson Hall to catch one of the 350 concerts that take place there each year.

ATTRACTIONS

From the CN Tower and Ripley’s Aquarium near the lake to Casa Loma in the Annex, Toronto has a variety of famous attractions. Get a Toronto CityPass to save money, avoid ticket lines and take in the local sights.

RESTAURANTS

Toronto has a vibrant food scene offering a diverse selection of tasty flavours. From hole-in-the-wall joints to luxurious tasting menus, Toronto is a food lover’s dream city.

SPORTS

Home to the Blue Jays, Raptors, Argonauts and Maple Leafs, there is something for every sports fan in Toronto. Watch a game at the Rogers Centre and the Scotiabank Arena or at one of the many sports bars across the city.

ARTS & CULTURE

With 29 museums in Toronto and 21 top art galleries, you can spend days enjoying the arts scene. Start your visit at the ROM or the AGO and finish up at the Ontario Science Centre or the Hockey Hall of Fame.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Which meals are included?

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

Is there parking?

Yes, contact our customer care team for more details at [email protected]

Can I send a replacement delegate if I can’t attend at the last minute?

Absolutely! Please contact our customer care team at [email protected] at your earliest convenience.

I have special meal requirements, who do I contact?

Please contact our customer care team at [email protected] 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 be aware that not all speakers are able to release their presentation due to confidentiality reasons.

What time do I need to arrive before my presentation?

Please arrive at the break before you are due to speak, e.g. if you are due to speak at 4 p.m., please arrive during the afternoon break. This is so you can meet the conference producer, check your slide deck, load it if you have a new version with you and run through a rehearsal of your presentation.

When is my presentation due?

Please send your presentation to the event manager two weeks before the conference, even if it is still in draft form. This will allow us to check it in advance and let you know if there are any issues. Please also email your final version to the event manager and bring a back-up copy on a USB stick.

What aspect ratio should my slides be?

Please select ‘standard’ in Microsoft Office – the aspect ratio is 4:3.

Can I stay for the whole conference?

Yes, you are very welcome to attend the whole conference. It’s one of the benefits of speaking!

Is there a speakers’ green room?

No, we find our speakers enjoy networking with delegates, other speakers and sponsors in the exhibition hall, which is open throughout the conference. Hot and cold drinks are typically available in the exhibition hall all day, and seating is provided if you need to complete some work or make any calls.

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Electronic Funds Transfer or Cheque for Canadian Currency and American Currency.

What is your cancellation/refund policy for paid invoices?

A full refund minus a $495 administrative charge will be given for cancellations received in writing up to 14 days prior to the conference date. Refunds will not be available after this date.

Can I pay half now and half at a later date?

We highly encourage a full payment upon receipt of invoice. For any specific circumstances, please reach out to customer care at [email protected]

My credit card was charged with a foreign transaction fee, how do I get that amount paid for?

Strategy Institute is not liable for any additional charges levied by a credit card company, including but not limited to American Express currency conversion charges.

I paid for my registration, does it include my hotel stay at the venue?

Registration fees include attendance, luncheon and all course materials. It doesn’t include accommodations or transportation to and from the conference.

When is booth setup and teardown?

Setup is usually the night before the event or before registration opens on day one. You will receive a logistics package from your event manager with more details. If you have not received this, please contact customer care at [email protected] so they can connect you to the event manager.

When will I know my booth number?

You will receive this from your event manager one week before the event.

I want to distribute handouts, can you make that happen?

Yes! Please give them to the event manager when you arrive for setup. If you want to distribute an electronic handout, please send this to your event manager at your earliest convenience.

EVENT

Which meals are included?

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

Is there parking?

Yes, contact our customer care team for more details at [email protected]

Can I send a replacement delegate if I can’t attend at the last minute?

Absolutely! Please contact our customer care team at [email protected] at your earliest convenience.

I have special meal requirements, who do I contact?

Please contact our customer care team at [email protected] 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 be aware that not all speakers are able to release their presentation due to confidentiality reasons.

SPEAKERS

What time do I need to arrive before my presentation?

Please arrive at the break before you are due to speak, e.g. if you are due to speak at 4 p.m., please arrive during the afternoon break. This is so you can meet the conference producer, check your slide deck, load it if you have a new version with you and run through a rehearsal of your presentation.

When is my presentation due?

Please send your presentation to the event manager two weeks before the conference, even if it is still in draft form. This will allow us to check it in advance and let you know if there are any issues. Please also email your final version to the event manager and bring a back-up copy on a USB stick.

What aspect ratio should my slides be?

Please select ‘standard’ in Microsoft Office – the aspect ratio is 4:3.

Can I stay for the whole conference?

Yes, you are very welcome to attend the whole conference. It’s one of the benefits of speaking!

Is there a speakers’ green room?

No, we find our speakers enjoy networking with delegates, other speakers and sponsors in the exhibition hall, which is open throughout the conference. Hot and cold drinks are typically available in the exhibition hall all day, and seating is provided if you need to complete some work or make any calls.

PAYMENT

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Electronic Funds Transfer or Cheque for Canadian Currency and American Currency.

What is your cancellation/refund policy for paid invoices?

A full refund minus a $495 administrative charge will be given for cancellations received in writing up to 14 days prior to the conference date. Refunds will not be available after this date.

Can I pay half now and half at a later date?

We highly encourage a full payment upon receipt of invoice. For any specific circumstances, please reach out to customer care at [email protected]

My credit card was charged with a foreign transaction fee, how do I get that amount paid for?

Strategy Institute is not liable for any additional charges levied by a credit card company, including but not limited to American Express currency conversion charges.

I paid for my registration, does it include my hotel stay at the venue?

Registration fees include attendance, luncheon and all course materials. It doesn’t include accommodations or transportation to and from the conference.

SPONSORS

When is booth setup and teardown?

Setup is usually the night before the event or before registration opens on day one. You will receive a logistics package from your event manager with more details. If you have not received this, please contact customer care at [email protected] so they can connect you to the event manager.

When will I know my booth number?

You will receive this from your event manager one week before the event.

I want to distribute handouts, can you make that happen?

Yes! Please give them to the event manager when you arrive for setup. If you want to distribute an electronic handout, please send this to your event manager at your earliest convenience.