Welcome to the 16th Annual Food Safety Summit — the only event that marries the use of technology and innovation to ensure safety and quality in our food supply. This summit is designed for senior food and beverage leaders looking to benchmark best practices to:
What better way to celebrate World Food Safety Day on Monday, June 7th? Join us and become part of the solution.
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Transform your food & beverage safety protocols so they are in line with changing regulatory guidelines
After living and working in a pandemic-focused world this past year, hear creative solutions to the food industry’s latest challenges. Ensure that your technological upgrades are best-in-class and set up for successful payback.
2
Gain insight into best practices in sustainability from leading food and beverage companies
Join thought leaders and innovators from some of the biggest names in the industry. Network with food and beverage leaders who are eager to share what has worked for them. Discover how your peers are using the latest technology to address issues arising from heightened customer expectations and shrinking budgets.
3
Implement leading-edge technology to ensure product safety and strengthen your reputation as a trustworthy brand
Everyone knows that technological transformation is expensive. To execute with excellence, it requires senior management buy-in, support and patience. Leverage in-depth case studies from the industry’s best and brightest. Equip your organization with the innovative resources it needs to deliver positive outcomes and a strong ROI.
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Prepare for post-pandemic consumer expectations in light of continuous recalls across North America
There is now an even greater emphasis on the importance of food safety since the spread of COVID-19. Companies must shift the way they manufacture product while remaining profitable. Brainstorm with innovative and creative solution providers to ensure your organization is thinking and planning ahead.
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Understand the latest challenges and learnings in traceability to protect your supply chain
It seems like you can’t read a newspaper or blog these days without seeing the latest Health Canada or FDA recalls. Learn how to incorporate proven methods utilized across the supply chain – from farm-to-fork – to help reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Don’t be the last of your competitors to implement new processes and revamp protocols.
For 16 years, this conference has been the gathering place for C-Suite, SVPs, VPs and Directors from a variety of sectors in the food and beverage industry. This is the go-to event for keeping abreast of THE MAJOR ISSUES ON REGULATORS’ MINDS.regulatory changes.
It has been the catalyst of every new advance the industry has seen. We are excited to announce that this year’s inaugural Food Safety Summit features a GREATER EMPHASIS ON TECHNOLOGY AND HOW A SHREWD INVESTMENT CAN SAVE HEADACHE – AND HEARTACHE – IN THE FUTURE. Hear everything you need to know to guarantee the safety of your product
Ever attend an event where you feel like you’re lost in the crowd? Not at our 16th Annual Food Safety Summit! We deliberately design the program to encourage networking among like-minded people — every day of the event. And with the added advantage of technology, you’ll have the opportunity to do so at a number of small working groups, peer-led breakouts, roundtables and much more. You’ll come as an individual attendee, but you’ll leave as part of the North American Food Safety community!
Javier Zambrano
Marketing Manager
Patrick Savoy
Sponsorship Manager
Lekhena Peou
Event Manager
Monica Sallai
Customer Success Manager
Loretta Levinson
Conference Producer
When will the presentations be available, and how do I get them?
Presentations will be available during the conference, shortly after the presentation has taken place. You will receive an email from our customer care team with the login details. Please be aware that not all speakers are able to release their presentation due to confidentiality reasons.
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!
When is my presentation due?
Please, send your presentation to us 2 weeks before the conference, even if it is still in draft form. This will allow us to check it on the event laptop in advance, and let you know if there are any issues. Please email your final version to the event manager and bring a back-up on a usb stick.
What aspect ratio should my slides be?
Please, select ‘standard’ in Microsoft office – the aspect ratio is 4:3
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 4pm, please arrive during the afternoon break. This is so you can meet the conference producer, check your slide deck (and load it if you have a new version with you) and do a rehearsal of your presentation.
Is there a speakers’ green room?
No, we find our speakers enjoy networking with delegates and 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 do some work or make 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.
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?
The registration fee includes full access to the conference including all keynotes, interactive sessions, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and on-demand access.
I want to distribute handouts, can you make that happen?
Yes! Please give them to the event manager when you arrive for set-up. If you want to distribute an electronic handout please send this to your event manager at your earliest convenience.
EVENT
When will the presentations be available, and how do I get them?
Presentations will be available during the conference, shortly after the presentation has taken place. You will receive an email from our customer care team with the login details. Please be aware that not all speakers are able to release their presentation due to confidentiality reasons.
SPEAKERS
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!
When is my presentation due?
Please, send your presentation to us 2 weeks before the conference, even if it is still in draft form. This will allow us to check it on the event laptop in advance, and let you know if there are any issues. Please email your final version to the event manager and bring a back-up on a usb stick.
What aspect ratio should my slides be?
Please, select ‘standard’ in Microsoft office – the aspect ratio is 4:3
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 4pm, please arrive during the afternoon break. This is so you can meet the conference producer, check your slide deck (and load it if you have a new version with you) and do a rehearsal of your presentation.
Is there a speakers’ green room?
No, we find our speakers enjoy networking with delegates and 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 do some work or make 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.
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?
The registration fee includes full access to the conference including all keynotes, interactive sessions, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and on-demand access.
SPONSORS
I want to distribute handouts, can you make that happen?
Yes! Please give them to the event manager when you arrive for set-up. If you want to distribute an electronic handout please send this to your event manager at your earliest convenience.
