Toronto, ON

Tuesday, October 25 &
Wednesday, October 26, 2022

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CANADA’S MOST ESTABLISHED FOOD SAFETY & REGULATORY EVENT

Welcome to the 17th edition of the Canadian Summit on Food Safety & Regulation!

  • Join one of the most innovative and comprehensive events for senior executives focused on food safety, compliance and quality assurance.
  • Interact with 325+ of your industry peers and expand your network.
  • Meet VPs, Directors and C-Suite executives from top food and beverage organizations and regulatory bodies.
  • Position yourself as a reputable thought leader and an essential resource in the field.
  • Network in a safe environment with comprehensive COVID screening and protocols in place.
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TOP 3 REASONS TO ATTEND

1

Build relationships with food safety and regulatory leaders from across Canada

Join our community of food safety and regulatory specialists! Tap into their collective knowledge and experience to ensure you’re always one step ahead of the competition.

  • Share best practices with colleagues and form valuable partnerships with industry stakeholders.
  • Make connections with your food and beverage peers during one week of pre-event networking on the event platform and 10+ hours of dedicated networking at the conference.

 

 

2

Leverage key insights to bolster your food safety and regulatory programs

Our onsite experience and immersive event platform allow you to dive into complex topics to help you solve your biggest food safety and regulatory challenges.

  • Explore creative ideas and approaches through interactive Q&As.
  • Acquire the expertise you need to align your food safety protocols with changing regulatory guidelines.

3

Source the right technology to ensure product safety, quality and compliance

Keep your finger on the pulse of the latest solutions and strategies in food safety, regulation and quality assurance.

  • Test drive tools to improve your supply chain security, traceability and transparency.
  • Arm your brand with the right knowledge and technology to protect your consumers and your brand’s reputation.

NETWORK WITH TOP FOOD SAEFTY & REGULATORY LEADERS

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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 17th Annual Canadian Summit on Food Safety & Regulation is a part of our exclusive series of food and beverage events. Each conference is dedicated to helping industry executives maximize the safety, compliance and quality of their products.

  • Leverage the expertise of a community of 10,000+ food safety and regulatory leaders from across Canada.
  • Interact with innovators and early adopters of food safety and compliance tools.
  • Engage with food and beverage decision-makers who are actively sourcing solutions to help optimize their food safety and quality processes.
  • Work together to navigate a changing regulatory landscape.
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BE PART OF THE FUTURE OF FOOD SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

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

We deliberately design the program to encourage you to build relationships with like-minded industry peers. Our onsite experience and innovative 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 food safety and regulatory 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 once the conference has concluded, typically within a week. You will receive an email from our customer care team with the link to download the presentations. 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 once the conference has concluded, typically within a week. You will receive an email from our customer care team with the link to download the presentations. 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.