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MTY

“A great experience, with the opportunity to connect with people from diverse backgrounds facing similar challenges.”

Nestle

“Having attended many food safety events, this stands out as one of the best!”

Whole Foods Market

“Fantastic event! Great speakers, well-organized and on time, with excellent networking opportunities.”

Coca-Cola Ltd

“Very insightful, as it explored topics beyond regulations while clearly connecting quality, food safety, and compliance.”

MTY

“A great experience, with the opportunity to connect with people from diverse backgrounds facing similar challenges.”

Nestle

“Having attended many food safety events, this stands out as one of the best!”

Whole Foods Market

“Fantastic event! Great speakers, well-organized and on time, with excellent networking opportunities.”

Coca-Cola Ltd

“Very insightful, as it explored topics beyond regulations while clearly connecting quality, food safety, and compliance.”

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF FOOD SAFETY & REGULATION IN CANADA

Welcome to the 21st Annual Canadian Summit on Food Safety and Regulation, Canada’s leading forum for food safety, quality assurance, regulatory, manufacturing, and supply chain leaders.

Join industry experts to:

  • Stay ahead of evolving food safety regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Strengthen collaboration across the food supply chain to improve safety and resilience.
  • Reduce the risk of recalls, contamination, and food fraud.
  • Explore innovative technologies that enhance traceability and regulatory compliance.
  • Connect with industry leaders to exchange insights and best practices.

Be part of the conversations shaping the future of food safety and regulation in Canada.

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TOP 3 REASONS TO ATTEND

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Build effective safety strategies for an evolving food landscape

  • Get expert insights on Canadian and international regulatory shifts.
  • Explore practical solutions for reducing contaminants, improving traceability, and recall management.
  • Learn how to align food safety processes with consumer expectations and brand management.

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Stay safe and compliant with government guidelines

  • Benchmark best practices with experts from Oetker, Embassy Foods, Hello Fresh, and more.
  • Delve into technology updates, enforcement trends, and food safety priorities.
  • Join dynamic panels, roundtables, and strategy workshops.

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Grow your network by engaging with food safety thought leaders

  • Connect with industry, government, legal, and advocacy stakeholders.
  • Forge connections via our interactive event app, designed to streamline networking and meetings.
  • Can’t attend in person? Our versatile event platform keeps you connected virtually, so you never miss a beat!

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NETWORK WITH THE TOP FOOD & BEVERAGE LEADERS IN CANADA

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25 YEARS OF CULTIVATING CONNECTIONS

For 25 years, Strategy Institute has been at the forefront of event production and content creation. Our long-standing 20th Annual Canadian Summit on Food Safety and Regulation delivers innovative insights, valuable networking, and professional development opportunities!

  • Harness insights from a network of 15,000+ food safety and regulation leaders across Canada.
  • Engage with innovators and early adopters of food safety technology and processes.
  • Immerse yourself in an interactive event that supercharges your regulation and compliance journey.
  • Amplify your expertise, craft a dynamic action plan, and forge impactful connections.
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JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

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

We deliberately design the program to encourage you to build relationships with like-minded food safety, regulation, and compliance 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 Regulation 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.

THE VENUE

Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel

The Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel delivers everything you need for a brilliant stay in Toronto, Canada. The hotel is directly opposite the Toronto-Pearson International Airport. The Toronto Congress Center and International Center are both within a seven minutes’ drive. There’s a wide range of restaurants in the area, and the hotel restaurant boasts serving locally sourced, organic dishes on site.

Take advantage of complimentary hotel shuttle service to and from the airport, and take the UP Express train for easy access to downtown Toronto. Indulge in a little retail therapy at Vaughan Mills, CF Sherway Garden or Square One Shopping Centre, all within a 20-minute walk from the hotel location. Keep fit with a visit to the gym or enjoy a swim in the hotel’s heated indoor pool.

BENEFITS OF STAYING AT THE HOTEL INCLUDE…

  • Networking: Enjoy the convenience of being in the conference venue and take the opportunity to network with fellow conference attendees and speakers
  • Upscale Services and Amenities: Relax at the indoor pool or keep up with your fitness regimen in the Fitness Centre
  • Dining Experience: Savor an unprecedented locally- inspired menu in the Mosaic Kitchen Bar & Lounge
  • Accommodations: Guests will have the opportunity to experience all the finest details. These include: complimentary high-speed internet, in-room amenities, include a mini-fridge, coffee-maker and safe
  • Convenience: Strategically located by the Pearson International Airport and less than 30 kilometers from the downtown core. Steps from a host of vibrant cultural and sports activities including the Woodbine Racetrack, golf clubs and Canada’s Wonderland!

TO RESERVE

Save travel time and money! Take advantage of our discounted group rate, available until  May 22, 2026 at $265/night, on a first-come basis whilst rooms are available.

For your convenience, please use this booking link to make your reservation online now!

Strategy Institute is not affiliated with any third-party housing or travel agencies. We do not authorize external companies to solicit hotel bookings on our behalf. Attendees are responsible for making their own reservations directly with the official event hotel(s). Strategy Institute is not responsible for reservations made through third-party providers or for any issues arising from such bookings.

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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.