The Future of Food
February 10, 2026|Ottawa, ON
Join other leaders in agriculture and food as we dig into how Canada can shape the future of the industry. Anchored in Canada’s Agriculture Day, The Future of Food is your chance to connect, learn and get inspired. We hope to see you in Ottawa!
Ag and Food Needs All of Us
Time
10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Venue
Rogers Centre Ottawa
55 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON
Networking and coffee starts at 9:00 A.M. Lunch and refreshments included.
Celebrate the Food We Love
Time
5:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
Venue
Sir John A. Macdonald Building
144 Wellington Street
Ottawa, ON
Photo ID required to enter building.
$199
+ HST
Day Session
Evening Reception
Registration opening Fall 2025
Attendees are automatically registered for both events (day session and evening reception). Tickets are 100% non-refundable but can be transferred to another person.
Fall 2025
2025 Speakers
2025 Agenda
10:00 AM
Welcome and introductions
10:20 AM
Ag and Food Needs All of Us
with
10:35 AM
Canada’s to lose: A turning point for a superpower in agri-food trade
with
10:50 AM
Canadian Agriculture and Food on the World Stage
11:40 AM
Canada’s Food Story: A New Chapter
with
11:50 PM
Lunch break
1:00 PM
Nourishing Nations, Empowering Generations – Working Together to Build Stronger Indigenous Communities
with
1:15 PM
Innovation in the Canadian Food System: Defining a Pathway to Adoption
2:20 PM
Drive Away Hunger industry update
with
2:25 PM
Networking break
2:55 PM
Food Means the World - To All of Us
4:10 PM
Greetings
with
4:15 PM
Students' Corner
4:20 PM
Closing keynote: Growing Something Better with Green Bronx Machine
with
4:50 PM
Closing remarks
with
5:30 PM
Evening reception: Let’s Celebrate the Food We Love
Agenda is subject to change.
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