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About the Event.
The premier global conference where leaders in food, agriculture, investment, and research converge to shape the future of sustainable food systems.
For the first time ever, Plant Forward takes on the Prairies.
Set against the backdrop of Saskatoon, Canada’s vast Prairie landscape, this three-day event will showcase why Canada is the world’s natural choice for sustainable, high-quality ingredients and the trusted partner for food innovation.
- Partner with Canada’s agriculture & food production powerhouse.
Experience how Canada’s integrated supply chain, crop diversity, and advanced processing capabilities make it the world’s trusted source of sustainable ingredients. - Build partnerships that matter.
Connect with executives, investors and researchers shaping the next generation of plant-based innovation and trade. - Unlock new growth potential.
Meet your next business partner, investor or collaborator in the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic agriculture and food economies. - Lead the conversation.
Join thought leaders shaping the evolution of plant-based food systems and innovation.
Explore new partnerships, discover cutting-edge technologies, and experience the collaboration that’s shaping the future of sustainable food systems.
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Speakers.
More global leaders and Canadian innovators will be announced as they are confirmed. Check back to see who’s joining the conversation.
Keisha Paul
Master of Ceremonies
Anton Bellot
Director, Agribusiness & Agri-Food Sector ATB Business-Agriculture
Diane Gray
President Prairies Economic Development Canada
Diedrah Kelly
Executive Director Canada’s Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office
Heidi Teoh
Vice President, Research and Development SunOpta
Jason Robinson
Business Development Director, Food Agricultural Utilization Research Institute
Jeppe Falck
Senior Fundraiser & Portfolio Developer Food & Bio Cluster Denmark
Lawrence Hanson
Deputy Minister Agriculture and Agri-food Canada
Manoj Kumar
Vice President & Chief Technical Officer, Plant Proteins Business Louis Dreyfus Company
Mauricio Zelaya
Partner & National Economics Leader EY Canada
Mehmet Tulbek
President Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre
Michael Graydon
Chief Executive Officer Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada
Richard LaBonté
Head of Marketing, Americas Roquette
Tyler Groeneveld
Chief Executive Officer Protein Industries Canada
Xiuling Guo
Founder & CEO Base 3 InnovationAgenda.
Day 1Sep 21
Day 2Sep 22
Day 3Sep 23
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Registration & Badge pick-up
4:00 pm
Opening Remarks: Canadian Innovation Showcase
Speakers
Keisha Paul
Master of Ceremonies
Master of Ceremonies
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Canadian Innovation Showcase
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4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Oat Ingredient Innovation Workshop
Speakers
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Networking Reception
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7:30 am – 8:30 am
Breakfast
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Registration & Badge pick-up
9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Canadian Innovation Showcase
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8:30 am
Opening Ceremony & Land Acknowledgement
Speakers
Keisha Paul
Master of Ceremonies
Master of Ceremonies
9:00 am
9:45 am
Networking Break
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10:15 am
11:00 am
Protein Industries Canada's Annual General Meeting
12:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm
2:30 pm
Networking Break
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3:30 pm
4:15 pm
Closing Remarks
Speakers
Keisha Paul
Master of Ceremonies
Master of Ceremonies
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
8:00 am
Financing a Stronger Canada
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9:30 am
10:15 am
Closing Remarks
Speakers
Keisha Paul
Master of Ceremonies
Master of Ceremonies
10:30 am
Open Networking
Venue.
TCU Place
Join us for Plant Forward on the Prairies at TCU Place. Located in the heart of beautiful downtown Saskatoon, TCU Place is considered to be one of the best conference facilities in Western Canada.
Hotel.
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown
Hotel block rates are available upon registration. Attendees will be sent a link in their registration confirmation email.
Holiday Inn Saskatoon Downtown
Hotel block rates are available upon registration. Attendees will be sent a link in their registration confirmation email.
Don’t Miss Out.
Plant Forward has gathered one of the most concentrated groups of leading decision-makers in one room. With increased networking opportunities, Plant Forward will again be one of the best places to build relationships with key industry stakeholders.
- To see all that Plant Forward has to offer, check out the highlights from Plant Forward
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Rates:
| Ticket prices are inclusive of taxes and processing fees. |
Host Member Price |
General Admission |
Early Bird
|
$458.43 | $763.68 |
Regular Sale
|
$458.43 | $854.70 |
Important Registration Information:
- Members of Protein Industries Canada, Pulse Canada, and Plant-Based Foods of Canada receive an exclusive rate. Host member rate is applied at checkout via discount code. Contact your host organization for this code. (cannot be combined with any other discount code or early-bird pricing)
- Students and delegations can contact us to request applicable rates. Exclusive rates cannot be guaranteed.
- Admission purchases are inclusive of taxes and fees.
- Conference is registered with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. International delegates may request our Special Event Code or direct any inquiries about attendance here.
- There will be no on-site registrations for Plant Forward. Attendees must be registered prior to coming on-site.
- View the cancellation policy here