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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.
Check back for our exciting lineup of speakers from global leaders and Canadian innovators.
Agenda.
Day 1Sep 21
Day 2Sep 22
Day 3Sep 23
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Registration & Badge pick-up
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Oat Ingredient Innovation Workshop
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Canadian Innovation Showcase & Industry Mixer
Open to all with Conference Pass
4:00 – 4:30 PM • Opening Remarks
4:30 – 6:30 PM • Industry Mixer
- Exhibitor booths for food and ingredient companies
- Continues on Day 2: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Networking Reception
Reception & networking event at TCU Place. Hors d’oeuvres & drinks.
8:00 am
Breakfast
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Registration & Badge pick-up
9:00 am
Opening Ceremony & Land Acknowledgement
9:30 am
Make it Here: Feeding Canada & Key Global Markets
9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Canadian Innovation Showcase
10:15 am
Networking Break
10:30 am
Connecting Canada: Identifying Strategic Opportunities & Under-Utilized Market Channels
11:15 am
Canada’s Food Security: New Paths, New Possibilities
12:00 pm
Lunch
Protein Industries Canada’s Annual General Meeting to be held during lunch.
1:00 pm
Consumer Demand in Transition: Price, Health, Nutrition & Clean Label Expectations
2:00 pm
Next‑Gen Food & Ingredients: Canada’s Advantage
3:00 pm
Networking Break
3:15 pm
Deep Dive: Oat & Bean Innovation Unlocking New Opportunities
4:15 pm
Closing Remarks
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Formal Reception — Remai Modern
Formal networking reception hosted at Remai Modern.
8:00 am
Breakfast & Opening Presentation
Presentation during breakfast: Financing a Stronger Canada
9:00 am
Fireside Chat: State of Capital in Canada
9:30 am
Unlocking Capital: Perspectives from Investors
10:15 am
Closing Remarks
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.
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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