
About The Event.
Plant Forward is the first-ever international event showcasing Canada’s plant-based ingredient and food supply and innovation.
We're inviting CEOs, CFOs, R&D leaders and investors at the forefront of the global food industry to:
- Gain diverse perspectives from leaders on the future of plant-forward
- Learn more about Canada’s integrated plant-based ecosystem
- Meet key players and find opportunities for unique collaborations
- Understand the natural production, sustainability and geographical advantages Canada has to offer
Together, we'll have conversations about how the industry is evolving, what challenges lie ahead and what investors are paying attention to.
The future of food is plant-based. The future of food is Canada.
The future of food is here.
Keynote Speakers.
Perspectives on the future of food from global leaders and Canadian innovators.
Agenda.
The two-day event is a mixture of speakers and panellists highlighting innovations and solutions in the plant-based sector both in Canada and across the globe.
Breakfast
Welcoming Remarks and Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
Opening Keynote: The Future of Food
Presentation: Plant-Based - The Future from a Multi-National Corporation Perspective
Panel: The Value Chain Perspective on the Shift to Plant-Forward Foods
Presentation: Achieving Sustainability Goals - A Deeper Understanding of Challenges and Opportunities
Presentation: Supply Chain Challenges to Achieving Sustainability Goals
Lunch
Panel: Value Chain Perspectives on Sustainability and Traceability
Presentation: Tech Convergence - Opportunities to Advance the Plant-Based Future
Presentation: AI Spotlight
Panel: Tech Convergence - Value Chain Perspectives
Closing Keynote: Day One Summary
Networking reception
Breakfast
Opening Presentation: Exploring the Whitespace Opportunities of Plant-Based Products
Panel: The Whitespace Opportunities for the Plant-Based Sector's Future
Panel: Solutions for the Future of Plant-Based Challenges
Presentation: Consumer Perception of the Plant-Based Market
Panel: Plant-Based Perspectives of North American Retailers
Lunch
Presentation: Trends in Plant-Based Financing
Panel: Aligning Consumer Drivers with Investment Opportunities
Presentation: Investment Opportunities with R&D Challenges and ESG Improvements
Panel: ESG Opportunities with the Plant-Based Sector
Closing Keynote
Venue.
The Westin Harbour Castle
Plant Forward will be hosted at The Westin Harbour Castle—a harbourfront hotel brimming with sophisticated style and premium amenities. Located in the revived waterfront district, The Westin offers direct access to some of Toronto's most noteworthy sites, high-end shopping and delicious restaurants.
Don’t Miss Out.
Over the course of two days, Plant Forward will demonstrate the strength and integrity of Canada’s integrated supply chain, highlight sustainability initiatives and the latest innovations happening in Canadian crops and ingredients, and provide insights from trailblazing companies who have chosen Canada as their preferred place to invest in plant-based innovation.
Rates:
Access to all Plant Forward sessions in-person, including networking opportunities and breakout rooms. Seats are limited.
Virtual access to event sessions, includes virtual access to all Plant Forward speaker sessions. Q&A and networking opportunities are unavailable for virtual pass.
Important Registration Information:
- Early bird registration rates are available April 1 – June 30
- Plant Forward will follow the government-mandated COVID-19 regulations in place at the time of the event.
- There will be no on-site registrations for Plant Forward. Attendees must be registered prior to coming on-site.
- View the cancellation policy here