About the Event.
Plant Forward is the premier plant-based food and ingredient conference for decision-makers in the global plant protein sector.
Join industry leaders as we accelerate the innovation and adoption of plant-based foods to support the global food system shift.
- Hear from leading experts on agri-food innovation and sustainability
- Learn more about Canada’s integrated value chain
- Gain valuable perspectives on what’s needed to meet the needs of an increasingly discerning and growing population
- Connect with key industry stakeholders with added networking opportunities
Plant Forward will once again be one of the premier events to make meaningful connections and gain tangible insights as we move forward toward a plant-centred future.
Curious about last year’s Plant Forward?
VIEW HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2022Speakers.
Perspectives on the future of food from global leaders and Canadian innovators.
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Amber MacMaster of Ceremonies
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Murad Al-KatibPresident & Chief Executive OfficerAGT Food and Ingredients
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David DzisiakChief Operating OfficerBotaneco
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Leslie EwingExecutive DirectorPlant-Based Foods of Canada
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Mehmet TulbekPresidentSaskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre
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Michael LinesPresident & Chief Executive OfficerSimplyProtein
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Nathan PelletierAssociate ProfessorUniversity of British Columbia
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Tom JenkinsDeputy Challenge Director, Transforming Food Production programmeInnovate UK
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Tyler GroeneveldDirector, Grains and OilsCorteva Agriscience, North America
Agenda.
Innovation, sustainability and consumer trends through a plant-forward lens
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Day 1Apr 16
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Day 2Apr 17
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Day 3Apr 18
One-on-One Meetings
Opening Ceremony & Land Acknowledgement
Opening Keynote
Presentation: Complexities of Measuring Sustainability
Networking Break
Panel: Leveraging Sustainability Along the Value Chain
Presentation
Day One Wrap
Networking Reception
Breakfast
Opening Ceremony
Keynote: Collaboration in Canada
Panel: Why Plant-Based Foods Matter
Networking Break
Panel: Ecosystem Development - Aligning Innovation with Industry Needs
Panel: Importance of Collaboration - An International Lens
Lunch
Presentation: AI in Agrifood
Presentation: De-risking Investors & Securing Capital for Plant-Based Foods
Networking Break
Presentation: Competitiveness
Panel: Market Insight
Day Two Wrap
Networking Reception
Breakfast
Opening Ceremony
Panel: International Retailers
Presentation: Consumer Expectations and Drivers for Plant-Based
Networking Break
Panel
Closing Keynote
Closing Ceremony and Conference Wrap
Venue.
The Westin Harbour Castle
Join us for Plant Forward at The Westin Harbour Castle—a harbourfront hotel in Toronto's revived waterfront district. The Westin offers direct access to some of Toronto's most noteworthy sites, high-end shopping and delicious restaurants.
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 2022!
Rates:
General Admission
Access to all Plant Forward sessions in-person, including networking opportunities and breakout rooms. Seats are limited.
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.
- Students and delegations can contact us to request applicable rates. Exclusive rates cannot be guaranteed.
- Admission purchases are subject to applicable HST.
- There will be no on-site registrations for Plant Forward. Attendees must be registered prior to coming on-site.
- View the cancellation policy here
- See who attended Plant Forward in 2022