Canada’s food and beverage sector is approaching a major inflection point. While global food automation is accelerating at 13–15% annually, domestic manufacturers, processors, and foodservice operators face a critical question: Will Canada emerge as a leading producer of agri-food automation technologies, or remain a buyer of foreign platforms?
Join us in Toronto for an exclusive, interactive panel discussion exploring how local robotics acquisitions, micro-factory deployments, and growth-stage capital are driving the next wave of scaling in foodtech.
Join us on Thursday, September 24, 2026 for an exclusive live panel discussion featuring the key leadership behind this landmark transaction.
Join us for a practical session covering:
- A Milestone for Canadian Foodtech: Why a domestic acquisition (ON + BC) is a rare, powerful proof-of-concept for the Canadian ecosystem and signals real sector maturity.
- Why Buy vs. Build: The strategic rationale behind integrating Cibotica’s patented Remy dispensing platform into Appetronix’s autonomous kitchen architecture.
- Proving Commercial Traction: Lessons from real-world deployments—from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to MOTO Pizza in Seattle.
- The Economics of Modern Kitchens: How precision portioning slashes labor costs by 30%, cuts food waste by 50%, and accelerates ROI for operators.
- The Future of Food Robotics M&A: What this exit signals to Canadian founders, investors, and public innovation funds building for scale.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM UTC
Fasken Toronto Office
