Date – Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Time – 8:00am – 3:00pm (EST)
Location – The Westin in Downtown Ottawa (11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1N 9H4)
Ticket Price
Early Bird (limited quantity): $95
Regular Price: $125
Late Bird: $145
The event will be in English and real-time translated into French using the Wordly App.
Attendees will have a chance to hear project pitches from the winning FoodTech Next companies, identify collaboration opportunities, and network with over 160 food sector executives, funders, and influencers. The pitching companies will be announced a month before the event.
Who Should Attend?
– Food and beverage company leaders
– Investors (angels, venture capitalists, private equity)
– Tech companies curious about opportunities in the food industry
– Professionals working in mergers and acquistion, deal flow readiness, and export
– Government policy and program developers
– Media working in business, food and economic development
– CFIN Members
This unique event strives to create supportive partnerships that will help Canada's brightest food technology innovators to succeed. At this event, you'll be the first to meet and identify collaboration opportunities with the winners of our new FoodTech Next Program and have an opportunity to network with leaders across the Canadian food sector. Join us to become an integral part of Canada's economic success!
Keynote
We are pleased to welcome Rebbecca Clarke, Vice President & Treasurer at FCC, our keynote speaker.
You’ll Also Hear From
– Dana McCauley, Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Food Innovation Network
– Curtis Wong, VP Partnerships & Development of Canadian Food Innovation Network
– CFIN’s Regional Innovation Directors: Lavina Gully, Hubba Khatoon, Linda Fox, Julie Daigle, and Tyson MacInnis
Attendees
Network with approximately 160 unique guests including: FoodTech Next pitching companies, CFIN staff, Government Officials, Funders, Accelerators, Industry Associations, Media, CFIN Members and more!
We look forward to seeing you in Ottawa on February 14th!
About CFIN’s FoodTech Next Program
FoodTech Next is a unique funding opportunity for early-stage Canadian technology firms who seek to be part of or sell to the wider food industry. The program allows companies to demonstrate and pilot their innovation in operational environments to prove their solutions and validate the return on investment for the food sector. The overarching goal of FoodTech Next is to accelerate the commercialization of Canadian innovation by generating first demonstration opportunities.
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors: FCC, MNP, and RLB Digital for their ongoing support!
