Food Forward Summit 2026

About This Event

Food Forward Summit 2026 is Canada’s flagship food systems innovation and trade event, connecting food systems innovation, policy leadership, market access, and global opportunity.

The 2026 summit is scheduled for October 8, 2026, in the Toronto area at The International Centre. The event brings together industry leaders, policymakers, buyers, distributors, investors, innovators, and international delegates working on the future of food systems.

Why CPAI is tracking this event

Food Forward Summit is relevant to CPAI members and partners because it connects practical AI adoption, agri-food innovation, food security, global trade, supply chain resilience, Indigenous food sovereignty, and commercialization. The event is especially useful for organizations exploring how digital systems, automation, data, and AI can strengthen Canada’s food economy.

Event focus

• Food systems innovation and agri-food commercialization.
• AI and emerging technology in food production, processing, logistics, and market access.
• Global trade, buyers, distributors, and export readiness.
• Food security, local supply chains, and regional resilience.
• Canadian food policy and public-private collaboration.
• Indigenous food sovereignty, stewardship, and partnership models.
• Innovation showcases, workshops, investor discussions, and strategic networking.