ABOUT

UNRIVALLED EXPERTISE AND SHARED EXPERIENCE

Welcome to the 12th edition of the Canadian Summit on Food Regulation. This is the longest-running food regulation event for C-suite food and beverage leaders in Canada.

  • Update your regulatory understanding to ensure compliance within the new regimes.
  • Explore the latest thinking around the role of food regulation in moving towards a more sustainable industry.
  • Discover how the visionaries behind the best food regulation practices are implementing new technologies to stay ahead of the curve.
  • Leverage the opportunity to share experiences and insights with your peers from across the Canadian food safety and QA community.
  • Join the debate on new topics, including claims, brand protection, and advertising to children.
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TOP 3 REASONS TO ATTEND

NETWORK WITH CANADA’S TOP FOOD REGULATORY LEADERS

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BE PART OF THE FUTURE OF FOOD REGULATION

Ever attend an event where you feel like you’re lost in the crowd? Not at the Canadian Summit on Food Regulation!

We deliberately design the program to encourage you to build relationships with like-minded industry peers. Our onsite conference experience and immersive event platform allow you to network in small working groups, peer-led breakouts, roundtables, and much more!

Arrive solo but leave as part of the Canadian Food Regulatory community.

25 YEARS OF CULTIVATING CONNECTION

Over the past 25 years, Strategy Institute has been a leader in event production and content creation. The 12th Annual Canadian Summit on Food Regulation is the longest-running food regulatory event for C-suite food and beverage leaders in Canada. Each conference is dedicated to helping you avoid claims and stay in compliance through delivering best practices in food regulation strategy and detailed insight into the implementation of regulations.

  • Leverage the expertise of a community of 10,000+ food regulatory and safety leaders from across Canada.
  • Engage with innovators and early adopters of food regulation tools and technologies.
  • The interactive nature of this event enables executives to level up and benchmark their food regulatory strategies against top leaders in the field.
  • Deepen your knowledge, take away an action plan for success, and make lasting connections.
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THE VENUE

Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel

The Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel delivers everything you need for a brilliant stay in Toronto, Canada. The hotel is directly opposite the Toronto-Pearson International Airport. The Toronto Congress Center and International Center are both within a seven minutes’ drive. There’s a wide range of restaurants in the area, and the hotel restaurant boasts serving locally sourced, organic dishes on site.

Take advantage of complimentary hotel shuttle service to and from the airport, and take the UP Express train for easy access to downtown Toronto. Indulge in a little retail therapy at Vaughan Mills, CF Sherway Garden or Square One Shopping Centre, all within a 20-minute walk from the hotel location. Keep fit with a visit to the gym or enjoy a swim in the hotel’s heated indoor pool.

BENEFITS OF STAYING AT THE HOTEL INCLUDE…

  • Networking: Enjoy the convenience of being in the conference venue and take the opportunity to network with fellow conference attendees and speakers
  • Upscale Services and Amenities: Relax at the indoor pool or keep up with your fitness regimen in the Fitness Centre
  • Dining Experience: Savor an unprecedented locally- inspired menu in the Mosaic Kitchen Bar & Lounge
  • Accommodations: Guests will have the opportunity to experience all the finest details. These include: complimentary high-speed internet, in-room amenities, include a mini-fridge, coffee-maker and safe
  • Convenience: Strategically located by the Pearson International Airport and less than 30 kilometers from the downtown core. Steps from a host of vibrant cultural and sports activities including the Woodbine Racetrack, golf clubs and Canada’s Wonderland!

TO RESERVE

Hilton Toronto Hotel Airport & Suites 
5875 Airport Rd.
Mississauga, ON L4V 1N1
RESERVATIONS: +1 905 677 9900

Book your stay before November 6th, 2024 to receive the special group rate of $349/night, please use this booking link to make your reservations.

Please note, the discounted group rate is only available over the conference dates of November 27-29th. Should you require a longer stay, please contact the hotel directly to inquire on rates. Rates outside the conference dates will depend on availability.

IMPORTANT: Strategy Institute is not affiliated with nor do we contract any third-party room booking service. Please contact the hotel directly to make your reservations.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


Which meals are included?

Breakfast, lunch as well as morning and afternoon snacks are provided at the conference, served in the exhibition hall.


Is there parking?

Yes, contact our customer care team for more details at [email protected]

 


Can I send a replacement delegate if I can’t attend at the last minute?

Absolutely! Please contact our customer care team at [email protected] at your earliest convenience.


I have special meal requirements, who do I contact?

Please contact our customer care team at [email protected] so they can liaise with the venue to ensure you are taken care of.


When will the presentations be available, and how do I get them?

Presentations will be available for download on the event platform, typically on the day of the session or the day before. Please be aware that not all speakers are able to release their presentation due to confidentiality reasons.



What time do I need to arrive before my presentation?

Please arrive at the break before you are due to speak, e.g., if you are due to speak at 4 p.m., please arrive during the afternoon break. This is so you can meet the conference producer, check your slide deck, load it if you have a new version with you, and run through a rehearsal of your presentation.


When is my presentation due?

Please send your presentation to the event manager two weeks prior to the conference, even if it is still in draft form. This will allow us to check it in advance and let you know if there are any issues. Please also email your final version to the event manager and bring a back-up copy on a USB stick.


What aspect ratio should my slides be?

Please, select ‘standard’ in Microsoft office – the aspect ratio is 4:3


Can I stay for the whole conference?

Yes, you are very welcome to attend the whole conference. It’s one of the benefits of speaking!


Is there a speakers’ green room?

No, we find our speakers enjoy networking with delegates, other speakers, and sponsors in the exhibition hall, which is open throughout the conference. Hot and cold drinks are typically available in the exhibition hall all day, and seating is provided if you need to complete some work or make any calls.



What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Electronic Funds Transfer or Cheque for Canadian Currency and American Currency.


What is your cancellation/refund policy for paid invoices?

A full refund minus a $495 administrative charge will be given for cancellations received in writing up to 14 days prior to the conference date. Refunds will not be available after this date.


Can I pay half now and half at a later date?

We highly encourage a full payment upon receipt of invoice. For any specific circumstances, please reach out to customer care at [email protected]


My credit card was charged with a foreign transaction fee, how do I get that amount paid for?

Strategy Institute is not liable for any additional charges levied by a credit card company, including but not limited to American Express currency conversion charges.


I paid for my registration; does it include my hotel stay at the venue?

Registration fees include attendance, luncheon, and all course materials. It doesn’t include accommodations or transportation to and from the conference.



When is booth setup and teardown?

Setup is usually the night before the event or before registration opens on day one. You will receive a logistics package from your event manager with more details. If you have not received this, please contact customer care at [email protected] so they can connect you to the event manager.


When will I know my booth number?

You will receive this from your event manager one week before the event.


I want to distribute handouts, can you make that happen?

Yes! Please give them to the event manager when you arrive for setup. If you want to distribute an electronic handout, please send this to your event manager at your earliest convenience.


EVENT


Which meals are included?

Breakfast, lunch as well as morning and afternoon snacks are provided at the conference, served in the exhibition hall.


Is there parking?

Yes, contact our customer care team for more details at [email protected]

 


Can I send a replacement delegate if I can’t attend at the last minute?

Absolutely! Please contact our customer care team at [email protected] at your earliest convenience.


I have special meal requirements, who do I contact?

Please contact our customer care team at [email protected] so they can liaise with the venue to ensure you are taken care of.


When will the presentations be available, and how do I get them?

Presentations will be available for download on the event platform, typically on the day of the session or the day before. Please be aware that not all speakers are able to release their presentation due to confidentiality reasons.


SPEAKERS


What time do I need to arrive before my presentation?

Please arrive at the break before you are due to speak, e.g., if you are due to speak at 4 p.m., please arrive during the afternoon break. This is so you can meet the conference producer, check your slide deck, load it if you have a new version with you, and run through a rehearsal of your presentation.


When is my presentation due?

Please send your presentation to the event manager two weeks prior to the conference, even if it is still in draft form. This will allow us to check it in advance and let you know if there are any issues. Please also email your final version to the event manager and bring a back-up copy on a USB stick.


What aspect ratio should my slides be?

Please, select ‘standard’ in Microsoft office – the aspect ratio is 4:3


Can I stay for the whole conference?

Yes, you are very welcome to attend the whole conference. It’s one of the benefits of speaking!


Is there a speakers’ green room?

No, we find our speakers enjoy networking with delegates, other speakers, and sponsors in the exhibition hall, which is open throughout the conference. Hot and cold drinks are typically available in the exhibition hall all day, and seating is provided if you need to complete some work or make any calls.


PAYMENT


What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Electronic Funds Transfer or Cheque for Canadian Currency and American Currency.


What is your cancellation/refund policy for paid invoices?

A full refund minus a $495 administrative charge will be given for cancellations received in writing up to 14 days prior to the conference date. Refunds will not be available after this date.


Can I pay half now and half at a later date?

We highly encourage a full payment upon receipt of invoice. For any specific circumstances, please reach out to customer care at [email protected]


My credit card was charged with a foreign transaction fee, how do I get that amount paid for?

Strategy Institute is not liable for any additional charges levied by a credit card company, including but not limited to American Express currency conversion charges.


I paid for my registration; does it include my hotel stay at the venue?

Registration fees include attendance, luncheon, and all course materials. It doesn’t include accommodations or transportation to and from the conference.


SPONSORS


When is booth setup and teardown?

Setup is usually the night before the event or before registration opens on day one. You will receive a logistics package from your event manager with more details. If you have not received this, please contact customer care at [email protected] so they can connect you to the event manager.


When will I know my booth number?

You will receive this from your event manager one week before the event.


I want to distribute handouts, can you make that happen?

Yes! Please give them to the event manager when you arrive for setup. If you want to distribute an electronic handout, please send this to your event manager at your earliest convenience.