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PUTTING REGULATION COMPLIANCE AT THE FOREFRONT OF BUSINESS PRIORITIES

Welcome to the 13th edition of the Canadian Summit on Food Regulation. This is the longest-running food regulation event for strategic food and beverage leaders across regulation, legal, and compliance.

  • 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 food regulation practices that implement new technologies to stay ahead of the curve.
  • Leverage the opportunity to share experiences and insights with your industry peers from across Canada.
  • Join the debate on new topics, including claims, brand protection, and advertising to children.
SAVE YOUR SEAT

TOP 3 REASONS TO ATTEND

1

Build relationships with the most engaged and influential thought leaders in the industry

  • Meet accomplished financial services leaders from household financial brands, including J.P. Morgan, State Street, Insuritas, Fidelity Investments, First Command Financial Services, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, Direxion, and many more.
  • Make purposeful connections through thematic roundtable discussions, industry vertical breakouts, C-level closed-door sessions, one-to-one meetings, and informal networking.
  • Nurture lasting connections by leveraging our online DMFS community.

2

Discover potential partners that will help you take your business to the next level

  • Identify which innovative technology solutions will accelerate your organization’s digital marketing capabilities.
  • Analyze the vendor landscape with your peers to separate hype from value-adding offerings.
  • Adopt best practices on sourcing and working with partners to achieve long-term sustained growth.

NETWORK WITH CANADA’S TOP LEGAL & REGULATORY THOUGHT LEADERS IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY

See Who’s Attending

TAKE A SEAT AT THE TABLE WITH OUR FOOD REGULATION COMMUNITY

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.

JOIN US

THE VENUE

Hyatt Regency Toronto

Discover the excitement of Downtown Toronto’s Entertainment District, steps from the business and financial district and all that makes the city a vibrant destination. With easy access to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, you can also explore the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Royal Ontario Museum, and Princess of Wales Theatre. Enjoy the fashionable shopping and dining scene within walking distance of our hotel. At the Hyatt Regency, you are immersed in the creative urban energy of Toronto.

BENEFITS OF STAYING AT THE HOTEL INCLUDE…

  • Networking: Onsite social activities for conference attendees and speakers
  • Upscale Services and Amenities: Exceptional onsite dining, roof top pool and StayFitTM fitness centre
  • Dining Experience: King Street Social Kitchen offers an eclectic dining and food culture experience. Savour creative regional cuisine in this unique restaurant.
  • Accommodations: The hotel rooms feature pillow-top Hyatt Grand Beds®, ergonomic workstations with complimentary Wi-Fi and a 47″ TV.
  • Convenience: Hyatt Regency Toronto is conveniently located at 370 King Street West, in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District, surrounded by over 150 restaurants, bars and clubs.

TO RESERVE

Hyatt Regency Toronto
370 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5V 1J9

Save travel time and money. Take advantage of our discounted group rate, available until October 18, 2024, at $385/night, on a first-come basis whilst rooms are available.

To make your reservation, please email your booking details to Areum Hyun [email protected].

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.