2026 Annual Conference

Planting the Future: Growing Together

May 5, 2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 Plant-Based Foods of Canada Annual Conference — a full-day gathering that brings together leaders from across Canada’s plant-based food ecosystem, including PBFC members and the broader community of manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, retailers, service providers, and innovators shaping the sector.

A day focused on insight, collaboration, and meaningful connection.

This year’s conference continues to evolve alongside the sector, with expanded participation formats and new opportunities for visibility and engagement across the value chain.

What to Expect

  • New venue supporting increased attendance and enhanced networking

  • Table-top display opportunities for associate members and ingredient companies

  • Ready-to-serve product showcase highlighting member innovation throughout the day

  • Corporate tables — a new option for organizations wishing to attend as teams

  • Sponsorship opportunities for partners seeking increased visibility and engagement

An exciting speaker line-up will be announced in the coming weeks, featuring perspectives from retail, manufacturing, ingredients, research, and policy.

An early-bird registration rate is available until March 18. We encourage members and stakeholders across the ecosystem to secure their participation early.

The PBFC Annual Conference is designed to foster practical dialogue, share timely insights, and strengthen collaboration across Canada’s growing plant-based foods sector.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

PBFC recognizes the organizations supporting the 2026 Annual Conference and contributing to the continued growth of Canada’s plant-based foods sector.

A limited number of sponsorship opportunities remain for organizations wishing to align with the conversations shaping the future of plant-based foods in Canada and engage with stakeholders from across the value chain.

For sponsorship information, please contact us.

2026 Conference Agenda

  • Sponsored by Bel Canada

    Speaker to be announced

  • Francis Parisien SVP Sales SMB Canada at NielsenIQ will present an overview from PBFC’s State of the Marketplace, highlighting category performance, emerging consumer segments, and opportunities for growth across the plant-based landscape.

  • Sponsored by Danone

    Angie Ballian SVP Marketing, e-commerce and Digital at Danone will lead a panel discussion with leaders from Tik Tok and Loblaws Company Limited Advance

  • Izabella Shaker, Vice President Indigo Natural Product Management will moderate a panel discussion with Monica Walker, Head of Food & Grocery at The Healthy Planet and Stephanie Sheveluk, Category Director Natural Value at LCL

  • Panelists to be announced

  • Sponsored by Protein Industries Canada

  • Speaker to be announced

  • Speaker to be announced

Insight Series

Insight Series

Virtual Town Hall | 2025-2028 Strategic Plan & Year-Ahead Outlook

January 28th 12:00 - 1:00 EST

PBFC members who were unable to attend the recent Town Hall can access the recording through the member-only portal.

 

Partner Events

Plant-Based Foods of Canada, Protein Industries Canada and Pulse Canada

Plant Forward brings together international leaders, innovators, and partners to spark collaboration and highlight Canada’s growing plant-based food ecosystem on the world stage.