About this Event
THIS IS NOT A TYPICAL TECH CONFERENCE.
It is a conversation about where Canadian-Italian food heritage meets the future of the food industry and what that means for entrepreneurs, producers, restaurateurs and innovators in Ottawa and beyond.
WHY THIS. WHY NOW.
The food industry is undergoing its most significant transformation in generations. Technology is reshaping how food is grown, produced, marketed and sold.
Canadian-Italian food entrepreneurs are uniquely positioned to lead this conversation, with deep roots, strong networks and proven business instincts.
THEMES TO BE EXPLORED
▸ The business of food in the digital age
▸ AI and technology across the food chain: from farm to table
▸ Marketing and visibility for food businesses in the social media era
▸ Canadian-Italian food entrepreneurship, legacy, innovation and succession
▸ Opportunities in the Canada-Italy food trade and innovation corridor
▸ Funding, scaling and the future of the family food business
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
▸ Restaurant and food service owners and operators
▸ Food producers, importers and distributors
▸ Technology companies serving the agri-food sector
▸ Academic researchers in food science, Agritech and business
▸ Government and trade representatives with interest in food innovation
▸ Canadian-Italian community leaders and entrepreneurs
Event venue & nearby stays
Sala San Marco, 215 Preston Street, Ottawa, Canada
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