The Roadmap to Food 4.0 Canada’s food sector is ripe for transformation - and Food 4.0 is how we get there. With foodtech representing 75% of the country’s agrifoodtech companies, we’re building on real momentum to help food and beverage SMEs scale, modernize, and adopt new technologies. Foodtech Next 2026, presented by MNP, introduces 5 cutting edge technologies that will help propel Canada's food sector toward Industry 4.0, an essential milestone for one of Canada's most strategically important sectors. This year's event theme is all about unlocking productivity through innovation. By making smart technologies more accessible and investing in Canadian-made solutions, we can boost competitiveness, attract top talent, and grow new export revenue. Let’s make food innovation a national advantage - and show the world what Canada can do. This full-day event will highlight the newest recipients of CFIN’s Foodtech Next program and bring together key players in the Canadian food sector—from funders and policymakers to founders and industry leaders. Attendees will have a chance to hear project pitches from the winning FoodTech Next companies, identify collaboration opportunities, and network with food industry leaders, funders, government officials, and researchers who are championing innovation in the food industry. Why Attend? Attendees will hear project pitches from the Foodtech Next winners, explore member exhibits, and identify opportunities to collaborate and invest in Canada’s food innovation ecosystem. The Foodtech Next 2026 recipients are tackling some of the biggest challenges in the food sector with innovations that: Boost productivity through automation Enhance traceability and food safety Improve sustainability across the value chain Modernize processing and packaging Accelerate commercialization of Canadian-made tech Who Should Attend? Food and beverage company leaders Investors (angels, VCs, private equity) Tech companies exploring food sector applications Professionals working in mergers and acquisition, deal flow readiness, export Government policy and program developers Innovation hubs and accelerators Industry media CFIN members Ticket Pricing Early Bird: $99 General Admission: $129 Last Minute: $149 📍Rogers Centre Ottawa 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON K1N, Ottawa, ON Ottawa, ON K1N 9J2 Canada