About Food Forward
Food Forward is Atlantic Canada’s flagship conference on food innovation and food security. Each year, we bring together community leaders, students, founders, policy makers, and industry partners to imagine what a more equitable food system can look like.
In 2026, we are building on the momentum of past years to grow the impact of our innovation challenge, student programs, and community partnerships across the region.
Past Food Forward speakers
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Abu Saeid
Learn MoreSenior Lecturer (Dept. of Nutrition and Food Engineering)
Daffodil International University, Bangladesh
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Mehnaz Tabassum
Learn MoreCEO, CogniCo AI Consulting & Executive Director of Operations and Partnerships, NL Eats
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Bassel Daher
Learn MoreAssistant Director for Sustainable Development, Microsoft AI Economy Institute
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Honourable Jamie Korab
Learn MoreMinister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
Minister of Seniors
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FOOD Forward 2025 was proudly supported by The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food in Canada.
Our Impact to Date
Past key themes at Food Forward
Roots
Flow
Ignite
Catalyst
Real Voices. Real Impact.
Organizations that helped make Food Forward possible