Toronto14 October 2016

Take a Stand: The Food Exhibit

Food Secure Canada’s ���9th National Assembly

An extraordinary networking and learning opportunity.A place to show your commitment to healthy, sustainable food for all.

Resetting the Table, Food Secure Canada’s ���9th Assembly promises to be our most exciting, diverse and largest yet, nestled in a city where the food movement vibrates in every neighbourhood. Canada’s most exciting and diverse food gathering.

This year, Resetting the Table is co-hosted with our Toronto Partners: !

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Who we are:

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Food Secure Canada is a fifteen-year old network with members across Canada.  Our three core goals are zero hunger, healthy and safe food, and sustainable food systems. We educate people about better food policies.

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Resetting the Table will be our 9th Assembly, and our 15th birthday!

Every two years, Food Secure Canada members and partners gather together in a different city.  

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Our invitation: We are inviting businesses and organizations who share our values to Take a Stand by participation in our special exhibit on Friday October 14th, 2016 at Ryerson University. Kerr Hall - Upper Gym 50 Gould Street, Toronto, Ontario M5B 1X8 Tradeshow Hours: 10:30AM – 5:30PM

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Who attends our Assemblies? Our 8th National Assembly gathered 477 participants in Halifax including:

  112 subsidized guests,

  52 entrepreneurs,

  21 Indigenous leaders,

  39 policy makers,

  80 young people attending the FSC youth caucus.

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A celebratory and energizing experience

95 % of participants said that the Halifax national assembly was a unique, celebratory and energizing experience that was filled with quality content.

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What food leaders say about our Assemblies: “The assembly is precious because it gives us a place to connect and to build and nurture a deeper, collective understanding of the food-related challenges confronting Canadians.”

Val Tarasuk, University of Toronto    “This conference brings together diverse stakeholders and the quality of the topics, discussions and networking opportunities are unparalleled.”  

Lynda Kuhn, Maple Leaf Foods   “This powerful gathering of the nation's food leaders, provides the much-needed platform to connect the grassroots to the policy-makers in a very real, effective and inspiring celebration.

Theresa Richards, Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network

“Food Secure Canada’s Assembly is not to be missed and an important opportunity to think strategically about the future of food.”

Lauren Baker, Toronto Food Policy Council

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We are looking for:

  Vendors who showcase local, sustainable produced food

Organizations who want to share their work with others

Artists and business people who are looking to reach food leaders from across the country

  Businesses with samples to share

Research organizations or service providers with information to share

  Fun ideas, fun people with new innovations for a national audience

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The Resetting the Table Program will have:   Over 50 concurrent sessions (workshops, panels, etc.)

  5-10 tours

  3-10 evening events, including a feast

  2 plenaries

Take a Stand Exhibition

  Up to 5 full day trainings

Attended by 700-1,000 people from across Canada!

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Who do we expect in Toronto this October?

Academics, activists, food banks, farmers, policy makers, politicians, students, non-profits, dietitians, philanthropic organizations, businesses, Indigenous leaders, teachers, trade unionists and many more people working to build a better food system.

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A very diverse group of leaders who are changing we way we think about, produce and consume food! We expect about 700 delegates.

About our Tradeshow: We encourage a “non” tradeshow experience!

  Product Sampling

  Produce Sampling

  Demonstrations

  Networking & Socializing

  Information and interactive games

  New ideas and platforms

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About our Tradeshow: Single Space Rate: $400.00 + HST

  (1) 5’ Table & (2) Chairs

  Brand exposure within the printed program & onsite signage

  Opportunity to provide digital information, print materials, samples or promotional favours to boost your promotions

  Advice, guidance, service and on-site support from Show Management

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What will be included in the purchase of a table:

About our Tradeshow:

  50 spaces available

  Electrical outlets available to order (additional fee may apply)

  Storage available upon request (additional fees may apply)

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Load In: 8:30AM - 9:45AM Show Floor Open: 10:00AM – 5:30PM Tear Down: 5:30PM – 6:30PM

- No food or perishable items can be sold. Only sampling will be permitted. - Cancellation Policy: Cancellations can be accepted until September 2 only. - All sponsors with a contribution of $5000 or more are allocated a table in the Take a Stand exhibit.

Our invitation to you: Take a Stand Nothing can replace the one on one contact you will have with our attendees at this year’s assembly. Vendors will have the opportunity to network with the community, business and farm leaders from across Canada. We look forward to seeing you in the fall!

To reserve your space, please visit: http://foodsecurecanada.org/resetting-the-table/showcase-and-advertisement

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Food Secure Canada’s Assembly partners in 2016 (more to come)

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Food Secure Canada’s Assembly partners in 2014

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Reserve your table online http://foodsecurecanada.org/resetting-the-table/

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Be a part of Resetting the Table by Taking a Stand