Events
Arrell Food Institute brings together food system actors to develop big ideas that will create safe, healthy and sustainable food systems for all. In bringing together contributors from across the continuum of food and food production for important and challenging conversations, AFI builds networks, mobilizes meaningful change and supports the sustainable, safe and reliable future of food.
Throughout the year, the Institute hosts a variety of events, including movie screenings, networking events, webinars, roundtables, expert panels, culinary events and the Arrell Food Summit, AFI’s annual gathering of agri-food leaders. Based on principles of inclusivity, AFI events embrace and showcase a diversity of perspectives to inform the discourse and explore multiple pathways to change.
Featured Event
Arrell Food Summit
The Arrell Food Summit is a signature annual event that brings together agri-food leaders and experts to network, exchange ideas and dive into topics that are crucial to creating a more safe and sustainable global food system. The Summit brings together leaders in industry, food production, not-for-profit, government, policy, and academia to exchange a variety of perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing global food systems.
On the occasion of World Food Day, the Arrell Food Institute is hosting the 2024 Arrell Food Summit in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Food Tank, the world’s fastest-growing nonprofit focused on revolutionizing how food is produced and consumed.
The 2024 Arrell Food Summit will take place on October 16th, 2024 at the Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto.
Featured Event
Deep Dish Dialogues
Deep Dish Dialogues is a monthly event series that showcases chefs and food experts diving into impactful subjects. Each episode features new guests and a food demo connected to the topic. In the session, the audience has the chance to learn how to make new dishes while learning more about food, sustainability and our communities. This series is brought to you by the University of Guelph’s Arrell Food Institute and the School of Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics.