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 2024 Arrell Food Summit took place on October 16 and was FAO‘s Official North American World Food Day 2024 event in partnership with Food Tank.
We were privileged to host food system experts from diverse sectors, all coming together to tackle the pressing challenges facing our global food systems. The day was filled with insightful discussions, meaningful connections, and valuable takeaways that will guide future efforts to create more sustainable, equitable, and resilient food systems.
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.