JOIN US MARCH 19TH FOR
WFIM'S IWD EVENT: DRIVING HEALTH & WELLNESS FROM ECONOMY, INDUSTRY, RETAIL, WORK & LIFE IN TODAY'S COMPLEX TIMES.

DIVERSE LEADERS SHARE INSIGHTS, TRENDS, & INSPIRATION TO CONNECT THE INDUSTRY, BUSINESS & PERSONAL LIFE IN TODAY'S COMPLEX ENVIRONMENT.  ADOPT HEALTH & WELLNESS PERSPECTIVE THAT'S GOOD FOR THE ECONOMY, INDUSTRY, WORK & PERSONAL LIFE!

LEARN PATHWAYS TO DRIVE ACTION PROFESSIONALLY & PERSONALLY!

The event is an interactive networking & nibbles evening including a variety of industry experts, thought leaders across the broader food & grocery ecosystem.  Start by visiting the vendor tabletops, network, meet & speak to industry experts around the table.  Learn while engaging with attendees and speakers' participants in a relaxed, informal setting.

Hot off the press:  WORKSHOP has been added based on demand & interest on how to be ready during these challenging times.

Retailers and Influencers attending have been invited to join and participate in the conversation...

"HOW TO BE RETAIL READY DURING THESE COMPLEX TIMES"

RE:  MADE IN CANADA; DOING BUSINESS NOW / WHEN THE SHOE DROPS and much more!

Insights & advice from the other side of the table;

How to help; support, work together as we navigate;

IN IT TOGETHER TO WIN AT RETAIL FOR CANADA TOGETHER!!!

(to be held from 6:30 - 7:00 / 7:15pm before the main feature presentation)

 

MAIN FEATURE PRESENTATION:

Then all to join the theatre-style seating for the Main Feature Presentation Part of the evening with:

Keynote speaker – DANA MCCAULEY, PRESIDENT & CEO, CANADIAN FOOD INNOVATION NETWORK (CFIN)
The world continues to change and at an accelerated rate. Dana shares some key trends that are impacting the food industry and challenging the audience what we can be doing during these unprecedented times.
In her role as President & CEO CFIN, Dana provides some observations from the broader industry, including FoodTech, Innovations from industry & members to be aware.

Following her keynote presentation, Dana joins the Panel…
Moderator:  AARON SKELTON, PRESIDENT & CEO CHFA

Esteemed Panel: Industry Leaders & Specialists share, inspire, to enrich & empower both in business & life.  Get ready for a highly interactive discussion!
The conversation continues, exploring different perspectives and pathways from an industry, and individual career paths, emerging and corporate standpoint…
What can we all do?

INDUSTRY PANEL:
MONICA WALKER - HEALTHY PLANET
BELINDA ELYSEE-COLLEN - DEMPSEY FOOD
SUZIE YORKE - 4X THE BETTER CHOCOLATE
ANDREA DONSKY - MORPHUS
TALI REMENNIK - GRANULARITY

Agenda:
5:30 - Registration opens
5:30 – 6:45pm – Network, Nibble, and Tabletop showcase (featuring select sponsors, members and speakers); Meet & Greet dedicated for guests, speakers & industry leaders to foster meaningful conversation
6:45 – 7:15pm – WFIM Welcome & event updates; Presentation Introduction
7:15 – 7:30pm - Feature Keynote speaker – DANA MCCAULEY – CEO, CFIN (Canadian Food Innovation Network)
7:30 – 8:30pm – Panel discussion - Moderator Aaron Skelton (CHFA) & Esteemed Panelists: Monica Walker (Healthy Planet), Belinda Elysee-Collen (Dempsey), Andrea Donsky (Morphus), Suzie Yorke (4x Better Chocolate), joined by Dana McCauley (CFIN)
8:30 – 8:45pm – Q&A, Final remarks
Event ends at 9pm

WFIM 2025 IWD - Driving Health & Wellness for Economy, Industry, Retail, Work & Life in Complex times

  • Wednesday Mar 19 2025, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Millennium Gardens Banquet Hall
    20 Polonia Ave.
    Brampton, Ontario
    Canada
    L6V 0K9