GConferenceGridThe Conference Catalogue · Vol. 2026Folio № B43E26
Of the Field

CSP Foodservice Forum 2026

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he annual CSP Foodservice Forum, powered by Informa, focuses on the rapidly expanding foodservice segment within convenience retail operations. This event brings together industry experts to share insights on menu innovation, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction strategies. Participants will explore the latest trends, technologies, and best pra…

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43Voices
69Underwriters
0Exhibitors
20On the bill · sessions
109Companies · in total
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The Voices

Programmed at CSP, in alphabetical order.
Abhijit Bhatia
Chief Operating Officer · Rakuten Medical
Abraham Kwon
Partner · Lowenstein Sandler
Alice Gilman
COO · R3 Biotechnologies
Ali Riazi
CEO · TheraVac Biologics
Anastasia Budinskaya
Investor · NFX
Andreas Goutopoulos
CEO & Co-Founder · Actithera
Andrew Dahl
Founder · BioMEMS Diagnostics
Andrew Lam
Managing Director, Head, Biotech Private Equity · Ally Bridge Group
Andy Lee
Co-Founder & CBO · Vincere Biosciences
Anjalee Khemlani
Host · Give it to me Straight, Doc
Anna Argo
Chief Business Officer · Cytotheryx
Anne Carter
Partner · Nova Rain Capital
Anosh Gomes
CEO & Founder · CrytonBio
Avni Bhalgat
Managing Director · Nucleate Florida
Barry Grossman
Partner · Ellenoff Grossman & Schole
Ben Comer
Chief Editor · Life Science Leader
Bill Hicks
Co-Chair, Life Sciences Practice · Mintz
Brad Hoffman
Founder & President · Galibra Neuroscience
Brian Matesic
Principal · Norwest
Caley Anderson
Founding Partner, Chief Operating Officer · BLPN
Carolyn Ng
Partner & Managing Director · TPG Life Sciences Innovations
Charles Legg
COO · Curelab

— and 21 more, by name unsung —

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Underwritten By

The houses behind the program. Tiers as disclosed.
Canadian Wood CouncilPlatinum
ICBAPlatinum
Astley GilbertGold
AutodeskGold
BCIT - School of Construction & The EnvironmentGold
VRCAGold
YardiGold
ZEICGold
AeroSeal Canada Inc.Graphite
Airfoam Industries Ltd.Graphite
Ajinomoto
Archipelago Consulting Ltd.
Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC)
BarrierTek
BC Construction Association
BOMA Canada
Buddy's Kitchen
Building Officials Association of BC
Building Transformations
Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (CPCI)
Career Education Society of BCCommunity Partner
Coast Capital SavingsGraphite
Conagra Brands
Crescent Custom YachtsGraphite
Engineers and Geoscientists BC
Fast+Epp
Goldluck Electronic Ltd.Graphite
Gonnella Baking Company
Green BadgerGraphite
Greenfoot Energy SolutionsGraphite
GreenstoneGraphite
HAVAN
Home Market Foods
Hormel Foods
Interior Designers Institute of British Columbia
International Facilities Management Association – BC Chapter
Irresistible Foods Group
Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada WestGraphite
Johnsonville, LLC
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The Programme

Selected from 20 sessions on the bill.
  • 10:30am - 11:00am

    Words to the Wise - Raising Seed and Series A from Biotech Investors

    - Understanding what biotech investors prioritize when evaluating Seed and Series A funding opportunities - Effectively communicate your vision and scientific potential to attract …

    Biotech Startup Stage (Pre-Series A)
  • 10:30am - 11:15am

    South Florida - The Rising Life Science Hub

    South Florida is solidifying its position as a national healthcare and life sciences hub. With its strategic location, growing infrastructure, and influx of investment, the city is…

    Headliner Stage
  • 11:15am - 12:00pm

    How to Get Funded as a Medtech Startup

    - Crafting a compelling value proposition that resonates with investors - Understanding the unique funding challenges in the medtech sector - Preparing for regulatory hurdles that …

    Medtech & Digital Health Stage
  • 11:15am - 12:00pm

    Strategic IP: Maximizing the Value of Your Most Precious Assets

    Is your company’s intellectual property pieces of paper you pray never get a close look, or is it the true crown jewel of your business? This masterclass will address how biotechno…

    Headliner Stage
  • 12:00pm - 12:45pm

    Strategic Considerations for Global Expansion for Life Science Startups

    - Which markets are currently most desirable for startups and why? - Navigating varied and complex regulatory requirements across China, Europe, and the Middle East - Discussing th…

    Headliner Stage
  • 1:45pm - 2:15pm

    Bringing in the Next Wave of Biotech Talent & Entrepreneurship

    Every groundbreaking biotech innovation starts with a bold idea—and the people who dare to bring it to life. This panel takes you on a journey into the heart of early-stage biotech…

    Biotech Growth Stage (Post-Series A)
  • 1:45pm - 2:30pm

    Women’s Health - The Trillion Dollar Opportunity

    - Overview of the growth we’ve seen in the space in recent years - Highlighting breakthroughs in diagnostics, therapeutics, and digital health solutions tailored to women’s needs -…

    Headliner Stage
  • 2:30pm - 3:15pm

    TechBio – The Science, Investment & Business Models

    - How do we define TechBio? - Strategies for securing investment in a competitive and evolving market - Discussing the key metrics that define ROI in TechBio - Identify what sets s…

    Headliner Stage
  • 3:15pm - 4:00pm

    The Path to Public: Mastering Your Exit Strategy

    - How to adapt exit strategies in a cautious and unpredictable financial landscape - Beyond the IPO - exploring alternative pathways to liquidity that are gaining traction in today…

    Headliner Stage
Intermission
Part the Second · For the Buyer

An audience of 109 companies, parsed from the program.

109 companies in attendance.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page — cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

01Fig. 01 — Composition of the House
0All threespeak · spons · exh
69Sponsoringsponsor only
0Exhibitingexhibitor only
40Speakingspeaker only
02Fig. 02 — The Voices, by Seniority

74% of the speakers carry senior titles — C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • C-suite1433%
  • Founder / Owner1023%
  • VP-level25%
  • Director / Head of614%
  • Manager / Lead614%
  • Marketing / Brand12%
  • Advisor / Investor12%
  • Other roles37%

Of 43 on the bill · classified by free-text title

03Fig. 03 — The Heaviest in the Room
  1. 01AeroSeal Canada Inc.Sp·G
  2. 02Airfoam Industries Ltd.Sp·G
  3. 03AjinomotoSp
  4. 04Archipelago Consulting Ltd.Sp
  5. 05Architectural Institute of British ColumbiaSp
  6. 06Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC)Sp
  7. 07Astley GilbertSp·G
  8. 08AutodeskSp·G
  9. 09BarrierTekSp
  10. 10BC Construction AssociationSp
  11. 11BCIT - School of Construction & The EnvironmentSp·G
  12. 12BOMA CanadaSp
  13. 13Buddy's KitchenSp
  14. 14Building Officials Association of BCSp
04Fig. 04 — By Tier
platinum2
3% of 69
gold6
9% of 69
community partner2
3% of 69
graphite21
30% of 69
unspecified38
55% of 69
05Fig. 05 — The Missing · who's at peer events but not here

These companies sponsored two or more peer events recently, but aren't on this program. For an organizer, that's a list of warm prospects.

06Fig. 06 — Adjacent Convocations · by shared underwriters