GConferenceGridThe Conference Catalogue · Vol. 2026Folio № F6C7C1
Food & Beverage

Future of Beverage 2026

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he Future of Beverage conference is the only event that unites both retailers and foodservice operators under one roof, creating a one-of-a-kind forum to shape the future of the beverage industry together. Join top beverage trend experts, innovators, retailers and foodservice operators for three days of trends, insights and strategies that drive growth in y…

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63Voices
68Underwriters
12Exhibitors
17On the bill · sessions
137Companies · in total
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The Voices

Programmed at Future, in alphabetical order.
Abhijit Bhatia
Chief Operating Officer · Rakuten Medical
Abraham Kwon
Partner · Lowenstein Sandler
Aisha Jefferson
Corporate Communications Manager · QuikTrip Corporation
Alex Dunn
CEO and Managing Partner · Swig
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
Andrew Smith
Managing Partner & Co-Founder · Savory Fund
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
Becky Boyd
Senior Director, Product Marketing & Innovation · Bloomin’ Brands
Ben Comer
Chief Editor · Life Science Leader
Bill Hicks
Co-Chair, Life Sciences Practice · Mintz
Brad Hoffman
Founder & President · Galibra Neuroscience

— and 41 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
A. Lassonde Inc.Gold Sponsor
Archipelago Consulting Ltd.
Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC)
Barranco EnterprisesGold Sponsor
BarrierTek
BC Construction Association
BloomSilver Sponsor
BOMA Canada
Building Officials Association of BC
Building Transformations
C4 EnergySilver Sponsor
Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (CPCI)
Career Education Society of BCCommunity Partner
Coast Capital SavingsGraphite
Crescent Custom YachtsGraphite
ElectrolitBronze Sponsor
Engineers and Geoscientists BC
Fast+Epp
Goldluck Electronic Ltd.Graphite
Green BadgerGraphite
Greenfoot Energy SolutionsGraphite
GreenstoneGraphite
HAVAN
Interior Designers Institute of British Columbia
International Facilities Management Association – BC Chapter
Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada WestGraphite
Kalesnikoff Mass Timber
Keurig Dr PepperTitle Sponsor
KeyTrakGraphite
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The Programme

Selected from 17 sessions on the bill.
  • 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

    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 - 2:30pm

    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
  • 4:30pm - 5:15pm

    Fuelling Innovation: The Role of Corporate Venture Capital in Life Sciences

    As life sciences evolve, corporate venture capital (CVC) is becoming a critical driver of innovation. This panel brings together CVC leaders to share insights into their investment…

    Headliner Stage
  • 9:00am - 9:05am

    LSX Welcome

    Headliner Stage
  • 9:05am - 10:00am

    Global Life Science Investment Pulse Check and How Does the US Measure Up?

    Join industry leaders for an insightful examination of the current global life science landscape, with a special focus on the United States' competitive position. This panel brings…

    Headliner Stage
Intermission
Part the Second · For the Buyer

What does it mean when 137 companies show up — and 3 bet on three roles at once?

137 companies. three are betting more than once.

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
3All threespeak · spons · exh
67Sponsoringsponsor only
10Exhibitingexhibitor only
57Speakingspeaker only

The Triple-Threat

Keurig Dr Pepper·HTeaO·Swig

02Fig. 02 — The Voices, by Seniority

79% of the speakers carry senior titles — C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • C-suite2540%
  • Founder / Owner1625%
  • VP-level35%
  • Director / Head of610%
  • Manager / Lead12%
  • Marketing / Brand12%
  • Advisor / Investor35%
  • Other roles813%

Of 63 on the bill · classified by free-text title

03Fig. 03 — The Heaviest in the Room
  1. 01Keurig Dr PepperSp·T1V
  2. 02AeroSeal Canada Inc.Sp·G
  3. 03Airfoam Industries Ltd.Sp·G
  4. 04A. Lassonde Inc.Sp·G
  5. 05Archipelago Consulting Ltd.Sp
  6. 06Architectural Institute of British ColumbiaSp
  7. 07Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC)Sp
  8. 08Astley GilbertSp·G
  9. 09AutodeskSp·G
  10. 10Barranco EnterprisesSp·G
  11. 11BarrierTekSp
  12. 12BC Construction AssociationSp
  13. 13BCIT - School of Construction & The EnvironmentSp·G
  14. 14BloomSp·S
04Fig. 04 — By Tier
platinum2
3% of 68
gold6
9% of 68
gold sponsor2
3% of 68
graphite21
31% of 68
silver sponsor6
9% of 68
title sponsor1
1% of 68
bronze sponsor5
7% of 68
community partner2
3% of 68
unspecified23
34% of 68
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

Sister convocations

Same brand, other regions