The Plant Forward conference will take place in Saskatoon from September 21 to 23, 2026, making it the first time the event is being held in Canada's Prairie region. The conference, organized by Protein Industries Canada, Pulse Canada, and Plant-Based Foods of Canada, will focus on innovation in the plant-based food and ingredient sectors, drawing participants from across the country and internationally. Attendees are expected to include executives, researchers, manufacturers, investors, and trade representatives, with trade and collaboration across the global supply chain being key topics on the agenda.

Saskatoon was chosen as the location for the event due to the region's significant role in national food production, crop research, and ingredient processing. The Prairie provinces are major producers of pulses and oilseeds, making them a central hub for Canada's value-added agriculture and ingredient manufacturing infrastructure. Industry representatives have highlighted Canada's research networks and crop diversity as drivers of the plant-based economy, emphasizing the country's innovative food and agriculture ecosystem. The conference will also provide networking and business development opportunities to connect Canadian producers and processors with global buyers, signaling a new era of partnership and global opportunity for Canada's plant-based sector.