This document promotes Food Secure Canada's 9th National Assembly titled "Resetting the Table" taking place in Toronto in October 2016. It invites businesses and organizations to participate in a special exhibition called "Take a Stand" where they can showcase their work and share their values around healthy, sustainable food. The assembly will include over 50 sessions, tours, and evening events attended by 700-1000 food leaders from across Canada. Vendors are encouraged to provide samples, demonstrations, and information at their exhibition space to promote their organization and network with attendees.

1. Toronto
14 October 2016
Take a Stand: The Food Exhibit
Food Secure Canada’s
9th National Assembly

2. An extraordinary networking and learning opportunity.
A place to show your commitment to healthy, sustainable food for all.
Resetting the Table, Food Secure Canada’s
9th Assembly promises to be our most exciting,
diverse and largest yet, nestled in a city where the
food movement vibrates in every neighbourhood.
Canada’s most exciting and diverse food gathering.
This year, Resetting the Table is co-hosted with our Toronto Partners:!
Visit http://resettingthetable.ca

3. Who we are:
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Food Secure Canada is a fifteen-year old network with
members across Canada. Our three core goals are zero
hunger, healthy and safe food, and sustainable food
systems. We educate people about better food policies.
Visit http://resettingthetable.ca

4. Resetting the Table will be our 9th Assembly, and our 15th birthday!
Every two years, Food Secure Canada members and partners gather together in a
different city.
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5. Our invitation:
We are inviting businesses and organizations who share our values
to Take a Stand by participation in our special exhibit on Friday
October 14th, 2016 at Ryerson University.
Kerr Hall - Upper Gym
50 Gould Street, Toronto, Ontario
M5B 1X8
Tradeshow Hours: 10:30AM – 5:30PM
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6. Who attends our Assemblies?
Our 8th National Assembly gathered
477 participants in Halifax including:
112 subsidized guests,
52 entrepreneurs,
21 Indigenous leaders,
39 policy makers,
80 young people attending the
FSC youth caucus.
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7. A celebratory and energizing experience
95 % of participants said that the Halifax national assembly was a
unique, celebratory and energizing experience that was filled with
quality content.
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Watch the video

8. What food leaders say about our Assemblies:
“The assembly is precious because it gives us a place to connect and to build and nurture a
deeper, collective understanding of the food-related challenges confronting Canadians.”
Val Tarasuk, University of Toronto
“This conference brings together diverse stakeholders and the quality of the topics, discussions
and networking opportunities are unparalleled.”
Lynda Kuhn, Maple Leaf Foods
“This powerful gathering of the nation's food leaders, provides the much-needed platform to
connect the grassroots to the policy-makers in a very real, effective and inspiring celebration.
Theresa Richards, Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network
“Food Secure Canada’s Assembly is not to be missed and an important opportunity to think
strategically about the future of food.”
Lauren Baker, Toronto Food Policy Council
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9. We are looking for:
Vendors who showcase local, sustainable produced food
Organizations who want to share their work with others
Artists and business people who are looking to reach food
leaders from across the country
Businesses with samples to share
Research organizations or service providers with information to
share
Fun ideas, fun people with new innovations for a national
audience
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10. The Resetting the Table Program will have:
Over 50 concurrent sessions (workshops, panels, etc.)
5-10 tours
3-10 evening events, including a feast
2 plenaries
Take a Stand Exhibition
Up to 5 full day trainings
Attended by 700-1,000 people from across Canada!
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11. Who do we expect in Toronto this October?
Academics, activists, food banks, farmers, policy makers, politicians,
students, non-profits, dietitians, philanthropic organizations,
businesses, Indigenous leaders, teachers, trade unionists and many
more people working to build a better food system.
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A very diverse group of leaders who are
changing we way we think about,
produce and consume food! We expect
about 700 delegates.

12. About our Tradeshow:
We encourage a “non” tradeshow experience!
Product Sampling
Produce Sampling
Demonstrations
Networking Socializing
Information and interactive games
New ideas and platforms
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13. About our Tradeshow:
Single Space Rate: $400.00 + HST
(1) 5’ Table (2) Chairs
Brand exposure within the printed program onsite signage
Opportunity to provide digital information, print materials,
samples or promotional favours to boost your promotions
Advice, guidance, service and on-site support from Show
Management
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What will be included in the purchase of a table:

14. About our Tradeshow:
50 spaces available
Electrical outlets available to order (additional fee may apply)
Storage available upon request (additional fees may apply)
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Load In: 8:30AM - 9:45AM
Show Floor Open: 10:00AM – 5:30PM
Tear Down: 5:30PM – 6:30PM
- No food or perishable items can be sold. Only sampling will be permitted.
- Cancellation Policy: Cancellations can be accepted until September 2 only.
- All sponsors with a contribution of $5000 or more are allocated a table in the Take a Stand
exhibit.

15. Our invitation to you: Take a Stand
Nothing can replace the one on one contact you will have with our
attendees at this year’s assembly. Vendors will have the opportunity
to network with the community, business and farm leaders from
across Canada. We look forward to seeing you in the fall!
To reserve your space, please visit:
http://foodsecurecanada.org/resetting-the-table/showcase-and-advertisement
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16. Food Secure Canada’s Assembly partners in 2016 (more to come)
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17. Food Secure Canada’s Assembly partners in 2014
…
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18. Reserve your table online
http://foodsecurecanada.org/resetting-the-table/
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Be a part of
Resetting the Table
by Taking a Stand