Call for Abstracts

The Call for Abstracts has closed. Thank you for submitting your work for the 2026 Canadian Food Summit!

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • Call for Abstracts Open: Thursday, January 8, 2026
  • Abstract Submission Deadline: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 23:59 ET
  • Late-Breaking Abstract Submission Deadline: Monday, April 6, 2026, 23:59 ET
  • Submitters to be Notified: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 (note EB reg deadline is April 24)

When submitting an abstract, you will be asked the following. Note all information must be submitted in one sitting.

  • Brief presentation title (capitalize each word)
  • Brief description of your presentation for marketing purposes
  • 3 Learning outcomes
  • A structured abstract submission, including Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusion, Keywords (limit of 5)
  • Conference themes (choose as many that apply)
  • Presenting Author #1 – name, title, brief bio (information of the main presenter)
  • Optional – Additional co-authors’ name, title, brief bio (information of any additional presenters, if applicable)
  • Abstract Information. Ensure that the word count does not exceed 300 words for the body of your abstract – intro, methods, results, and conclusion.

Summit themes include:

  • Cereals, Grains, and Pulses
  • Food Chemistry
  • Food Safety
  • Food Science Education and Technology Transfer
  • Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals
  • Genomics
  • Interfaces in Foods
  • Non-Invasive Testing Methods
  • Nutrition
  • Processing
  • Sensory Science
  • Sustainable Food Systems

Abstract Submission Process

Each image shows the steps for submitting an abstract. Click an image to view it full size.

Important notes:

  • If you are submitting more than one abstract, please submit them separately.
  • Do not try to submit more than one abstract at a time; otherwise, your entry may be rejected.
  • Do not submit more than one abstract with the same title and content. If your submission is not accepted as an oral presentation, it will be considered for a poster presentation.
  • For questions regarding abstracts, please contact shaina@gemstone-events.com