Frequently asked questions.

CIFST Ontario is the Ontario section of the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology. It connects food science professionals, students, suppliers, and partners across Ontario through events, networking, and member programming.

Membership is handled through CIFST. See the Membership page for current options. National membership questions can be sent through the Contact form.

Funds support chapter programming, events, and student opportunities. See the How funds are used page.

Visit the Volunteer page for board, Golf, and Tabletop Show opportunities.

Yes. CIFST Ontario operates in English and French. Use the EN / FR toggle in the header.

Information submitted through site forms is used only to process your inquiry, per the Privacy policy.

Email team@cifstontario.com or use the Contact page. The Ontario Chapter Administrator is Ty Defreitas.

October 1, 2026. The Ontario course and program window will be announced.

Early-bird: $300 member / $350 non-member, until July 10, 2026. Regular: $325 member / $375 non-member. Prices in CAD, plus 13% HST. See the Golf page for current pricing.

During early-bird, register through the links on the Golf page. For regular pricing or questions, contact the chapter.

Members, guests, sponsors, and food-sector partners. It is a relationship and networking day.

Yes. Contact the chapter to discuss Golf sponsor visibility.

Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 2:00 to 6:00 PM, at The International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8.

Early Bird (until July 10): $900 + HST member / $1,100 + HST non-member. Regular (through October 23): $1,000 + HST member / $1,200 + HST non-member.

Booths are not sold online. Exhibitor, invoice, and cheque requests are handled by the Ontario team.

October 23 is the cutoff for booking and inclusion on the floor map. Later requests may be reviewed and placed after mapped exhibitors.

Visitor access is being finalized. Ask for visitor updates through the Contact form.

Request instructions from the Ontario team. Payment details are not published online.

Sponsorship and partner questions are handled inquiry-first until packages are approved. Contact the chapter.

Golf Tournament and Tabletop Show volunteering are open now. Board positions are coming soon. See the Volunteer page.

Board positions are coming soon. In the meantime, you're welcome to send a general inquiry through the Contact page and the Ontario team will follow up.

Use the Golf or Tabletop volunteer options on the Volunteer page, or contact the chapter with the relevant volunteer interest.