Les Assises du Pôle bioalimentaire

Terminal 30 - Port de Québec

Thursday 12 November 2026
From 9a.m. To 5p.m.

Overview
Location

The event is sold out

Organized jointly by INAF and CIRANO, Les Assises du Pôle bioalimentaire 2026 will bring together nearly 300 participants from the scientific, bio-food, government, and civil society sectors.

This strategic, invitation-only meeting will take place on November 12, 2026, at Quai 30 in the Port of Québec. It aims to create a dedicated space for dialogue and collaboration on the major challenges facing Québec’s food system.

Through conferences, presentations of scientific research, insights into international initiatives, and collaborative workshops, this event will:

take stock of the current state of scientific knowledge on several key issues in the bio-food sector;
highlight certain innovative approaches and practices observed both here and internationally;
identify, together with stakeholders on the ground, the main challenges, needs, blind spots, and research priorities;
collectively reflect on how research can better support action and decision-making.
The work resulting from the conference will inform the drafting of a white paper, which will present evidence-based recommendations to support public decision-makers and industry stakeholders in making informed decisions.

The findings from the conference will inform the drafting of a white paper, which will present evidence-based recommendations to help public policymakers and industry stakeholders make informed decisions.

This is a unique opportunity to translate research, innovation, and collective knowledge into concrete actions for a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable food sector in Quebec.

A Message from the Ambassadors

The food and agriculture system lies at the heart of several major challenges of our time: food security, adaptation to climate change, regional vitality, public health, and economic development. Faced with this complexity, science has an essential role to play—not to dictate choices, but to inform decisions and foster collective dialogue. By bringing together researchers, public policymakers, stakeholders, and representatives of civil society, this conference creates a space for reflection and collaboration that is essential for building sustainable solutions grounded in knowledge and tailored to the realities of Quebec.

Jérôme Dupras

Chief Scientist of Quebec and CEO
Fonds de recherche du Québec

Dear representatives of the bio-food sector,

It is my pleasure to write this message in support of the upcoming scientific conference. This event represents a valuable opportunity to bring together scientific ideas and initiatives aimed at enriching our sector. The challenges we face in terms of sustainability and innovation require close collaboration among all stakeholders in the industry. I am convinced that the discussions taking place during this event will help shape a promising future for the agri-food sector in Quebec. It is by joining forces and sharing our expertise that we can move toward concrete and effective solutions. I encourage you to take part in these conversations, which are vital for our sector.

Sincerely,

Sylvie Cloutier

President and CEO
CTAQ

Organizing Committee

The Bio-Food Cluster Scientific Conference is made possible thanks to the dedication of a committed organizing committee, bringing together experts from various fields within the bio-food sector.

Renée Michaud
Executive Director, INAF