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, at the Royal Ontario Golf Club (6378 Trafalgar Road, Milton, ON L0P 1E0). It's an 18-hole course on a former equestrian farm, with tee blocks for every ability. The program window will be announced.

Player registration and Dinner Only are sold out. The Dinner Only price was $190 in CAD, plus 13% HST. See the Golf page to view available sponsorships or join the waiting list.

Player registration is sold out. Join the waiting list or view available sponsorships on the Golf page. Dinner Only is also sold out.

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.

All exhibitor tables are booked. Table purchases are closed. Attendee registration remains open at $25 + tax on Microspec.

Standard attendee registration is $25 + tax. Register on Microspec.

Plan your visit with the Tabletop floor map (PDF). Table bookings are closed.

Admission is $25 + tax for everyone. Register individually on Microspec so your attendee pass is ready on arrival. Register on Microspec.

Booth and sponsorship sales are closed. For help with an existing invoice or booking, contact the Ontario team.

No. All Tabletop sponsorship sales are closed. Thank you to our sponsors for their support.

Golf Tournament and Tabletop Show volunteering are open, and the Ontario chapter is recruiting general board members and a treasurer. See the Volunteer page.

The Ontario chapter is recruiting general board members and a treasurer. See the role descriptions on the Volunteer page, or express your interest 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.