Do you have full control over all the risks? That’s the key question we’ll ask—and explore—during these two days dedicated to food safety. Whether it involves microbiological risks, foreign materials, or allergens, we invite you to take part in practical training sessions and a full day of conferences led by leading experts in the field of food safety, including an interactive discussion panel.

Université Laval - Pavillon Alphonse-Desjardins

Now is the time to register for ANTIMIC 2026, the international symposium dedicated to presenting the latest knowledge on emerging alternatives to antibiotics in the context of human and animal health, food biopreservation, and biocontrol.

Regency Tunis Hotel

Following the success of the 2024 edition, the conference organized by INAF’s Innovation Support Service returns with a new edition to be held on November 6, 2026, at Université Laval’s La Laurentienne Pavilion, in the Jean Paul Tardif Auditorium, under the overarching theme: “PROTEINS AND FOOD INNOVATION: Finding the balance between health, sustainability, technologies and trends”

Pavillon La Laurentienne de l’Université Laval

Co‑building, through science, sustainable and resilient food systems.

Quai 30 - Port de Québec

In 2019, plant-based meat was one of the most popular products in both food and financial markets. Fast-food chains were facing shortages due to strong consumer demand, while the stock of publicly traded company Beyond Meat surged by 163% on its first day of trading, marking one of the most successful initial public offerings in recent years.

In Quebec, food insecurity has risen dramatically in recent years, disproportionately affecting people with disabilities. Food insecurity rates are three times higher in households where the primary income earner lives with a disability, and in Montreal, nearly one in three people with disabilities experiences hunger.