About the Event

National Dialogue on AI in Food Safety

The University of Guelph (AI4Food and Research Innovation Office), along with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), are organizing the second event in the National Dialogues on AI in Agriculture and Food Series.

About the Event

This pivotal event will be held on October 1 and 2, 2025 at the Delta Hotels Guelph Conference Centre, Guelph, Canada. It aims to foster cross-sector conversations exploring the transformative potential of AI in enhancing food safety while addressing ethical, technical, and regulatory challenges.

The event will convene government leaders, industry representatives, academic experts, and international participants to discuss AI's role in improving food safety systems in Canada.

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Our Mission

Event Motivation

With the increasing complexity of global food systems, the demand for agile, data-driven approaches to food safety risk management is greater than ever.

Bridge Stakeholders

Connect industry, government, and academia

Share Knowledge

Exchange lessons learned and best practices

Explore AI Applications

Contamination detection and predictive modeling

Ensure Responsibility

Transparent and ethical AI integration

Research Innovation Office
Leadership

Event Co-Chairs

Meet the leaders driving this important dialogue

Dr. Rozita Dara

Co-Chair

University of Guelph

Dr. Maria G. Corradini

Co-Chair

University of Guelph

Jessica Bowes

Co-Chair

University of Guelph

Magdy ElDakiky

Co-Chair

OMAFA

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