We are pleased to announce the firm's participation in this year's GLOBE Food Leadership Summit, taking place from October 7–8 in Calgary, Alberta. MLT Aikins will, alongside the Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN), be hosting Breaking Barriers in Foodtech Investment, an invitation-only roundtable held on Wednesday, October 8.
MLT Aikins lawyer Scott Exner will be joined by CFIN CEO Dana McCauley in developing the interactive session, gathering leaders from investment and the foodtech industries to unpack what's working, what's isn't, and where bold action is needed for the advancement of the foodtech space. The goal of the discussion will be to spark an honest, solutions-driven conversation that helps chart a stronger future for industry growth and innovation.
About Scott
Scott has extensive involvement in the food and agricultural sector and has been active in securing legislative change to promote growth and development in value-added agribusiness. Scott is recognized as one of the top 50 most influential people in the Canadian agriculture industry by Canadian Western Agribition.
He has significant experience in the food and agricultural sector, particularly with widely-held companies, providing advice on ESG, corporate finance and securities. He is a past lecturer at the University of Calgary College of Law, having co-developed an Agriculture and Food Law class. He is also a director of both private and non-profit companies in the food tech sector. Scott also represents landlords, developers, financial institutions, insurance companies, municipalities and national and multi-national corporations on real estate matters.
About CFIN
The Canadian Food Innovation Network brings together the most robust, active and collaborative food business community in Canada. With membership spanning across the food value chain, they bring food professionals together to connect, collaborate and position Canada as a global leader in food innovation.