Early bird registration for the 2026 CPMA Convention and Trade Show (CPMA 2026) taking place April 28-30, in Toronto, ends on Friday, March 6.

CPMA’s Annual Convention and Trade Show is Canada’s largest event exclusively dedicated to the fresh fruits and vegetable industry. Each year, the show attracts international attendees from across the entire fresh produce supply chain.

Produce industry members are invited to take advantage of the reduced rates to register as full delegates and have access to:

• -  A sold-out trade show floor featuring more than 700 booths
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• -  An inspiring keynote session at the Delegates Breakfast featuring, Jim Carroll, one of the world’s leading futurists and experts on trends and innovation
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• -  An exceptional education program such as Business Sessions and Learning Lounge sessions where experts will share insights on key issues impacting the produce sector
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• -  Social evenings and networking events including the Chair’s Welcome Reception, CPMA’s After Party, Women in Produce and Young Professionals receptions, and the Annual Banquet

This year, CPMA is introducing several initiatives to enhance attendees’ networking experience. These include longer show hours on opening day (April 29), food stations located right on the trade show floor and a dedicatednetworking feature in the event’s mobile app to make it easier for attendees and exhibitors to connect.

Early bird full-delegate registrants also have a chance of winning a fabulous prize package, including access fortwo to Toronto’s Iconic CN Tower EdgeWalk, a $250 food and beverage gift card, and a Toronto CityPass whichgrants admission for two to Toronto's top five must-see sights. The winner of this package will be pickedrandomly after the early bird registration deadline.

For more details about the event, visit the CPMA convention website.

Source:  Canadian Produce Marketing Association March 2, 2026 news release