# Event Details - **Event Name**: Region of Plenty: Okanagan Food System Summit - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Bringing the Okanagan food system together to connect, tackle shared challenges and turn our region’s abundance into collective action.About this EventWhere abundance meets action.The Okanagan is a region of extraordinary abundance.We grow food. We produce wine. We cultivate orchards and farms. We have innovative chefs, food entrepreneurs, community organizations, Indigenous knowledge holders, educators, businesses and local leaders working throughout the food system.And yet, alongside this abundance, our region is navigating increasing food insecurity, affordability pressures, climate impacts, agricultural challenges, food waste, infrastructure gaps and changing community needs.What becomes possible when we bring the whole food system into the same room?On October 20, the Region of Plenty: Okanagan Food System Summit will bring together people from across the Okanagan to explore that question.Rather than a traditional conference where participants spend the day listening, the Summit is being designed as a working session.We will celebrate what is already happening, strengthen relationships across sectors, explore where gaps and opportunities exist, and identify priorities that can lead to greater collaboration and action beyond the day itself.The Summit grows from the work of the , while intentionally expanding the conversation across the broader Okanagan food system and region.The Big QuestionHow do we build a regional food system where everyone benefits from the abundance around us?Throughout the day, participants will explore the food system through five interconnected conversations:🌱 GROWFood Production & StewardshipAgriculture, farmers and producers, land, Indigenous food systems, ag-tech, growing practices and the future of regional food production.🔗 CONNECTInfrastructure, Distribution & AccessHow food moves through our region, including processing, storage, transportation, procurement, distribution and shared infrastructure.🍎 NOURISHFood Security, Literacy & Community Well-BeingEnsuring people have meaningful access to food while strengthening food literacy, dignity, health and community well-being.🍽️ CELEBRATELocal Food Economy & Community ConnectionRestaurants, chefs, tourism, hospitality, local food businesses, entrepreneurship, culture and the ways food connects people to place.♻️ SUSTAINFood Recovery, Circular Systems & Future ResilienceFood waste and recovery, surplus food, circular systems, climate resilience, regeneration and opportunities to make better use of the abundance we already have.What to ExpectThe day will combine connection, learning and hands-on collaboration.Participants can expect:A regional look at what is changing across the Okanagan food systemA plenary conversation exploring emerging regional food infrastructureFacilitated working sessions across the five Summit themesOpportunities to meet people working in different parts of the food systemLocal food and a focus on reducing wasteIdentification of shared challenges, opportunities and prioritiesCollaborative problem-solving and idea developmentA report-back highlighting what emerged across the five conversationsClear opportunities to stay involved beyond the SummitMost importantly, this isn't intended to be a conversation that ends when everyone goes home.We are exploring ways for priorities and challenges identified through the Summit to become the starting point for continued collaboration, innovation and problem-solving across the region.Who Should Attend?If you have a role in the Okanagan food system, we want you in the room.That includes:Farmers and producers • Indigenous partners and knowledge holders • Food processors • Distributors • Food banks and community food organizations • Chefs and restaurants • Hospitality and tourism • Food entrepreneurs • Grocery and retail • Municipalities and government • Interior Health • Educators and researchers • Students • Funders and foundations • Sustainability and environmental organizations • Economic development organizations • Technology and innovation partners • Community organizations • Residents interested in the future of our regional food systemWhether you grow food, move it, prepare it, sell it, rescue it, distribute it, study it, fund it, celebrate it or rely on it, your perspective matters.Why Attend?Come to:Connect with people working across parts of the food system you may not normally encounter.Learn about initiatives, infrastructure and ideas already taking shape across the Okanagan.Share your experience of what's working, what's missing and where change is needed.Collaborate around challenges that no single organization or sector can solve alone.Help shape what comes next for greater regional food system collaboration.Made Possible Through PartnershipRegion of Plenty: Okanagan Food System Summit is made possible with backbone support from KGH Foundation through Thrive Okanagan. Their investment is helping strengthen the conditions for collaboration across the Central Okanagan food system, bringing people together to build connections, identify shared priorities, and turn those priorities into collective action.We are also grateful to the Okanagan College Hall School of Business and Entrepreneurship, our Presenting Sponsor, for supporting the Summit and welcoming this regional conversation to Okanagan College.The Summit is also supported by Accelerate Okanagan as our Innovation Sponsor helping with the event facilitation, and the City of Kelowna’s UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy designation as our Promotional Partner, helping amplify the Summit and celebrate the people, places, and initiatives strengthening our regional food system. Valley First, a division of Tru Cooperative Bank, is helping bring the Summit’s local food experience to life and supporting connections across our regional food system, and Rona is supporting the Summit with event and facilitation supplies, participant gift cards and community resources. Future of Good joins the Summit as a Storytelling Partner, helping capture and share the ideas, insights and opportunities emerging from the day with audiences across British Columbia.Together, these partnerships are helping create a space for connection, collaboration, and action across the Okanagan food system. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kelowna/region-of-plenty-okanagan-food-system-summit/100001998296640043 - **Event Categories**: business, food-drinks, health-wellness, conferences, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes - Location: Okanagan College - Kelowna Campus - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kelowna - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Okanagan College - Kelowna Campus - **lat**: 49.8619958 - **long**: -119.4811319 - **full address**: Okanagan College - Kelowna Campus, 1000 K. L. O. Road, Kelowna, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Region of Plenty: Okanagan Food System Summit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/84d29fad317b1344c1e2043a07a31badf6c409dfc1d0ec9bbe21250961cb238e-rimg-w1200-h600-dc282818-gmir.jpg?v=1788309146 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Region of Plenty: Okanagan Food System Summit being held? - **A:** Region of Plenty: Okanagan Food System Summit takes place on Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Okanagan College - Kelowna Campus, 1000 K. L. O. Road, Kelowna, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Region of Plenty: Okanagan Food System Summit? - **A:** Region of Plenty: Okanagan Food System Summit is organized by Central Okanagan Food System Collaborative. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Region of Plenty: Okanagan Food System Summit is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. 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