# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Speakers Night - The Future of Functional and Innovative Food Products - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Industry & Networking 2026.02About this EventIf you’re curious about where the future of food is headed and want to meet inspiring people in a relaxed, welcoming setting, our annual BCFT speaker night is perfect for you! Join us for an evening featuring two incredible experts who connect real-world industry innovation with cutting-edge research in functional foods on Jan 21 5:30-8:30pm at UBC AMS Nest Performance Theatre.You’ll hear from Dr. Jerzy Zawistowski, Academic Director of UBC’s Master of Food Science program and a globally recognized leader in nutraceuticals, and Karen McAthy, award-winning author, culinary researcher, and Director of Food Science and Innovation at Maia Farms.Whether you’re passionate about functional food, product development, or simply want to explore what’s possible in food science, this is a great chance to learn something new, ask questions, and connect with professionals, researchers, and fellow students. Dinner is included! Pay parking available at University Blvd LotWhen: Wednesday January 21, 2025, 5:30pm -8:30pm PSTLocation:UBC AMS Nest Performance Theater (2nd floor), 6133 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1Parking: Paid parking on-siteFood & Drinks: Dinner and refreshments(vegetarian & vegan option available)Please register in advance due to limited seats. A confirmation will be emailed to you once registered.Agenda?: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PMRegistration, Networking & Refreshments?: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PMSpeaker Presentation 1 – Karen McAthy & 10-minute Break?: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PMSpeaker Presentation 2 – Dr. Jerzy Zawistowski, Networking & Wrap-Up - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/2026-speakers-night-the-future-of-functional-and-innovative-food-products/100001978867401668 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 8, max: 26, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vancouver - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: AMS Student Nest Performance Theater - **lat**: 49.26658639999999 - **long**: -123.2498349 - **full address**: AMS Student Nest Performance Theater, 6133 University Boulevard, Vancouver, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Speakers Night - The Future of Functional and Innovative Food Products - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f2b095d07312c812798da07fdb33ebf5988d5cd15965df44ab014c1571310363-rimg-w1200-h600-dc7082aa-gmir.jpg?v=1766732650 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Speakers Night - The Future of Functional and Innovative Food Products being held? - **A:** 2026 Speakers Night - The Future of Functional and Innovative Food Products takes place on Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 pm at AMS Student Nest Performance Theater, 6133 University Boulevard, Vancouver, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 2026 Speakers Night - The Future of Functional and Innovative Food Products? - **A:** Ticket prices for 2026 Speakers Night - The Future of Functional and Innovative Food Products range from CAD 8 to CAD 26 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityStudent MemberCAD 8AvailableStudent - Non-MemberCAD 14AvailableRegular MemberCAD 19AvailableNon-MemberCAD 26Available - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Speakers Night - The Future of Functional and Innovative Food Products? - **A:** 2026 Speakers Night - The Future of Functional and Innovative Food Products is organized by British Columbia Food Technologists. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Speakers Night - The Future of Functional and Innovative Food Products is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vancouver, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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