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Participate

Here are the main steps required to take part in the LCA Food 2026 Conference as a delegate, a speaker and/or a partner. We look forward to seeing you!

Register

Registration fees 
Registration type Early bird until April 30, 2026 Regular rate

Academy/public sector - OECD Countries

 CAD $1,375  CAD $1,565

Academy/public sector - Non OECD Countries

CAD $1,170 CAD $1,370

Industry/private sector - OECD Countries

CAD $1,470 CAD $1,660

Industry/private sector - Non OECD Countries

CAD $1,240 CAD $1,430

Students (incl post-docs) - OECD Countries

CAD $995 CAD $1,140

Students (incl post-docs) - Non OECD Countries 

CAD $875 CAD $1,010

DAY PASS: Academy/public sector - OECD Countries 

CAD $685 CAD $780

DAY PASS: Academy/public sector - Non OECD Countries 

CAD $585 CAD $685

DAY PASS: Industry/private sector - OECD Countries 

CAD $735 CAD $830

DAY PASS: Industry/private sector - Non OECD Countries

CAD $620 CAD $715

DAY PASS: Student (incl post-docs) - OECD Countries 

CAD $495 CAD $570

DAY PASS: Student (incl post-docs) - Non OECD Countries 

CAD $435 CAD $500

Full conference registration includes:
- Participation in the conference sessions
- Event printed program (upon request)
- Digital Abstracts Book including posters
- Coffee breaks & Lunches
- Certificates of attendance
- Certificates of presentation
- Welcome reception 

The welcome reception is reserved exclusively for conference participants registered for all three days.

Not included: Workshops (October 12), Gala Dinner (October 14), and Social Activity/Tour (October 16).

  • Gala dinner is CAD $95 per participant, CAD $120 to bring a guest.
  • Full day workshop CAD $550
  • Half day CAD $275

The OECD's 38 Member countries list is here.

Registration rates are in CAD currency.

 

Need a Visa or eTA?

Find out if you need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or a visitor visa, and check with the Canadian embassy or consulate for the specific requirements for your country.

Become a Partner

LCA Food 2026 offers numerous opportunities for partnership. Click here to view our partnership plan or to register your organization as an official partner to the conference.

Book your flight on Air Canada

To book a flight, visit aircanada.com and enter your promotion code in the Promotion Code Box.

  • Promotion Code: C4FNABH1
  • The booking is to be made to the following city: Montréal, YUL (CA).
  • The travel period begins Monday, October 5, 2026 and ends Thursday, October 22, 2026.
  • Travels are valid on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
  • For North America: 5% discount on standard fares, 10% on flex fares & higher.
  • For International Travel: 10% discount on standard fares & higher, 12% on Business Class fares (exception: 5% discount on the lowest Business Class fares).

Book an Accommodation

To come. This is where you will find the exclusive discounted hotel rate at the venue. Our rates can not be obtained on the Internet or by calling the hotels directly. We strongly suggest you to book your accommodation at the same time as you register for the congress.

Visit Montréal

Montréal, always enchanting and filled with history, offers you a typical European ambiance buzzing with effervescent culture and joie-de-vivre. Visit this section to know what to do in Montréal, take a virtual tour, and get all the useful links you need.