Conference Exhibitors

CNS Annual Conference

CNS promotes nutrition science and education, and advocates for the application of best practice and policies for the promotion of health and the prevention and treatment of disease. The CNS Annual Conference is a forum for the presentation of scientific research spanning basic, regulatory/policy, clinical and community nutrition research. It is the only Canadian nutrition conference that spans healthcare professionals, government scientists, academics, and industry. Attendees come together to share ideas and to determine how to improve nutrition practices and policies through collaboration and open communication.

To view the full range of CNS sponsorship opportunities:

Download 2025-2026 Sponsor Prospectus

For more information and to discuss sponsorship opportunities,
please contact Andrea Grantham, CNS Executive Director -
andrea@cns-scn.ca

 

Exhibitors:

Our Annual Conference offers high visibility opportunities to exhibitors to profile products, services, and initiatives with multiple viewing times throughout the conference program.The exhibitor space is set up in a high traffic area at the venue and is open throughout the conference, with plenty of dedicated viewing time throughout the event, including a sponsor and exhibitor reception.

Limited exhibit space available. Conference Sponsors will be given priority for booth selection.

Breakdown of Attendees

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Why Exhibit?

Download Exhibitor Prospectus         Exhibitor Online Application


Exhibit Rates

- includes two delegate registration passes*, name tags for exhibit representatives, complimentary refreshments, company name on conference website
*Exhibitors can purchase additional delegate registration passes via our registration system at the conference registration rate.

$5,000.00 + tax

Please be advised that Exhibit move-in, set-up and viewing times listed below are subject to change pending the final program

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DRAFT Exhibit Dates and Times - Subject to change pending the final program

Move-in / Set-up

Thursday, May 7, 2026

5:00pm - 8:00pm 

Friday, May 8, 2026

6:00am - 7:30am

Show Hours

Friday, May 8, 2026

 7:30am -  6:00pm

Exhibit & Poster Expo
  7:30am - 8:40am
Exhibit & Poster Expo
 12:30pm - 1:40pm
Reception | Exhibit & Poster Expo
 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Saturday,  May 9, 2026

7:30am - 3:00pm

Exhibit & Poster Expo
  7:30am - 8:40am
Exhibit & Poster Expo
 12:20pm - 1:40pm

Tear-Down / Move-out

Saturday, May 9, 2026

3:00pm - 5:00pm


Booth Assignment

Application forms will be date-stamped and numbered upon receipt. Booth selection** will be offered to those exhibitors who have applied and paid in full and will be confirmed in writing. Be advised that the floor plan may be subject to change.

The signature of an authorized signing authority shall be binding on the Exhibitor and shall express acceptance of all conditions of the Exhibition.

**Conference Sponsors will be given priority for booth selection 


Exhibitor Services Manual

Once the application and payment are received and booth assignment is confirmed, an Exhibitor’s Manual will be sent to the identified contact. This manual will include the rules and regulations governing the exhibit, equipment and service order forms, as well as information regarding material handling and shipping. Exhibitors will be responsible for any costs that may be incurred as a result of their requirements. A company description, sales representative contact information, and the names of booth personnel will be requested at this time.


Cancellation

Notice of cancellation must be submitted in writing to CNS.  Cancellations received by February 27, 2026 will receive a refund of 40% of the fees paid. No refunds will be given for cancellation notices received after this date.


Conference Venue
Halifax Convention Centre
1650 Argyle St, Halifax NS B3J 0E6

For more information

For exhibitor inquiries, please contact Andrea Grantham, CNS Executive Director - andrea@cns-scn.ca